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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/passenger-reportedly-sick-jumps-off-moving-aircraft-at-chennai-airport</loc>
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<image:caption>The incident happened on early Sunday morning as an Air Arabia flight carrying 231 passengers arrived in Chennai from Sharjah.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Passenger, reportedly sick, jumps off moving aircraft at Chennai airport </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/2026/May/03/in-photos-the-many-faces-of-voting-across-assam-kerala-west-bengal-tamil-nadu-and-puducherry</loc>
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<image:caption>A boy at his mother's inked finger after she cast her vote at St Vincent LP School, Palliyakkal, Chathanad in Kochi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Yousaf, a young booth agent, carries Hamsa, a 75-year-old voter, after casting his vote at the polling station at Govt. UPS, Beemapally in Thiruvananthapuram on polling day.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman casts her vote with her baby, while a Haritha Keralam member waits outside with the child at Nadapuram GUPS polling booth.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bindu and Rajan, a tribal couple from Vilangad, after casting their vote at the Paloor polling booth on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Under the leadership of the Election Commission of India, 13 delegates from various countries arrived at Amaravathi GGHS School in Fort Kochi to study the democratic voting process. Assistant Collector Parvathy Gopakumar is also seen.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy came to the polling booth on his RX 100 bike to cast his vote in the Puducherry Assembly elections on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nila, a robot, welcomed voters arriving at the Puducherry V.O.C. polling station by presenting them with roses.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People cast their votes for the Puducherry Assembly elections, at a polling booth at Puducherry on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A newly married couple, still in their wedding attire and wearing flower garlands, pose after casting their votes at a polling booth in Pettai, Tirunelveli, during the Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Volunteers helping seniour citizens havinga light moment with the seniour voters .</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/8igky8ti/1-1-tvlie23tribe012304tvl6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kani tribal women cast their votes at a polling booth in Karaiyar, Tirunelveli district, during the Assembly election on Thursday, marking active participation from remote tribal communities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A physically challenged voters arrive with their pet to cast Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College, Vyasarpadi, in Chennai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Security personnel conduct a route march during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, in Nandigram, Purba Medinipur district, Thursday, April 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A voter shows her ink-marked finger after casting vote during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, in Nandigram, Purba Medinipur district, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BJP candidate from Asansol South Assembly constituency Agnimitra Paul's car vandalised, at the Rahmatnagar area of Burnpur, in West Burdwan on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, in Darjeeling on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters take a boat to their respective polling stations during the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 from the banks of Brahmaputra River in Darrang on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters show their voter IDs as they cast their votes at the polling station during the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 in Guwahati on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters queue up as they wait to cast their votes amid rain at the polling station during the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 in Guwahati on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nuns of Missionaries arrive to cast their vote at a polling booth during the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, in Kolkata on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) during the second phase of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, in Kolkata on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T09:19:16.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Photos: The many faces of voting across Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/sc-to-hear-pleas-challenging-transgender-amendment-act-2026-on-may-4</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T09:14:30.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear pleas challenging Transgender Amendment Act 2026 on May 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, sc, Transgender Amendment Act 2026, NCTP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/man-kills-wife-four-children-attempts-suicide-in-haryanas-wazirpur-probe-on</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T08:54:14.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills wife, four children, attempts suicide in Haryana's Wazirpur; probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, suicide</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/cbi-secures-extradition-of-two-fugitives-involved-in-passport-racket-from-uae</loc>
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<image:caption>CBI Headquarters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T08:51:01.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI secures extradition of two fugitives involved in passport racket from UAE </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBI, Haryana Police, Interpol</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/sc-to-hear-plea-seeking-stricter-aadhaar-norms-limit-new-cards-to-children-under-six</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/7wos0jck/Aadhaar_cards_Express_File_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Aadhaar cards used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T08:21:15.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear plea seeking stricter Aadhaar norms, limit new cards to children under six</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Aadhaar card</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/kharge-slams-bjp-rss-over-press-freedom-says-independent-journalism-punished-compliance-rewarded</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T08:20:15.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge slams BJP-RSS over press freedom; says independent journalism punished, compliance rewarded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Mallikarjun Kharge, BJP-RSS, independent journalism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/03/10-year-old-killed-in-water-tank-collapse-two-critical-two-airlifted-to-safety-in-up</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T08:18:25.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-year-old killed in water tank collapse; two critical, two airlifted to safety in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Water tank collapse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/congress-says-centre-rattled-after-rahuls-great-nicobar-visit-calls-for-parliament-debate-on-project-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T08:14:37.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress says Centre rattled after Rahul’s Great Nicobar visit; calls for Parliament debate on project concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/03/tension-at-mamatas-bhabanipur-constituency-tmc-alleges-entry-of-car-with-bjp-flag</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:57:22.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension at Mamata’s Bhabanipur constituency; TMC alleges entry of car with BJP flag</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Elections, TMC, Bhabanipur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/03/govt-notifies-100-fdi-in-insurance-sector-via-automatic-route-amends-fema-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ir0u2nhu/ANI_20250201064020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Ministry notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route, amends FEMA rules.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:51:48.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector via automatic route, amends FEMA rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, foreign direct investment, Insurance sector, Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/haryana-man-slits-wrist-after-allegedly-poisoning-wife-children-police-launch-probe-into-murders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-05/7o0tmwgp/Dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:45:36.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana man slits wrist after allegedly poisoning wife, children; police launch probe into murders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, murder, homicide</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/sringeri-postal-ballot-recount-cuts-congress-mlas-tally-by-255-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>Jeevaraj with his supporters in Chikkamagaluru after the completion of recounting of votes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:41:53.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sringeri postal ballot recount cuts Congress MLA’s tally by 255 votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sringeri postal ballot</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/03/ruturaj-gaikwads-batting-form-is-helping-him-gain-confidence-as-captain-csk-coach-stephen-fleming</loc>
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<image:caption>CSK's captain Ruturaj Gaikwad plays a shot during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:38:02.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting form is helping him gain confidence as captain': CSK coach Stephen Fleming </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Chennai Super Kings, CSK VS MI, Ruturaj Gaikwad, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/daylight-robbery-at-jewellery-shop-in-karimnagar-leaves-four-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Karimnagar Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam and other police officials rushed to the spot and are enquiring into the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:34:35.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daylight robbery at jewellery shop in Karimnagar leaves four injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, daylight robbery</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/May/03/iuml-to-back-congresss-pick-for-chief-minister-says-panakkad-thangal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/dyw1k441/IUML-eyes.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:29:09.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUML to back Congress’s pick for chief minister, says Panakkad Thangal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala, Congress, IUML, Panakkad Thangal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/nutrition-system-crumbles-under-digital-mandates-in-jharkhand-jean-drèze</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/fy53elxv/C_40_1_CH1543_34918412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of an Anganwadi used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:27:44.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nutrition system crumbles under digital mandates in Jharkhand: Jean Drèze</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/israel-issues-new-evacuation-warnings-in-south-lebanon-beyond-occupied-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/haf0542m/AP26120655681652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A destroyed building that was hit few weeks ago by an Israeli airstrike is seen through a damaged house in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T07:08:39.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel issues new evacuation warnings in south Lebanon beyond occupied area</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/iranian-supertanker-carrying-oil-worth-usd-220-million-evades-us-blockade</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T06:48:41.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian supertanker carrying oil worth USD 220 million evades US blockade</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/commission-report-flags-ttds-procurement-of-over-70-lakh-kg-ghee-without-mandatory-testing</loc>
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<image:caption>Tirumala Laddu image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T06:47:57.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commission report flags TTD’s procurement of over 70 lakh kg ghee without mandatory testing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TTD, ghee procurement, Tirupati laddoo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/28-tourists-rescued-after-storm-damages-floating-huts-on-tehri-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/52i0h127/IMG-20260502-WA0260.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Using a coordinated rescue operation involving boats from the local tourism department, the SDRF successfully brought all 28 stranded individuals safely to the Koti Colony shore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T06:17:20.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28 tourists rescued after storm damages floating huts on Tehri Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tehri lake, storm damage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/03/the-middle-class-faces-a-shift-from-salaried-white-collar-jobs-towards-gig-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/vse3er1p/C_1_1_CH1467_119011038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T06:15:58.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | 'Middle class faces shift from salaried white-collar jobs towards gig work': Saurabh Mukherjea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Middle class, unemployment, gig workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/03/the-kerala-startup-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0clj150y/202604173752927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala hosts over 8,000 startups, supported by a large network of incubation centres, with total funding of around Rs 6,000 crore raised so far</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T06:06:16.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Kerala ‘startup’ story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/03/opec-to-make-first-post-uae-production-decision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/vge3o51x/C_1_1_CH1035_119553830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>OPEC+ members to make first decision on oil production quotas post-UAE departure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:50:51.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, OPEC, oil output, OPEC+, OPEC Meeting, Global oil market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/03/one-year-old-among-nine-killed-in-massive-blaze-at-residential-building-in-delhis-shahdara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/190c92oy/PTI05032026000030B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firemen douse a fire in a four-storey residential building at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:44:51.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One-year-old among nine killed in massive blaze at residential building in Delhi's Shahdara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, residential building fire, Delhi fire department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/03/marta-kostyuk-of-ukraine-beats-russian-opponent-andreeva-to-win-madrid-open-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/vhb3ys4d/AP26122613925249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates with the trophy after winning the final match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:43:30.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine beats Russian opponent Andreeva to win Madrid Open title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Marta Kostyuk, Mirra Andreeva, Madrid Open title</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/03/free-press-is-under-attack-congress-slams-indias-157th-rank-on-world-press-freedom-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-03/1boespwg/C_32_1_CH1503_71614756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:40:37.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Free Press is under attack': Congress slams India's 157th rank on World Press Freedom Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, World Press Freedom Day, Free Press</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/03/barcelona-on-verge-of-la-liga-title-defence-with-win-at-osasuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/bb40c5f8/AFP20260502A9MP4MYv1HighResFblEspLigaOsasunaBarcelona.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barcelona's Spanish forward #07 Ferran Torres (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona on May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:34:48.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barcelona on verge of La Liga title defence with win at Osasuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Barcelona, La Liga title</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/03/as-yamuna-chokes-political-heat-rises-in-mathura-ahead-of-2027-up-elections-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/xncqfmhm/C_53_1_CH1540_43741416.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thick toxic foam drifts across the surface of the Yamuna river.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:27:33.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, River Yamuna, UP elections 2027</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/03/bargi-dam-boat-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-13-all-missing-accounted-for</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/xg23g7if/PTI05032026000029B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue personnel conduct a search operation after the cruise boat tragedy that occurred on Thursday, in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday, May 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:27:25.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bargi dam boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 13, all missing accounted for</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Death toll, Bargi Dam boat tragedy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/03/max-verstappen-sees-light-at-the-end-of-tunnel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/uhv3waqt/AFP202605022274150195v2HighResF1GrandPrixOfMiamiSprintQualifying.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 02, 2026 in Miami, Florida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:26:19.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Max Verstappen sees light at the end of tunnel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Miami Grand Prix, Max Verstappen</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/03/if-crude-stays-high-indian-aviation-faces-margin-squeeze-demand-risk-oil-analyst-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ldwe29da/ANI_20250425054354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Airlines may increase fares on some routes, but they cannot fully pass on higher fuel costs without hurting demand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:22:39.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If crude stays high, Indian aviation faces margin squeeze, demand risk: Oil Analyst</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Aviation sector, Crude oil prices, aviation turbine fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/May/03/ec-reports-8510-turnout-in-tamil-nadu-48-crore-votes-polled-in-assembly-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/45a843i4/202604193755277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:21:08.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC reports 85.10% turnout in Tamil Nadu; 4.8 crore votes polled in Assembly elections  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, voter turnout, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/03/teen-f1-leader-antonelli-takes-miami-pole-as-start-time-moved-due-to-storm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/p13g2d3k/AFP20260502A9MQ2P9v3HighResAutoFormulaOneMiamiGrandPrixSprintRaceRaceQuali.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli waves after winning the pole position during the qualifying session for the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T05:08:37.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as start time moved due to storm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Miami Grand Prix, Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/mother-of-3-month-old-kills-self-in-bengaluru-family-alleges-harassment-for-dowry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/8d4zt3zq/ANI_20250820115334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Thursday morning around 10 am, Vikram called the Vandhana’s mother and said she died by hanging.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:40:13.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother of 3-month-old kills self in Bengaluru, family alleges harassment for dowry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, dowry harassment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/priest-kills-two-kids-self-after-wife-elopes-with-his-nephew-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/xn2w6xp7/Artwithaheart-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When the girl asked him to return the jewels, he allegedly kept delaying. Police suspect that she was under severe mental distress due to this and took the extreme step.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:34:11.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priest kills two kids, self after wife elopes with his nephew in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, Illicit relationship, smothering</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/2026-us-midterms-could-an-oyster-farmer-with-nazi-tattoo-scandal-be-democrats-new-champion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ukvzd4ms/Graham-Platner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, arrives at a news conference Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Lewiston, Maine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 US midterms: Could an oyster farmer with Nazi tattoo scandal be Democrats' new champion?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Democratic Party, US midterm elections, 2026 US midterm Elections, Graham Platner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/five-separate-mishaps-claim-five-lives-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/gbx867r6/New-Project-2025-08-08T195758.240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the Kengeri traffic limits, both the victims were pedestrians, and the accidents occurred on Mysuru Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:26:39.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five separate mishaps claim five lives in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, mishaps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/03/delhi-a-tourist-destination-not-transit-hub-cm-rekha-gupta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/pshh9tqm/ANI_20260427171745.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:20:21.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi a tourist destination, not transit hub: CM Rekha Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Tourism, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/ham-handed-trump-flexes-executive-power-with-unprecedented-flouting-of-us-lower-court-rulings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/tyn3eexa/AP26122847024384.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Miami International Airport, in Miami, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ham-handed': Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of US lower court rulings</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Trump administration, Trump vs Judiciary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/madras-hc-notice-to-school-on-encroachment-of-civic-plot-in-ashtalakshmi-nagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/1ek4iiuf/C_53_1_CH1537_4383409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:12:49.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC notice to school on encroachment of civic plot in Ashtalakshmi Nagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Notice, Encroachment cases, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) council</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/tn-boy-takes-own-life-after-mother-scolds-him-for-excessive-phone-use</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/2oey50f3/C_53_1_CH0950_4372226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:10:52.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN boy takes own life after mother scolds him for excessive phone use </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, suicide, mobile phone addiction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/man-steel-by-design-jitu-borahs-journey-from-debt-loss-to-rs-6-crore-enterprise-in-assam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/jjdae7ya/a-ma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With his wife and workers.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/9fpmcxct/SS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Borah inspecting an anti-rust treatment section</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:10:03.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man steel by design: Jitu Borah’s journey from debt, loss to Rs 6-crore enterprise in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Jitu Borah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/tn-couple-kill-labourer-bury-body-in-coconut-grove-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/1vwkwo8l/arrest-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:08:49.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN couple kill labourer, bury body in coconut grove, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, sexual assault, arrested</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/a-book-village-that-is-rewriting-rural-kashmirs-story</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ci0u3a7n/A-BOOK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The book village reflects all three, bringing together education, community values, and the area’s natural richness.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/yuv347gv/A-book-village.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:05:02.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A book village that is rewriting rural Kashmir’s story</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, book village</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/03/delhi-behind-the-scenes-reshuffle-in-police-dept-likely-after-ips-officer-tiwaris-transfer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/2/original/Police_Express-Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police reshuffle buzz grows after the transfer of Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:04:24.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi behind the scenes: Reshuffle in police dept likely after IPS officer Tiwari's transfer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Delhi water scarcity, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, hospital visit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/abandoned-quarries-should-be-fenced-within-three-months-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-26/fc0swglc/1_1_tiruppur1_2604cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An abandoned open stone quarry in Velampalayam in Tiruppur district.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:03:27.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Abandoned quarries should be fenced within three months’: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, abandoned quarries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/coaching-model-driving-civil-service-success-in-rajasthan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/pj0ilugo/OACHING.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Father of a successful student being feted</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/bup8qutk/COACHING-MODEL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of students &amp; teachers</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:01:35.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coaching model driving civil service success in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Government jobs, civil service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/price-of-cotton-yarn-increases-by-rs-7kg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/4/18/original/yarn_EPS123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cotton yarn production.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:01:20.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Price of cotton yarn increases by Rs 7/kg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cotton yarn price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/22000-cops-to-be-deployed-across-chennai-to-ensure-smooth-vote-counting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/bc50b03f-91ad-4ccd-b875-2ed5f66208ce/P_3600435234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrangements unerway at the counting centre under tight security in Queen Marys on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T04:00:26.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22,000 cops to be deployed across Chennai to ensure smooth vote counting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Vote counting, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/03/rescue-fares-us-air-carriers-step-up-with-after-spirit-airlines-winds-down</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/yxp8bm4o/Spirit-Airlines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A sign announces Spirit Airlines’ shutdown on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:59:18.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Rescue fares': US air carriers step up with after Spirit Airlines winds down</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Spirit Airlines, US Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/death-of-cleric-in-up-triggers-uproar-in-bihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/a62oyhck/Morbi_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:57:45.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death of cleric in UP triggers uproar in Bihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Bihar, Cleric's death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/26-injured-in-multi-vehicle-collision-on-namakkal-salem-nh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/6mm4wrmv/C_1_1_CH1452_119628017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Multi-vehicle collision on Namakkal - Salem National Highway on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:57:09.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 injured in multi-vehicle collision on Namakkal-Salem NH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, multi-vehicle collision, Namakkal-Salem NH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/03/fear-confusion-grip-delhi-residents-as-emergency-alert-blips-on-phones</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/n73y7qi4/alert-020606471.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Police clarified on social media platform that the alert was part of a test and required no public action.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:56:00.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fear, confusion grip Delhi residents as emergency alert blips on phones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, emergency alert, emergency system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/tn-man-kills-self-after-police-assault-kin-seek-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-12/5xwfi53g/202509123507675.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:55:36.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN man kills self after ‘police assault’, kin seek action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, suicide, Police assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/refrigerated-container-for-pharma-gets-on-track-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/8xmzyo3c/Refrigerated-container.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCR officials flag off the Aushadhi Express from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Sanathnagar in Hyderabad on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:54:37.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Refrigerated container for pharma gets on track in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Refrigerated container</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/contractors-overcharging-at-cmch-parking-lot-say-hospital-visitors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/72dj2q20/C_1_1_CH1528_119625816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Corporation vehicle parking lot runs in front of the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:54:15.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contractors overcharging at CMCH parking lot, say hospital visitors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CMCH, parking charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/karimnagar-hospital-waives-all-delivery-fees-for-families-welcoming-girl-child</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-24/c8k30413/C_53_1_CH0950_37538033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organisers say the aim of ‘Devi Putrika’ is to ensure that girl children are valued and nurtured, right from birth.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:54:08.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karimnagar hospital waives all delivery fees for families welcoming girl child</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Karimnagar hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/father-enforces-law-son-shares-message-from-peaks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/0v518ckt/Father-enforces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vihaan Ram, son of Thirupathi Nayak (who works in Prohibition &amp; Excise department), is carrying forward his father’s fight against harmful substances in his own way</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:52:52.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father enforces law, son shares message from peaks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, harmful substances</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/plumber-kills-pal-builds-brick-wall-to-conceal-body-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-24/6ujhr8ql/murder-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:51:51.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plumber kills pal, builds brick wall to conceal body in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/03/no-bail-for-al-falah-chief-in-money-laundering-case-ed-cites-strong-proof-multiple-chargesheets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/wv2dhi1o/No-bail-for-Al-Falah-chief-ED-cites.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The probe into Red Fort car blast revealed “extensive links” to Al-Falah University.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:49:19.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No bail for Al Falah chief in money-laundering case; ED cites strong proof, multiple chargesheets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, money-laundering case, Bail denied, Al Falah University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/03/online-feedback-mandate-sparks-teachers-protest-at-delhis-shaheed-bhagat-singh-college</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/cvurvnb6/New-Project-2026-05-03T091318.104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shaheed Bhagat Singh College issues circular mandating students to fill online feedback forms through the ERP portal.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:44:27.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Online feedback mandate sparks teachers' protest at Delhi's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, teachers' protest, AADTA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/tamil-nadu-hostels-pgs-hike-monthly-rental-charges-due-to-rising-lpg-prices</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-07/pg9i25ln/LPG-PTI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:42:25.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu hostels, PGs hike monthly rental charges due to rising LPG prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, hostels, Rent hike, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/structural-headwinds-2026-midterm-race-enters-last-six-months-with-us-congress-at-stake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/h6l29s5u/AP26120642899095.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Capitol is seen, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:41:46.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Structural headwinds': 2026 midterm race enters last six months with US Congress at stake</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US House of Representatives, US Senate, US midterm elections, 2026 US midterm Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/nellai-hospital-staff-protest-against-new-contractor-enters-day-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/6ad7yegp/C_1_1_CH1441_119603516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On International Workers' Day, temporary contract workers at Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital staged a protest.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:41:18.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nellai hospital staff protest against new contractor enters Day 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TvMCH, contractor change</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/02/samajwadi-party-mlas-seek-funds-similar-to-what-bjp-lawmakers-get-for-development-works-in-constituencies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-30/fnhkhoxu/ANI_20241130060203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:41:07.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samajwadi Party MLAs seek funds similar to what BJP lawmakers get for development works in constituencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Uttar Pradesh, BJP, Samajwadi Party, development works</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/tvk-lacks-strength-to-dislodge-dmk-vck-chief-thirumavalan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/kb0dk2om/Thol-Thirumavalavan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:38:38.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK lacks strength to dislodge DMK: VCK chief Thirumavalan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, VCK, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/dmk-flags-appointment-of-outsiders-as-counting-agents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/23/original/DMK_Flag_EPS122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:37:26.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK flags appointment of ‘outsiders’ as counting agents </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Vote counting, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, counting agents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/down-memory-lane-with-bengalurus-cantonment-tales</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/fvumt6u0/Down-memory-lane.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trail, The Army Town and Its Tales, helps one understand the why and how Bengaluru was chosen as a British cantonment.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:37:12.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Down memory lane with Bengaluru’s cantonment tales</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru’s cantonment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/kilometres-long-queues-continue-to-cause-distress-to-tourists-kodaikanal-residents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/dj0fzceb/New-Project-2026-05-03T081747.775.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Severe congestion near Kodaikanal entry point on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:36:42.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kilometres-long queues continue to cause distress to tourists, Kodaikanal residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal, traffic congestion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/small-pits-in-forests-big-relief-for-wildlife-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/oab1uci0/Small-pits-in-forests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the Jannaram forest division, teams have begun digging 4x4 feet pits, about one foot deep, in dried stream beds where moisture is still present.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:36:40.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small pits in forests, big relief for wildlife in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, filtered water</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/gale-heavy-rain-flatten-ripe-paddy-destroy-crops-in-theni-and-dindigul-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/eswcy32e/Crop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crops flattened by heavy unseasonal rain.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:36:18.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gale, heavy rain flatten ripe paddy, destroy crops in Theni and Dindigul districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, heavy rain, crops destroyed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/young-kuruma-women-restore-telanganas-wool-weaving-heritage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/2xt5krt8/Weaving-heritage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>80 are supporting artisans who require skill upgradation to develop intricate motifs and adapt to modern designs.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/dwv5i3l1/Weav.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:35:48.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young Kuruma women restore Telangana’s wool weaving heritage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, wool weaving heritage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/no-bail-to-nine-accused-in-jana-nayagan-movie-leak-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/d88rit1n/Piracy-hits-Vijay’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jana Nayagan poster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:34:36.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No bail to nine accused in Jana Nayagan movie leak case</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Tamil Nadu, 'Jana Nayagan' movie, no bail, Jana Nayagan leak case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/telangana-village-revives-ancient-stepwell-restores-water-tradition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/7pu0xsal/village-restores.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The restoration effort is led by Kalpana Ramesh, founder of the Rainwater Project, who has been working to revive traditional water systems across Telangana.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/auvtg5ne/A-village.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:34:33.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana village revives ancient stepwell, restores water, tradition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, Telangana village</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/bengaluru-court-sentences-man-to-seven-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-bid-to-free-let-terrorist</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/v28ml0j1/202512233616627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In January 2025 the NIA chargesheeted Kumar under section 120B of IPC, sections 17, 18, 20, 23, and 39 of UAPA and section 120B read with section 6 of the Explosive Substances Act.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:33:53.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru court sentences man to seven-year rigorous imprisonment for bid to free LeT terrorist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, rigorous imprisonment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/over-40-fall-ill-after-consuming-dahibara-in-odishas-jajpur-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/1/29/original/AP-hospitals-setting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of hospital ward used for representative purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:32:50.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 40 fall ill after consuming dahibara in Odisha's Jajpur village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, dahibara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/contract-worker-falls-to-his-death-in-rsp-facility-in-odisha-two-executives-suspended</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/4hshqqho/202604153748817.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>2026-05-03T03:30:23.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contract worker ‘falls to his death’ in RSP facility in Odisha, two executives suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela Steel Plant, falls to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/02/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-reconstitutes-key-parliamentary-panels-kc-venugopal-retains-pac-chair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-14/t5b89ose/Motion-against-Speaker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:30:12.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reconstitutes key Parliamentary panels; KC Venugopal retains PAC chair</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, parliamentary committees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/elderly-bengaluru-couple-drown-in-backwaters-of-krishna-raja-sagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/r41r44e7/Elderly-B’luru-couple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operations under way after a boat capsized in the KRS backwaters on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:29:55.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly Bengaluru couple drown in backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, elderly couple, drowned, Boat capsized, Krishna Raja Sagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/lucknow-diary-buzz-over-brij-bhushans-closeness-to-akhilesh-yadav</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/espegc6v/ANI_20240828152202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP senior leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:29:13.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lucknow Diary | Buzz over Brij Bhushan’s closeness to Akhilesh Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav, Lucknow diary, Brij Bhushan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/writing-with-her-feet-malkangiri-girl-clears-class-x-exam-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/a8oisn6v/Malkangir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Laxmi Khemudu, a Class X student writing her exam with her feet.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:29:06.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Writing with her feet, Malkangiri girl clears Class X exam in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Class X exam, feet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/03/chennai-court-sentences-man-to-life-for-bludgeoning-grandmother-to-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/or5k70wa/ANI_20250628040201.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>2026-05-03T03:28:44.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai court sentences man to life for bludgeoning grandmother to death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, Assault, Financial dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/for-bengaluru-based-priyanka-agarwal-scaling-challenges-is-a-way-of-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/fbipn6e3/img20260422001950091844.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Agarwal displays the Tricolour at Mount Everest Base Camp</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:28:10.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For Bengaluru-based Priyanka Agarwal, scaling challenges is a way of life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Good News, Mount Everest, Priyanka Agarwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/suspected-illegal-sand-truck-rams-tehsildars-car-during-crackdown-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/fzlklzyo/and-lade.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The truck, suspected to be involved in illegal sand mining, hit additional tehsildar Krushna Mohan Singh’s vehicle.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:27:30.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspected illegal sand truck rams tehsildar’s car during crackdown in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sand truck</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/03/over-90-lakh-passengers-availed-chennai-metro-train-services-in-april</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/abe86dbd-d2fc-4270-8692-3e956a81c919/P_343110069.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:25:58.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 90 lakh passengers availed Chennai metro train services in April</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, passengers, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, National Common Mobility Card</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/lady-lecturer-found-dead-in-odishas-phulbani-town</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/b3bnpdyl/death-3.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>2026-05-03T03:24:27.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lady lecturer found dead in Odisha's Phulbani town </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/03/three-members-of-a-chennai-family-die-after-container-truck-rams-into-bike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/r3t9qexp/New-Project-2026-05-03T085021.123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The impact threw all three on to the road, and the lorry ran over them.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:21:51.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three members of a Chennai family die after container truck rams into bike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Accident, Container truck</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/differences-with-kcr-ideological-says-kavitha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/op7c1zyc/Differenc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TRS chief and former MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:21:30.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Differences with KCR ideological, says Kavitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/minister-mb-patil-gives-aid-to-students-who-secured-mbbs-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/2jvtq9mb/images-5-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/tdqbsygi/Min-gives-aid.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:21:26.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister MB Patil gives aid to students who secured MBBS seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Industries Development Minister MB Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/trump-says-us-will-reduce-number-of-troops-in-germany-lot-further-than-withdrawal-of-5000</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/h33izjtv/AP26121850095724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:21:15.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US troops withdrawal, US-Germany Ties, Trump vs NATO, US Troops in Germany</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/odisha-gets-rs-1698-crore-rural-link-push-with-pmgsy-iv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/v1flixdm/link-push.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM Mohan Charan Majhi and RD &amp; Panchayati Raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik during the launch in Rayagada on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:21:05.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha gets Rs 1,698 crore rural link push with PMGSY-IV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PMGSY-IV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/02/four-security-personnel-killed-in-ied-blast-during-demining-operation-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/v9s77r7j/a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased included Inspector Sukhram Vatti, constables Krishna Komra and Sanjay Gadhpale. Constable Parmanand Komra, who sustained serious injuries and was evacuated to Raipur, died during treatment at a hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:20:46.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four security personnel killed in IED blast during demining operation in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Chhattisgarh, IED explosion, de-mining operation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/union-minister-kishan-kicks-off-campaign-ahead-of-pm-modis-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/352y301t/Revanth’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:19:50.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Kishan kicks off campaign ahead of PM Modi’s visit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Union minister G Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/informing-accused-grounds-of-arrest-a-statutory-obligation-orissa-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/bwwrec0r/ANI_20250221084452.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>2026-05-03T03:19:35.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Informing accused grounds of arrest a ‘statutory obligation’: Orissa HC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/mini-van-loaded-with-cylinders-overturns-on-highway-traffic-hit-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/5gthcvbe/cylinders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the mini-truck overturned, more than 70 gas cylinders spilled onto the road, bringing traffic towards Khandagiri Square to a complete halt.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:19:31.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mini-van loaded with cylinders overturns on highway, traffic hit in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mini-van overturn</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/karnataka-hc-chief-justice-to-inspect-old-dakshina-kannada-office-for-court-complex</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/25/original/Karnataka_High_Court_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image of Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:19:08.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC Chief Justice to inspect old Dakshina Kannada office for court complex</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, court complex, Dakshina Kannada office</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/03/lorry-driver-dies-by-suicide-in-chennai-two-days-after-son-drowns-in-well</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/bxmn1ypo/ANI_20250124065106.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:18:08.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lorry driver dies by suicide in Chennai two days after son drowns in well</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Lorry driver, drowning deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/stalin-launches-dmk-help-desk-for-class-xii-pass-outs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/wl6awto1/Stalin-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday inaugurated a students’ guidance initiative.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:18:03.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin launches DMK help desk for Class XII pass outs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Class XII, help desk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/people-wont-give-congress-another-chance-brs-ktr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/qhld69r0/C_23_1_CH1429_35287412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad - BRS working president K T Rama Rao addressing media during a press conference in Hyderabad</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:17:56.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People won’t give Congress another chance: BRS KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS working president K T Rama Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/elderly-held-for-raping-two-minor-girls-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/19irk45n/sexual-violance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:16:28.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly held for raping two minor girls in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Minor rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/influenza-like-illness-breakout-likely-after-bird-flu-case-alerts-karnataka-health-department</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/8zc4ys42/peacockscaracases0105chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Commissioner Subha Kalyan holding an emergency meeting with officials in Tumakuru on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:13:43.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Influenza-like illness breakout likely after bird flu case, alerts Karnataka health department</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bird flu, dead peacocks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/03/noted-tn-educationist-meena-muthiah-dies-at-91</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/dforwgyg/meena092615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Meena Muthiah.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:13:39.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noted TN educationist Meena Muthiah dies at 91</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, philanthropist, Chettinad Vidyashram, Dr Meena Muthiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/interview-voter-deletions-transparent-and-rule-based-part-of-sir-ceo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/p30sgegu/New-Project-2026-05-03T083948.263.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:12:30.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Voter deletions transparent and rule-based, part of SIR: CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sir, CEO RS Gopalan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/extremely-severe-alerts-as-emergency-system-tested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/p3svcipw/New-Project-13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India on Friday tested its first indigenously made emergency alert system on mobile phones.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:09:18.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Extremely severe alerts' as emergency system tested</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, emergency system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/02/12-year-old-boy-tortured-in-kollam-residential-school-over-suspicion-of-theft-warden-cook-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/7bc47f66-b2f1-4cdd-83d6-d3efb1c22541/student_suicide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:05:56.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old boy tortured in Kollam residential school over suspicion of theft; warden, cook held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, residential school, Theft suspicion, student assaulted</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/nine-booked-for-social-boycott-of-family-in-karnatakas-belagavi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police sources said the complaint was initially submitted on April 6, following which a preliminary inquiry was conducted.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:05:41.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine booked for social boycott of family in Karnataka's Belagavi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belagavi, social boycott</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/odisha-toddlers-death-in-crash-sparks-tension</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/euqu0sa4/img-20260502-wa0007093259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People protest following death of toddler</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/eg4lwo3e/img-20260502-wa0005093305.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:03:47.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha toddler’s death in crash sparks tension</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Odisha, toddler’s death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/telangana-minister-venkat-rejects-excess-tender-allegations-in-ham-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-10/piqowg8x/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R&amp;B Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:03:10.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana minister Venkat rejects excess tender allegations in HAM projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, HAM projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/amit-shah-lauds-kannada-actor-rishabs-films-for-showcasing-indian-culture</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/oeskg0nt/amit-2105444.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah in conversation with actor Rishab Shetty.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:03:07.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah lauds Kannada actor Rishab’s films for showcasing Indian culture </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kannada, Amit Shah, Rishab Shetty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/03/two-held-with-brown-sugar-from-utkal-university-campus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/2omlflyw/ANI_20250824165311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T03:01:02.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held with brown sugar from Utkal University campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Utkal University, Brown sugar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/minister-uttam-directs-statewide-revival-of-tanks-on-war-footing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/8b13rxp2/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:59:47.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Uttam directs statewide revival of tanks on war footing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/pppac-clears-northern-stretch-of-rrr-under-ham-model-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-21/hozodeqt/C_23_1_CH1236_33178324.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A model of the internal, outer and regional ring roads in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:59:15.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPPAC clears northern stretch 
of RRR under HAM model in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, RRR, PPPAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/kerala-consumer-activist-dejo-kappan-dies-at-69</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/15yy6w0i/dijo-kappan055205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kappan began his public life through student politics and served as state president of the Kerala Congress students’ wing and Youth Front.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:59:10.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala consumer activist Dejo Kappan dies at 69</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Consumer rights, Dejo Kappan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/03/post-bowring-unsafe-walls-razed-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ucujnlwa/Post-Bowring-unsafe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dangerous walls on Binny Mill (L) and Malleswaram were razed.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:57:46.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post Bowring, unsafe walls razed in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bowring Hospital wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-promises-retirement-benefits-in-100-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/gsutvwky/vcm-PROMISES-re-tire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Revanth Reddy assured that pending retirement benefits of about Rs 6,000 crore would be cleared within 100 days. Health cards will be issued to all employees by June 1, he added.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:57:19.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy promises retirement benefits in 100 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, retirement benefits, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/international-travel-dips-in-march-after-west-asia-crisis-aai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/9bwq5kmm/1_17_20vsp02_2010chn_42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aeroplane flying in the sky in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Express Photo by G Satyanarayana.~An aeroplane flying in the sky in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Express Photo by G Satyanarayana.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/8z41jym6/March-int’l-travels-dip.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:57:06.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>International travel dips in March after West Asia crisis: AAI</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, International travel, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/explore-alternatives-in-rape-survivors-pregnancy-case-orissa-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-01/02fz9rl5/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa 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>2026-05-03T02:55:36.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explore alternatives in rape survivor’s pregnancy case: Orissa HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, rape survivors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/three-tier-security-for-counting-of-votes-in-tamil-nadu-on-may-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/089528b5-f7a4-4943-b578-2c1277867f68/C_1_1_CH1402_100212441.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three-tier security given to counting center established at Madurai Medical College ahead of counting day in the city.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:55:17.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-tier security for counting of votes in Tamil Nadu on May 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, The Sunday Standard, Vote counting, Three-tier security, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/lpg-price-hike-hotels-in-kerala-to-down-shutters-on-may-6</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/jtnrpf4t/New-Project-2026-05-03T082304.111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A small hotel near the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram puts up a revised price list, reflecting the hike in the cost of LPG cylinders.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/tk97afur/state-to-down.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:54:22.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG price hike: Hotels in Kerala to down shutters on May 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LPG crisis, Commercial LPG price hike, Kerala Hotel and Restaurants Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/from-green-villages-to-digital-anganwadis-karnataka-showcases-success-stories</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/adcpnxja/From-green.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah releases a handbook comprising 15 success stories of the state’s progress, at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:54:03.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From green villages to digital anganwadis, Karnataka showcases success stories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, digital anganwadis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/9533-students-clear-hsc-exams-girls-outdo-boys-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/rw20jnrg/img20260502174231075618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Results of the examinations were announced by School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond at the BSE office on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:53:21.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>95.33% students clear HSC exams, girls outdo boys in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, HSC exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/pharma-lab-blast-deceased-workers-kin-to-get-rs-15-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/6q5cx4xm/blast-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aftermath of the blast at Nosh Pharma Lab at Pittampally that left one worker dead and eight others injured on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:52:59.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pharma lab blast: Deceased worker’s kin to get Rs 1.5 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Pharma lab blast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/complete-asphalting-works-by-may-end-says-gba-chief-maheshwar-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/go2u4axv/Complete-asphalting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:51:26.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complete asphalting works by May-end, says GBA chief Maheshwar Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, asphalting works</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/congress-claims-victory-in-karnatakas-sringeri-assembly-constituency-after-recounting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/6uq5ie3g/Congress-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress symbol</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:50:20.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress claims victory in Karnataka's Sringeri Assembly constituency after recounting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, Sringeri Assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/odisha-man-kills-father-with-pestle-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/vedraq9d/New-Project-2026-05-03T081909.579.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bibhuti Naik tied up to a pole by locals after he assaulted his father.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:50:18.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man kills father with pestle, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/official-estimates-confirm-321-houses-damaged-in-mundathicode-explosion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/am14n7kf/the-familiar-turned-frighteningly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Damage caused by the explosion at the house of Neelankavil Shaji Francis.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:48:45.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Official estimates confirm 321 
houses damaged in Mundathicode explosion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mundathikode firecracker manufacturing unit, Mundathicode fireworks unit blast, Mundathicode blast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/woman-dies-after-being-hit-with-helmet-by-son-in-law-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-10/z9dv7fzm/ANI_20260110033732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana: Woman dies by suicide, infant son found poisoned in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:48:40.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies after being hit with helmet by son-in-law in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/ship-sinking-last-call-to-sister-from-bargi-dam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ijshjdj3/Ship-sinking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members in grief after mortal remains of victims arrived Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:48:28.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ship sinking...': Last call to sister from Bargi dam</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/odisha-aims-to-become-indias-knowledge-capital-cm-mohan-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/nq5678mj/Odisha-aims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the inaugural session of the national workshop on NEP-2020</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:48:01.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha aims to become India’s Knowledge Capital: CM Mohan Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/odisha-chhattisgarh-submit-water-flow-data-to-mahanadi-panel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-31/54kid3ju/ANI_20250831005340.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>2026-05-03T02:46:20.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha, Chhattisgarh submit water flow data to Mahanadi panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mahanadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/ensure-drinking-water-supply-isnt-affected-cm-siddaramaiah-to-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/kymma23d/cmo20205chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah chairs a progress review meeting with officials in Bengaluru on Saturday. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and CM’s economic advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy are also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:46:19.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure drinking water supply isn’t affected: CM Siddaramaiah to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drinking water supply, CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/leaders-talk-of-victory-but-cadres-tense-after-exit-polls-split-verdict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/kfbvxse1/Leaders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some second-level leaders have raised concerns, especially about the possible impact of TVK.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:44:47.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leaders talk of victory, but cadres tense after exit polls’ split verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, AIADMK, NTK, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Tamil Nadu exit polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/tribunal-awards-rs-9-crore-compensation-to-expatriates-family-in-kozhikode-accident-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/8ut310ff/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In determining the historic settlement, the tribunal factored in Shijin’s high overseas salary, his age at the time of death, and the financial dependency of his young family.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:44:22.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribunal awards Rs 9 crore compensation to expatriate's family in Kozhikode accident case</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Kerala, road accident deaths, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/iran-didnt-want-war-it-was-forced-on-us-khamenei-aide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/px3wrth6/Iran-didn’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Abdul Majeed Hakim Ilahi speaks to TNSE in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:44:15.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Iran didn’t want war, it was forced on us': Khamenei aide</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Karnataka, Nation, West Asia conflict, Dr Abdul Majeed Hakim Ilahi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/cm-majhi-announces-minimum-wage-hike-for-workers-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/a7bavge7/labourday0205chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the International Labour Day function at OUAT in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:44:00.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi announces minimum wage hike for workers in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Minimum wage hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/transport-unions-in-karnataka-call-for-indefinite-stir-from-may-20</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/q4i6q3oz/KSRTC-deploys.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of 'Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses' used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:43:12.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport unions in Karnataka call for indefinite stir from May 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, indefinite strike, Karnataka KSRTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/more-rains-over-the-week-system-likely-over-bay-of-bengal-by-may-14-imd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/zoyzc64o/More-rains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dark clouds hover on the skyline at Bajrakabati road just before nor’wester rains, in Cuttack on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:41:37.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More rains over the week, system likely over Bay of Bengal by May 14: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rain, IMD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/May/02/turning-dirty-fossil-fuel-into-clean-energy-source</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/2tqjujt9/COAL12-COPY093241.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/gxd05rf3/graphic-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:41:31.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coal gasification: Turning dirty fossil fuel into clean energy source</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/10-days-on-only-18000-applications-received-for-school-admission-against-85000-rte-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/3d613616-9d2b-4047-9101-061f285f7c65/school%20kids.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:41:13.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 days on, only 18,000 applications received for school admission against 85,000 RTE seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Right to Education (RTE) Act quota admissions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/rasipuram-residents-continue-protest-against-bus-stand-shift-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/5rigqttv/C_1_1_CH1452_11962780.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly constructed bus stand at Anaipalayam, 8km away from Rasipuram town.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:40:48.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rasipuram residents continue protest against bus stand shift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest, Rasipuram, Anaipalayam bus stand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/03/odisha-government-exploring-tri-city-route-for-metro-rail-project-says-minister-krushna-mahapatra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/sxxenckc/Krushna-Chandra-Mahapatra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing and Urban Development (H&amp;UD) minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:40:00.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government exploring tri-city route for metro rail project, says minister Krushna Mahapatra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/02/army-launches-sovereign-swarm-capability-push-seeks-partner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/mut2gx4q/army-drone.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:39:16.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army launches sovereign swarm capability push, seeks partner</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Indian Army, swarm drone</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/congress-vinay-kulkarni-disqualified-as-mla-dharwad-seat-vacant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ni6hqb9c/C_1_1_CH1467_119158439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:39:08.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress’ Vinay Kulkarni disqualified as MLA, Dharwad seat vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/03/kerala-water-authoritys-njarakkal-murikkumpadam-overhead-tanks-in-3-year-dry-spell-amid-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/u04165cq/Njarakkal-Murikkumpadam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The KWA overhead water tank constructed at Murikkumpadam remains unoperational due to technical issues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:39:08.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Water Authority's Njarakkal, Murikkumpadam overhead tanks in 3-year 'dry' spell amid crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, water crisis, Kerala Water Authority (KWA), overhead water tanks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/the-voter-and-the-verdict-when-voters-get-their-say-surveys-matter-little</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/2xklqpzh/Voting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:37:42.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The voter and the verdict: When voters get their say, surveys matter little</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Kerala Elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/six-acquitted-in-karnataka-public-service-commission-selection-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qxgyawci/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the judgment on April 30, the I Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bengaluru, has held that the prosecution has failed to prove the charges against the accused, and acquitted them of all the charges.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:36:42.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six acquitted in Karnataka Public Service Commission selection case  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Public Service Commission, selection irregularities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/tn-polls-women-voters-outnumbered-men-in-222-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/l78bresv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-7.33.32-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters wait to cast their vote at a polling booth during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:35:56.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls: Women voters outnumbered men in 222 seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, women advantage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/prasoon-joshi-named-prasar-bharati-chief</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:34:45.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prasoon Joshi named Prasar Bharati chief</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/dr-g-parameshwara-meets-hariprasad-says-no-leadership-issue-discussed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/aov8m54n/Karnataka_Home_Minister_Dr_G_Parameshwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-07/etbjako7/New-Project-2024-10-07T073304.256.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BK Hariprasad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:33:50.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dr G Parameshwara meets Hariprasad, says no leadership issue discussed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, leadership issue</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/telangana-hc-upholds-iim-mumbai-mba-admission-criteria-dismisses-plea-over-sectional-cut-off</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/p9oqiunj/telangana_high_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:33:41.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC upholds IIM Mumbai MBA admission criteria, dismisses plea over sectional cut-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, IIM Mumbai MBA admission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/malappuram-bifurcation-issue-adds-to-iuml-woes-ahead-of-kerala-polls-verdict</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:33:08.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malappuram bifurcation issue adds to IUML woes ahead of Kerala polls verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Indian Union Muslim League, Kerala Elections 2026, Tirurangadi constituency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/women-make-up-52-of-tele-manas-callers-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ue14mlha/Women-make-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Andhra Pradesh Government has highlighted the growing impact of Tele-MANAS centres, which are providing round-the-clock mental health support through the national helpline number 14416.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:33:06.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women make up 52% of Tele-Manas callers in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tele-Manas callers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/officials-cops-summoned-for-inquiry-in-case-of-boy-flung-into-garbage-burning-pit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-29/uaz80cmd/ANI_20250529114218.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>2026-05-03T02:32:34.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials, cops summoned for inquiry in case of boy flung into garbage burning pit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Scheduled Caste boy, burning garbage pit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/paperless-property-registration-system-triggers-concern-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/k8fn8pba/C_32_1_CH0992_68555432.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:31:14.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paperless property registration system triggers concern in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Paperless property registration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/ambedkars-life-history-must-be-part-of-school-lessons-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/1ek4iiuf/C_53_1_CH1537_4383409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:29:56.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambedkar’s life history must be part of school lessons: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Ambedkar 'insult' issue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/03/kmrl-to-expand-feeder-fleet-with-more-than-dozen-e-buses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/cp28z7sh/feeder-bus120759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In its first year, the feeder network expanded to six routes, operated by a fleet of 15 e-buses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:29:55.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KMRL to expand feeder fleet with more than dozen e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, e-feeder services, feeder bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/no-power-outages-during-summer-says-minister-gottipati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ubs2yoca/vijminister10205chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:28:46.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No power outages during summer, says Minister Gottipati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/mounted-police-begin-late-night-beach-patrols-in-thiruvananthapuram-amid-summer-rush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/5263oz03/Rise-in-footfall.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mounted police units patrolling Shankhumukham beach</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:28:12.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mounted police begin late-night beach patrols in Thiruvananthapuram amid summer rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Shankhumukham beach, mounted police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/May/02/congress-leaders-camps-in-assam-ahead-of-poll-results-expresses-confidence-of-forming-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/oe6d66ny/ANI20251006043721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:28:04.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'In Assam to protect our candidates': DK Shivakumar says BJP poaching Congress camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Elections, Nation, The Sunday Standard, Assam, Assam Congress, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/vijay-supporters-chant-tvk-slogans-blow-whistles-at-velankanni-shrine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/jeat3ww1/Vijay-supporters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy crowding at the Velankanni shrine on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:26:59.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay supporters chant TVK slogans, blow whistles at Velankanni shrine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TVK, Velankanni shrine, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/best-teachers-from-andhra-to-visit-singapore-from-may-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-13/nifopmo4/vijsamagrasiksha1094642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samagra Shiksha SPD B Srinivasa Rao, IAS.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:26:58.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Best Teachers’ from Andhra to visit Singapore from May 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, B Srinivasa Rao, Best Teachers Awardees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/didi-abhishek-prep-poll-agents-for-bengal-result-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/fek99pe9/20260320418f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek addressed a virtual meeting with Trinamool’s counting agents on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:26:37.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Didi, Abhishek prep poll agents for Bengal result day</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, Poll agents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/experts-panel-for-hub-and-spoke-model-to-make-students-job-ready-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/w44bepap/students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/u5va8ogp/Experts-panel.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:26:30.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts panel for hub-and-spoke model to make students job ready in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Hub-and-spoke model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/03/southern-railway-nod-for-chennai-beach-platform-revamp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/lftsi9ju/Chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of train used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:24:45.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern Railway nod for Chennai Beach platform revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Southern Railways, Chennai Beach railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/03/hope-on-horizon-for-fisherfolk-in-thiruvananthapuram-as-breakwater-work-gathers-pace</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/bikmc4o2/Hope-on-horizon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reconstruction work progressing at Perumathura-Muthalapozhi harbour mouth in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:24:01.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hope on horizon for fisherfolk in Thiruvananthapuram as breakwater work gathers pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, coastal erosion, Muthalapozhi harbour, Muthalapozhi Harbour development project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/urban-creches-for-working-mothersin-vizag-vijayawada-launched</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ublkkxde/Urban-Creches-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Creches will enable working mothers to pursue livelihoods with dignity while ensuring safe care for their children.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:23:09.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban Creches for working mothers
in Vizag, Vijayawada launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Andhra Pradesh, Urban Creches, working mothers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/03/emirates-to-pay-rs-35k-to-flyer-over-water-leakage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/6/3/original/Emirates_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emirates Airlines (File Photo | AP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:22:03.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emirates to pay Rs 35K to flyer over water leakage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Emirates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/all-arrangements-in-place-for-smooth-vote-counting-across-kerala-tomorrow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/wz8cogrc/All-arrangements.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After the polling on April 9, the ECI had released a provisional turnout figure of 78.27%.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:21:57.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All arrangements in place for smooth vote counting across Kerala tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Vote counting, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/03/andhra-leads-in-grassroots-governance-with-100-panchayat-data-validation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/e4otteh3/AP-excels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A chekdam built in Nayanur under the water harvesting programme.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ahjjzrax/apb.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/b93qixlx/APq.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/s9utpgr9/APw.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ok1pjh89/APe.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/wnyxrjr5/APr.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/xgpwjged/APt.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/v7uh5kl4/APu.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/lbotfjwj/APm.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/eoyikqb7/Apa.JPG</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:21:15.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra leads in grassroots governance with 100% panchayat data validation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Panchayat, governance, data validation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/labour-addas-to-come-up-in-15-cities-across-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/hu91hvj9/vijtdp10205chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of labour Vasamsetti Subhash addressing the media on Saturday. Express</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:19:05.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labour Addas to come up in 15 cities across Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CM  Chandrababu Naidu, Labour Addas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/when-ballot-opens-pinarayi-to-be-in-kannur-vd-satheesan-in-capital-as-kerala-awaits-poll-verdict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/4nudu8yj/Karnataka-9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (L) and Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:18:10.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When ballot opens, Pinarayi to be in Kannur, VD Satheesan in capital as Kerala awaits poll verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala opposition leader VD Satheesan., Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/andhra-pradesh-transco-launches-outcome-driven-internships-invites-iit-students</loc>
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<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Transco launches outcome-driven internships, invites IIT students</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/congress-concerned-about-the-drift-in-minority-votes-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/ryaewujk/Congress-pl.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:15:43.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress concerned about the drift in minority votes in Karnataka?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, cabinet reshuffle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/03/retired-horticulture-officer-on-mission-to-save-songs-of-the-soil-in-cumbum-valley</loc>
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<image:caption>R Manoharan, retired horticulture officer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:15:42.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired horticulture officer on mission to save songs of the soil in Cumbum Valley </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/additional-observers-for-counting-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/vqg72c50/Additional.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel outside a strongroom in Kolkata; (R) A screengrab of suspended OC Goutam Das’ controversial post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:15:10.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Additional observers for counting in West Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/andhras-rtgs-cctv360-system-helps-police-trace-missing-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/biddx2ti/vijrtgs10205chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) is extending significant technological support to the police, enhancing their ability to solve cases efficiently.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:14:45.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's RTGS CCTV360 system helps police trace missing women</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/special-99-day-drive-in-hyderabad-to-clear-lrs-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/mtrot2ov/GHMC1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:14:23.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special 99-day drive in Hyderabad to clear LRS applications</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/03/karnataka-goa-at-loggerheads-over-control-of-islands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-02/hmvtxpx3/New-Project-2024-11-02T071604.018.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Mankal Vaidya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:14:04.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka, Goa at loggerheads over control of islands</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/andhra-reels-under-severe-heatwave-as-temperature-hits-45-degree-celsius</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/br3g54jv/vijsunny20205chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A police officer quenches his thirst as he discharges his duties on a sunny afternoon in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:12:45.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra reels under severe heatwave as temperature hits 45 degree Celsius</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/03/smart-hives-sweet-success-23-year-old-engineer-transforms-future-of-beekeeping-in-vellore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/0ohw2aws/honey3062857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rohit N next to the autonomous, AI-based beehive he designed from funding received from a scheme floated by the Ministry of Science.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/vs2mgg6o/Smart-hivesa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:09:48.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smart hives, sweet success: 23-year-old engineer transforms future of beekeeping in Vellore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/03/minister-narayana-inspects-four-locations-for-telugu-desam-mahanadu-in-nellore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/5phc42oz/nellore30205chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of TDP leaders inspecting land for Mahanadu in Nellore district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:09:29.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Narayana inspects four locations for Telugu Desam Mahanadu in Nellore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MA&amp;UD Minister P Narayana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/west-bengal-assembly-elections-rare-full-falta-repoll-fiat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ow75yzvs/Rare-full-Falta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local residents stage a protest in Falta, South 24-Parganas, on Saturday after being allegedly threatened and assaulted by a TMC leader.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:08:41.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal Assembly elections: Rare full Falta repoll fiat</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/kerala-congress-parties-await-election-results-with-bated-breath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/zgclkd3f/KC-parties-await-results.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Congress parties' survival will largely hinge on the poll outcome.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:05:20.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Congress parties await election results with bated breath</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/03/hydraa-asserts-bathukamma-kuntas-lake-status-with-proof</loc>
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<image:caption>HYDRAA Commissioner Mr. A.V. Ranganath visited Bathukamma Kunta in Amberpet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:03:44.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA asserts Bathukamma Kunta’s lake status with proof</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/admin-failures-procedural-violations-led-to-ttd-ghee-adulteration-says-one-man-panel</loc>
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<image:caption>The iconic Tirumala Laddu, a sacred offering to Lord Venkateswara and a symbol of divine grace at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:02:52.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Admin failures, procedural violations led to TTD ghee adulteration, says one-man panel</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/03/beedi-rolling-to-big-kabaddi-raids-tenkasi-girls-sweep-100-wins</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/l6cia8tn/uop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Players of Elampuyal Kabaddi Team at practice in Kalathimadam, Tenkasi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mothers of 25 players and the coach roll beedi for a living.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:02:30.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beedi Rolling to big Kabaddi raids: Tenkasi girls sweep 100 wins</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/03/two-held-in-chennai-for-selling-lpg-cylinders-in-black-market</loc>
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<image:caption>The seized cylinders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T02:00:14.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held in Chennai for selling LPG cylinders in black market</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/kerala-cm-post-row-has-iuml-in-damage-control-mode</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Union Muslim League logo used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T01:59:30.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM post row has IUML in damage control mode </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/03/vijays-tvk-gets-ready-for-resort-politics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/gwl1ojuc/Court-dismisses-fresh-plea-seeking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK president Vijay during an election rally.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T01:59:20.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s TVK gets ready for ‘resort politics’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/interview-snakebite-accidental-indiscriminate-killing-can-scuttle-bio-balance-kerala-forest-officer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/tqt26hpp/Snakebite-accidental.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Y Mohammed Anwar, deputy forest conservator and SARPA nodal officer.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/1pf21224/Snakebite_accidental.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T01:54:54.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | 'Snakebite accidental, indiscriminate killing can scuttle bio-balance': Kerala forest officer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/03/amoebic-infection-claims-17-lives-in-kerala-in-four-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-14/iq2m5q2n/C_32_1_CH1213_69461243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state had reported 201 confirmed cases of the brain infection and 47 deaths in 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T01:44:22.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amoebic infection claims 17 lives in  Kerala in four months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, amoebic meningoencephalitis, brain infection, amoebic fever</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/03/trump-says-he-is-reviewing-a-new-iranian-proposal-to-end-the-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/ik3zb9r3/AP26122809222845.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump talks to reporters before he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday May 2, 2026, en route Miami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T01:17:52.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/May/03/take-it-easy-policy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take it easy policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Toaster , Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/May/03/striking-a-new-chord</loc>
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<image:caption>Uday Benegal with band members</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/ss3ds9el/ALLAN_AOC_2052903.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allan Ao of Fossils</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T00:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Striking a new chord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uday Benegal with band members</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/May/03/the-royal-republican</loc>
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<image:caption>A Statesman and a Seeker: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Dr Karan Singh By: Harbans Singh Publisher: Speaking Tiger Pages: 512 Price: Rs 999</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-03T00:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Royal Republican</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Sari Eternal By: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri Publisher: Aleph Books Pages: 186 Price: Rs499</image:caption>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/never-mind-age-just-run</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T20:13:16.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Never Mind Age, Just Run!</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/operation-sindoor-recasts-kutch-relentless-frontier-with-drone-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/z4dm8t5r/IMG2614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tactical drill in Kutch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:23:53.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Sindoor recasts Kutch, relentless frontier, with drone push</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/02/ec-orders-repoll-in-all-285-booths-of-falta-constituency-on-may-21</loc>
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<image:caption>Voters show their identity cards as they wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station during a repoll ordered by the Election Commission in South 24 Parganas district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:23:40.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC orders repoll in all 285 booths of Falta constituency on May 21</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/iran-military-officer-says-war-with-us-likely-to-restart-as-trump-not-satisfied-with-tehrans-proposal-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Motorists ride past an anti-US billboard referring to President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, installed on a building at the Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:21:12.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran military officer says war with US ‘likely’ to restart as Trump 'not satisfied' with Tehran's proposal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/May/02/exit-polls-paid-prophecy-not-psephology</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:15:41.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exit polls: Paid prophecy, not psephology</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/02/storytelling-in-the-age-of-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ztx3413u/pexels-samerdaboul-1212843.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>2026-05-02T19:15:10.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Storytelling in the age of data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Cryptocurrency, Digital Media, Storytelling, Artificial Intelligence AI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/02/ipl-2026-how-chennai-super-kings-and-kartik-sharma-turned-things-around</loc>
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<image:caption>Kartik Sharma celebrates after win against Mumbai Indians</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T19:14:45.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: How Chennai Super Kings and Kartik Sharma turned things around</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Chennai Super Kings, CSK VS MI, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kartik Sharma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/May/02/trumps-war-sends-prices-up-rupee-down-and-budgets-into-a-spin</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:56:10.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s war sends prices up, rupee down and budgets into a spin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shankkar Aiyar, Opinion, Donald Trump, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/May/02/govt-proposes-e100-fuel-expands-ethanol-push-under-new-vehicle-rules</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:56:02.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt proposes E100 fuel, expands ethanol push under new vehicle rules </news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/02/thomas-cup-history-making-france-end-indias-run-in-semis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/bka96nml/Ayush-Shetty-in-action-against-Christo-Popov-of-France-at-the-semi-finals-of-the-BWF-Thomas-Uber-Cup-Finals-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayush Shetty in action against Christo Popov on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:50:12.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thomas Cup: History-making France enter final; India sign off with bronze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Thomas Cup, Ayush Shetty, India vs France, Christo Popov</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/savarkar-filed-five-mercy-petitions-before-british-did-not-worship-cow-grandnephew-tells-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Vinayak Damodhar Savarkar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:36:47.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Savarkar filed five mercy petitions before British, did not worship cow: Grandnephew tells Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, Vinayak Damodhar Savarkar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/30-year-old-delhi-judge-found-dead-at-home-in-safdarjung-probe-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vn5y27v3/ANI_20260402112818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:31:19.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30-year-old Delhi judge found dead at home in Safdarjung; probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, suicide, Safdarjung, Delhi Judge, Judicial officer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/02/eci-deploys-additional-242-observers-for-west-bengal-counting-tightens-oversight</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard at a polling station during a repoll ordered by the Election Commission following reports of electoral malpractices, at Magrahat Paschim constituency, in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:19:47.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI deploys additional 242 observers for West Bengal counting, tightens oversight</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/cuba-slams-unprecedented-trump-threats</loc>
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<image:caption>Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T18:09:53.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba slams 'unprecedented' Trump threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Cuba, US President Donald Trump, Miguel Diaz-Canel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/02/minorities-are-safe-under-new-nda-rule-in-bihar-says-deputy-cm-vijay-kumar-chaudhary</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar deputy chief minister and senior JD (U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:44:36.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minorities are safe under new NDA rule in Bihar, says Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar government, Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/02/west-asia-crisis-changes-growth-outlook-cea-nageswaran</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T17:42:37.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis changes growth outlook: CEA Nageswaran</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/spain-slams-illegal-israeli-detention-of-citizen-from-gaza-flotilla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-23/k6lj29vm/Spain’s-Minister-of-Foreign-Affairs-José-Manuel-Albares.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T16:34:33.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain slams illegal Israeli detention of citizen from Gaza flotilla</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/iran-military-officer-says-war-with-us-likely-to-restart-as-trump-not-satisfied-with-tehrans-proposal</loc>
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<image:caption>A police officer stands guard in front of a banner with portraits of the late Iranian revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, left, and late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a state-organised rally celebrating the birthday of Imam Reza, the 8th Shiite Muslims' Imam, and supporting the supreme leader, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T16:16:38.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran's nuclear program, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/02/bengaluru-may-not-host-ipl-playoff-and-final</loc>
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<image:caption>Devajit Saikia in the press conference on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T15:40:55.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's turn per protocol, but BCCI yet to finalise IPL final venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Cricket, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/02/injured-amanjot-kashvee-miss-out-as-india-gear-up-for-t20-wc-challenge</loc>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Kaur in the press conference on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T15:25:52.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injured Amanjot, Kashvee miss out as India gear up for T20 WC challenge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/four-labourers-killed-several-feared-trapped-in-slurry-collapse-at-jharkhands-dhanbad</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue operations are being carried out to extract other laborers, who are feared trapped under the slurry, with the help of local administration, the NDRF and BCCL.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T15:24:39.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four labourers killed, several feared trapped in slurry collapse at Jharkhand's Dhanbad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Dhanbad, slurry collapse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/02/maharashtra-minister-sanjay-shirsat-says-bjp-shiv-sena-may-contest-2029-state-polls-separately</loc>
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<image:caption>Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat said every political party has the right to strengthen its organisation and prepare for elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T15:10:37.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat says BJP, Shiv Sena may contest 2029 State polls separately</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/israeli-airstrikes-on-southern-lebanon-kill-seven-despite-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-28/klc9t3tv/AP25087434097553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:39:10.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill seven despite ceasefire</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/china-rejects-us-sanctions-on-refineries-over-iran-oil-links</loc>
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<image:caption>Vehicles sit parked at fuel pumps as regular gasoline prices above $6 per gallon and diesel prices above $7 per gallon are displayed outside a Mobil gas station in Redondo Beach, California on April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:29:33.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US sanctions, US-China ties, Iranian oil, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/02/a-space-to-sip-create-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Founders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:28:33.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A space to sip &amp; create</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/karnataka-mla-vinay-kulakarni-disqualified-after-conviction-in-goudar-murder-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:27:12.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka MLA Vinay Kulakarni disqualified after conviction in Goudar murder case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/bargi-dam-boat-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-10-three-tourists-still-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/8xzyfkex/PTI05022026000120B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operation underway after a cruise boat carrying 29 passengers overturned in the Bargi dam reservoir due to a sudden storm, in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:14:12.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bargi Dam boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 10; three tourists still missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, Bargi Dam boat tragedy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/case-of-child-marriage-sexual-exploitation-of-two-girls-surfaces-in-himachals-hamirpur</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of child marriage used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:13:13.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case of child marriage, sexual exploitation of two girls surfaces in Himachal's Hamirpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himachal Pradesh, child marriage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/02/kolkata-police-suspend-officer-in-charge-of-kalighat-police-station-over-firearm-post</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T14:04:36.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata police suspend officer-in-charge of Kalighat police station over firearm post</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Elections, Nation, Kolkata Police, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/02/87-turnout-recorded-in-repolling-at-15-booths-in-west-bengals-south-24-parganas</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard as voters wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling station during a repoll ordered by the Election Commission following reports of electoral malpractices, at Magrahat Paschim constituency, in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:57:31.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>87% turnout recorded in repolling at 15 booths in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal elections 2026, West Bengal Repolling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/May/02/exit-polls-manipulated-by-bjp-to-mislead-voters-gaurav-gogoi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi, second left, during the party observers meeting, in Guwahati, Assam, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:44:00.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exit polls manipulated by BJP to mislead voters: Gaurav Gogoi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/02/senior-citizen-arrested-for-assault-murder-of-four-year-old-girl-in-pune-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-04/ph37ceu5/202601043627577.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:37:38.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior citizen arrested for assault, murder of four-year-old girl in Pune district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune, sexual assault, POCSO Act, senior citizen held</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/ai-surveillance-biometrics-tech-driven-overhaul-of-punjab-jails-on-cards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/yya7me69/AI-Mission.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>2026-05-02T13:36:53.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'AI surveillance, biometrics': Tech-driven overhaul of Punjab jails on cards </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, biometrics, Punjab jails, AI surveillance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/no-cause-for-panic-jitendra-singh-reassures-public-as-cities-report-record-high-temperatures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-05/j3m17pwj/jitendra-singh094015.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Jitendra Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:29:50.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No cause for panic: Jitendra Singh reassures public as cities report record-high temperatures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Heatwave, Dr Jitendra Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/02/of-achieving-the-right-balance-how-kiwi-pacer-lockie-ferguson-is-preparing-for-long-seasons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/sbgj7j3f/Lockie-3.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lockie Ferguson</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:23:18.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Of achieving the right balance: How Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson is preparing for long seasons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Injury, Lockie Ferguson, Pacer, Punjab Kings, IPL 2026, fast-bowling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/punjabs-ai-powered-voice-recognition-system-houses-voice-bank-with-samples-of-known-criminals-suspects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-23/vjarw3dp/C_35_1_CH0280_64834645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:21:44.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab's AI-powered voice recognition system houses 'Voice Bank' with samples of known criminals, suspects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, AI-powered voice recognition system, Voice Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/indian-navy-chief-begins-myanmar-visit-focus-on-maritime-security-and-strategic-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/2kva8y0m/202512093601657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:20:39.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy chief begins Myanmar visit, focus on maritime security and strategic ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Maritime security, Indian Navy chief</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/ngt-links-clean-air-funds-to-results-seeks-roadmap-from-tn-other-southern-states-within-six-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-21/eb39oz15/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T13:10:52.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT links clean air funds to results; seeks roadmap from TN, other southern states within six months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Air pollution, NGT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/japanese-artist-mari-ito-brings-surreal-botanical-worlds-to-delhi-in-origin-of-desire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/vq7egmpx/TAKE-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the exhibition</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/foa58lpw/TAKE.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese artist Mari Ito</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/4m4qx1bi/GAMIhow-different-would-my-future-will-be-if-wanted-to-go-right-and-I-wanted-to-go-left.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'how different would my future will be if wanted to go right and I wanted to go left'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/bo9lvfuf/GAMIJoy-Can-Lost-ForeverDepnding-on-How-You-Percieveit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Joy Can Last Forever, Depending on How You Percieve It'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:54:57.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese artist Mari Ito brings surreal botanical worlds to Delhi in 'Origin of Desire' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/May/02/what-makes-an-suv-right-for-you-size-design-or-purpose</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/505ir4d2/Untitled2.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:51:23.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Makes an SUV “Right” for You: Size, Design, or Purpose?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/renowned-lyricist-and-communication-expert-prasoon-joshi-appointed-as-prasar-bharati-chairman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/idvbrw07/New-Project-12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prasoon Joshi</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:29:28.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renowned Lyricist and Communication expert Prasoon Joshi appointed as Prasar Bharati Chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Prasoon Joshi, Prasar Bharati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/bodies-of-children-killed-in-manipur-bomb-attack-handed-over-to-family</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1gahnrcu/PTI04072026000062A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People set fire to tyres as they block a road in protest after two children were killed and their mother was injured in a bomb attack, in Bishnupur district, Manipur, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:18:36.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of children killed in Manipur bomb attack handed over to family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Two children killed, Manipur bomb attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/02/building-trades-unions-emerge-as-a-key-ally-of-tech-giants-in-push-for-ai-data-centers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/so7oqr6s/data-center.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:06:29.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building trades unions emerge as a key ally of tech giants in push for AI data centers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Trade unions, AI data centers, tech giants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/khalistani-extremists-pose-ongoing-national-security-threat-canadian-intel-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/aehr0idz/ANI_20260502030053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:05:10.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khalistani extremists pose ongoing national security threat: Canadian Intel report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Canadian Security Intelligence Service report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/02/gujarat-local-body-polls-bjp-win-in-banaskantha-overshadowed-by-row-over-vishwakarmas-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/nb7ly9f3/202604163750657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jagdish Vishwakarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T12:04:10.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local body polls: BJP win in Banaskantha overshadowed by row over Vishwakarma’s remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Gujarat, BJP, Banaskantha, Gujarat local body polls, Jagdish Vishwakarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/allahabad-hc-says-no-to-unilateral-use-of-public-land-by-any-single-party-for-religious-purposes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/m1jiv1jx/ANI_20260502022107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:45:55.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC says no to unilateral use of public land by any single party for religious purposes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Allahabad HC, public land, religious purposes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/catholic-priest-who-criticized-trump-immigration-crackdown-named-west-virginia-bishop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/w92788bd/Bishop-Evelio-Menjivar-Ayala.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala speaks on a panel about immigration at Georgetown University in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:28:54.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Catholic priest, West Virginia bishop, Trump immigration crackdown, Menjivar-Ayala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/two-gaza-aid-flotilla-activists-brought-to-israel-for-questioning-foreign-ministry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/6odro36a/activists-flotilla.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza reposition in the port during a symbolic send-off as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:22:59.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Gaza aid flotilla activists brought to Israel for questioning: Foreign Ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel attacks, Gaza aid flotilla</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/May/02/kannadanews2026may01karen-kshiti-suvarnas-debut-september-21-gets-release-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/kmo6baiv/1000140309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karen Kshiti Suvarna (L), September 21</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:08:53.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karen Kshiti Suvarna's debut September 21 gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karen Kshiti Suvarna, September 21</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/May/02/hindireview2026may01ek-din-movie-review-sai-pallavi-is-great-junaid-khan-is-green-in-soothing-sloppy-romantic-drama</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ds386v4q/ekdintrailer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi in Ek Din</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T11:08:18.821Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The feat aimed to showcase the region’s unparalleled marine biodiversity.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister personally distributed essential Hajj kits to the travellers.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The remains of the vehicle that fell into the gorge.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spirit Airlines' parent company, Spirit Aviation Holdings, said in an early Saturday press release that it has "started an orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T08:05:12.851Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:59:41.129Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard outside a strong room, ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections, at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, in Kolkata, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:38:42.469Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:31:46.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:30:39.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:17:49.591Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:14:14.890Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:11:25.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP: Muslim cleric's body found on tracks in Bareilly, family alleges he was thrown off train </news:title>
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<image:caption>People sit in a cafe as others walk on the main street of Stradun in old town Dubrovnik, Croatia, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T07:02:08.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season</news:title>
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<image:caption>A sign displays gasoline prices as a person uses a fuel pump at a Mobil gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Gresham, Ore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:51:58.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Trump is an idiot': Californians fume over soaring petrol prices</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:48:50.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shimla eatery owners slam steep hike in commercial LPG price, warn of food inflation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:37:33.676Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:36:20.354Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:27:52.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump claims it's ‘treasonous’ to say US isn’t winning war with Iran</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:18:21.180Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>People march during a May Day rally in Chicago, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T06:01:06.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war</news:title>
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<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:58:04.962Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul plays a shot during the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:48:33.899Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>In this image taken from video released by Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev's Telegram channel, smoke rises after a drone attack on the oil refinery and terminal in Tuapse, Russia, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia; soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact</news:title>
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<image:caption>Delhi Capitals' Kyle Jamieson celebrates the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during their IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is contesting against West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:29:34.509Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:22:34.543Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:21:21.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act</news:title>
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<image:caption>Papikondalu tourists boat in river Godavari at papikondalu near Rajamahendravaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:15:01.896Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>An Oscar statue appears at the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon, Feb. 4, 2019, in Beverly Hills, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Oscars organisation expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:10:26.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>302 RO plants go defunct in Andhra's  Konaseema, students hit</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/02/top-seeds-jannik-sinner-alexander-zverev-reach-madrid-open-final</loc>
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<image:caption>Jannik Sinner (L) and Alexander Zverev.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T05:04:39.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev reach Madrid Open final</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/three-workers-trapped-in-jammu-under-construction-bridge-collapse-die-bodies-recovered</loc>
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<image:caption>A worker being rescued from the rubble after an under-construction bridge collapsed on Bantalab Road, on the outskirts of Jammu, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T04:52:55.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three workers trapped in Jammu under-construction bridge collapse die; bodies recovered</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/security-forces-destroy-23-bunkers-in-manipurs-ukhrul-seize-arms-18-ieds-in-tengnoupal</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T04:49:57.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security forces destroy 23 bunkers in Manipur's Ukhrul; seize arms, 18 IEDs in Tengnoupal </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/02/miami-grand-prix-lando-norris-on-sprint-pole-as-mclaren-shine-again</loc>
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<image:caption>McLaren's British driver Lando Norris holds his Pirelli Sprint Pole award after winning the pole position during Sprint qualifying ahead of the 2026 Miami Formula One Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, on May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T04:26:55.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/us-sanctions-are-collective-punishment-says-cuba-during-may-1-marches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/pfayufll/AP26121562508488.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People attend a march marking International Workers' Day at Jose Marti Anti-Imperialist Square in Havana, Cuba, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T04:19:27.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US sanctions are 'collective punishment', says Cuba during May 1 marches</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Cuba Tensions, US Sanctions on Cuba, Cuba Blockade, Cuba crisis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/01/lord-kallalagar-enters-vaigai-on-golden-horse-as-lakhs-flock-to-madurai-for-chithirai-festival-spectacle</loc>
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<image:caption>Lakhs of devotees who had gathered in the Vaigai river, their resonant chants of “Govinda Govinda” drowning out all other sound.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:44:36.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lord Kallalagar enters Vaigai on golden horse as lakhs flock to Madurai for Chithirai festival spectacle</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/tvk-poll-office-set-ablaze-in-tns-srirangam-inquiry-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/xx58niu3/TVK-poll-office.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charred remains of the pandal that housed a TVK election office at Pettavaithalai in Tiruchy after it was set on fire by miscreants on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:43:59.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK poll office set ablaze in TN's Srirangam; inquiry on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, inquiry, set on fire, TVK poll office</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/two-youths-going-to-azhagar-festival-among-three-killed-in-bike-collision-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:41:37.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two youths going to Azhagar festival among three killed in bike collision in Madurai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/tamil-nadu-governor-arlekar-calls-for-national-unity-at-statehood-event</loc>
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<image:caption>Governor RV Arlekar during the statehood day celebration of Gujarat and Maharashtra organised at Bharathiar Mandapam in Lok Bhavan in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:40:20.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar calls for national unity at statehood event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Governor Rajendra Arlekar, statehood day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/two-men-cattle-killed-in-lightning-strike-in-theni</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/nm3g3uqn/Temple-festival.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A huge crowd thronged the Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple on top of the hill for the Chitra Pournami festival on Friday. A constable was among those injured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:38:33.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two men, cattle killed in lightning strike in Theni</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/dmk-denied-due-recognition-to-left-says-cpm-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>Former CPM state secretary K Balakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:37:12.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK denied due recognition to Left, says CPM leader</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/court-restricts-abortion-access-across-us-by-blocking-mailing-of-mifepristone</loc>
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<image:caption>Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, July 18, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:36:15.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court restricts abortion access across US by blocking mailing of mifepristone</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Abortion Laws, Roe v Wade, reproductive rights, US abortion ban, Mifepristone, Mifepristone Mail Ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/palm-climber-shot-by-cop-in-tn-seeks-financial-aid-for-medical-treatment</loc>
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<image:caption>P Manikandan, a palm tree climber from Tenkasi who was shot by a police sub-inspector, sought financial assistance from the state government to cover his medical expenses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:34:19.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palm climber shot by cop in TN seeks financial aid for medical treatment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/02/activists-allege-medical-negligence-cruelty-towards-stray-dogs-at-abc-centres-in-tambaram-avadi</loc>
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<image:caption>The animal birth control centre in Avadi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:29:07.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists allege medical negligence, cruelty towards stray dogs at ABC centres in Tambaram, Avadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, medical negligence, animal birth control, ABC centres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/02/us-to-withdraw-5000-troops-from-germany-over-612-months-amid-trump-merz-rift-on-iran-war</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a charter school in The Villages, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:26:31.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over 6–12 months amid Trump-Merz rift on Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US troops withdrawal, Friedrich Merz, Trump vs NATO, Iran War, US Troops in Germany</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/02/60-year-old-man-grandson-drown-in-lake-in-pallikaranai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/bmlb9j7z/drowning-2.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 60-year-old man and his 15-year-old grandson drowned in Narayanapuram lake near Pallikaranai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:23:36.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60-year-old man, grandson drown in lake in Pallikaranai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, drowning deaths, Narayanapuram lake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/centre-asks-andhra-pradesh-to-expedite-polavaram-project-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/07ir8liq/C_40_1_CH1555_34990046.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polavaram project works progress rapidly.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:21:18.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks Andhra Pradesh to expedite Polavaram project works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project works</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/76-mdmk-functionaries-quit-posts-over-alms-remark-by-durai-vaiko</loc>
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<image:caption>MDMK principal secretary Durai Vaiko.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:21:10.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>76 MDMK functionaries quit posts over 'alms' remark by Durai Vaiko</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MDMK, MDMK leader Durai Vaiko</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/andhra-pradesh-congress-slams-centre-over-womens-bill-delimitation-process</loc>
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<image:caption>APCC Working President J.D. Seelam, along with APCC Vice President Kolanukonda Sivaji, strongly criticised the government's handling of the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation process.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:19:10.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Congress slams Centre over women’s bill, delimitation PROCESS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/02/two-chennai-cops-booked-for-alleged-harassment-after-rajasthan-jeweller-dies-by-suicide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/2/original/Police_Express-Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The family members claimed the jeweller ended his life following harassment by the Chennai police personnel and a city-based jeweller.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:17:26.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Chennai cops booked for alleged harassment after Rajasthan jeweller dies by suicide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, harassment allegations, extortion demands</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/proposal-for-directly-elected-mayor-for-hyderabad-civic-polls-under-consideration</loc>
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<image:caption>The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation office building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:15:45.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposal for directly-elected mayor for Hyderabad civic polls under consideration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Mayor, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, hyderabad civic body poll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/nellore-to-host-tdps-mahanadu-for-first-time</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/r5nq9eph/nellore10105chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of legislators inspecting site for Mahanadu in Nellore district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:15:00.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nellore to host TDP’s ‘Mahanadu’ for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party, Mahanadu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/kakinada-mysore-express-commences-daily-run</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/b8yofxym/kakinada30105chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kakinada MP Tangella Unday Srinivas flag off Kakinada-Mysore ragular train on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:13:35.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kakinada-Mysore Express commences daily run</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada-Mysore Express</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/family-seeks-fresh-autopsy-in-death-of-pudukkottai-dalit-youth-who-was-in-inter-caste-relationship</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/fczdrtc6/Dalit-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Hariharan was found dead in a quarry near a forested area in Pudukkottai district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:12:26.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family seeks fresh autopsy in death of Pudukkottai Dalit youth who was in inter-caste relationship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dalit youth, re-postmortem</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/labour-addas-will-be-established-in-andhra-pradesh-to-support-workers-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/zpksy1nj/CM-Naidu-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during Pedala Sevalo programme at Pamidimukkala of Pamarru constituency on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/2ohve81s/Naidu-rules-out.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Naidu being greeted by people at Pamidimukkala of Pamarru constituency on Friday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:11:52.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labour Addas will be established in Andhra Pradesh to support workers: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Labour Addas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/improved-ssc-results-in-andhra-pradesh-reflect-reforms-impact</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-07/q7whgu4o/Pawa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:09:31.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Improved SSC results in Andhra Pradesh reflect reforms impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, SSC results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/man-sexually-assaults-minor-girl-at-her-residence-in-hyderabad-pocso-case-registered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/v8xqd70k/sexual_MR3qwIZ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:08:29.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sexually assaults minor girl at her residence in Hyderabad; POCSO case registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, minor girl, sexual assault, POCSO case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/heavy-rainfall-thunderstorms-lash-parts-of-madurai-and-nearby-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/cu5qokjm/Rain-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hours after drawing massive crowds for the Kallalagar's entry into the Vaigai river, the venue lies deserted as lightning streaks across a laden sky in Madurai.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/xtxdsrmu/Rain-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The downpour, though brief in some areas, was intense enough to cause waterlogging on several roads causing minor traffic disruption during peak hours.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:05:24.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms lash parts of Madurai and nearby districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, thunderstorms, Temperatures, heavy rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/cleric-accused-of-molestation-shot-during-encounter-in-ups-moradabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/saoxrvcp/Encounter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:03:10.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cleric’ accused of molestation shot during encounter in UP's Moradabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/kadiyam-srihari-accuses-kcr-ktr-of-double-standards-on-defections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/teflje18/Kadiyam-Srihari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA Kadiyam Srihari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:03:07.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadiyam Srihari accuses KCR, KTR of double standards on defections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, defection, Kadiyam Srihari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/tax-receipts-off-to-strong-start-in-andhra-pradesh-rs-432307-crore-in-april</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/6sz493n5/Tax-receipts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While the Net GST Collections stood at Rs 3,796.61 crore, the Gross GST Collections (excl. CESS) stood at Rs 4,323.07 crore for April 2026 Growth has been achieved against a challenging backdrop.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:02:41.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tax receipts off to strong start in Andhra Pradesh, Rs 4,323.07 crore in April</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Commercial Taxes collections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/railway-completes-70-of-fabrication-work-for-tiruchy-rob</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2jd910ag/P_4690754226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:01:45.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railway completes 70% of fabrication work for Tiruchy RoB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, road overbridge, bowstring girders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-raping-minor-daughter-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/p9x0hg78/202503153351665.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T03:01:24.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sentenced to 20 years for raping minor daughter in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, rape, minor daughter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/andhra-pradesh-government-simplifies-municipal-shop-rent-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/aia7ylff/1940538-andhra-pradesh-government.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh government emblem used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:59:59.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government simplifies municipal shop rent system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rent fixation system, municipal shop rooms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/haryana-government-approves-final-leg-of-rs-15k-crore-ncr-rapid-transit-corridor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/er2pjln1/20260417297L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addresses an event in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/n3n1m0hl/Screenshot-2026-05-02-014507.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:58:06.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana government approves final leg of Rs 15K crore NCR rapid transit corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, RRTS corridors, Gurugram–Faridabad–Noida</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/tiruchys-odathurai-subway-turns-nightmare-for-locals-haven-for-anti-social-elements</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/p5hfucs8/subway.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Broken liquor bottles, discarded snack packets and eatables scattered in Odathurai subway making it unsafe and unhygienic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:57:40.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy's Odathurai subway turns nightmare for locals, haven for anti-social elements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Subway, poor maintenance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/rtc-inspector-assaulted-by-passengers-conductor-during-ticket-check-in-telangana-case-registered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/rk93eizj/RTC-clash.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The RTC inspector was beaten up by the conductor in Telangana's Sangareddy during ticket checking.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:57:35.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTC inspector assaulted by passengers, conductor during ticket check in Telangana; case registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Assault, injuries, ticket checking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/64-mandals-in-andhra-pradesh-likely-to-experience-hot-winds-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/34fpdtyl/heatwave-conditions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman covers the baby with a scarf as they travel on a sunny day in Vijayawada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:56:32.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>64 mandals in Andhra Pradesh likely to experience hot winds today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/lpg-refill-delays-persist-in-chennai-single-cylinder-households-face-up-to-45-day-gap-between-orders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/fny5kd8j/Single-cylinde.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A staff delivering an LPG cylinder at Saidapet in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:55:13.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG refill delays persist in Chennai; single-cylinder households face up to 45-day gap between orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LPG crisis, domestic LPG cylinders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/bowring-hospital-wall-collapse-remove-dangerous-structures-trees-dy-cm-shivakumar-tells-gba-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/wywhvsoj/Remove-dangerous.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the traffic department has identified 448 trees in the city that can cause loss to life or property and has instructed the city corporations to remove them</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:54:22.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bowring Hospital wall collapse: Remove dangerous structures, trees, Dy CM Shivakumar tells GBA officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DCM DK Shivakumar, Bowring Hospital wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/transformation-of-ladakh-after-2019-immense-amit-shah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ob1ogj1l/01051-pti05012026000238b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacts with a novice monk during the inauguration of the first international exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddh Purnima in Ladakh, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:52:37.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transformation of Ladakh after 2019 immense: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/gbas-pick-to-draft-city-master-plan-awaits-government-nod</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/r34m2x5c/GBA’s-pick-to-draft.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:51:40.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA’s pick to draft city master plan awaits government nod </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, GBA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/apcrda-to-hold-job-mela-on-may-4-in-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/gtkj1kyr/Job-mela.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:51:08.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCRDA to hold Job Mela on May 4 in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA, job mela</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/bengalurus-peenya-elevated-flyover-to-be-shut-for-3-days-for-load-testing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/f585bbc5-111c-4878-82af-9e822203eb74/P_3375292364.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elevated highway on Tumkur Road near Peenya.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:50:08.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Peenya elevated flyover to be shut for 3 days for load testing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Peenya elevated flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/nirmal-farmers-blame-power-line-faults-for-crop-fires-after-110-acres-damaged</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/hij2ssni/Harvest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paddy farmers stage protest at Yallareddypally in Nizamabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:49:49.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmal farmers blame power line faults for crop fires after 110 acres damaged</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fire, power line, crops damaged</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/opposition-demands-alcohol-test-on-drunk-punjab-cm-mann-in-assembly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/4tli0ttp/01051-pti05012026000312b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders raise slogans in protest as they demand an alcohol test on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a state assembly special session in Chandigarh, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:49:39.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition demands alcohol test on ‘drunk’ Punjab CM Mann in Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Assembly, Mann Drunk Row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/kannada-tv-actor-held-for-blackmailing-women-with-private-videos-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/qmeim0e6/ANI_20250324052058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:48:18.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannada TV actor held for blackmailing women with private videos in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, blackmailing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/one-killed-eight-injured-in-pharma-lab-reactor-blast-in-telanganas-nalgonda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/6q5cx4xm/blast-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aftermath of the blast at Nosh Pharma Lab at Pittampally that left one worker dead and eight others injured on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:47:43.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, eight injured in pharma lab reactor blast in Telangana's Nalgonda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, blast, one killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/madhya-pradesh-hc-invokes-ramayana-to-deny-daughters-custody-to-canada-based-father</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/tv5sp8sc/Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:47:05.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh HC invokes Ramayana to deny daughter’s custody to Canada-based father</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ramayana, Madhya Pradesh high court, judiciary, Child Separation Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/will-wait-tn-restaurants-decide-not-to-jack-up-menu-prices-immediately-after-lpg-price-hike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/caoin1gh/P_4749588607.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>2026-05-02T02:45:54.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will wait': TN restaurants decide not to jack up menu prices immediately after LPG price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LPG price hike, commercial LPG cylinders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/cm-naidu-inaugurates-lv-prasad-eye-hospital-in-krishna-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/pwzq19xt/vijcm230105chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates LV Prasad eye hospital at Gudlavalleru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:44:45.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu inaugurates LV Prasad Eye Hospital in Krishna district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, LV Prasad Eye Care Centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/cops-intensify-search-for-jewellery-shop-burglars-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:44:25.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops intensify search for jewellery shop burglars in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, jewellery shop</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/nursing-student-from-kerala-ends-life-in-hostel-in-bengaluru-parents-allege-harassment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/9nqqsrf7/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:41:51.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nursing student from Kerala ends life in hostel in Bengaluru, parents allege harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, Nursing student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/telangana-cm-revanth-asks-rtc-unions-to-reach-consensus-on-absorption-announces-strike-wage-payout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/gnmoensb/absorption.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:41:18.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Revanth asks RTC unions to reach consensus on absorption; announces strike wage payout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, RTC union, wage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/tamil-nadu-tops-south-in-solar-power-evacuation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/2cadrb54/TN-on-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/r0mb9cve/Screenshot-2026-05-02-015524.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:39:37.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu tops south in solar power evacuation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, renewable energy, solar power, Energy consumption</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/minister-pemmasani-chandrasekhar-reviews-infrastructure-projects-in-guntur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ixah33s0/whatsapp-image-2026-05-01-at-112849-pm112941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The meeting, held at the Collectorate’s video conference hall, was attended by local MLAs, district officials, and GMC representatives.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:39:30.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar reviews infrastructure projects in Guntur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Infrastructure projects, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/telangana-to-set-up-traffic-management-and-road-safety-bureau-says-dgp-cv-anand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ndp4cupy/New-DGP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IPS officer CV Anand assumes charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana at the State Police headquarters in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:39:03.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to set up traffic management and road safety bureau, says DGP CV Anand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Director General of Police, traffic management</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/three-workers-trapped-after-under-construction-bridge-in-jammu-caves-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/5zk13n5e/01051-pti05012026000341b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rescue operation is underway after an under-construction bridge collapsed on Bantalab Road, on the outskirts of Jammu, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:38:45.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three workers trapped after under-construction bridge in Jammu caves in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu Bridge Collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/nanna-e-khata-drive-to-launch-across-bengaluru-to-resolve-property-issues-every-saturday</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/h9uy28up/P_3984188880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:38:35.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nanna E-Khata drive to launch across Bengaluru to resolve property issues every Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DCM DK Shivakumar, Nanna E-Khata</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/dy-cm-shivakumar-unveils-five-projects-floats-44-km-double-decker-flyover-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/6la3i60u/kpccblr110105chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the Labour Day celebration program organized at the KPCC Office DCM DK Shivakumar and other dignitaries were present in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:37:20.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Shivakumar unveils five projects, floats 44 km double-decker flyover plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, DCM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/02/chennai-metro-water-to-survey-underground-lines-before-starting-ring-main-system-work</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/3rr0t1nv/Metro-Water-to-survey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Metro Water to conduct ground penetrating radar surveys to identify underground utilities to prevent damages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:36:55.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Metro Water to survey underground lines before starting Ring Main System work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Asian Development Bank, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/chhattisgarh-governments-public-outreach-push-to-deliver-services-at-doorsteps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/83zflqh9/Public-outreach.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Through home visits and special grievance redress camps, the administration will process applications on-site, prepare files immediately, and deliver solutions without delay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:35:43.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh government's public outreach push to deliver services at doorsteps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/school-teachers-assn-in-tn-requests-officials-to-urge-hms-not-to-share-biodata-of-students-with-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-02/w76p9ham/ANI_20260302052410.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>2026-05-02T02:34:37.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School teachers' assn in TN requests officials to urge HMs not to share biodata of students with colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, class 12 students, private colleges</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/andhra-pradesh-hc-adjourns-ysrcp-media-general-secretary-sriharis-case-to-may-5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/et4l2nd4/New-Project-70.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP media wing general secretary Srihari Pudi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:34:08.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC adjourns YSRCP Media General Secretary Srihari's case to May 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pudi Srihari</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/no-immediate-cm-change-in-karnataka-as-congress-may-stay-focused-on-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/lnumyah6/CM-change-not.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar at a Labour Day event in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:33:28.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No immediate CM change in Karnataka as Congress may stay focused on Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Congress high command, leadership change</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/conman-who-duped-ex-bihar-dgp-threatens-dm-as-ed-director-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/un4xb9yl/Man-who.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Conman Abhishek Agarwal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:33:16.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conman who duped ex-Bihar DGP threatens DM as ‘ED director’, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/guwahati-diary-field-day-for-ncc-cadets-at-umiam-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/bl0edbzg/guwahati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:31:15.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati Diary | Field day for NCC cadets at Umiam Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/42-lpg-price-hike-pushes-telangana-eateries-to-breaking-point</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/0xiuf8pu/eateries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man brings out a commercial LPG cylinder at an eatery in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:31:09.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>42% LPG price hike pushes Telangana eateries to breaking point</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, LPG price hike, Eateries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/ahinda-leaders-stall-congress-leadership-change-push-back-cm-siddaramaiah-for-now</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-26/5j58u1k7/udp2171_1702chn_61.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:30:19.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AHINDA leaders stall Congress leadership change push, back CM Siddaramaiah for now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, AHINDA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/lpg-price-hike-may-threaten-livelihood-of-hotel-workers-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/3slxpj70/Rising-costs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In April, a further sharp hike of Rs 195 pushed the price to around Rs 2,200, before the unprecedented spike of Rs 933 in May.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:29:50.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG price hike may threaten livelihood of hotel workers in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, LPG price hike, LPG crisis, hotel workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/using-war-as-excuse-to-raise-prices-opposition-demands-rollback-of-lpg-hike-slams-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/4v525r0r/01051-pti05012026000335b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers stack LPG cylinders at a gas agency in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:29:43.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Using war as excuse to raise prices': Opposition demands rollback of LPG hike, slams Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LPG price hike, West Asia conflict, Commercial LPG price</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/brs-struggling-to-stay-politically-relevant-tpcc-president-mahesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/1t1flm01/BRS-struggling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:28:10.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS struggling to stay politically relevant: TPCC president Mahesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, BRS, Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/centre-waited-for-completion-of-polls-to-hike-lpg-price-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-23/znnmkp6h/Siddaramaiah-visits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/sj9hw3os/Centre-waited.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:27:31.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre waited for completion of polls to hike LPG price: CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG price hike, CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/anna-universitys-train-the-trainer-to-upskill-faculty-members</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/i301n64b/C_1_1_CH1402_11948620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anna University introduces 'Train-the-Trainer' to upskill faculty members.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:27:19.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna University's 'Train-the-Trainer' to upskill faculty members </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Anna University, teacher training</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/andhra-pradesh-cabinet-moots-pillale-sampada-plan-to-address-ageing-falling-fertility</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/4cuzsf8v/vijcm160105chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during Pedala Sevalo programme at Pamidimukkala of Pamarru constituency and visits anganwadi centre.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:25:58.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Cabinet moots ‘Pillale Sampada’ plan to address ageing, falling fertility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Pillale Sampada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/telangana-hc-issues-contempt-notices-to-state-after-police-seize-vehicle-over-pending-challans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/uaoyxhr0/Contempt-notices.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Telangana HC issues contempt notices to state after police seize vehicle over pending challans</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/world-needs-buddha-not-yuddha-kharge</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and his wife Radhabai light a lamp in front of a Buddha statue on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in Kalaburagi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:25:30.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World needs Buddha not Yuddha: Kharge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-stays-nmc-rule-mandating-75-attendance-for-pg-medical-faculty-members</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:24:21.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of Madras HC stays NMC rule mandating 75% attendance for PG medical faculty members</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, National Medical Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/sringeri-postal-ballot-recount-on-may-2nd-raje-gowda-jeevaraj-face-crucial-test-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Election officials prepare for the ballot recount in Sringeri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:24:02.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sringeri postal ballot recount on May 2nd; Raje Gowda, Jeevaraj face crucial test in Karnataka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/government-notifies-five-model-e-mobility-cities-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-13/614y81od/P_4118365645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EV charging station image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:23:22.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government notifies five model e-mobility cities in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, model e-mobility Cities</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/staff-issues-will-be-resolved-within-100-days-telangana-dycm-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/3g6yay2b/Staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The representatives of Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee (TGEJAC) met Deputy Chief Ministe rVikramarka and discussed their demands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:22:55.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff issues will be resolved within 100 days: Telangana DyCM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramakra, staff issues</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/rahul-sent-referee-kharge-to-fix-congress-government-lop-ashoka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/quozlgdo/rashokapressmeet031401chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Ashoka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:21:50.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul sent ‘referee’ Kharge to fix Congress government: LoP Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/man-arrested-for-stabbing-army-personnel-in-delhi-bus-near-old-delhi-railway-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-16/sh2avynk/stab-2</image:loc>
<image:caption>The alleged attack by Ganesh, a vagabond currently living in the Chandni Chowk area and a native of Prahladpur in Delhi, left the soldier with grievous injuries on the face.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:21:34.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for stabbing Army personnel in Delhi bus near Old Delhi Railway Station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/karnataka-government-rolls-out-8-guarantees-to-revamp-public-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/kk1hxha2/Govt-rolls-out.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:19:56.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government rolls out 8 guarantees to revamp public schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, public schools</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/cop-sexually-harasses-woman-on-beach-in-chennais-besant-nagar-rides-away-with-rs-8k</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-19/k7vdzdsy/ANI_20250519133725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police head constable sexually harasses woman on beach in Chennai's Besant Nagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:19:39.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cop sexually harasses woman on beach in Chennai's Besant Nagar, rides away with Rs 8K  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, sexual harassment, police head constable</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/constitution-of-parallel-fact-finding-panel-against-posh-law-says-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/0ku17unq/SEXUAL-HARASSMENT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:19:12.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitution of parallel fact-finding panel against PoSH law, says Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/ngt-issues-notices-to-centre-nhai-in-plea-against-approval-for-rrr-around-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>National Green Tribunal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:18:41.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT issues notices to Centre, NHAI in plea against approval for RRR around Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Regional Ring Road, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Green Tribunal (NGT)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/karnataka-launches-indias-first-state-led-space-tech-centre-in-bengaluru-to-boost-innovation-startups</loc>
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<image:caption>IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge inspects equipment at the Centre of Excellence for Space Technology on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:18:01.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka launches India’s first state-led space tech centre in Bengaluru to boost innovation, startups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, space tech centre</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/h5n1-avian-flu-confirmed-in-peacock-deaths-in-karnatakas-tumakuru-villages-under-surveillance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/8zc4ys42/peacockscaracases0105chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Commissioner Subha Kalyan holding an emergency meeting with officials in Tumakuru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:16:28.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H5N1 avian flu confirmed in peacock deaths in Karnataka's Tumakuru, villages under surveillance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H5N1, peacock deaths</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/delhi-police-head-constable-among-seven-arrested-in-rs-50-lakh-azad-market-robbery-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/17/original/thief_accused_arrest1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:16:24.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police head constable among seven arrested in Rs 50 lakh Azad Market robbery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/marine-fish-landings-in-andhra-pradesh-drop-by-13-per-cent-in-2025</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/4p4fgfl8/Marine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The number of marine species recorded in the State also decreased to 371 in 2025 from 404 in 2024. In 2023, the species count was 383, showing fluctuations in marine diversity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:15:20.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marine fish landings in Andhra Pradesh drop by 13 per cent in 2025</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Marine fish landings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/isro-readies-first-uncrewed-gaganyaan-flight-plans-27-missions-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/c3zkrmpv/New-Project-2026-05-02T074056.727.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISRO highlighted that the Indian space sector is now supported by 450 industries and over 130 academic institutions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:14:26.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO readies first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight; plans 27 missions this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO, uncrewed Gaganyaan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/tims-sanathnagar-begins-trial-run-30-patients-treated-on-day-one</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/637ofp5g/TIMS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) Sanathnagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:13:35.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TIMS Sanathnagar begins trial run, 30 patients treated on day one</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences, trial run</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/ftii-to-conduct-nationwide-re-exam-after-delhi-centre-disruption-in-entrance-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/l81cqlek/FTII-orders-fresh.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:13:28.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FTII to conduct nationwide re-exam after Delhi centre disruption in entrance test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/three-year-old-boy-dies-after-getting-locked-inside-parked-car-in-karur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/gh6y3dyw/New-Project-2026-05-02T074143.650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanjeev, son of B Andivel (34), a mason, and Mareeswari (30), a construction worker.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:12:39.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-year-old boy dies after getting locked inside parked car in Karur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Death by suffocation, suspected suffocation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/indias-first-ethanol-to-jet-fuel-plant-works-launched-in-andhra-pradeshs-atchuthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/riw6u0ov/Atchuthapuram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project is aimed at building domestic capacity for sustainable aviation fuel production.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:12:33.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant works launched in Andhra Pradesh's Atchuthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ethanol-to-jet fuel plant, Atchuthapuram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/mcd-clears-urban-status-for-48-delhi-villages-to-boost-civic-infrastructure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-04/qwnfacws/SC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal corporation of Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:12:31.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD clears urban status for 48 Delhi villages to boost civic infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/delhi-turns-away-15000-vehicles-in-4-days-under-strict-no-puc-no-fuel-drive-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/51iu6zum/New-Project-70.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:11:26.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi turns away 15,000 vehicles in 4 days under strict ‘no PUC, no fuel’ drive: Data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/centre-trying-to-amend-29-labour-laws-minister-shobha-karandlaje</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/boboq79a/shobha091827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Labour Shobha Karandlaje speaks at a Labour Day celebration programme in Hubballi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:09:51.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre trying to amend 29 labour laws: Minister Shobha Karandlaje</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shobha Karandlaje, labour laws</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/telangana-cm-reddy-asks-officials-to-clear-misconceptions-over-staff-transfers-to-rythu-discom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/ycd17bss/CM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana chief minister Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:08:57.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Reddy asks officials to clear misconceptions over staff transfers to Rythu Discom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, Rythu Discom, staff transfer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/over-20-passengers-hurt-as-ksrtc-bus-topples-in-mysore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/84odrtqk/ccide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the bus toppled near Ponnachi cross at MM hills in Mysuru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:07:43.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 20 passengers hurt as KSRTC bus topples in Mysore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, bus topples</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/uttam-reddy-seeks-detailed-proposals-on-pranahitha-chevella-project-ahead-of-maharashtra-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/06hkr6bt/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:07:40.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttam Reddy seeks detailed proposals on Pranahitha-Chevella project ahead of Maharashtra talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/02/mission-mausam-coastal-testbed-launched-at-andhra-university-in-vizag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/iirxn2g0/vizag20105chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Rs 180-crore Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-CART), established in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, was inaugurated at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:07:34.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mission Mausam Coastal testbed launched at Andhra University in Vizag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University, Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/five-of-a-family-from-tamil-nadu-among-nine-dead-in-bargi-dam-boat-tragedy</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Kamaraj, his wife Karkuzhali and their younger son Tamilventhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:07:18.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five of a family from Tamil Nadu among nine dead in Bargi dam boat tragedy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/parents-already-paid-aap-slams-delhi-cms-stand-on-school-vendors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-02/8399hzow/ANI_20260102155350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP said middle-class families were compelled to buy expensive uniforms, books and stationery ahead of the April 1 session, with pressure building from mid-March.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:07:16.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents already paid: AAP slams Delhi CM’s stand on school vendors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/02/bengaluru-hotels-likely-to-hike-food-prices-after-steep-lpg-rate-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers unload LPG Cylinders off a light commercial vehicle in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:06:35.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru hotels likely to hike food prices after steep LPG rate surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG price hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/telangana-logs-record-gst-collection-at-rs-46k-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.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:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:05:20.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana logs record GST collection at Rs 4.6K crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, GST collection, commercial tax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/difficult-to-prove-aggressive-sex-by-accused-delhi-hc-gives-bail-in-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:03:54.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Difficult to prove ‘aggressive sex’ by accused: Delhi HC gives bail in murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/parts-of-hyderabad-to-face-24-hour-water-disruption-on-may-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/5/9/original/WaterSupply.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:02:30.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parts of Hyderabad to face 24-hour water disruption on May 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, water disruptions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/tamil-nadu-cm-stalin-confident-of-victory-amid-allies-posturing-for-share-of-power-in-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:02:12.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Stalin confident of victory amid allies' posturing for share of power in govt</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/telangana-to-see-mixed-may-weather-heatwave-risk-to-persist-imd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/uxks85a2/20260414588F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMD said some districts in southern Telangana may experience relatively warmer conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T02:00:08.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to see mixed May weather, heatwave risk to persist: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave, Indian Meteorological Department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/self-enumeration-under-census-2027-begins-in-delhi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu with census officials in his office on Friday | X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:58:57.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-enumeration under Census 2027 begins in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Census  2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/02/madras-hc-bins-plea-for-case-against-seven-ex-mins-says-it-will-be-eds-call</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/4bz28xls/ANI_20260312120506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking directions to the ED to register Enforcement Case Information Report based on FIRs registered by the DVAC against seven former AIADMK ministers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:57:41.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bins plea for case against seven ex-mins, says it will be ED's call</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Enforcement Directorate, Madras High Court​, former AIADMK ministers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/labour-chowks-to-get-modern-facilities-as-delhi-cm-unveils-welfare-measures-for-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/l6ketene/Labour-chowks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta interacts with a construction worker on Friday | X</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/8g7qj5xj/Screenshot-2026-05-02-034255.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:57:12.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labour chowks to get modern facilities as Delhi CM unveils welfare measures for workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/02/post-poll-lpg-price-hike-a-bid-to-cheat-voters-telangana-minister-uttam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/yncgx76g/uttam18_1804chn_23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:55:43.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post-poll LPG price hike a bid to cheat voters: Telangana minister Uttam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, LPG price hike, N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/02/noida-airport-will-begin-domestic-operations-on-june-15-international-flights-by-year-end</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/zfx1h86c/IMG4837.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport on March 28, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had granted its clearance on March 6.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:54:52.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida airport will begin domestic operations on June 15, international flights by year-end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/02/delhi-moves-to-declare-leprosy-a-notifiable-disease-to-strengthen-surveillance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/12/2/original/fingers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:52:32.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi moves to declare leprosy a notifiable disease to strengthen surveillance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/02/zubeen-gargs-drowning-highlights-vessel-operators-responsibility-towards-intoxicated-passengers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/6w3z4k0c/ANI_20260227025522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garg, a 52-year-old Assamese singer, drowned while swimming in the sea near Lazarus Island, a popular diving spot in Singapore, on September 19, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:36:01.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zubeen Garg's drowning highlights vessel operators' responsibility towards intoxicated passengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Zubeen Garg, Zubeen Garg death case, vessel operators</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/02/where-dice-meets-democracy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where dice meets democracy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/inside-oxymorons-bold-new-cocktail-chapter</loc>
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<image:caption>Rehan Guha</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Honey Jain Guha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Oxymoron’s Bold New Cocktail Chapter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Cocktails, Oxymoron, Rehan Guha, Honey Jain Guha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/bluru-sprinter-unnathi-aiyappa-on-record-breaking-relay-run-the-world-championship-spot-that-got-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Unnathi Aiyappa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>B'luru sprinter Unnathi Aiyappa on record-breaking relay run &amp; the world championship spot that got away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, World Championship, Olympian, runners, relay championship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/kallol-2026-an-evening-of-celebrating-odissi</loc>
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<image:caption>Students performing at Kallol 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Preeti Mohapatra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kallol 2026: An evening of celebrating Odissi </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/flavours-under-the-sun-a-fresh-take-on-summer-flavours</loc>
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<image:caption>Ankita Poojari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/w82dfhpy/Berries-and-peach-Doogh-Stuffed-in-Crispy-Shells.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/ropy8v8e/Crispy-Okra-Quinoa-Kale-Kidney-Beans-with-Raw-Mango-Dil-Dijon.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/dqjil13j/Pumpkin-and-yuzu-Cream-Cylinder.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flavours Under The Sun: A fresh take on summer flavours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Ankita Poojari, Kyma, Flavours Under The Sun, Summer Menu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/festive-punjabi-spread-takes-over-gingerfire</loc>
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<image:caption>Chef VP Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Festive Punjabi Spread Takes Over Gingerfire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, VP Singh, Hilton Hyderabad, Punjabi Food Pop up</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/a-comedian-walks-into-a-police-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/30/original/HYDCP.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>A comedian walks into a police station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, standup comedy, Standup comedian arrested, comedy show</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/02/kenny-sebastian-i-treat-my-social-media-like-a-public-garden</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/r4qsi3n1/DSC07620.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kenny Sebastian: I treat my social media like a public garden</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, Kenny Sebastian, Comicstaan, Shilpakala Vedika, Tempo Tantrums</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/02/bluru-fashion-insiders-revisit-the-devil-wears-prada-legacy-as-miranda-priestly-returns-in-sequel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/rnulbjok/Screenshot-2026-04-30-164605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This scene from the first instalment captures Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton at a high-stakes charity benefit</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/19ghy563/Aeon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anne Hathaway dazzles in a sparkly blue dress on the sets of The Devil Wears Prada 2</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/261czyds/DwP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Streep and Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>B'luru fashion insiders revisit The Devil Wears Prada legacy as Miranda Priestly returns in sequel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada, Devil Wears Prada 2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/02/physio-recommended-moves-for-menstrual-pain-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/2tycm05d/story-pic-11.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/nm13wy6d/Dr-M.-Sandhya-P.T.-Physiotherapist.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Physio recommended moves for menstrual pain relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>menstrual pain, psycio excercises for menstrual pain, menstrual pain relief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/01/a-way-of-seeing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/jfl9bwm9/Artwork3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A sketch by Stuart Robertson</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/ij2nqsfs/Stuart-Robertson.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist Stuart Robertson</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/9f23wvq2/Art-work.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>By Stuart Robertson</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T21:15:30.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Way of Seeing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, eye care, exhibition, Culture, eye hospital, Eye</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/this-is-an-election-bill-congress-slams-centre-over-lpg-price-hike-says-next-strike-will-be-on-petrol-diesel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bvr55dgk/Rahul-Gandhi-LoP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first strike was on gas; the next will be on petrol and diesel, Rahul Gandhi said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:22:32.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'This is an election bill': Congress slams Centre over LPG price hike, says next 'strike' will be on petrol, diesel </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LPG price hike, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/they-want-to-make-a-deal-im-not-satisfied-with-it-trump-on-irans-latest-proposal-to-end-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/xjk3ng1c/AP26121530908957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cargo ships are seen at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, as viewed from a rocky shoreline near Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:19:58.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it': Trump on Iran's latest proposal to end war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/01/us-feds-policy-review-underlines-uncertainty-ahead-of-trump-xi-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/9fizfr2l/FP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell conducted his last press conference on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:17:42.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Fed's policy review underlines uncertainty ahead of Trump-Xi meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Donald Trump, US Federal Reserve</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/01/persistence-depth-behind-indian-womens-chess-feat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/xt3f7i5x/x.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian chess prodigies (L-R) R Vaishali, D Harika, Tania Sachdev, Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh after bagging gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad in 2024</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:17:32.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Persistence, depth behind Indian women's chess feat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Indian women chess team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/01/ec-orders-repoll-at-15-polling-stations-in-west-bengal-voting-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/febin0xb/PTI04292026000047B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security personnel keeps vigil as people wait in queues before casting their votes in the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at a polling station in Howrah, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:15:20.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC orders repoll at 15 polling stations in West Bengal; voting today</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, ECI, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/01/are-small-hydro-power-projects-environment-friendly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/undbibbi/DAM-1.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:13:42.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Are small hydro power projects 
environment-friendly?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/01/there-is-a-lot-more-buzzing-about-honeybees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/w0mxge2z/HONEYBEES.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:11:42.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>There is a lot more buzzing about honeybees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/14-iran-revolutionary-guards-killed-by-explosion-of-bomb-remnants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/9bl86txo/AP26091534870855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revolutionary Guards specialists were working to clear the areas, and had neutralised more than 15,000 items. However, today, during one of these missions, 14 of these dedicated forces were martyred, local media reported.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:10:12.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14 Iran Revolutionary Guards killed by explosion of bomb remnants</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, cluster munitions, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran's Revolutionary Guards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/01/an-old-world-rare-blue-spider-catches-conservation-attention-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/1xsbfd5f/202604301708111.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:10:09.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An Old World rare blue spider catches conservation attention in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/hostilities-have-terminated-trump-says-deadline-for-congress-to-approve-iran-war-doesnt-apply</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/ug0wcnzv/AP26121622443467.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters as he prepares to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:09:38.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hostilities have terminated': Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Congress, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/01/un-plastics-treaty-talks-regain-momentum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/fnfjmduh/PLASTIC-IN-FOOD.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T19:07:22.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN Plastics treaty talks regain momentum </news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/us-military-reaches-deals-with-seven-tech-companies-to-use-their-ai-on-classified-systems</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/bfozm55h/AP26114616999079.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:51:20.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military reaches deals with seven tech companies to use their AI on classified systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US military, Artificial Intelligence AI, Tech companies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/gccs-turn-to-hybrid-models-as-ai-push-reshapes-operations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-21/9jtguqwy/202507213458125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global capability centres (Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:45:24.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCCs turn to hybrid models as AI push reshapes operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Global Capability Centres, GCCs AI push</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/01/need-to-turn-the-law-on-turncoats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/j177dskh/1may2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In an electoral system based on political parties, defections are not only intrinsically unethical, but also lead to unethical consequences</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:42:29.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Need to turn the law on turncoats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Raghav Chadha, defection, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 10th Schedule, Political turncoats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/india-on-us-priority-watch-list-concerns-over-ip-rule-mount</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/f806zf05/IPR-freepik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>intellectual property</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:40:14.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India on US priority watch list: Concerns over IP rule mount </news:title>
<news:keywords>intellectual property, US IP rules</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/01/democracy-dies-by-a-thousand-deaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/ha81oukn/AFP3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While there was little physical violence during this year's West Bengal Assembly polls, unspeakable violence was done to democracy by the State and its institutions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:39:30.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democracy dies a thousand deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, West Bengal Assembly elections, electoral violence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/inflation-may-shoot-above-5-growth-below-6-if-crude-remains-above-110-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/16/21/original/inflation_b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Retail inflation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:35:11.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inflation may shoot above 5%; growth below 6% if crude remains above $110: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Inflation, India growth, crude oil price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/tata-sons-has-no-way-out-from-listing-ingovern</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/u1sl3s8s/ANI_20260410102747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons listing</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:32:06.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sons has no way out from listing: InGovern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons, Tata Sons listing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/01/quick-take-ai-not-aiyo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/bbeq207h/X-for-QT.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | AI, not aiyo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/iranian-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-hospitalized-after-a-health-crisis-in-prison-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-15/ggxh39kp/AFP20251215887M39Ev1HighResFilesIranRightsMohammadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:17:56.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Narges Mohammadi, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/pilot-body-asks-dgca-to-implement-court-mandated-weekly-rest-norms-for-pilots-after-recent-deaths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-18/eh101yr2/ANI_20250418143240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMAGE USED FOR REPRESENTATION</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:17:42.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilot body asks DGCA to implement court-mandated weekly rest norms for pilots after recent deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DGCA, Heart Attack, Air India pilot, ALPA India, Akasa Air pilot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/01/familiar-rivals-mi-csk-lock-horns-in-must-win-ipl-match</loc>
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<image:caption>Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni during nets on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T18:10:29.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Familiar rivals MI, CSK lock horns in must-win IPL match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, MI vs CSK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/madhya-pradesh-cm-orders-probe-into-bargi-dam-boat-tragedy-staff-terminated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/pzr9vyef/PTI05012026000417B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visits the site as rescue operation is underway after the Bargi Dam tragedy, in Jabalpur district, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/ye9u8ptf/PTI05_01_2026_000221B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDRF and other rescue personnel conduct an operation to recover the cruise boat, carrying 29 passengers and two crew members, that overturned in Bargi Dam due to a sudden storm, in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:35:03.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh CM orders probe into Bargi Dam boat tragedy; staff terminated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur, CM Mohan Yadav, Bargi Dam boat tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/01/tmc-moves-supreme-court-against-ec-order-on-central-staff-for-poll-counting-hearing-on-may-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/sjcwxvdz/ANI_20260420192127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:32:48.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC moves Supreme Court against EC order on Central staff for poll counting; hearing on May 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Elections, Nation, TMC Trinamool Congress, Election Commission of India (ECI), India Supreme Court, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/01/isl-jamshedpur-beat-goa-to-go-top-of-table</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/f9nmphyk/JFC-vs-FCG-1.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Action during the match between Jamshedpur FC and FC Goa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T17:08:14.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISL: Jamshedpur beat Goa to go top of table</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FC Goa, ISL 2025-26</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/air-india-to-cut-international-flights-till-july-amid-fuel-surge-airspace-curbs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/y2xw54sp/ANI_20260430033516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India Group is estimated to have posted losses exceeding Rs 22,000 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:49:11.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India to cut international flights till July amid fuel surge, airspace curbs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Air India, Fuel hike, West Asia conflict, airspace curbs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/May/01/349-kg-cocaine-worth-rs-1745-crore-seized-by-ncb-in-mumbai-amit-shah-hails-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/josqwxkf/202604143748026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:38:15.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>349 kg cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized by NCB in Mumbai; Amit Shah hails crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Nation, Mumbai, Narcotics Control Bureau, Drug seizure, Union Home Minister Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/punjab-assembly-witnesses-chaos-as-opposition-accuses-cm-bhagwant-mann-of-being-drunk-during-proceedings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/8tvwlpdl/PTI05012026000331B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on May 1, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during a state Assembly special session, in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:31:56.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Assembly witnesses chaos as Opposition accuses CM Bhagwant Mann of being drunk during proceedings </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Punjab Assembly, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/fuel-price-hike-likely-in-near-future-say-government-sources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/58axm4lg/C_53_1_CH1214_43811933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government sources said the possibility of a petrol and diesel price hike in the near future is not ruled out.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:29:55.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel price hike likely in near future, say government sources </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nation, Fuel price hike, fuel prices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/trump-says-he-will-raise-us-tariffs-on-eu-autos-to-25-accuses-bloc-of-failing-to-comply-with-trade-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/vbecpb8z/AP26121058653804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:25:46.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says he will raise US tariffs on EU autos to 25%, accuses bloc of failing to comply with trade deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Donald Trump, European Union, Trump's tariffs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/01/uddhav-skips-mlc-polls-signals-greater-role-for-aditya-in-shiv-sena-ubt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-07/j9o4ll31/Uddhav%20meets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and son Aditya Thackeray address a press conference in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:15:27.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uddhav skips MLC polls, signals greater role for Aditya in Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackarey, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/01/nitish-kumar-vacates-cm-residence-moves-to-new-bungalow-in-patna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/20/original/NitishKumar.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JD(U) supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T16:02:54.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitish Kumar vacates CM residence, moves to new bungalow in Patna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/May/01/tamilnews2026apr30simrans-next-titled-teacher</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/g9nxu9ep/Teacher_Simran.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster for Teacher (L) and Simran (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:46:01.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Simran's next titled Teacher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Teacher, Balu Sharma, Simran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/01/englishreview2026apr30the-devil-wears-prada-2-movie-review-a-glossy-retelling-of-the-dreamers-vs-pragmatists-tale</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/w3j1ckza/devil_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Devil Wears Prada 2</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:45:30.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Devil Wears Prada 2 Movie Review: A glossy retelling of the dreamers vs pragmatists tale</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Devil Wears Prada 2 review, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, STanley Tucci</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/May/01/malayalamreview2026may01patriot-movie-review-this-relevant-spy-thriller-misses-often-yet-lands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/6i2u2b78/PatriotMovieReview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patriot Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:44:56.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patriot Movie Review: This relevant spy thriller misses often yet lands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Patriot Movie Review, Patriot Review, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Mammookka, Lalettan, Patriot film review, Patriot cinema review, Fahadh, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathy, Zarin Shihab, Darshana Rajendran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/apple-leads-wall-street-toward-more-records-as-oil-prices-pull-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/hdlkh7sd/ANI_20260316080915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New York Stock Exchange</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:42:32.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple leads Wall Street toward more records as oil prices pull back</news:title>
<news:keywords>US stock markets , Apple Inc., Estee Lauder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/israel-strikes-southern-lebanon-killing-four-despite-ceasefire-hezbollah-drone-wounds-two-israeli-soldiers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/j2f3d91z/AP26120661797066.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Em Ali Khodor, 75, looks through her damaged apartment into a destroyed building that was hit few weeks ago by an Israeli airstrikeafter she returns to the house, in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:41:28.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel strikes southern Lebanon, killing four despite ceasefire; Hezbollah drone wounds two Israeli soldiers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lebanon, West Asia conflict, Israel-Hezbollah conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/centre-notifies-new-citizenship-rules-makes-oci-process-fully-online</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/16/original/passxx.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Passport image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:24:06.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre notifies new citizenship rules, makes OCI process fully online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/01/mamata-abhishek-to-hold-talks-with-tmc-counting-agents-amid-evm-vigilance-ahead-of-counting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-20/hz138370/20240122642L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:22:08.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata, Abhishek to hold talks with TMC counting agents amid EVM vigilance ahead of counting</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Abhishek Banerjee, EVM tampering, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/apple-sees-huge-opportunity-in-india-despite-modest-market-share-tim-cook</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/d7n0nwl1/ANI_20240504105532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite doing extremely well in India for quite some time, we still have a modest share, which speaks to the opportunity we have: Apple CEO Tim Cook</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T15:13:13.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple sees huge opportunity in India despite modest market share: Tim Cook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tim Cook , Apple's India market </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/passenger-vehicle-sales-surge-in-india-in-april-despite-global-uncertainty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-04/nlznl25o/IMG7267.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maruti Suzuki’s total sales crossed 2.39 lakh units in April, with SUV sales at 55,000 units.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:53:30.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger vehicle sales surge in India in April despite global uncertainty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, domestic car sales</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/May/01/dont-trust-exit-polls-ldf-set-to-win-keralam-fm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/0af67f56-0033-4609-a557-9d8c400eb860/kn_balagopalan_1094428_1_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam Finance Minister K N Balagopal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:48:56.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t trust exit polls, LDF set to win: Keralam FM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala exit polls, KN Balagopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/01/gujarat-local-body-polls-defeated-bjp-candidate-brandishes-sword-allegedly-threatens-to-cut-water-supply</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/3y8gvd84/BJP-candidate-with-sword-viral-pic-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the AAP, a message was also circulated with the video threatening to cut the water supply in areas believed not to have voted for the BJP in the elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:32:46.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local body polls: Defeated BJP candidate brandishes sword, allegedly threatens to cut water supply  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Gujarat BJP, Gujarat local body polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/union-government-pushes-single-window-system-to-boost-live-events-sector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/7s1rkqdm/153419-main1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MI&amp;B) secretary Chanchal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:32:28.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union government pushes single-window system to boost live events sector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Union Government, live events</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/west-asia-wars-impact-on-shipping-hitting-refugee-aid-unhcr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/5wl0freh/AP26112412240724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A cargo ship sails in the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:21:27.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia war's impact on shipping hitting refugee aid: UNHCR</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UNHCR, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/mexico-city-is-sinking-so-quickly-it-can-be-seen-from-space</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/fcz60ik5/AP26120847989322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In some parts of the Mexican city it is happening at an average rate of 0.78 inches (2 centimeters) a month, according to NASA's newly released report.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:16:21.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mexico city , sinking Mexico </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/ukraine-says-strike-hit-tuapse-oil-terminal-fourth-attack-on-the-region-in-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/hqc55log/AP26121279513064.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire in a residential building following a Russian drone attack in Mykolayiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:14:04.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine says strike hit Tuapse oil terminal, fourth attack on the region in two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Tuapse oil terminal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/iran-offers-new-proposal-amid-stalled-us-peace-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/jnl70lvy/AP26119613700969.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man waves a representation of the Iranian flag during a state-organised rally in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T14:08:38.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran offers new proposal amid stalled US peace talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/01/thomas-cup-ayush-co-beat-chinese-taipei-to-march-into-semis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/w2g8u396/Baddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Team India celebrating their semifinals spot at the BWF Thomas Uber Cup Finals</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:56:22.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thomas Cup: Ayush &amp; Co beat Chinese Taipei to march into semis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup, Lakshya Sen, Chinese Taipei, Ayush Shetty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/01/bjps-suvendu-accuses-mamata-of-performing-theatrics-at-counting-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wc5qmxbh/BristolhhbbnnnnnnvvBBhh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:54:51.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's Suvendu accuses Mamata of performing theatrics at counting centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Suvendu Adhikari, EVM tampering, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/ed-marks-70th-founding-anniversary-with-record-asset-attachments-of-rs-81422-in-fy-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/r6ew8pje/PTI05012026000067B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, right, with Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin during the celebration of Enforcement Directorate Day commemorating 70 years of the organisation, in New Delhi, Friday, May 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:48:34.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED marks 70th founding anniversary with record asset attachments of Rs 81,422 in FY 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Enforcement Directorate, ED</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/imd-predicts-warmer-nights-more-heatwave-days-in-may-amid-climatechange-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/p9qk7c8v/C_1_1_CH1372_119527055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heatwaves pose significant risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:36:19.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD predicts warmer nights, more heatwave days in May amid climate
change concerns
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, climate change, IMD, heatwave days</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/sc-bail-to-khera-sparks-congresssarma-war-of-words</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/nyaru8ip/ANI_20260501093228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrest not first resort: Congress' Abhishek Singhvi as SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:35:44.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC bail to Khera sparks Congress–Sarma war of words</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pawan Khera, Himant Biswa Sarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/aap-governments-confidence-motion-passes-in-punjab-assembly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/3so4whmy/20260413264f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There are rumours that AAP will be finished and its MLAs would switch sides, and such rumours create an illusion in people's minds, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said while moving the motion in Punjab Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:25:51.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP government's Confidence Motion passes in Punjab Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, AAP government, Punjab Assembly, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/goa-goes-green-state-marks-672-crore-square-metres-of-land-as-eco-sensitive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-16/as1s0t6j/forest-trail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The development comes amid broader concerns over balancing growth and conservation in Goa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T13:22:33.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goa goes green, State marks 6.72 crore square metres of land as 'eco-sensitive'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Goa, Mandovi, Zuari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/commuters-to-get-toll-free-ride-on-newly-inaugurated-ganga-expressway-till-second-week-of-may</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qx4y1lve/ANI_20260428131748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The six-lane Ganga Expressway</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:57:07.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commuters to get toll-free ride on newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway till second week of May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, Ganga Expressway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/01/never-mind-age-just-run-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/0hjg59yu/run.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:40:10.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Never mind Age, Just Run</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/May/01/all-set-for-kerala-counting-ec-issues-dos-and-donts-ahead-of-may-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/5b8d2gtp/ANI_20260324064321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CEO Dr. Rathan U. Kelkar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:32:00.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for Kerala counting: EC issues do’s and don’ts ahead of May 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Counting of votes in Kerala </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/01/six-killed-after-car-hits-lorry-from-behind-in-shamshabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/k0zx1qyt/Screenshot-2026-05-01-181033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The driver lost control as the car was moving at high speed.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:26:32.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six killed after car hits lorry from behind in Shamshabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Outer Ring Road, Shamshabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/01/fir-on-predicate-offence-does-not-mandate-ed-to-register-money-laundering-case-says-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/e3eklijr/madras_high_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:12:54.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR on predicate offence does not mandate ED to register money laundering case, says Madras HC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ED, PMLA, AIADMK ministers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/fuel-price-hike-supply-shock-set-to-outlast-strait-disruption</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/6m23vm0v/ANI_20260320063516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the Iran war crossed its miserable two-month mark, brent crude futures tore past $126 per barrel -- the highest level in four years.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:04:01.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy crisis: Supply shock set to outlast Strait disruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hormuz Strait disruption, oil price hike, west asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/noida-international-airport-to-commence-operations-from-june-15</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/zfx1h86c/IMG4837.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noida International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T12:01:03.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida International Airport to commence operations from June 15 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Noida international airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/01/iran-judiciary-chief-says-tehran-open-to-us-talks-but-do-not-accept-imposition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/muxz0qxu/AP26119627979802.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security personnel stands guard in a state-organised rally celebrating the birthday of Imam Reza, the 8th Shiite Muslims' Imam, and supporting the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T11:54:21.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran judiciary chief says Tehran open to US talks but 'do not accept imposition'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran-US talks, Iran War, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/01/opposition-loses-ground-as-thousands-of-candidates-fail-to-secure-deposits-in-gujarat-local-body-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/b2ph0x74/PTI04262026000544B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling officials are seen sealing an EVM after voting for the Gujarat local body polls, in Surat, Sunday, April 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:43:04.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition loses ground as thousands of candidates fail to secure deposits in Gujarat local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, aap, BJP, Congress, Opposition, Gujarat local body polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/indias-first-multi-lane-free-flow-barrier-less-tolling-system-goes-live-on-nh-48-in-gujarat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/y0eftyb1/90a6ba08-3d1b-4143-bda7-5a04d7206787.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The system is expected to significantly reduce travel time and decongest highways.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:23:41.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling system goes live on NH-48 in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Gujarat, Gujarat, barrier-less tolling system, NH-48</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/panic-has-no-impact-on-policy-fuel-prices-independent-of-elections-says-hardeep-singh-puri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/3cf1d2d3-c323-45ef-8537-7d68cd10af0c/Hardeep_Singh_Puri.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed speculation that fuel prices might go up as elections are over in several states.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:21:58.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panic has no impact on policy; fuel prices independent of elections, says Hardeep Singh Puri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Hardeep Singh Puri, fuel prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/01/no-scope-for-any-wrongdoing-bengal-ceo-dismisses-allegations-of-evm-tampering</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/srqylyt5/202604303770946.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal said there should be "reason and evidence" for making such allegations and dismissed the claims as "baseless."</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T10:01:05.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No scope for any wrongdoing': Bengal CEO dismisses allegations of EVM tampering  </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/seven-year-old-ishank-from-jharkhand-creates-history-as-the-youngest-swimmer-to-cross-palk-strait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/oencfu5z/Ishank-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven-year-old Ishank</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:53:58.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven-year-old Ishank from Jharkhand creates history as the youngest swimmer to cross Palk Strait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand, Palk Strait, Ishank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/india-uk-look-to-fast-track-trade-gains-under-ceta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/5dc1llhl/202510083534532.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal had discussions with UK PM Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:37:30.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, UK look to fast-track trade gains under CETA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-UK trade deals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/May/01/lt-general-balbir-singh-takes-charge-of-srinagar-based-strategic-chinar-corps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/16jamqmi/1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lt General Prashant Srivastava and Lt General Balbir Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:31:51.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lt General Balbir Singh takes charge of Srinagar-based strategic Chinar Corps </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chinar Corps, Balbir Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/01/adani-plans-major-overhaul-within-company-to-speed-up-decisions-reshape-partnerships</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/rijhpie7/20260403507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Adani group chairman also announced a "partnership model" aimed at consolidating vendors and contractors into a smaller pool of accountable partners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-01T09:25:20.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani plans major overhaul within company to speed up decisions, reshape partnerships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Adani, Adani Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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