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<news:title>Gross FDI inflows in FY26 at $95 bn; net FDI rises to $7.7 bn</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/govt-urges-people-to-use-electricity-judiciously-as-heatwave-pushes-power-demand-to-record-high</loc>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/rupee-rallies-63-paise-to-close-below-96-level</loc>
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<news:title>Return to home country to apply for Green Card: US introduces new immigration rule</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/32-lakh-neet-ug-candidates-seek-centre-change-for-re-exam-nta-begins-fee-refund-process</loc>
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<image:caption>National Testing Agency</image:caption>
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<news:title>3.2 lakh NEET-UG candidates seek centre change for re-exam; NTA begins fee refund process</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/rupee-slide-offers-temporary-relief-to-indian-it-firms</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian IT companies (Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rupee slide offers temporary relief to Indian IT firms</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/22/kujur-gurindervir-turn-on-heat-with-record-runs</loc>
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<image:caption>Animesh Kujur (L) and Gurindervir Singh celebrate their respective wins</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T18:27:17.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kujur, Gurindervir turn on heat with record runs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/tulsi-gabbard-resigns-as-director-of-national-intelligence-citing-her-husbands-health</loc>
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<image:caption>Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard listens during the Senate Committee on Intelligence hearings on Capitol Hill, March 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T18:19:57.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/cci-gives-clean-chit-to-12-delhi-private-hospitals-in-case-of-overcharging-for-medicines</loc>
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<news:title>CCI gives clean chit to 12 Delhi private hospitals in case of overcharging for medicines</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/22/is-vijay-redrawing-tamil-nadu-politics-cabinet-expansion-sends-big-signals</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T18:09:53.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Vijay Redrawing Tamil Nadu Politics? Cabinet Expansion Sends Big Signals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/west-asia-crisis-hit-auto-parts-exporters-seek-govt-intervention-to-reduce-input-costs-improve-financial-support</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T18:09:06.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis-hit auto parts exporters seek govt intervention to reduce input costs, improve financial support</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/May/22/looking-to-finalise-team-of-architects-for-chinnaswamy-renovation-ksca-president-prasad</loc>
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<image:caption>KSCA officials during the launch of the Maharaja Trophy and Maharani Trophy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:55:23.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Looking to finalise team of architects for Chinnaswamy renovation: KSCA president Prasad
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Venkatesh Prasad, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/22/union-minister-jitan-ram-manjhi-attacked-in-bihars-gaya-bodyguard-hurt</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:50:52.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi attacked in Bihar's Gaya, bodyguard hurt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/22/what-is-the-way-forwad-for-chennai-super-kings-and-ms-dhoni</loc>
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<image:caption>Should MS Dhoni come back as a player next season?</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:45:35.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is the way forward for Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/wall-street-keeps-rising-even-as-us-households-keep-getting-more-discouraged</loc>
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<image:caption>Specialist Anthony Matesic, left, and trader Fred Demarco work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:41:52.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wall Street keeps rising, even as US households keep getting more discouraged</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/22/allahabad-hc-seeks-arms-licence-details-of-19-influential-holders-with-criminal-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:31:27.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC seeks arms licence details of 19 influential holders with criminal cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/india-cyprus-elevate-ties-with-defence-roadmap-counter-terror-pact-and-imec-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, covering defence, maritime security, cyber security, trade, investment and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:24:57.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Cyprus elevate ties with defence roadmap, counter-terror pact and IMEC push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Cyprus ties</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/bjp-launches-omar-abdullah-missing-poster-campaign-over-cms-absence-in-jk</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T17:00:25.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP launches ‘Omar Abdullah missing” poster campaign over CM’s absence in J&amp;K</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/22/twisha-sharma-death-case-absconding-husband-taken-into-custody-after-failed-attempt-to-surrender</loc>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma with her husband Samarth Singh (R) and mother-in-law Giribala Singh (L).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T16:57:43.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: Absconding husband taken into custody after failed attempt to surrender</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/22/federation-cup-long-jumper-sojan-makes-a-comeback-with-meet-record</loc>
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<image:caption>Ancy Sojan celebrates in Ranchi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T16:42:10.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federation Cup: Long jumper Sojan makes a comeback with meet record</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/punjab-implementing-sc-stray-dog-directions-in-true-spirit-says-cm-mann</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T16:24:29.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab implementing SC stray dog directions in true spirit, says CM Mann</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/who-chief-says-ebola-is-spreading-rapidly-in-congo-upgrades-risk-assessment</loc>
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<image:caption>A person is wearing a protective face mask in front of the WHO logo, during the media regarding the epidemic of Ebola disease, during a press conference at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T15:59:20.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO chief says Ebola is spreading rapidly in Congo, upgrades risk assessment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, World Health Organisation, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/no-namaz-on-public-roads-uttarakhand-cm-dhami-cites-law-and-order-in-strict-stance</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Dhami’s remarks came on Friday while addressing newly inducted personnel from the Irrigation and Agriculture departments in Dehradun.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T15:49:38.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No 'Namaz' on public roads: Uttarakhand CM Dhami cites law and order in strict stance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/india-successfully-test-fires-nuclear-capable-agni-i-ballistic-missile</loc>
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<image:caption>The Agni-I is a nuclear-capable, single-stage, solid-fuel short-range ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T15:39:20.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jaguar strike aircraft</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T15:34:16.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Last Jaguar operator, IAF faces ejection-seat spares crunch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAF, IAF Jaguar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/centre-ladakh-leaders-agree-in-principle-on-article-371-like-constitutional-safeguards-for-ut</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T15:30:51.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre, Ladakh leaders agree in principle on Article 371-like constitutional safeguards for UT</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Article 371</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/us-says-slight-progress-in-iran-talks-amid-uncertainty-about-whether-war-will-resume</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a signing ceremony on the sidelines of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/22/maharashtra-election-commission-announces-special-voter-roll-revision-for-986-million-electors-from-june-20</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:58:43.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Election Commission announces special voter roll revision for 98.6 million electors from June 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Special Intensive Revision, Maharashtra Election Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/police-caution-public-over-viral-human-chain-call-by-cockroach-janata-party</loc>
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<image:caption>The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) went viral, drawing support from politicians, activists, artists, and a large number of social media users.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:55:31.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police caution public over viral human chain call by ‘Cockroach Janata Party’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cockroach Janata Party, Bengaluru human chain </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/nato-allies-bewildered-by-trumps-about-face-on-us-troop-moves-in-europe-2</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, front second left, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, front left, speak with each other during a group photo at a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:51:16.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, NATO, US troops</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/final-year-haryana-sports-university-student-drowns-in-campus-pool-safety-lapses-under-scanner</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:37:34.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final-year Haryana Sports University student drowns in campus pool; safety lapses under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Drowning, Haryana Sports University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/neet-ug-leak-case-cbi-arrests-pune-based-lecturer-for-allegedly-sharing-physics-paper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/8k133vma/CBI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>So far, 11 accused have been arrested in the case from Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Nashik, Pune, Latur and Ahilyanagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:36:26.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-UG leak case: CBI arrests Pune-based lecturer for allegedly sharing Physics paper</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, NEET-UG paper leak, NEET-UG paper leak case, Physics paper, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/with-6-launches-this-year-honda-cars-sets-its-india-revival-plan-in-motion</loc>
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<image:caption>Honda Cars India (HCIL) on Friday launched the new City sedan and unveiled its hybrid SUV - ZR-V e: HEV.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:35:20.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With 6 launches this year, Honda Cars sets its India revival plan in motion </news:title>
<news:keywords>City sedan, Honda cars, Indian auto sales</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/public-hearing-on-rs-1800-crore-meghalaya-limestone-mining-project-called-off-amid-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/9ulms54o/IMG-20260522-WA0176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stationary truck was burned down at a distance by the miscreants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:30:07.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public hearing on Rs 1,800 crore Meghalaya limestone mining project called off amid protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Protest, limestone mining, cement plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/22/rajasthan-hc-directs-state-government-to-hold-panchayat-municipal-polls-by-july-31-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:24:58.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan HC directs state government to hold panchayat, municipal polls by July 31, 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan High Court, Local body polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/centre-elevates-manipur-dgp-rajiv-singh-to-top-security-post-in-cabinet-secretariat-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/6lb9q9wp/HI6p8lraQAAexW9.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh appointed as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:23:57.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre elevates Manipur DGP Rajiv Singh to top security post in Cabinet Secretariat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, security, Cabinet Secretariat, Manipur DGP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/cbse-website-glitch-alleged-as-students-report-erratic-fee-spikes-for-answer-sheet-evaluation</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ev5pj6gj/cbse_screenshot.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Screenshots shared widely on social media showed the same service being priced at Rs 8,000, then jumping to Rs 67,000, and even bizarre figures like Rs 69,420 per subject.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:19:17.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE website glitch alleged as students report erratic fee spikes for answer sheet evaluation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, glitch, answer sheet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/May/22/mental-disorders-now-worlds-leading-cause-of-disability-lancet-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/8s0gwdzg/C_53_1_CH0950_4325930.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:18:30.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mental disorders now world’s leading cause of disability: Lancet Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, disability, Lancet study, mental disorders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/22/mahayuti-rift-surfaces-as-shinde-pulls-up-ministers-over-anti-ncp-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-03/2m50kpa0/eknath-shinde-picture092912.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra DCM Eknath Shinde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:09:08.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahayuti rift surfaces as Shinde pulls up ministers over anti-NCP remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NCP, Eknath Shinde, Mahayuti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/india-on-ebola-watch-health-ministry-issues-nationwide-advisory</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman mourns her child, who died of Ebola, at the General Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T14:03:18.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India on Ebola watch: Health ministry issues nationwide advisory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ebola advisory, India, Ebola outbreak, Health ministry on Ebola</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/22/jhargram-jhalmuri-vendor-who-served-pm-modi-alleges-he-received-death-threats-police-launch-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Vikram Shaw serving jhalmuri to PM Modi during an election campaign in West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T13:51:39.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jhargram jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi alleges he received death threats; police launch probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, PM Modi, probe, death threat, jhalmuri vendor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/pregabalin-brought-under-schedule-h1-to-curb-misuse-tighten-prescription-norms-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/4mboediy/202605223797251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre brings Pregabalin drug under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse, boost regulation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T13:43:38.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregabalin brought under Schedule H1 to curb misuse, tighten prescription norms: Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Health, misuse, prescription, Pregabalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/ed-swoops-into-action-in-neet-ug-2026-paper-leak-case-traces-money-trail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/co8lfsuc/C_53_1_CH1537_44003935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam conducted on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T13:15:55.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED swoops into action in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, traces money trail</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ED, NEET UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/bjp-mp-harbhajan-singh-accuses-aap-of-selling-rajya-sabha-tickets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-17/uwoabqxi/Harbhajan-Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:47:52.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MP Harbhajan Singh accuses AAP of 'selling' Rajya Sabha tickets</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, aap, Harbhajan Singh, Rajya Sabha tickets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/22/uttar-pradesh-may-introduce-uniform-dress-code-in-government-colleges-universities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-31/2e5qmq6b/31take_1061134.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:46:12.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh may introduce uniform dress code in government colleges, universities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, University, government college, uniform dress code</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/22/bjp-mp-mansukh-vasava-alleges-liquor-gambling-racket-in-gujarat-claims-police-political-nexus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/k72yrji4/BJP-MP-Mansukh-Vasava.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat BJP MP Mansukh Vasava and the letter he wrote to Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:24:58.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MP Mansukh Vasava alleges liquor, gambling racket in Gujarat; claims police-political nexus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, gambling, Mansukh Vasava, liquor racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/22/speculation-rises-over-early-up-assembly-polls-ahead-of-census-2027-political-circles-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/hupaqnpw/ElectronicvotingmachineEPS35456.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:10:55.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speculation rises over early UP Assembly polls ahead of Census 2027, political circles say</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Census 2027, Uttar Pradesh assembly election 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/tough-decisions-taken-after-neet-ug-paper-leak-centre-aims-for-100-error-free-re-test-pradhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/r7nfdnbq/Dharmendra-Pradhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan addresses a press conference at his residence in New Delhi, May 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:09:01.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Tough decisions' taken after NEET UG paper leak, Centre aims for 100% error-free re-test: Pradhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET-UG paper leak, NEET-UG re-examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/indias-forex-reserves-fall-by-894-billion-to-68889-billion-shows-rbi-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/k2wejiax/202511213582793.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the week ended May 15, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 6.483 billion to USD 545.904 billion, the central bank's data showed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:05:37.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s forex reserves fall by $8.94 billion to $688.89 billion, shows RBI data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, PM Modi, Reserve Bank of India, Forex Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/us-says-slight-progress-in-iran-talks-amid-uncertainty-on-whether-war-will-resume</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a meeting of the North Atlantic Council in NATO foreign ministers format in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:01:11.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on whether war will resume</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/cbi-raids-seven-places-across-mumbai-and-ahmedabad-in-two-separate-cases-related-to-bank-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/ye5zeqj4/202510253552629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The searches have resulted in the seizure of incriminating documents, and further investigation is underway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T12:00:42.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI raids seven places across Mumbai and Ahmedabad in two separate cases related to bank fraud </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mumbai, CBI, Ahmedabad, Bank fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/rbi-to-transfer-rs-287-lakh-crore-surplus-funds-to-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>The RBI’s gross income rose 26.42 per cent over the previous year, while expenditure before risk provisions increased 27.60 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:53:11.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI to transfer Rs 2.87 lakh crore surplus funds to Centre</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/pushed-to-the-limit-republicans-in-us-congress-show-rare-defiance-to-trumps-demands</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump attends an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:52:46.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pushed to the limit, Republicans in US Congress show rare defiance to Trump's demands</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/landslide-at-shimla-in-2025-an-act-of-god-nhai-tells-ngt-rejecting-compensation-claim</loc>
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<image:caption>Debris and uprooted trees block a road after a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Shimla in 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:45:36.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landslide at Shimla in 2025 an 'act of god', NHAI tells NGT, rejecting compensation claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, landslide, NGT, NHAI, compensation claim</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/22/twisha-sharma-death-case-madhya-pradesh-hc-allows-second-postmortem-husband-withdraws-bail-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma (R) with her husband Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:38:44.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: Madhya Pradesh HC allows second postmortem; husband withdraws bail plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, India, postmortem, Twisha Sharma, Samarth Singh, Twisha Sharma Death Case, Giribala Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/ranchi-businessman-held-after-chhattisgarh-bjp-leader-accuses-him-of-rape-extortion-and-cheating-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:28:48.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi businessman held after Chhattisgarh BJP leader accuses him of rape, extortion and cheating</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Chhattisgarh, Ranchi Businessman Rape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/22/death-threats-caste-attacks-and-insect-videos-how-netizens-attacked-the-cockroach-janta-party</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:22:55.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death threats, caste attacks and insect videos: How netizens attacked the Cockroach Janta Party</news:title>
<news:keywords>cockroach janta party, abhijeet dipke</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/May/22/a-celebration-of-survival-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Lucille Clifton</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:21:56.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A celebration of survival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, poetry, Lucille Clifton</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/website-disruptions-cbse-pushes-deadline-to-obtain-scanned-copies-of-class-12-answer-sheets-to-may-24</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:15:52.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Website disruptions': CBSE pushes deadline to obtain scanned copies of Class-12 answer sheets to May 24 </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, Class-12 answer sheets, website disruptions</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/May/22/how-thyroid-disorders-impact-womens-health-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Nibu Dominic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:15:44.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How thyroid disorders impact women’s health</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Health, Thyroid disorders</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/May/22/keralas-youngsters-are-turning-to-strangers-camps-for-connection</loc>
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<image:caption>Scene from Oppam strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from Oppam strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from Exploria Travel Time strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from Exploria Travel Time strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from Exploria She Yathra strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from Tripko Travel Time strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scenes from Team Sarkeet strangers camp</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scenes from Team Sarkeet strangers camp</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:11:54.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s youngsters are turning to strangers camps for connection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, youngsters, strangers camps, new trend</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/decided-to-bring-back-to-india-some-persons-deported-to-bangladesh-centre-to-sc-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:11:01.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decided to bring back to India some persons deported to Bangladesh: Centre to SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court of India, Bangladesh Deportation, Sunali Khatun</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/22/customs-seize-foreign-ganja-worth-rs-20-crore-at-ahmedabad-airport-passenger-from-bangkok-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>The contraband worth more than Rs 20 crore seized from the passenger arriving from Bangkok.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:04:19.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Customs seize foreign ganja worth Rs 20 crore at Ahmedabad airport; passenger from Bangkok arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, arrest, Ganja, drug trade, Ahmedabad airport</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/would-kasab-get-bail-over-trial-delay-centre-asks-sc-amid-bail-relief-to-two-delhi-riots-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:02:11.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Would Kasab get bail over trial delay?': Centre asks SC amid bail relief to two Delhi riots accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UAPA, Supreme Court of India, 2020 Delhi riots case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/May/22/ro-uv-or-uf-which-commercial-water-purification-system-is-right-for-your-business</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:59:04.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RO, UV, or UF - Which Commercial Water Purification System Is Right for Your Business?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/22/300-booked-for-violent-clashes-during-dalit-wedding-procession-in-mathura</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:50:44.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>300 booked for violent clashes during Dalit wedding procession in Mathura</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, ​Uttar Pradesh, violent clashes, Dalit wedding procession</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/22/pep-guardiola-to-step-down-after-glittering-decade-at-man-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-13/k9a8lxqc/AP24223436181779.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:44:47.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pep Guardiola to step down after glittering decade at Man City</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/22/michael-carrick-signs-new-two-year-contract-as-manchester-united-head-coach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/98wspryx/AP26006618696845.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United next season after guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:44:13.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Michael Carrick signs new two-year contract as Manchester United head coach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Manchester United, English Premier League, Michael Carrick</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/22/world-cup-co-host-mexico-traces-its-soccer-roots-to-miners-from-cornwall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/xkffx1z6/Mexico-Football-Museum.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A soccer ball and a medal from 1902 are on display at the Football Museum in Pachuca, Hidalgo state, Mexico, Thursday, May 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:38:02.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup co-host Mexico traces its soccer roots to miners from Cornwall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA World Cup, miners, Mexican soccer, Cornwall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/22/vijay-expands-tn-cabinet-with-23-ministers-congress-joins-state-government-after-60-years</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:32:14.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay expands TN cabinet with 23 ministers; Congress joins state government after 60 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>TN cabinet, TVK VIjay's Cabinet, Congress ministers in TN Cabinet</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/dmk-mla-sekar-babu-supporters-booked-after-clash-with-tvk-members-during-harbour-polling</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister and DMK MLA PK Sekar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:20:14.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK MLA Sekar Babu, supporters booked after clash with TVK members during Harbour polling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Clash, booked, PK Sekar Babu, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/nato-allies-bewildered-by-trumps-about-face-on-us-troop-moves-in-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/i1ghtdok/Swedish-Foreign-Minister.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard speaks to media at the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:14:07.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on US troop moves in Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Europe, US troops, US President Donald Trump, NATO allies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/22/bjp-rule-has-pushed-up-into-miserable-condition-sp-bsp-attack-yogi-govt-over-power-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/cviawj3m/Akhilesh-and-Mayawati.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:03:02.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'BJP rule has pushed UP into miserable condition': SP, BSP attack Yogi govt over power crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, Yogi Adityanath, ​Uttar Pradesh, UP Power Crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/22/paperless-governance-gujarat-govt-begins-to-link-district-taluka-level-offices-to-states-online-rti-portal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/66zecd88/Screenshot-2026-02-19-105703.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands of RTI applicants continued struggling with the outdated offline filing system.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T10:00:44.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Paperless governance': Gujarat govt begins to link district, taluka-level offices to State’s online RTI portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat govt, RTI portal, paperless governance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/residents-burn-an-ebola-treatment-center-in-congo-as-anger-grows-over-the-outbreak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/u2yywi8u/Ebola-woman-mourns-her-child.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman mourns her child, who died of Ebola, at the General Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T09:51:47.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, WHO, Ebola cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/india-isnt-at-war-with-iran-or-the-middle-east-but-its-our-domestic-currency-thats-going-ballistic</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T09:33:05.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India isn't at war with Iran or the Middle East, but it's our domestic currency that's going ballistic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reserve Bank of India, Indian Rupee, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/22/madhya-pradesh-govt-proposes-to-transfer-twisha-sharma-dowry-death-probe-to-cbi</loc>
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<image:caption>Actress-model Twisha Sharma, who allegedly faced dowry harassment and died last week.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T09:12:30.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh govt proposes to transfer Twisha Sharma dowry death probe to CBI</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/ncert-book-row-sc-modifies-earlier-order-concerning-3-academics-over-judiciary-corruption-chapter</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T09:01:34.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT book row: SC modifies earlier order concerning 3 academics over judiciary 'corruption' chapter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/jharkhand-hc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-alleged-sexual-assault-of-woman-inmate-in-ranchi-jail</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:58:05.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC takes suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual assault of woman inmate in Ranchi jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sexual assault, Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi jail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/dmks-bent-coconut-tree-jibe-at-vck-sparks-row-after-tvk-cabinet-entry-stalin-urges-restraint</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK deputy general secretary A Raja, VCK chief Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:50:13.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK’s 'bent coconut tree' jibe at VCK sparks row after TVK Cabinet entry; Stalin urges restraint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, VCK, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay, TVK cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/six-including-two-children-killed-in-road-accident-in-ganjam</loc>
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<image:caption>The impact was so severe that the bus dragged the auto-rickshaw for several metres, leaving all its occupants severely injured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:50:07.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six, including two children, killed in road accident in Ganjam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accident, Ganjam, Ladkapalli Chhak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/hm-amit-shah-promises-smart-border-plan-rollout-vows-crackdown-against-illegal-immigrants</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:35:34.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HM Amit Shah promises ‘Smart Border’ plan rollout, vows crackdown against illegal immigrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Illegal immigrants, Smart Border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/32000-blos-to-launch-door-to-door-voter-roll-revision-drive-in-jharkhand-from-june-30</loc>
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<image:caption>The CEO clarified that the SIR exercise is being conducted only for Indian citizens, and no foreign citizen, even if residing in Jharkhand, will be included in the process. (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:18:29.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>32,000 BLOs to launch door-to-door voter roll revision drive in Jharkhand from June 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, door-to-door voter roll revision drive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/22/federation-competition-opening-day-sees-long-distance-athlete-faint-immediately-attended-to-by-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka athlete Shivaji M being attended to by officials and coaches</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bihar's Vibhaskar Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:14:27.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federation competition: Opening day sees long-distance athlete faint, immediately attended to by officials</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/22/ebola-outbreak-declared-global-emergency-is-there-a-cure</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:11:46.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ebola outbreak declared global emergency: Is there a cure?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Ebola outbreak, Africa Ebola Outbreak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/22/india-reels-under-severe-heatwave-as-imd-issues-red-alert-across-multiple-regions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T08:04:27.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India reels under severe heatwave as IMD issues red alert across multiple regions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Red Alert, Severe heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/delhi-hc-raps-wfi-over-vinesh-phogats-ineligibility-seeks-review-panel-for-asian-games-trial-entry</loc>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T07:41:17.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC raps WFI over Vinesh Phogat’s ineligibility, seeks review panel for Asian Games trial entry</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Vinesh Phogat, Wrestling Federation of India, WFI, Vinesh Phogat disqualification</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/two-indians-die-while-descending-from-everest-summit-says-official-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/m21cdqj4/Mount-Everest-mountaineers.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A trail of mountaineers' headlamps is visible from Everest Base Camp as climbers ascend toward the summit of Mount Everest, Nepal, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T07:34:18.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Indians die while descending from Everest summit, says official</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mount Everest, Two Indian mountaineers, Expedition Operators Association of Nepal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/delhi-riots-case-high-court-grants-three-day-interim-bail-to-umar-khalid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/wxabetqx/ANI_20260521141043.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Umar Khalid gets three days interim bail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T07:29:39.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi riots case: High Court grants three-day interim bail to Umar Khalid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Umar Khalid, 2020 Delhi riots case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/22/hockey-india-announces-indian-womens-squad-for-u18-asia-cup-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/apdvyczd/ANI_20260522063233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hockey India announces Indian Women's squad for U18 Asia Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T07:19:39.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey India announces Indian Women's squad for U18 Asia Cup 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Hockey India, Indian Women's squad, U18 Asia Cup 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/May/22/eko-wins-big-at-35th-padmarajan-awards-dinjith-ayyathan-chosen-best-director</loc>
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<image:caption>Dinjith Ayyathan (L), Poster of Eko (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T07:13:09.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Eko' wins big at 35th Padmarajan Awards; Dinjith Ayyathan chosen best director</news:title>
<news:keywords>Malayalam, Padmarajan Awards, 'Eko' movie</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/florida-biologist-fired-over-charlie-kirk-post-after-his-death-wins-485000-settlement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-11/o4wyw6zp/AP25254008658482.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Well-wishers pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, CEO of the organization, during a Utah college event Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Phoenix.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T07:08:28.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Florida biologist fired over Charlie Kirk post after his death wins $485,000 settlement</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Charlie Kirk post, Florida biologist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/trump-calls-off-ai-executive-order-over-concern-it-could-weaken-us-tech-edge</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks during an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:56:34.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, artificial intelligence, US President Donald Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/bangladeshi-graphic-designer-held-in-punjab-over-nationwide-bomb-threat-email-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/63xfneuv/Two-held-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:55:02.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshi graphic designer held in Punjab over nationwide bomb threat email racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, bomb threat email racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/rajya-sabha-bypoll-from-tamil-nadu-to-be-held-on-june-18</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/wcmkggat/CEC-Gyanesh-Kumar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addresses mediapersons in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:54:42.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha bypoll from Tamil Nadu to be held on June 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/scandalous-dishonest-congress-expresses-shock-over-nta-claims-on-neet-ug-paper-leak</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/lzgwuwqr/ANI_20251208092126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:43:27.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Scandalous, dishonest': Congress expresses shock over NTA claims on NEET UG paper 'leak'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET paper leak case, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/punjab-man-arrested-for-transmitting-army-movements-using-live-highway-cctv-feed-to-pakistan-handlers</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>The accused, Baljit Singh, a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village, confessed that he had installed an internet-based CCTV camera at a shop near a bridge on the Pathankot-Jammu highway in January</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:24:48.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab man arrested for transmitting Army movements using live highway CCTV feed to Pakistan handlers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, spying for Pakistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/had-a-fruitful-meeting-with-council-of-ministers-pm-modi-after-45-hour-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>The over four-hour meeting on Thursday evening was attended by Cabinet ministers, Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and Ministers of State. It marked the first Council of Ministers meeting of the year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:17:07.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Had a fruitful meeting with Council of Ministers': PM Modi after 4.5-hour meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, PM Modi, Council of Ministers, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/22/siddaramaiahs-3-years-as-karnataka-cm-present-a-mixed-picture</loc>
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<news:title>Siddaramaiah's 3 years as Karnataka CM present a mixed picture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/supreme-court-to-hear-plea-against-cbses-three-language-mandate-for-class-9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:03:57.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE’s three-language mandate for Class 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, three-language policy, Class 9</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/oil-market-risks-red-zone-by-summer-iea-chief-warns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/gv23wzvd/C_53_1_CH1386_4377654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:02:53.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil market risks 'red zone' by summer, IEA chief warns</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Oil prices, IEA chief Fatih Birol, Global oil market, global oil supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/May/22/the-games-afoot-as-armchair-detectives-mark-sherlock-holmes-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Philip Porter, playing Sherlock Holmes, looking through a magnifying glass during an event recreating the fateful confrontation between Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty by the members of the Sherlock Homes Society of London, at the Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland, May 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T06:02:20.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Sherlock Holmes Day, modern detective fiction, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/gvmc-chief-directs-sterilisation-of-100-dogs-daily-at-abc-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg visits ABC centre at Arilova in the East Zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:57:57.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GVMC chief directs sterilisation of 100 dogs daily at ABC centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Dog sterilisation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/vendors-encroachments-back-in-tiruchys-teppakulam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/pb0wlwpb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-22-at-11.07.11-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters say the cleared spaces around Teppakulam are increasingly being used for haphazard two-wheeler parking by customers visiting nearby textile and commercial establishments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:53:28.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vendors, encroachments back in Tiruchy's Teppakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, Road encroachments</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/red-alert-for-north-central-india-as-tempature-soars-ups-banda-hottest-district-in-country</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk with their faces covered to protect themselves from the heatwave on a hot summer day, in Prayagraj, Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:47:44.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red alert for north, central India as temperature soars, UP's Banda hottest district in country</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Red Alert, IMD, Heatwave, Banda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/ec-announces-rajya-sabha-polls-for-24-seats-on-june-18-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/r94ipc6c/PTI03252026000064A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Election Commission said June 8 is the last date for filing nominations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:45:20.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission, Rajya Sabha election</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/trump-says-he-is-sending-5000-more-troops-to-poland-stirring-confusion-about-us-presence-in-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/dpp7cgye/AP26141697300440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump attends an event about loosening a federal refrigerant rule, in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:44:19.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says he is sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about US presence in Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US troops, US military, US President  Donald Trump</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/heatwave-intensifies-in-tamil-nadu-chennai-sizzles-at-42c</loc>
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<image:caption>The soaring temperatures continue to make life difficult for residents and visitors across the city</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:35:34.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave intensifies in Tamil Nadu; Chennai sizzles at 42°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, IMD, Heatwave, Chennai heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/thiruvanchoor-radhakrishnan-elected-speaker-of-16th-kerala-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/l4weysgi/IMG2975.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:33:37.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Speaker of 16th Kerala Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, 16th Kerala Assembly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/22/ed-raids-multiple-locations-in-west-bengal-in-case-against-sona-pappu-ex-kolkata-police-deputy-commissioner</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:32:52.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids multiple locations in West Bengal in case against Sona Pappu, ex-Kolkata Police deputy commissioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India, Money laundering case, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Shantanu Sinha Biswas, Biswajit Poddar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/bjp-plans-nationwide-outreach-campaign-to-mark-12-years-of-nda-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/8kjdx5sz/PTI05162026000136B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image released on May 16, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a community programme, in The Hague, Netherlands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:16:24.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP plans nationwide outreach campaign to mark 12 years of NDA government</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, NDA government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/vck-iuml-formally-join-tvk-ministry-vanni-arasu-and-am-shahjahan-inducted-into-cabinet</loc>
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<image:caption>Vanni Arasu (VCK) and AM Shahjahan (IUML), sworn in as Ministers on Friday at the Lok Bhavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T05:13:00.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VCK, IUML formally join TVK Ministry; Vanni Arasu and AM Shahjahan inducted into Cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, VCK, IUML, Vanni Arasu, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay, AM Shahjahan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/stock-markets-rebound-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-31/xfe54cib/C_53_1_CH1214_41540539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:38:40.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rebound in early trade </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/buzz-over-union-cabinet-reshuffle-fuels-speculation-in-telangana-bjp-over-mos-bandi-sanjays-future</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar with son Bandi Bhageerath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:35:03.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buzz over Union Cabinet reshuffle fuels speculation in Telangana BJP over MoS Bandi Sanjay’s future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Union Cabinet Reshuffle, MoS Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Bandi Sai Bhageerath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/scooter-rider-escapes-after-falling-into-open-manhole-during-bengaluru-downpour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/s6li7mll/Manhole-cover.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Slow-moving traffic at Shivananda Circle flyover.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:34:06.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scooter rider escapes after falling into open manhole during Bengaluru downpour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Open manhole</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/22/rupee-rises-18-paise-to-9618-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/12/8/original/2016-11-18TECAHaa0GF_RTROPTP_3_INDIA-MODI-CORRUPTION3.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:33:50.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 18 paise to 96.18 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/air-india-aircraft-suffers-tail-strike-at-bengaluru-airport-after-wake-turbulence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/6yv1id8s/20260104105f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the larger aircraft generated strong “wake turbulence”, a phenomenon caused by disturbed air currents left behind by an aircraft during takeoff.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:33:17.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India aircraft suffers tail strike at Bengaluru airport after wake turbulence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, wake turbulence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/over-115-crore-telangana-voters-yet-to-be-mapped-ahead-of-electoral-roll-revision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/t2hetowr/202512253619000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Data accessed by TNIE showed that 65.95% of the state’s 3.39 crore electors had been mapped with the last SIR conducted in 2002.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:31:22.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1.15 crore Telangana voters yet to be mapped ahead of electoral roll revision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana voters, electoral roll revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-reels-under-third-straight-day-of-severe-heatwave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/lwnx0l4t/mercury.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre warned that severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist across northern and eastern Telangana for the next two days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:30:09.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana reels under third straight day of severe heatwave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-hikes-minimum-wages-for-111-crore-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/t3hnt1p7/Revanth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy leaves the Secretariat after addressing a press conference on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/5zr3zs15/workers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>pic: Sri Loganathan Velmurugan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/uzoj6rsx/workersa.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:29:09.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana hikes minimum wages for 1.11 crore workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, minimum wages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/bhageerath-didnt-surrender-he-was-arrested-asserts-telangana-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/94v3hekr/Revanth%20Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:28:08.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhageerath didn’t surrender, he was arrested, asserts Telangana CM Revanth </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-government-doctors-association-raises-concern-over-delay-in-transfer-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-15/jvyi8aqo/Screenshot-2025-05-15-111340.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:26:34.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Government Doctors' Association raises concern over delay in transfer process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGGDA, transfer delay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-cm-revanth-demands-a-special-parliament-session-to-pass-womens-quota-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/eiju6389/C_23_1_CH1538_35567245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also recalled that Sonia Gandhi took a courageous decision of fulfilling the statehood dream.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:26:10.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Revanth demands a special Parliament session to pass women’s quota bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-hc-rejects-nowhera-shaiks-plea-to-suspend-non-bailable-warrant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/uaoyxhr0/Contempt-notices.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:20:45.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC rejects Nowhera Shaik’s plea to suspend non-bailable warrant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Nowhera Shaik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/ktr-asks-cabinet-to-discuss-paddy-procurement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/dg1dplaw/ANI_20260512072513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government failed to provide investment support, failed to supply fertilisers and now collapsed the entire procurement system, he said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:20:36.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR asks Cabinet to discuss paddy procurement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paddy procurement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/22/ministry-of-railways-regularise-two-train-services-from-charlapalli-to-tirupati-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/jpvfwvak/ANI_20251229153545.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>2026-05-22T04:19:07.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministry of Railways regularise two train services from Charlapalli to Tirupati, Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, South Central Railway, Train services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-hc-quashed-criminal-case-against-warner-bros</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/p9oqiunj/telangana_high_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:18:44.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC quashed criminal case against Warner Bros </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, warner bros</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/ipl/2026/May/22/kohli-frenzy-fuels-ticket-demand-ahead-of-srh-rcb-clash-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/bjelkm1b/Kohli-frenzy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tickets disappeared within minutes of release, queue numbers crossed one lakh and social media was flooded with black-market offers, many of them suspected scams.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:17:01.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kohli frenzy fuels ticket demand ahead of SRH-RCB clash in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>IPL, Telangana, ticket demand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/tgsrtc-approves-regularisation-pension-review</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/y0zcja2o/TGSRTC-SCR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The corporation further agreed to enhance 2017 allowances and benefits by 80% and treat the three strike-period days as leave due, releasing salaries accordingly.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:09:45.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC approves regularisation, pension review</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSRTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/ap-govt-frees-over-16-lakh-acres-from-prohibited-list-moves-to-resolve-long-pending-land-disputes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/f2dtza1s/acres.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government has also initiated Resurvey 2.0, involving farmers directly to ensure dispute-free records, and introduced blockchain-based digital security for land documents.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:09:35.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt frees over 1.6 lakh acres from prohibited list, moves to resolve long-pending land disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, land dispute cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/three-arrested-with-hide-of-melanistic-tiger-in-odishas-similipal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/2fljxgxy/threeheldwithmelanistictigerhide2105chn113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The STPF seized the hide of the sub-adult melanistic tiger along with three motorcycles and two mobile phones from the accused's possession.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:09:35.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested with hide of melanistic tiger in Odisha's Similipal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, poaching suspect, Melanistic tiger hide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/advisory-issued-for-african-travellers-at-rgia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-30/9b88urw4/ANI_20250130104619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The symptoms listed in the advisory include fever, weakness or fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, unexplained bleeding and sore throat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:08:38.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advisory issued for African travellers at RGIA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, RGIA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/ap-legislature-staff-urged-to-boost-professional-competence-at-pride-training-programme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ni0zv1v2/Legislature.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Assembly Secretary General Prasanna Kumar Suryadevara, PRIDE Director PK Mallick, Lok Sabha Dy Secretary Rachana Saxena during a programme</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:07:09.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Legislature staff urged to boost professional competence at PRIDE training programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Legislature staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/19-year-old-woman-among-three-held-for-rape-of-minor-in-forest-near-jharsuguda-dhh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/kdob8ey1/ANI_20260427112833.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>2026-05-22T04:07:03.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old woman among three held for rape of minor in forest near Jharsuguda DHH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, minor raped, district headquarters hospital (DHH)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/telangana-cabinet-may-discuss-bill-to-regulate-private-school-fees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/b735zari/school-fee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Among the key recommendations is restricting fee hikes to 8% every two years instead of annual double-digit increases.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:06:22.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Cabinet may discuss bill to regulate private school fees </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Private school fees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/ammonia-shortage-partially-hits-production-at-iffcos-paradip-unit-amid-supply-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/k0b2ig5m/Screenshot-2026-05-22-093219.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) unit in Paradip.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:03:47.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia shortage partially hits production at IFFCO's Paradip unit amid supply crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ammonia supply, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/andhra-govt-exchanges-47-mous-at-construction-skilling-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-17/uoyuxs4q/C_40_1_CH1456_30047618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra state Labour Minister, Vasamsetti Subash</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:03:26.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra govt exchanges 47 MoUs at construction skilling meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/ap-chambers-signs-mou-with-south-korean-body-to-strengthen-trade-industrial-cooperation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/4rsqudxc/Chambers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The signing ceremony was attended by office-bearers and senior officials from AP Chambers along with the Chief Representative and officials of CEPA India, New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T04:01:43.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Chambers signs MoU with South Korean body to strengthen trade, industrial cooperation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Chambers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/it-skill-training-office-assistant-launched-for-visakhapatnam-prison-inmates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/8v4pmbuw/training.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme was inaugurated by Vizag Collector and Magistrate M Abhishikth Kishore.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:59:48.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT skill training ‘Office Assistant’ launched for Visakhapatnam prison inmates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, Andhra government, Visakhapatnam prison</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/woman-suffers-burns-as-device-explodes-during-c-section-in-sundargarh-complaint-filed-against-two-doctors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/khzfgyd2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-13-at-09.21.47.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IGH doctors said multiple layers of Sonali’s skin were damaged and she may have to go for skin grafting or plastic surgery.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:59:06.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman suffers burns as device explodes during C-section in Sundargarh; complaint filed against two doctors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Caesarean section, diathermy, electromagnetic device</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/ap-govt-begins-strategic-partnership-talks-with-uk-for-urban-growth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/fi0t6v5i/begins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior officials of AP with the UK delegation led by Chaz Walia and Gareth Wynn Owen during a meeting chaired by MA&amp;UD Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar on strategic partnership on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:56:44.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt begins strategic partnership talks with UK for urban growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, United Kingdom, Andhra government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/thousands-take-holy-dip-at-kaleshwaram-pushkaralu-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/b9v93uo8/Pushkaralu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham pontiff Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swami takes part in rituals at 12-day Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu in Jayashankar Bhupalpally</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:55:13.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands take holy dip at Kaleshwaram Pushkaralu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kaleshwaram Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/operation-clean-sweep-in-ap-from-may-23-to-june-20</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/0qdgzpzw/Crime-hub-under.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanitation staff clean slum areas under Vijayawada Municipal Corproration</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:54:45.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Operation Clean Sweep’ in AP from May 23 to June 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, sanitation drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/22/karimnagar-farmers-dismayed-over-shortage-of-storage-space</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-16/9s020q8r/202511163577217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With fresh arrivals from the current Rabi season, millers said there is no space left to store more government-procured paddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:54:39.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karimnagar farmers dismayed over shortage of storage space </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Karimnagar farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/us-pins-hopes-on-mediator-pakistan-in-push-to-end-iran-war</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/jh9xq1fc/AP26125715365720.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:53:42.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, West Asia conflict, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/fuel-supply-disruption-hits-farming-construction-activities-in-odishas-sambalpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/psnplhtx/1779381511617101222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A harvester-laden tractor at a petrol pump in Sambalpur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:53:21.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel supply disruption hits farming, 
construction activities in Odisha's Sambalpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, tractors, harvesters, Fuel supply disruption, mechanised farm work</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/22/eight-fire-tenders-douse-blaze-at-hyderabad-store</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/h1938kax/fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters try to douse the flames as smoke billows out the clothing store on fire in the Madina market area, Hyderabad, on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:53:02.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight fire tenders douse blaze at Hyderabad store</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, fire tenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/severe-heatwave-grips-andhra-as-mercury-touches-481-degree-celsius</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/oshwt1a0/202605143787790.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>2026-05-22T03:52:46.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severe heatwave grips Andhra as mercury touches 48.1 degree celsius</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/22/ex-mayors-wife-booked-for-assault-at-hostel-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/80xurz3z/hostel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screen grab of a video of J Boyamma, mother-in-law of former Hyderabad mayor Bonthu Rammohan, allegedly attacking a women’s hostel staffer at Ameerpet</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:51:15.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-mayor’s wife booked for assault at hostel in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/ensure-grounding-of-all-approved-projects-by-september-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/13/original/chandrababu_naidu-_express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:51:05.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure grounding of all approved projects by September: CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/berhampur-couple-assault-prime-accused-injured-in-police-shootout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/6zxzu4rd/New-Project-2026-05-22T091716.724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, Mukesh Kumar Sahu (29) alias Muktesh, suffered two bullets wounds to his left knee, another to his right knee, and one to his left hand in the late-night shootout.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/jqazd59l/img_20260521_wa0157102324.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh and Asish who surrendered fearing encounter.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:50:44.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Berhampur couple assault: Prime accused injured in police shootout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Police Encounter, couple assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/22/two-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-15/7izdj0pt/202512153608604.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:50:15.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for sexually assaulting minor in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, sexually assaulting minor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/aai-approves-seaplane-project-at-rayalacheruvu-irrigartion-tank-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/mq9qna2c/AAI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rayalacheruvu irrigation tank in Ramachandrapuram mandal of Tirupati</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:49:41.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAI approves seaplane project at Rayalacheruvu irrigartion tank in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Airports Authority of India, Tirupati, Seaplane project, Rayalacheruvu  tank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/22/man-supplies-mule-accounts-to-cyber-fraudsters-held-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/tormevdb/202604133747207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the accused was offered commissions of Rs 25,000 for each savings account and Rs 50,000 for each current account arranged for the gang.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:49:00.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man supplies mule accounts to cyber fraudsters, held in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, mule accounts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/mahanadu-2026-to-focus-on-stree-shakti-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/x5u6w9r4/Mahanadu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP chief and CM Chandrababu Naidu with working president of the party and IT Minister Lokesh during the Politburo meeting held virtually on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:47:57.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahanadu-2026 to focus on ‘Stree Shakti’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mahanadu-2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/past-two-years-of-coalition-govt-a-symbol-of-broken-promises-says-ysr-chief-jagan-mohan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/bhzr2oxh/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former chief minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:46:45.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Past two years of coalition govt a symbol of broken promises, says YSR chief Jagan Mohan Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/22/ap-gets-rs-1990-crore-urban-infrastructure-projects-under-ucf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/8tzl7kp8/vijminister11104chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MA&amp;UD minister P Narayana said the approval of all four projects under UCF validates Andhra Pradesh’s focused approach to infrastructure-led urban development.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:45:14.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP gets Rs 1,990 crore urban infrastructure projects under UCF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, urban infrastructure development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/2019-report-warned-against-close-tourist-access-to-elephants-at-dubare-camp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/zvmw84ql/C_1_1_CH1035_120081527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre said he was not aware of the report and no one informed him.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:44:46.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2019 report warned against close tourist access to elephants at Dubare camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dubare camp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/rath-yatra-puri-police-to-set-up-eight-temporary-hospitals-evacuation-points-for-medical-emergencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/0ucx32fp/1028whatsappimage20260521at1805362105chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha DGP YB Khurania chairing the meeting with senior police officers on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:44:40.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rath Yatra: Puri police to set up eight temporary hospitals, evacuation points for medical emergencies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri Rath Yatra, security arrangements, safety arrangements</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/22/gold-crown-of-gudivada-temple-pledged-for-rs-38-lakh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/8hl7ow0i/New-Project-2026-05-22T091123.715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The crown, specially designed with symbolic representations of the seven sacred hills of Tirumala, is currently estimated to be worth more than Rs 1 crore in the market.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:42:21.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold crown of Gudivada temple pledged for Rs 38 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, gold crown, Gudivada temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/unidentified-womans-body-found-buried-on-kathajodi-riverbed-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/gzdd191l/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per the eyewitnesses, only the woman’s hands and feet were visible while the rest of her body remained buried in the sand.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:42:06.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unidentified woman's body found buried on Kathajodi riverbed in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, body buried, unidentified dead body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/karnataka-may-soon-approach-sc-against-sir-process-hk-patil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/ag82vm2f/HKPatil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil in the Assembly on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:41:41.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka may soon approach SC against SIR process: HK Patil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Law Minister HK Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/gruha-lakshmi-beneficiaries-moved-karnataka-hc-over-dues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/0bi498cs/Gruha-Lakshmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court was hearing the petition filed by R Ganga and G D Pavithra, residing in the city, seeking an urgent hearing for the release of the arrears, Rs 2,000 each per month</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:40:23.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries moved Karnataka HC over dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/odisha-real-estate-regulatory-authority-rolls-back-old-qpr-norms-plans-stricter-penalty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/0haftjkq/Screenshot-2026-05-22-090756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a notification on May 20, the authority stated that its previous order issued on November 21, 2023 has been withdrawn with immediate effect.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:39:17.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority rolls back old QPR norms, plans stricter penalty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ORERA, real estate firms, quarterly progress reports, annual audit certificates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/22/vijayawada-municipal-corporation-initiates-delimitation-divisions-to-go-up-to-86</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/xi47bxn4/Screenshot-2026-03-27-074146.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:37:00.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation initiates delimitation; divisions to 
go up to 86</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/pm-modi-asks-ministers-to-focus-on-2047-vision-next-generation-reforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/iz5v0kbq/81542da73dc24e67a09dfda7a6e79d21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:36:06.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi asks ministers to focus on 2047 vision, next-generation reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Council of Ministers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/odisha-govt-extends-guest-faculty-engagement-in-higher-education-institutions-by-six-months</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/8vys958s/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Universities have also been allowed to appoint fresh guest faculties wherever teaching vacancies continue to exist.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:34:37.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt extends guest faculty engagement in higher education institutions by six months </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, public universities, regular faculty, guest faculty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/bhubaneswar-sweats-through-seasons-first-heatwave-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ntgxxo7a/sizzles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A heat mirage on XIMB-Utkal Hospital road in Bhubaneswar on Thursday | DEBADATTA MALLICK</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:32:04.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar sweats through season's first heatwave day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Heatwave, high temperature, norwester</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/rethinking-karnataka-public-schools-is-crucial-baraguru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ho5uah07/Rethink-on-K’taka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Writer Baraguru Ramchandrappa (third from left) inaugurates the national seminar at Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:29:05.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rethinking Karnataka Public Schools is crucial: Baraguru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka public schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/north-corporation-sounds-alert-on-rickety-buildings-in-pulikeshinagar-division</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/8ky5eldr/North-corpn-sounds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BNCC Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar during an inspection drive on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:27:50.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Corporation sounds alert on rickety buildings in Pulikeshinagar Division</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rickety buildings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/odisha-govt-to-ensure-piped-water-supply-for-every-rural-household-by-march-2027-minister-rabi-naik</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/139ejeuq/New-Projhhect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:27:37.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to ensure piped water supply for every rural household by March 2027: Minister Rabi Naik</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, drinking water supply, Minister Rabi Narayan Naik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/sri-lankan-national-held-for-voting-in-tamil-nadu-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/yrj4zlnk/Poll-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:27:22.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lankan national held for voting in Tamil Nadu polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, Sri Lankan national</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/442-mm-rain-brings-down-several-trees-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/d5zs8hw4/44.2-mm-rain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tree uprooted and fell on a car during the rain spell at Mahalaxmi Layout on Thursday. Another car was damaged in a tree fall at at Indiranagar 16th Cross.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:26:49.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>44.2 mm rain brings down several trees in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, heavy showers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/bring-more-hands-finish-flyover-on-time-says-gba-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/tcrqplxi/Bring-more-hands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials were directed to ensure that there are no potholes on roads adjoining the flyover construction zone.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:26:04.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bring more hands, finish flyover on time, says GBA chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/know-your-ministers-in-tvk-cabinet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/037e1qdj/20260520115F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/g3tl8ci0/Srinath.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/gmsih6eo/Kama-li-S.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:25:44.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Know your ministers in TVK cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/odisha-govt-directs-dfos-to-spot-land-for-cultivation-of-wild-paddy-as-jumbo-feed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/3k9bxkoy/ANI_20250811094215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Last year, CM Mohan Charan Majhi had asked forest authorities to promote paddy cultivation inside forests to curb rising man-elephant conflict.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:24:33.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt directs DFOs to spot land for cultivation of wild paddy as jumbo feed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, divisional forest officers, human-elephant conflicts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/22/real-estate-agent-accused-of-molesting-girl-at-party-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/r6f4yz0t/ANI_20250609151047.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused claimed that the physical relationship was consensual and that he can provide records of conversations between them to prove it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:22:25.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Real estate agent accused of molesting girl at party in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, molesting, Real estate agent</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/22/fake-call-centres-targeting-us-citizens-busted-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/ewehr4t7/202603173711752.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The call centre personnel used fake names resembling those of the company officials and defrauded gullible citizens.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Akash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:20:56.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake call centres targeting US citizens busted in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, fake call centres</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/odishas-art-legacy-shines-in-norway-as-pm-modi-gifts-heritage-crafts-to-royals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/u9z4q9gz/new-new-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A traditional palm leaf Pattachitra (L) and a sailboat crafted in intricate silver filigree (Tarakasi) work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:20:51.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's art legacy shines in Norway as PM Modi gifts heritage crafts to Royals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PM Modi's Norway visit, Odisha handicrafts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/bjp-leader-tamilisai-soundararajan-slams-tvk-for-tie-up-with-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/914rlqfu/‘No-AIADMK-or.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:20:47.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan slams TVK for tie-up with Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamilisai Soundararajan, TVK, Congress Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/smart-moo-ve-cattle-to-get-own-aadhaar-soon-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ctqhyftb/he-said.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the system is expected to replace traditional ear tags that require piercing of ears. The mechanism is now ready for pilot implementation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:18:52.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smart moo-ve: Cattle to get own ‘Aadhaar’ soon in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cattle Aadhar card</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/mekedatu-dpr-to-be-submitted-to-centre-soon-says-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the Madhyarangana Temple at Kollegal in Chamarajanagar district on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:17:11.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mekedatu DPR to be submitted to Centre soon, says Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DCM D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/orissa-hc-rejects-bail-plea-of-bjd-leader-in-investment-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:15:27.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC rejects bail plea of BJD leader in investment fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Economic Offences Wing, BJD leader Dillip Kumar Nayak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/stabbed-youth-dies-in-chennai-hospital-case-altered-to-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:14:27.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stabbed youth dies in Chennai hospital, case altered to murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/norwester-follows-heat-wave-in-odisha-tent-collapse-in-keonjhar-kills-three-workers</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue teams checking on the victims of a tent collapse in Keonjhar district on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:13:46.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norwester follows heat wave in Odisha; tent collapse in Keonjhar kills three workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Heat wave, tent collapse, norwester</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/chennai-airport-to-review-ebola-response-protocols</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/tll1yg11/airport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India has issued Ebola screening protocols at airports, ports and other entry points for travellers arriving from or transiting through high-risk countries, as health authorities step up preparedness despite no confirmed cases in the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:12:12.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai airport to review Ebola response protocols</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai airport, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/karnataka-cabinet-discusses-domestic-workers-bill-grievance-redressal-panel-planned</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/w8k24amx/Cabinet-discusses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah leaves after the cabinet meet in Vidhana Soudha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:10:54.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet discusses Domestic Workers Bill, grievance redressal panel planned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Domestic Workers Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/stephens-faculty-move-draws-flak</loc>
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<image:caption>St Stephen’s College</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:10:04.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stephen’s faculty move draws flak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, St Stephen’s College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/dindigul-police-search-kin-for-abducting-newlywed-girl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/20/original/police_eps2131dessd____.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:09:25.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dindigul police search kin for abducting newlywed girl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/umar-khalid-moves-delhi-hc-for-interim-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/wxabetqx/ANI_20260521141043.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC seeking 15-day interim bail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:07:42.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC for interim bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Umar Khalid, 2020 Delhi riots</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/blurred-answer-sheets-fuel-concerns-over-cbse-re-evaluation-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/eyntpzuc/C_1_1_CH1035_120046212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apart from blurred answer sheets, several users also reported payment-related problems.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:06:43.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blurred answer sheets fuel concerns over CBSE re-evaluation process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CBSE, class 12, re-evaluation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/May/22/madras-hc-refuses-to-ban-suriya-starrer-karuppu-upholds-makers-right-to-expression</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/qyt9pcj7/BeFunky_collage_3.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suriya in 'Karuppu'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:04:25.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to ban Suriya-starrer ‘Karuppu’, upholds makers’ right to expression</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil, Actor Suriya, Madras High Court​, Karuppu movie</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/contempt-plea-filed-in-delhi-hc-against-kejriwal-others</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/c2o8o8zm/P_4766085616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:03:44.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contempt plea filed in Delhi HC against Kejriwal, others </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, contempt petition, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/22/amid-fuel-supply-concerns-odisha-cm-majhi-pushes-carpool-fuel-allowance-cuts-in-eight-point-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:03:30.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid fuel supply concerns, Odisha CM Majhi pushes carpool, fuel allowance cuts in eight-point plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Oil supply, Fuel supply disruption, PM’s austerity appeal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/woman-son-found-murdered-inside-govindpuri-home-robbery-suspected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/2pal531n/ANI_20260521032912.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:03:20.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, son found murdered inside Govindpuri home, robbery suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Delhi crime</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/rainwater-harvesting-to-be-revived-at-75-schools-to-produce-50-cr-litres-a-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/i5ozt0oh/P_4780350911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T03:00:30.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rainwater harvesting to be revived at 75 schools to produce 50 cr litres a year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, water conservation, rainwater harvesting, CM Shri Schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/madras-hc-bins-plea-against-fee-collection-at-old-courtallam-falls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/5/31/original/Courtrallam_Falls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Old Courtallam Falls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:58:04.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bins plea against fee collection at Old Courtallam Falls </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai bench of Madras HC, Old Courtallam Falls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/business-as-usual-amid-taxi-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>Taxi drivers wait for the passengers in the parking lot at New Delhi Railways Station as transport and taxi unions called for a strike in New Delhi, 21 May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:57:56.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Business as usual amid taxi strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, taxi strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/higher-rates-low-availability-protest-disrupts-commuter-mobility-in-capital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/s1pjbh7l/cabs120850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Many commuters reported longer wait times, reduced availability of autos and cabs booked via app-based aggregators, and inconsistent fares.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:56:25.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Higher rates, low availability: Protest disrupts commuter mobility in capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Strike, taxi-auto strike, union strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/three-held-for-sex-determination-abortion-of-foetus-in-salem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-15/blknvv6i/Sex-ratio.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>2026-05-22T02:55:41.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for sex determination, abortion of foetus in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Salem, sex determination, illegal abortion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/senior-bjp-leader-says-kharge-eying-karnataka-cm-post</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/jad3keag/ANI_20260519070907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP leader said many Congress MLAs are in touch with them, but the people of the state have decided the 2028 assembly election results.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:54:46.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior BJP leader says Kharge eying Karnataka CM post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/scammers-hand-out-fake-census-forms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/4v0g7x9r/census121147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reports have emerged of some households in north-east and east Delhi where the residents were handed printed forms seeking details of their housing conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:54:25.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scammers hand out fake Census forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, fraud, Scam, Fake census scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/karnataka-to-proceed-with-cet-counselling-without-waiting-for-neet-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/rj3bpgzw/to-proceed-with-CET-counselling-without-waiting-for-NEET-resultsDharmendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah, AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and others hold a T-shirt that reads ‘PM Is Compromised’ during the protest led by Youth Congress members over the NEET exam paper leak, in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:53:52.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to proceed with CET counselling without waiting for NEET results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CET counselling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/neet-paper-leak-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-wants-pm-to-apologise-to-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/u6yxe2dq/NEET-paper.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Youth Congress chief Manjunath Gowda leads the party members during the protest against the NEET paper leak, in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:53:10.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wants PM to apologise to students </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, NEET paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/chandni-chowk-to-get-makeover-soon-under-government-accessibility-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/f0tpp336/chandni-chowk120916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even though Chandni Chowk underwent a major facelift in recent years, the proposal has identified several persistent challenges across the area, which includes narrow and congested pathways, inaccessible shop entrances, inadequate ramps, lack of tactile pathways and poor signage.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:52:41.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandni Chowk to get makeover soon under government accessibility plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Chandni Chowk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/22/farmer-producer-firms-shine-at-krishi-vaibhav-expo-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/akbcrorp/krishi073830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajesh of Koyyikkalnadu Farmer Producer Company receiving the award from NABARD chief general manager Nagesh Kumar Anumala at ‘Krishi Vaibhav 2026’.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:52:23.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer producer firms shine at 'Krishi Vaibhav' expo in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Krishi Vaibhav, agricultural expo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/three-ministers-from-namakkal-district-in-tn-cabinet-second-highest-in-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/q5avt8sq/P_4780607798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>C Vijayalakshmi, who emerged victorious from Kumarapalayam Assembly constituency, has been appointed Minister for Milk and Dairy Development.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:52:06.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three ministers from Namakkal district in TN cabinet, second highest in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/teen-girl-rescued-after-trying-to-jump-from-fifth-floor-terrace-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/zyoam6a1/New-Project-2025-12-26T092244.849.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Police</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:51:58.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen girl rescued after trying to jump from fifth-floor terrace in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Fire and Emergency Services Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/bakrid-sacrifices-only-at-places-designated-by-government-says-kapil-mishra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/lb2rkg5m/goats07081138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of goats at a livestock market near the Jama Masjid area ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:50:51.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bakrid sacrifices only at places designated by government, Says Kapil Mishra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Kapil Mishra, Bakrid sacrifices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/ips-officer-rejig-a-amalraj-new-chennai-police-commissioner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ye0eeyyf/New-Project-2026-05-22T081849.236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Amalraj has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Greater Chennai Police (GCP), replacing Abin Dinesh Modak, who has been transferred as additional director general of police of the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:50:12.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer rejig: A Amalraj new Chennai police commissioner </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai police commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/22/hotel-association-hails-pm-modis-call-to-boost-domestic-tourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/g30y9cp4/New-Project-2026-05-22T081841.793.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hotel Association of India (HAI) welcomes PM Narendra Modi's call urging Indians to prefer domestic destinations over overseas locations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:49:58.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hotel association hails PM Modi's call to boost domestic tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kerala Tourism, domestic tourism, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/dda-gives-15-day-relief-to-yamuna-bazaar-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/w396cihl/yamunabazar161124551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>They also warned that failure to comply could lead to demolition and removal action without further notice.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:49:02.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA gives 15-day relief to Yamuna Bazaar residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DDA, Eviction, Yamuna Bazaar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/world-bank-visit-to-karnatakas-karwar-boosts-k-shore-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/zgog7esk/202604143747339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government has submitted a proposal to the World Bank seeking assistance of Rs 850 crore to ensure a pollution-free coastline, free from plastic contamination.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:47:59.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Bank visit to Karnataka's Karwar boosts K Shore project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, World Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/will-expedite-probe-into-kidney-sale-racket-says-tn-health-minister-k-g-arunraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/qhfloc5s/C_1_1_CH1104_12002466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister KG Arunraj.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:47:35.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will expedite probe into kidney sale racket, says TN Health Minister K G Arunraj </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Illegal kidney sale racket, Minister K G Arunraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/karnataka-ranks-fifth-in-graft-upa-lokayukta-veerappa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/vcspg4lt/K’taka-ranks-5th-in-graf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upalokayukta B Veerappa chairs a meeting in Mandya on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:46:13.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka ranks fifth in graft: Upa Lokayukta Veerappa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Upa Lokayukta B Veerappa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-v-ponrajs-bail-pleas-in-tvk-women-wing-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/6odvcfjp/C_1_1_CH1344_119719354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:45:30.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on V Ponraj’s bail pleas in TVK women wing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, V Ponraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/will-address-all-violations-says-tn-electricity-minister-c-t-r-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/yey4yshf/Will-address.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar inspecting the 230 kV air-protected substation at the Chennai electricity board headquarters on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:40:37.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will address all violations, says TN electricity minister C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/private-unaided-schools-need-not-have-smcs-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/3rxdza5e/ANI_20260521092621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The clarification came after objections were raised by the Associated Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS), which submitted a representation to Sanjay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:38:07.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private unaided schools need not have SMCs: Centre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Private unaided schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/dumping-of-garbage-chokes-vaigai-flow-near-madurais-vandiyur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-17/syv9plw0/cty_cooum082340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:38:05.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dumping of garbage chokes Vaigai flow near Madurai's Vandiyur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Waste Dumping, Vaigai river</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/22/race-for-greater-cochin-development-authority-chief-hots-up-but-questions-arise-over-mandate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/cqffqvzm/new-new-9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N Venugopal (L) and Dominic Presentation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:37:47.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Race for Greater Cochin Development Authority chief hots up, but questions arise over mandate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, N Venugopal, GCDA, Dominic Presentation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/karnataka-government-tightens-rules-to-curb-land-grab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/k01gqkjr/Govt-tightens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commissionerate (KRC) has issued fresh directions regarding lands of which deceased owners (khatedar) are shown as having “No Legal Heirs” in the state’s e-Pouthi software system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:34:55.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Government tightens rules to curb land grab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, land grab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/22/pvt-firm-promises-overseas-education-for-son-swindles-rs-6-lakh-from-ernakulam-woman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/3zrrw07b/FIR_ycNCAdA.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ernakulam Town South police register case against private firm in Kadavanthra and four persons associated with it for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 6 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:34:24.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pvt firm promises overseas education for son, swindles Rs 6 lakh from Ernakulam woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, FIR registered, overseas education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/upa-lokayukta-justice-files-case-against-two-forest-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/14/original/UpalokayuktaJusticeKNPhaneendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upalokayukta Justice KN Phaneendra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:34:04.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upa Lokayukta Justice files case against two forest officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/detained-parent-arrested-in-neet-exam-paper-leak-case-more-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ick65aqd/neet101830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Manoj Shirure allegedly purchased leaked questions for his son, who was preparing for the medical entrance test.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:32:35.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detained parent arrested in NEET exam paper leak case, more under scanner </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, NEET UG, NEET paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/tirunelveli-district-panchayat-president-booked-for-land-fraud-in-nellai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:31:58.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirunelveli district panchayat president booked for land fraud in Nellai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, land fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/22/kerala-home-minister-chennithala-seeks-dgp-report-on-eviction-drive-in-ernakulam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/odi6l3i1/C_32_1_CH0349_73863848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:31:50.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Home Minister Chennithala seeks DGP report on eviction drive in Ernakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kizhakkambalam, eviction drive, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/22/search-expands-to-dubai-in-kochi-modelling-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/2/original/Police_Express-Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators said the racket of luring young women to Dubai and allegedly handing them over to sex trafficking networks had been operating since 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:29:19.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search expands to Dubai in Kochi modelling scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, human trafficking, modelling industry, alleged sex racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/activists-demand-honour-killing-classification-in-kovilpatti-youth-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-15/dwzck52s/New-Project-2025-04-15T104914.455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:29:08.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists demand 'honour killing' classification in Kovilpatti youth murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, Kovilpatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/jaipur-diary-sharmas-gram-vikas-chaupals-spark-buzz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/2g2lnayn/C_1_1_CH1467_118358711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:29:04.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaipur Diary | Sharma’s Gram Vikas Chaupals spark buzz</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/mass-burial-case-sit-recreates-crime-scene-in-dharmasthala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/5ziwkadk/202507313467915.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Informed sources said that the investigators recreated the sequence of events relating to the recovery of the skull.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:29:00.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Mass burial’ case: SIT recreates crime scene in Dharmasthala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dharmasthala burial case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/22/railways-begins-groundwork-for-third-line-from-thiruvananthapuram-to-nagercoil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/r9swks7e/Railways-begins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposal for a third railway line comes even as doubling works on the existing single-line section are progressing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:27:11.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways begins groundwork for third line from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Southern Railway, Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/if-crowds-swell-staggered-timings-for-namazis-at-eidgahs-say-clerics-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/du3n4w6t/namama102706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Yogi had said that namaz should be offered inside mosques and other designated places instead of public spaces like roads.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:26:56.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If crowds swell, staggered timings for namazis at Eidgahs, say clerics in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, namaz, Friday namaz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/hangyo-ice-creams-inaugurates-manufacturing-unit-at-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/bwqehxay/Hangyo-Ice-Creams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inaugural ceremony of the manufacturing facility of Hangyo Ice Creams Pvt Limited at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:26:46.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hangyo Ice Creams inaugurates 
manufacturing unit at Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Hangyo Ice Creams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/22/second-karnataka-pu-exam-2-results-declared-pass-percentage-92</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/8m6fck4o/202603233718318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) said, a total of 80,535 students appeared for the exam-2 and 36,764 students passed, recording a pass percentage of 45.65.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:25:14.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second Karnataka PU Exam-2 results declared, pass percentage 92</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PU Exam-2 results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/22/silverline-scrapped-easing-land-crunch-at-infopark-for-expansion-plans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ufzaf4n8/SilverLine-scrapped.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SilverLine land freed up, offering Infopark space for expansion and investor projects.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:25:11.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SilverLine scrapped, easing land crunch at Infopark for expansion plans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Infopark, SilverLine rail project, Land availability</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/fl2-clubs-sale-rule-exists-only-on-paper-in-tamil-nadu-not-followed-in-spirit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/bvs4v0be/C_1_1_CH1444_111071442.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FL2 licensed bar functioning at Kattoor road in Coimbatore on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:23:07.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FL2 clubs sale rule exists only on paper in Tamil Nadu, not followed in ‘spirit’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FL2 recreational clubs, TN Excise department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/lights-camera-arrest-life-convict-bollywood-actor-nabbed-in-gujarat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/tm3rzeb3/New-PCCCroject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hemant Modi was sentenced to life imprisonment in a 2005 murder case and was serving a jail term when in jumped parole in 2014.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:23:05.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Lights, camera, arrest’! Life convict Bollywood actor nabbed in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gujarat police, life convict, Hemant Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/wayanad-landslide-survivors-thank-agriculture-minister-siddique-for-securing-their-education</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/itoxcqh6/New-Project-2026-05-22T081203.188.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister T Siddique.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:21:13.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wayanad landslide survivors thank Agriculture Minister Siddique for securing their education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides, T Siddique</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/sabotage-behind-railway-accidents-says-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/5vuj24fe/rajdhani-fire110136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire in Rajdhani express.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:18:45.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabotage behind railway accidents, says report</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, sabotage, Railway accidents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/tourist-safety-in-focus-as-munnars-reputation-hit-over-brawls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/u2gchpmo/new-new-10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest clash was reportedly triggered when a tourist bus from Varkala stopped roadside at Top Station to drop visitors.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:16:48.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourist safety in focus as Munnar's reputation hit over brawls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Tourism, Tourist safety, Munnar-Vattavada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/record-7-sc-mlas-part-of-vijays-tvk-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/5vu6cjsa/newindianexpress2026-05-15bo95ien9ANI20260512030244-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:16:02.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Record 7 SC MLAs part of Vijay’s TVK ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government, SC Ministers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/exit-visa-expected-soon-for-kozhikode-man-imprisoned-in-saudi-jail</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/gg56v9j2/New-Project-2026-05-22T074151.080.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abdul Rahim, a native of Feroke in Kozhikode district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:13:19.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exit visa expected soon for Kozhikode man imprisoned in Saudi jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, expatriates, Indian embassy in Saudi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/ai-gets-cabinet-berth-in-tamil-nadu-govt-to-enable-integration-of-data-in-service-delivery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/r9t46j1y/New-Project-2026-05-22T074129.055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Velachery MLA R Kumar has been inducted as Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology and Digital Services</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:13:11.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI gets cabinet berth in Tamil Nadu govt, to enable integration of data in service delivery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AI artificial intelligence, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/need-accused-nod-for-courts-to-hear-sedition-cases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:12:55.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Need accused nod for courts to hear sedition cases’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sedition cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/bar-council-of-india-moves-sc-for-womens-representation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/l8ojecni/ANI20260520142926-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCI moves Supreme Court for more representation of women in state Bar Councils</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:11:41.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bar Council of India moves SC for women’s representation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bar Council of India, women’s representation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/bjp-assigns-roles-to-mlas-in-kerala-assembly-rajeev-chandrasekhar-to-lead</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/rytourri/32-33-1-21tbjp32105chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLAs Rajeev Chandrasekhar, V Muraleedharan and B B Gopakumar in the assembly during the oath-taking ceremony on Thursday. UDF’s Mani C Kappan is also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:08:55.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP assigns roles to MLAs in Kerala assembly; Rajeev Chandrasekhar to lead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala assembly, BJP MLAs, Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/fir-filed-over-procession-hailing-rape-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/6dj12nsg/fir095712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After his release from Dasna jail in Ghaziabad, supporters welcomed him with flower petals and took out a procession.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:07:24.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR filed over procession hailing rape accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ghaziabad police, rape accused, celebratory procession</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/chief-financial-controller-suspended-for-illegalities-in-eb-tender</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/cc192896-1a73-490f-98fe-fbed42e032ad/SUSPENDED.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:05:41.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief financial controller suspended for illegalities in EB tender</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, suspended, TNEB, TNGECL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/benny-behanan-emerges-frontrunner-for-kpcc-president</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-13/fuhx3395/New-Project-2026-02-13T083023.672.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader Benny Behanan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:05:08.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Benny Behanan emerges frontrunner for KPCC president</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Benny Behanan, KPCC president post, Kodukunnil Suresh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/22/us-offers-separate-treatment-for-india-under-section-232-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/s2789osr/goyal075841.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said a US delegation is expected to visit India next month for further negotiations on the proposed agreement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:03:22.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US offers ‘separate treatment’ for India under Section 232 probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-US talks, Section 232</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/after-15-years-coimbatore-back-on-political-map-with-twin-ministerial-berths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/m4bqql73/BeFunky-collage-65.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kinathukkadavu MLA Vignesh K and Coimbatore North MLA V Sampathkumar -- have been allocated ministerial berths in the TVK-led government</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:02:22.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 15 years, Coimbatore back on political map with twin ministerial berths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government, MLA Vignesh K, MLA V Sampathkumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/colour-cordiality-mark-induction-of-legislators-in-16th-kerala-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ed68v84g/Colour-cordiality.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan greets Chief Minister V D Satheesan in the state assembly in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday after taking oath.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CPM dissident and Taliparamba MLA T K Govindan shakes hands with party stalwart Pinarayi Vijayan before taking oath.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CPM dissident and pro tem speaker G Sudhakaran greets Pinarayi Vijayan who reached the speaker’s podium after taking oath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T02:02:03.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colour, cordiality mark induction of legislators in 16th Kerala Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala assembly, swearing-in ceremony</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/7l-ration-cards-cancelled-income-eligibility-may-go-up-to-rs-25lyear</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/4qguxs8j/P_4780356110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addresses a press conference on the upgradation of the ration card system.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:56:56.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7L ration cards cancelled, income eligibility may go up to Rs 2.5L/year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Ration Cards, CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/new-kerala-govt-likely-to-retain-kiifb-but-with-borrowing-wings-clipped</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/12/original/KIIFB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:55:30.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Kerala govt likely to retain KIIFB, but with borrowing wings clipped</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, public debt, KIIFB, market borrowing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/two-cases-of-heatstroke-delhi-records-warmest-may-night-in-14-years</loc>
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<image:caption>People seen out on a hot day at Ajmeri Gate, on May 21, 2026 in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:55:01.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two cases of heatstroke, Delhi records warmest May night in 14 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, heatstroke, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/22/imd-forecasts-weak-monsoon-in-kerala-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/xydk5c0e/P_4447641598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to IMD, even June, the onset month, is expected to receive below normal showers, signalling a weak start to the rainy season.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:53:09.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts weak monsoon in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southwest monsoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/rajesh-kumar-first-killiyoor-mla-to-become-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1hxp3raw/1_1_11__rajesh_kumar__s___killiyoor_assembly_constituency__234__2105chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajesh Kumar. S - Killiyoor Assembly Constituency (234) inducted as Cabinet Minister in the TVK-led government</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:51:01.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajesh Kumar first Killiyoor MLA to become minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, S Rajesh Kumar, Congress Tamil Nadu, TVK Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/22/air-india-flight-declares-emergency-at-delhi-airport-lands-safely-after-engine-fire-alert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/o0fflstf/ANI_20260521203759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India Bengaluru-Delhi flight lands safely in Delhi after engine fire alert during final approach.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:50:42.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India flight declares emergency at Delhi airport, lands safely after engine fire alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air India flight, engine fire indication</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/andhra-govt-seeks-cumtas-expertise-to-manage-crowds-at-godavari-pushkarams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/vlzvnh4k/Andhra-govt-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP govt formally initiated preparations for the Pushkarams last year</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:43:57.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra govt seeks Cumta’s expertise to manage crowds at Godavari Pushkarams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, CUMTA, Godavari Pushkarams</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/22/plea-in-madras-hc-seeks-probe-into-useof-children-for-electoral-gains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/dfysn7cx/PTI04212026000144A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay during a public meeting in Chennai on April 21, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:42:14.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea in Madras HC seeks probe into ‘use
of children for electoral gains’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, TN election campaign 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/quack-tries-to-sexually-assault-patient-in-chennai-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/4/22/original/Depression-3-Express-Illustrations.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:37:58.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quack tries to sexually assault patient in Chennai, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, sexual assault case, Doctor quack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/interview-new-gcc-chief-wants-to-make-chennai-disaster-resilient</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/43wyyiwz/New-GCC-chief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:34:00.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW| New GCC chief wants to make Chennai disaster-resilient</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/chennai-to-continue-recording-41-42-degree-celsius-for-next-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/zprysx6v/City-to-continue.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visitors seeking relief at the shoreline at Kasimedu as Chennai continues to be affected by extreme hot weather conditions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:30:20.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai to continue recording 41-42 degree celsius for next two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/22/woman-with-mental-illness-raped-in-chennai-one-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/tc89vrf7/rape2_5eNMmlK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:28:38.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman with mental illness raped in Chennai, one arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/ebola-case-confirmed-in-rebel-held-congos-south-kivu-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ytkxpn89/2026-05-21T044433Z669996924RC21DLAK1DWFRTRMADP3HEALTH-EBOLA-GOMA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A health worker takes the temperature of a woman passing through the Kanyaruchinya checkpoint, as authorities and aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in the northern entry into the city of Goma, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:19:02.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo's South Kivu area</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ebola outbreak, Africa Ebola Outbreak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/republicans-call-off-vote-on-iran-war-resolution-that-was-on-the-verge-of-passing</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and House GOP leaders departs a news conference after primary elections that affirmed President Donald Trump's dominance of the Republican Party, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:12:24.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Republicans, Democrats, War Powers Resolution of 1973, Iran war vote</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/22/gunmen-open-fire-in-two-separate-attacks-in-honduras-killing-at-least-25-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/teqh6kds/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-22T01:00:56.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunmen open fire in two separate attacks in Honduras, killing at least 25 people</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, gang war, unidentified gunmen, militarised area</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/21/a-man-for-all-seasons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/sgq9op6w/BW26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Urdu poet Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi 'Sahar'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/09d0v0nr/A-Celebration-of-Memories.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'A Celebration of Memories'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/h494f44k/DSC0146a.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Translator and writer Kamna Prasad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T22:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Man for all Seasons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Punjab, Books, Book review, Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/21/treat-extreme-heat-as-an-emergency-urgently-invest-in-local-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/huujo98a/P_4780329274.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man pours water over his head to beat the scorching heat as temperatures soar during the ongoing heatwave in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T20:13:59.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treat extreme heat as an emergency, urgently invest in local bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/21/clear-norms-needed-for-safer-elephant-camps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/hrrbkr7s/C_53_1_CH1509_4408104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elephants fighting during a bathing session at the Dubare Elephant Camp where a woman tourist was recently killed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T20:13:50.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clear norms needed for safer elephant camps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/21/quick-take-one-world-one-defence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/y1s0p7le/X-for-QT.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo was set ablaze on earlier today after the death of a suspected Ebola patient</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T20:13:42.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | One world, one defence </news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/21/cannot-be-viksit-without-adequate-nutrition-for-all</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/e6ou1r8o/21may2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bio-fortification has emerged as an important intervention to boost the nutrient content of crops</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T19:47:16.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why agriculture must align with health needs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/21/reality-beneath-the-glass-ceiling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/8cjumqru/GLIM-1.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is high time that women get the full half of life’s choices and opportunities; not as charity and reservation; but as a natural flowering of a gender-equal society</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T19:46:18.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reality beneath the glass ceiling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/21/vivo-emerges-biggest-gainer-in-india-smartphone-market-past-one-year-counterpoint</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-01/7k4r27xy/C_1_1_CH1035_116042722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:40:46.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vivo emerges biggest gainer in India smartphone market past one year: Counterpoint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/21/ai-chips-inside-everyday-devices-emerge-as-new-cyber-risk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/hx62b9ao/202512093601164.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:37:39.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI chips inside everyday devices emerge as new cyber risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/21/all-you-want-to-know-about-data-centres</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/ypol7lsg/unnamed_RTmGiMI_width_1300.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:34:51.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All you want to know about data centres </news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/May/21/sry-gene-test-to-make-debut-in-ranchi-nationals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/laee5fdc/ANI_20260418134816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AFI to fund mandatory SRY gene testing for female athletes, says Adille Sumariwalla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:14:36.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRY gene test to make debut in Ranchi nationals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Athletics Federation of India, Federation Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/21/federation-cup-tejaswin-aims-to-qualify-both-in-high-jump-and-decathlon-for-glasgow-cwg</loc>
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<image:caption>(From L) Decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, sprinter Animesh Kujur &amp; 400m athlete Jay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:08:48.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federation Cup: Tejaswin aims to qualify both in high jump and decathlon for Glasgow CWG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Federation Cup, Tejaswin Shankar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/21/ipl-2026-once-a-lazy-son-of-priest-dubey-now-keeps-kolkata-knight-riders-in-hunt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/72gh0dhf/Saurabh-Dubey-KKR-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>KKR's Saurabh Dubey celebrates the wicket of MI's Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:06:32.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Once a 'lazy' son of priest, Dubey now keeps Kolkata Knight Riders in hunt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians, Indian premier league 2026, Saurabh Dubey</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/parliamentary-panel-members-grill-nta-officials-over-neet-paper-leak-agency-denies-breach-in-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/rz6piwbg/ANI_20260521130803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Testing Agency Director-General appears before Parliamentary panel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T18:04:42.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliamentary panel members grill NTA officials over NEET paper 'leak', agency denies breach in system</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, parliamentary panel, NTA, NEET paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/21/is-injury-management-of-india-players-in-ipl-a-concern</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/64uzz5d6/Varun.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Varun Chakaravarthy collided with teammate Angkrish Raghuvanshi while attempting a catch during KKR's match against MI on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T17:57:29.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is injury management of India players in IPL a concern?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, Rohit Sharma injury, Varun Chakaravarthy, Indian premier league 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/May/21/dropped-from-act-sports-ministry-wants-to-criminalise-dope-offenders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-30/1zqrewsa/ANI_20250930100000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T17:55:49.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dropped from Act, sports ministry wants to criminalise dope offenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Sports Ministry, Anti-Doping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/security-forces-recover-67-looted-weapons-in-manipur-arrest-four-unlfp-militants-in-major-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/22dprdoo/IMG20260521183152.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over time, an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 of these looted weapons were either surrendered or recovered by security forces.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/06vrtrux/IMG-20260521-WA0178.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T17:52:33.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security forces recover 67 looted weapons in Manipur, arrest four UNLF(P) militants in major crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, recovered, looted weapons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/delhi-airport-issues-advisory-on-ebola-for-passengers-other-international-airports-to-follow-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ooz04wua/ANI_20260521074157.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T17:43:28.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi airport issues advisory on Ebola for passengers, other international airports to follow soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, travel advisory, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/centre-exempts-unaided-private-schools-from-revised-smc-guidelines-after-objections-from-institutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/t02buef5/ANI_20260521092621.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T17:27:24.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre exempts unaided private schools from revised SMC guidelines after objections from institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, private schools, SMC guidelines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/vanni-arasu-am-shahjahan-to-be-sworn-in-as-ministers-in-cm-vijays-cabinet-on-friday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/s2gok7wf/BeFunky-collage-64.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From Left: Vanni Arasu (VCK) and AM Shahjahan (IUML), will be sworn in as Ministers on Friday at the Lok Bhavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T16:42:36.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vanni Arasu, AM Shahjahan to be sworn in as ministers in CM Vijay’s cabinet on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vanni Arasu, AM Shahjahan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/israel-deports-all-foreign-activists-from-gaza-flotilla</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/icgg2z3y/AFP20260521B3MC4P9v1HighResTurkeyIsraelPalestinianConflictGazaFlotillaAid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Global Sumud Flotilla headed for Gaza and arrested and deported by Israel pose outside a terminal following their arrival at Istanbul Airport on May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T16:34:26.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, Israel Palestine war, Gaza flotilla, foreign activists</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/21/twisha-sharmas-dowry-death-case-shifts-to-jabalpur-as-absconding-husband-moves-mp-hc-for-anticipatory-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/wrfyjmdv/202605203794824.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a related development, Twisha’s father Navnidhi Sharma petitioned the MP High Court in Jabalpur on Thursday for cancelling the anticipatory bail granted by a Bhopal court to Giribala Singh on May 17.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T16:27:25.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma's dowry death case shifts to Jabalpur as absconding husband moves MP HC for anticipatory bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, India, Jabalpur, Twisha Sharma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tamil-nadu-cm-vijays-cabinet-sets-record-with-seven-dalit-ministers-handling-key-portfolios</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/ywh5mzij/Vijay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly-elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay addresses the gathering during his swearing-in ceremony at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Sunday, May 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T16:01:46.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s cabinet sets record with seven Dalit ministers handling key portfolios</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, Dalit ministers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/21/ed-arrests-self-styled-godman-ashok-kharat-rs-70-crore-money-laundering-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/r692n1o7/Nashik-godman-Ashok-Kharat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:53:46.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests self-styled godman Ashok Kharat Rs 70 crore money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, arrest, Ashok Kharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/maruti-suzuki-increases-car-price-by-up-to-rs-30000-from-june-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ep7ww3nd/images-6-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:53:30.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maruti Suzuki increases car price by up to Rs 30,000 from June 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Maruti Suzuki, price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/indian-army-para-sf-joins-us-special-ops-live-demo-for-first-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/cvegia83/New-Project-2026-05-21T211457.549.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Army Para SF personnel participate in the live CAPEX drill in Florida on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:47:43.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Army Para SF joins US special ops live demo for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army Para SF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/May/21/injectable-cosmetic-products-not-allowed-under-law-indias-drug-regulator</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/11/11/original/syringe_pexels12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a syringe for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:45:12.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injectable cosmetic products not allowed under law: India’s drug regulator</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, India, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Injectable cosmetic products</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/ntca-team-to-probe-haridwar-tiger-poaching-forest-ranger-served-notice-over-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:42:06.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTCA team to probe Haridwar tiger poaching; forest ranger served notice over lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTCA, Tiger poaching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/dehradun-raids-expose-jihadi-drug-network-ncb-busts-illegal-captagon-factory-in-sahaspur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/bocy9syn/IMG-20260521-WA0173-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The operation, led by the NCB, was the culmination of a trail that began following the arrest of a Syrian national, Albras Ahmed, in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:36:55.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun raids expose ‘Jihadi Drug’ network: NCB busts illegal Captagon factory in Sahaspur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCB, Jihadi Drug, Operation RAGEPILL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/May/21/uttarakhand-cm-dhami-pays-heartfelt-tribute-to-general-khanduri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ld5pzkpx/IMG-20260520-WA0081.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appeared deeply emotional over the demise of former Chief Minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:32:28.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays heartfelt tribute to General Khanduri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/nautapa-to-intensify-heat-across-north-india-from-may-25-imd-predicts-rain-relief-in-punjab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/xrje898a/ANI_20250410051036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative iamge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:26:26.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nautapa to intensify heat across North India from May 25; IMD predicts rain relief in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nautapa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/price-hike-helps-itc-to-cushion-the-impact-of-higher-taxes-on-cigarettes-q4-pat-rises-5-to-rs-5113-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/mlu5ot17/ITC-profit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ITC logo used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T15:23:11.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Price hike helps ITC to cushion the impact of higher taxes on cigarettes, Q4 PAT rises 5% to Rs 5,113 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, ITC, price hike, cigarettes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/May/21/infant-advocacy-group-urges-centre-to-frame-national-guidelines-on-powdered-formula-use</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/hwa66q90/ANI_20240422144910.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>2026-05-21T14:49:38.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infant advocacy group urges Centre to frame national guidelines on powdered formula use</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, powdered formula</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/21/calcutta-hc-grants-abhishek-banerjee-protection-from-coercive-action-over-his-rally-remarks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/hiw24ajp/20260420381f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T14:42:11.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC grants Abhishek Banerjee protection from coercive action over his rally remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/key-pulwama-terror-attack-conspirator-hamza-burhan-killed-by-unidentified-gunmen-in-pok</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/oa7rl2s1/20190214100L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from February 14, 2019, Indian soldiers examine the debris after an explosion in Lethpora in south Kashmir's Pulwama district.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/over-23000-candidates-choose-new-upsc-prelims-centres-in-three-cities</loc>
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<image:caption>UPSC aspirants come out of an examination center after the UPSC Preliminary examination in Madurai, Tamil Nadu in 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T11:12:55.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 23,000 candidates choose new UPSC prelims centres in three cities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/iuml-mla-shahjahan-to-join-tvk-cabinet</loc>
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<image:caption>IUML National President KM Kader Mohideen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T11:12:35.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUML MLA Shahjahan to join TVK cabinet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/21/air-india-plane-suffers-tail-strike-while-landing-in-bengaluru-all-aboard-safe</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T11:08:00.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India plane suffers tail strike while landing in Bengaluru; all aboard safe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/criticism-over-political-switch-not-defamatory-delhi-hc-tells-raghav-chadha-in-personality-rights-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Raghav Chadha addresses a press conference in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T10:59:11.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Criticising political switch 'not defamatory': Delhi HC tells Raghav Chadha in personality rights case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/stock-markets-end-marginally-lower-in-volatile-trade-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T10:55:53.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets end marginally lower in volatile trade</news:title>
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<image:caption>DRI seizes 3,00,000 smuggled cigarettes/vapes worth Rs 120 crore across four states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T10:32:35.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRI cracks down on illegal vape imports, seizes 3 lakh e-cigarettes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, DRI, Ministry of Finance, illegal vape smuggling network</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/21/calcutta-hc-orders-setting-up-sit-of-cbi-to-probe-hushing-up-charges-in-rg-kar-rape-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Calcutta High Court premises in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T10:30:53.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC orders setting up SIT of CBI to probe hushing-up charges in RG Kar rape-murder case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/21/congress-workers-protest-over-neet-irregularities-in-jaipur-police-use-water-cannons-to-stop-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress workers protest against irregularities in NEET-UG exams in Jaipur on Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T10:21:22.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress workers protest over NEET irregularities in Jaipur; police use water cannons to stop march</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/heat-wave-empties-roads-and-markets-in-north-india-as-some-farmers-turn-to-nighttime-work</loc>
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<image:caption>An electric rickshaw driver splashes water on his face to cook off under the intense summer heat in Lucknow, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:59:48.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/21/up-government-sets-up-five-member-obc-commission-for-rural-civic-poll-reservations</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:46:47.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP government sets up five-member OBC commission for rural civic poll reservations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/a-record-274-climbers-scale-mount-everest-in-a-single-day</loc>
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<image:caption>A trail of mountaineers' headlamps is visible from Everest Base Camp as climbers ascend toward the summit of Mount Everest, Nepal, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:41:42.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/petrol-pumps-in-punjab-run-dry-dealers-seek-immediate-govt-intervention-to-increase-fuel-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>Customers refuel their vehicles at a petrol pump after petrol and diesel prices were hiked in the second increase within a week, in Amritsar on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:35:59.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrol pumps in Punjab run dry, dealers seek immediate govt intervention to increase fuel supply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/myanmar-military-recaptures-2-strategic-border-towns-from-ethnic-militias-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:31:52.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar military recaptures 2 strategic border towns from ethnic militias</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/adani-ports-to-acquire-jaypee-fertilizers-for-rs-1500-crore-through-insolvency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/n48js7yz/Adani-Ports-and-Logistics.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:11:01.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Ports to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers for Rs 1,500 crore through insolvency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Adani Ports, Jaypee Fertilizers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/us-team-may-visit-india-next-month-for-bta-talks-commerce-minister-goyal</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Commerce &amp; Industry Piyush Goyal addresses the AMCHAM Annual Leadership Summit themed 'Towards the Resilient Supply Chain' at The Oberoi Hotel, in New Delhi on Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T09:04:08.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US team may visit India next month for BTA talks: Commerce Minister Goyal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/no-plans-to-restrict-non-essential-imports-minister-piyush-goyal</loc>
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<image:caption>Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:56:13.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No plans to restrict non essential imports: Minister Piyush Goyal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/21/anukul-roy-added-to-india-a-squad-for-sri-lanka-tri-series-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Kolkata Knight Riders' Anukul Roy during a warm-up session before the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:49:41.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anukul Roy added to India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/21/bihar-government-creates-new-ig-border-post-to-strengthen-surveillance-curb-infiltration</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:45:06.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar government creates new IG Border post to strengthen surveillance, curb infiltration</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/india-undertakes-worlds-largest-tb-screening-programme-says-nadda</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda . (File | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:title>India undertakes world’s largest TB screening programme, says Nadda</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L to R) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Secretary Sai Kumar during the swearing-in ceremony of ministers at Lok Bhavan in Chennai, Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:34:09.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Cabinet expansion: Sengottaiyan moved to Revenue, Marie Wilson gets Finance, exclusive AI ministry</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Dhanapal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:32:00.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran AIADMK leader and former Assembly Speaker Dhanapal quits the party</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tamil-thaai-vaazhthu-row-resurfaces-at-vijay-cabinet-expansion-ceremony</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:21:54.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu row resurfaces at Vijay Cabinet expansion ceremony</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/21/panther-beaten-to-death-carcass-set-ablaze-by-mob-in-rajasthans-bharatpur</loc>
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<image:caption>According to Forest Department officials, the female panther was less than two years old and had most likely strayed into the village in search of water.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:14:58.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panther beaten to death, carcass set ablaze by mob in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur</news:title>
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<image:caption>James Murdoch arrives at St Bride’s Church for the celebration ceremony of the wedding of Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall in London, March 5, 2016.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T08:05:14.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/21/french-open-players-plan-media-protest-over-prize-money-share-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Casper Ruud, of Norway, serves to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the final match at the Italian Open tennis tournament</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:54:38.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/21/arsenal-fans-feel-the-joy-of-european-soccers-season-of-wild-and-historic-title-winners</loc>
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<image:caption>Arsenal supporters gather to celebrate at the Arsenal stadium after Arsenal's soccer team won the Premier League title in London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:50:07.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal fans feel the joy of European soccer's season of wild and historic title winners</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/iran-media-say-mediator-pakistans-army-chief-due-in-tehran</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:47:16.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran media say mediator Pakistan's army chief due in Tehran</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/21/aston-villa-prince-william-celebrate-europa-league-triumph-ending-teams-30-year-trophy-drought</loc>
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<image:caption>Aston Villa players celebrate as they win the Europa League final soccer match between Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:46:58.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aston Villa, Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/swearing-in-ceremony-of-mlas-in-kerala-assembly-underway</loc>
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<image:caption>The Kerala legislative Assembly building in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:46:43.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swearing in ceremony of MLAs in Kerala Assembly underway</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/this-hard-line-iranian-general-is-a-major-player-in-talks-with-us-over-war</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's interior minister Ahmad Vahidi briefs the media on elections in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2024</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:44:54.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/21/keymer-extends-lead-as-firouzja-withdraws-praggnanandhaa-held-in-super-chess-classic</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa shakes hands with Alireza Firouzja of France at the Sinquefield Cup chess tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:43:33.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keymer extends lead as Firouzja withdraws, Praggnanandhaa held in Super Chess Classic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/21/west-bengal-government-makes-vande-mataram-compulsory-in-all-madrassas</loc>
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<image:caption>A madrassa class in progress.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:43:10.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal government makes ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in all madrassas</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/nationwide-chemists-strike-spotlights-demand-for-pm-intervention-over-illegal-online-medicine-sales</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/28/original/CHEMIST_EPS15565.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIOCD said that more than 12.40 lakh chemists and druggists across India participated in the strike after due intimation and public notice.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:40:29.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nationwide chemists' strike spotlights demand for PM intervention over illegal online medicine sales</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:39:02.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 TVK, two Congress MLAs take oath in Vijay’s TN cabinet expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, TVK-Congress Alliance, TVK cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/entertainment/2026/May/21/delhi-family-power-hindu-nationalism-deep-conversation-with-karan-mahajan-book-talk</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:38:57.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi, Family Power &amp; Hindu Nationalism | Deep Conversation with Karan Mahajan | Book Talk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karan Mahajan The Complex, Book Talk with Kaveree Bamzai</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/21/purulia-district-officials-take-bus-to-attend-west-bengal-cms-meeting-amid-push-to-cut-expenses</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari being greeted by supporters during a visit to Belur Math, in Howrah district, Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:32:55.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Purulia district officials take bus to attend West Bengal CM's meeting amid push to cut expenses</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, PM’s austerity appeal, fuel saving</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/21/saraswati-antya-pushkaralu-begins-with-sacred-rituals-at-triveni-sangam-in-kaleshwaram</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:24:12.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu begins with sacred rituals at Triveni Sangam in Kaleshwaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Triveni Sangam, Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/21/has-congress-gained-from-siddaramaiah-3-years-rule-or-made-bjp-stronger-bottomline</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:22:41.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Has Congress Gained from Siddaramaiah 3 Years Rule? Or Made BJP Stronger? | BottomLine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Congress under Siddaramaiah in Karnataka, BottomLine with Prabhu Chawla</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/kerala-cm-vd-satheesan-again-uses-full-name-in-mla-oath-amid-row-over-menon-surname</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan takes oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony of the state government, in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:21:32.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM VD Satheesan again uses full name in MLA oath amid row over ‘Menon’ surname</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/21/semi-naked-dacoits-rob-multiple-homes-in-a-night-in-ups-budaun-police-form-five-teams-to-hunt</loc>
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<image:caption>Semi-naked dacoits rob multiple homes in a single night in UP's Budaun.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:19:41.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semi-naked dacoits rob multiple homes in a night in UP's Budaun; police form five teams to hunt</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-sport/2026/May/21/when-csk-faithful-finally-get-to-see-their-thala-dhoni-at-chepauk-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:09:46.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When CSK faithful finally get to see their Thala Dhoni at Chepauk</news:title>
<news:keywords>CSK Dhoni fans , IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/prime-minister-modi-showcases-indias-cultural-heritage-through-gifts-to-norways-royals-and-pm</loc>
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<image:caption>From Orchid painting to Palm-leaf Pattachitra: PM Modi presents India's rich art to Norway's royalty and PM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:04:16.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime Minister Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage through gifts to Norway’s royals and PM</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/india-issues-ebola-advisory-for-travellers-from-africa-no-cases-detected-screening-stepped-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Red Cross workers arrive at a health center, to transport people who died of Ebola, in Rwampara, Congo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T07:04:10.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues Ebola advisory for travellers from Africa; no cases detected, screening stepped up</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/pm-modi-needs-new-gyan-on-economy-congress-calls-for-radical-reset-in-economic-policy-making</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:48:51.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'PM Modi needs new Gyan on economy': Congress calls for radical reset in economic policy-making</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian economy, PM Narendra Modi​, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/27-maoists-lay-down-arms-before-police-in-ranchi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/k605yeuh/PTI05212026000085B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arms and ammunition surrendered by 27 Maoists are displayed during an event after their surrender, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Thursday, May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:33:32.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>27 Maoists lay down arms before police in Ranchi </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maoists surrender, Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/congress-calls-tn-cabinet-berths-gift-to-loyal-cadres-after-59-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Manickam Tagore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:32:29.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress calls TN cabinet berths ‘gift’ to loyal cadres after 59 years</news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:30:34.699Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:22:37.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tale of a letter to class teacher and an idol theft</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/west-asia-crisis-have-asked-all-hcs-to-conduct-online-hearings-says-cji-surya-kant</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:21:07.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis: 'Have asked all HCs to conduct online hearings,' says CJI Surya Kant</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/us-military-boards-iranian-flagged-oil-tanker-suspected-of-trying-to-breach-blockade-2</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:08:16.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, oil tanker, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/khanduri-laid-to-rest-with-full-state-honours-in-haridwar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/pxq7x6sn/IMG-20260520-WA01041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The funeral procession was attended by several dignitaries, reflecting the profound impact Khanduri had on India’s political landscape.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:08:02.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khanduri laid to rest with full state honours in Haridwar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/mindspace/2026/May/21/mental-health-priorities-for-the-new-government-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/00n85m1d/121351.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T06:06:37.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mental health priorities for the new Kerala government </news:title>
<news:keywords>Mindspace, mental health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/us-shuts-down-india-based-call-centre-accused-of-defrauding-elderly-americans-in-tech-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ce09hu3i/New-Project-2026-05-21T112550.616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US shuts India-based call centre operation that allegedly defrauded elderly Americans.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:57:21.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US shuts down India-based call centre accused of defrauding elderly Americans in tech scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Call centre scam, US FBI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/tk-govindan-and-kunhikrishnan-who-breached-cpms-kannur-fort-take-oath-as-mlas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/zovyxa6l/BeFunky-collage-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>COM rebels T K Govindan (left) and V Kunhikrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:55:11.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TK Govindan and Kunhikrishnan, who breached CPMs Kannur 'fort' take oath as MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Legislative Assembly, CPM rebels, alternative Left politics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/man-returns-home-in-jharkhand-days-after-family-buries-wrong-body-by-mistake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/a5tsd6ch/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family buries wrong body after mistaken identity; missing man returns alive.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:45:18.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man returns home in Jharkhand days after family buries wrong body by mistake</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, mistaken identity, burial dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/the-united-nations-top-court-will-issue-an-advisory-opinion-on-the-right-to-strike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/emjtpqjr/Exterior-view-of-the-Peace-Palace-which-houses-the-International-Court-of-Justice.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exterior view of the Peace Palace, which houses the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:38:09.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The United Nations’ top court will issue an advisory opinion on the right to strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, International Court of Justice, International Labor Organization</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/karnataka-mla-rayareddy-calls-fuel-price-hike-harsh-says-karnataka-finances-remain-strong</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/f2oajgdc/C_1_1_CH1332_108686043.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM’s Financial Advisor criticised the Union Government’s financial management, stating that its finances could be better managed.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:28:28.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka MLA Rayareddy calls fuel price hike ‘harsh’, says Karnataka finances remain strong</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Basavaraj Rayareddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/delhi-records-warmest-may-night-in-14-years-imd-forecasts-heatwave-conditions-issues-orange-alert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/2am5o5wj/1-53-20051-pti05202026000200a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMD predicts heatwave conditions in Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:27:30.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records warmest May night in 14 years; IMD forecasts heatwave conditions, issues orange alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/treasure-worth-rs-8-crore-in-international-market-hk-patil</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/vnzketh8/Treasure-worth-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siddu Patil, State Committee Member, Lakkundi Heritage Area Development Authority said they have started archaeological exploration and collected many artifacts.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:25:16.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treasure worth Rs 8 crore in international market: HK Patil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HK Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/fake-liquor-scam-worth-rs-9-crore-in-andhra-sit-chargesheet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-25/6nnicu4x/Sourious%20liquor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation described the entire scam as a structured interstate criminal syndicate spread across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:16:53.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake liquor scam worth Rs 9 crore in Andhra: SIT chargesheet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fake liquor scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/centre-open-to-5050-cost-sharing-for-hyderabad-metro-phase-2-union-minister-khattar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/v4xsd98w/202605053776410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Khattar also said the Centre would positively examine the proposals submitted by the state government regarding Metro expansion and take further action accordingly.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:15:55.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre open to 50:50 cost sharing for Hyderabad Metro Phase 2: Union minister Khattar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Union Min Manohar Lal Khattar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/21/prashant-kishor-shifts-base-to-ashram-on-patnas-outskirts-says-he-will-live-there-till-next-bihar-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-19/trv1cpn5/C_53_1_CH1480_42565611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:13:46.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prashant Kishor shifts base to ashram on Patna's outskirts, says he will live there till next Bihar polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, India, Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/21/community-support-key-to-success-of-nimhans-suicide-prevention-project-in-ramanagara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/p4ygp7ob/This-community.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initiative functions through community surveillance teams across gram panchayats, where trained volunteers and frontline workers act as gatekeepers to identify vulnerable people.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:13:45.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Community support key to success of NIMHANS suicide prevention project in Ramanagara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, NIMHANS suicide prevention project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/hyderabad-cybercops-crack-rs-102-crore-countrywide-case-catch-66</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/xwkzbvcd/ANI_20260520144940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said the operation focused on dismantling SIM supply chains used in online fraud.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T05:07:10.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad cybercops crack Rs 102 crore countrywide case, catch 66</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad cybercops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-tracking-positive-trend-in-global-peers-easing-oil-prices</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/qs6yxr2h/20260201422f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets climb in early trade on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:47:03.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade tracking positive trend in global peers, easing oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/sun-tv-staff-threatened-over-ipl-tickets-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-09/70f13kce/IPL_23_MARCH_034.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complaint further stated that Mahesh later contacted Kiran over the phone and demanded 13 IPL tickets.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:44:25.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sun TV staff threatened over IPL tickets in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, IPL tickets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/rupee-rebounds-41-paise-from-its-all-time-closing-low-to-9645usd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/24/original/note1_2305chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:42:32.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rebounds 41 paise from its all-time closing low to 96.45/USD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/si-constable-held-in-acb-bribery-trap-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/p1mhbu92/constable.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the tainted Rs 30,000 was recovered from the scooter’s trunk at the instance of the SI.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:37:54.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SI, constable held in ACB bribery trap in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, ACB bribery trap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/southwest-launches-first-global-innovation-centre-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/j2ufuoc5/Southwest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT Minister D Sridhar Babu visits the Southwest Airlines facility after inaugurating its first-ever Global Innovation Centre outside the United States in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:37:08.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southwest launches first global innovation centre in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, global innovation centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/india-slams-pakistan-at-un-says-heinous-acts-no-surprise-from-country-bombing-its-own-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/kdbn4t1s/hRISH.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said it was “ironic” that Pakistan, with long-tainted record of genocidal acts”, had sought to comment on matters that were internal to India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:36:15.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India slams Pakistan at UN, says ‘heinous acts’ no surprise from country bombing its own people</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, United Nations Security Council, India-Pakistan conflict, cross-border terrorism, Harish Parvathaneni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/andhra-model-of-education-must-be-a-national-benchmark-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/04tv6foe/GFLN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A star-rating system has been introduced for government schools and funds are being allocated for critical infrastructure development.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:36:15.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Andhra Model of Education’ must be a national benchmark: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-governor-shiv-pratap-shukla-gives-nod-for-special-remission-of-92-life-convicts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/ygqftzpi/Shiv_Pratap_Shukla_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:35:18.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla gives nod for special remission of 92 life convicts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, special remission, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/implement-green-belt-rules-strictly-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/7sc507ye/Dy-CM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pawan Kalyan urged effective use of Rs 400 crore allocated under the National Clean Air Programme, to reduce particulate pollution by 40 percent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:34:02.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Implement ‘green belt’ rules strictly: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-hc-refuses-to-halt-auction-of-temple-land-in-mancherial</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/enfj4hdh/POCSO-ca-No-interim.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:33:10.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC refuses to halt auction of temple land in Mancherial</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, agricultural land, public auction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/gurudev-successfully-carried-indias-spiritual-heritage-across-world-andhra-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/swc4tq36/Gurudev-successfully.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu greets Gurudev Ravi Shankar to mark the 45th anniversary of Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru on Wednesday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:32:56.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurudev successfully carried India’s spiritual heritage across world: Andhra CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/andhra-government-nod-for-2250-mw-gandikota-2-psp-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-04/fs1on0yz/TN-aims-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The (AHE11L), further strengthening the State’s position as India’s emerging clean energy and energy storage hub.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:31:59.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Government nod for 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 PSP project</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-warns-cops-against-neglecting-law-and-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:31:23.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy warns cops against neglecting law and order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana police, Crimes, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/crda-promises-priority-resolution-of-issues-of-amaravati-villages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/b1xtri7s/CRDA-promises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Night patrolling units will also be introduced to strengthen law and order. Quality checks for capital infrastructure will be conducted by experts from IIT Madras.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:31:18.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CRDA promises priority resolution of issues of Amaravati villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/adc-chief-orders-speedy-completion-of-cip-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/0chaf2na/completion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADC Chairperson and Managing Director D Lakshmi Parthasarathi instructed that within the next four months, CIP works must achieve cent percent targets to transform capital villages into smart villages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:30:35.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADC chief orders speedy completion of CIP works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ADC chief, CIP works</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/andhra-earns-national-recognition-for-swachh-bharat-initiatives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/znny825b/initiatives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s integrated approach to solid and liquid waste management, the Minister noted that the State has introduced door-to-door garbage collection.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:29:42.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra earns national recognition 
for Swachh Bharat initiatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Swachh Bharat initiatives</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/false-propaganda-mos-bandi-sanjay-denies-rumours-of-floating-new-party</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for Home affairs for state Bandi Sanjay addressing media during a press conference at BJP State office in Hyderabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:29:08.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'False propaganda': MoS Bandi Sanjay denies rumours of floating new party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, POCSO case, MoS Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/855-acres-allotted-to-reliance-data-centre-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/xjwdrbj4/ANI_20260326115824.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance Industries denies reports of buying Iranian crude</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:29:01.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>855 acres allotted to Reliance Data Centre in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Reliance Data Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-transport-department-launches-drive-to-check-fitness-of-school-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/y1lzk9le/P_4172433700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:26:54.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana transport department launches drive to check fitness of school buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, school buses, fitness certificates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-wants-singareni-collieries-to-be-part-of-centres-coal-gasification-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/bihpscch/New-Project-2026-05-21T095230.630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:23:58.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana wants Singareni Collieries to be part of Centre's coal gasification push </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/acb-detects-assets-worth-rs-194-crore-linked-to-suspended-warangal-sub-registrar-officer</loc>
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<image:caption>Suspended Sub-Registrar Officer-II Davuluri Anand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:20:43.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB detects assets worth Rs 1.94 crore linked to suspended Warangal sub-registrar officer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, disproportionate assets, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/andhra-to-launch-mega-energy-efficiency-program-for-msmes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-21/bnd1wr88/New-Project-2025-01-24T091516.316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme aligns with the RAMP scheme and the State’s MSME &amp; Entrepreneur Development Policy, and will be launched at the MSME Growth Conclave on May 25 in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:17:36.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra to launch mega energy efficiency program for MSMEs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MSME</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-cop-flees-after-marrying-minor-girl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-22/fpr49uv2/New-Project-2025-12-22T205937.630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the girl is a minor, officials and the victim’s relatives lodged a complaint with Huzurnagar police.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:15:36.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana cop flees after marrying minor girl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, minor girl, child marriage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/21/tense-trump-netanyahu-call-signals-split-over-next-move-on-iran-reports</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/r9nchlhd/AP26040486643425.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Dec. 29, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:15:02.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tense Trump-Netanyahu call signals split over next move on Iran: reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Isarel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/holiday-in-andhra-launched-to-attract-more-tourists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/y0qmbk2f/Holiday.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh, along with Special CS Ajay Jain, unveils the campaign poster of ‘Holiday in AP’ at the Secretariat on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:13:19.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Holiday in Andhra’ launched to attract more tourists </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Holiday in Andhra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/cyberabad-municipal-corporation-plans-energy-efficient-solar-streetlights</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1flpvl4y/P_4308014334.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>2026-05-21T04:13:14.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyberabad Municipal Corporation plans energy-efficient solar streetlights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, smart city development, solar streetlights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/government-issues-advisory-as-mercury-touches-476c</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/csewwb0r/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife Bhuvaneswari, relishes ice apples at a roadside vendor in Kuppam constituency on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:12:33.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government issues advisory as mercury touches 47.6°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heat stroke</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/centre-clears-coastal-erosion-mitigation-project-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/7g21l3vs/Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SC-NEC approved the revised Rs 176-crore proposal on February 19, 2026, followed by HLC approval on March 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:11:51.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre clears coastal erosion mitigation project in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, erosion mitigation project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/eight-arrested-for-attack-on-pastor-abhinaya-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/h5e4akfw/202604103742981.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar: Eight arrested for illegally occupying land​ in Bhagalpur (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:11:01.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight arrested for attack on pastor Abhinaya in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, pastor Abhinaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/300-workers-of-nellore-rescued-from-bonded-labour-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/kxqaieap/workers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Families, including women, children, and elderly persons, were rescued from four kilns in Siddapur village, Nandipet mandal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:10:13.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>300 workers of Nellore rescued from bonded labour in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, bonded labour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/21/woman-techie-alleges-misbehaviour-by-co-passenger-on-guwahati-hyderabad-flight</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/o7ege8x0/ANI_20240204035510.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>2026-05-21T04:09:08.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman techie alleges misbehaviour by co-passenger on Guwahati-Hyderabad flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Indigo flight, misbehaviour allegations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-man-gets-death-sentence-for-killing-parents-of-his-girlfriend</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/0geza2s6/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:05:02.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana man gets death sentence for killing parents of his girlfriend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder case, death sentence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/saraswati-antya-pushkaraluto-commence-today-at-kaleshwaram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/lcd7uvrz/warangal52005chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swami performs puja at Sri Bhadrakali temple in Warangal on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:02:41.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saraswati Antya Pushkaralu
to commence today at Kaleshwaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, holy dip, Triveni Sangam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/21-tvk-ministers-two-congress-ministers-to-be-sworn-in-today-vck-iuml-yet-to-finalise-decision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/bo95ien9/ANI_20260512030244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T04:02:37.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 TVK ministers, two Congress ministers to be sworn in today; VCK, IUML yet to finalise decision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Congress, VCK, IUML, TVK, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/tribal-hamlet-vows-to-end-child-marriages-in-kurnool</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/26fbgpr5/Tribal-hamlet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The special village meeting was conducted under the leadership of government school teacher M Kalyani Kumari (a shining teacher awardee) in the presence of Pathikonda Deputy MPDO Narasimhulu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:58:56.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal hamlet vows to end child marriages in Kurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, child marriages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/over-45k-medical-shops-across-telangana-join-nation-wide-bandh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/r12qqswd/medical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man walks past a closed medical shop in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:58:47.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 45K medical shops across Telangana join nation-wide bandh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, medical shops, chemists’ bandh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/think-46c-is-hot-in-telangana-imd-says-brace-for-even-more-over-next-two-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/0yn5rzj2/Think.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man shields himself from the scorching sun with the help of a flex banner in Karimnagar on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:57:28.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Think 46°C is hot in Telangana? IMD says brace for even more over next two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave, India Meteorological Department, high temperature</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/pharmacists-strike-disrupts-medicine-supply</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/f600xpjb/chemist022005chn53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chemist shops shut in Yusuf Sarai Market.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:57:21.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pharmacists’ strike disrupts medicine supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, medicine supply, Pharmacists strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/telangana-deputy-cm-bhatti-seeks-rs-5000-crore-from-centre-under-sasci-funds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/c5u7c8wr/bhattinirmala12005chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka calls on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Finance Minister's Chamber in Kartavya Bhavan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:55:32.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti seeks Rs 5,000 crore from Centre under SASCI funds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, central funds, Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/l-g-flags-off-jatha-for-hemkund-sahib-yatra-wishes-health-spiritual-fulfilment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/6vplxeo3/HIv8e9gbQAAvbVS.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu participated in the see-off ceremony and flagged off the first 2026 Jatha for the Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra from a Gurdwara Sahib in Rishikesh.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:55:27.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G flags off jatha for Hemkund Sahib yatra, wishes health, spiritual fulfilment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/three-allegedly-flee-with-18-kg-gold-worth-rs-3-crore-after-duping-jewellery-manager-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/daz8ffaf/202604033733707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complainant alleged that the accused had planned the theft by pretending to inspect and photograph the jewellery designs.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:54:08.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three allegedly flee with 1.8 kg gold worth Rs 3 crore after duping jewellery manager in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dupe gold</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/almawakeing-foundation-and-dr-shroff-hospital-empower-visually-impaired</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/n10pbsbq/glas114644.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-enabled smart vision glasses being distributed to beneficiaries</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:53:25.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Almawakeing Foundation and Dr Shroff Hospital empower visually impaired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Visually impaired, smart vision glasses, Dr Shroff Hospital, Almawakeing Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/cambodia-linked-investment-fraud-gang-busted-eight-accused-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-05/of2iabi0/202510053530818.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>2026-05-21T03:52:06.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cambodia-linked investment fraud gang busted, eight accused arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Cambodia, Investment fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/isros-chandrayaan-3-hop-experiment-reveals-layered-structure-beneath-moons-surface</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/24/original/Chandrayaan_3_Landing.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lander Imager Camera of ISRO's This layer is crucial in the storage of water-ice molecules in the subsurface, and in selecting the sites for future scientific bases and habitat construction on the Moon. (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:50:59.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 hop experiment reveals layered structure beneath Moon’s surface</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SRO’s Chandrayaan 3 hop experiment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/21/in-gcc-push-telangana-eyes-growth-corridors-beyond-hyderabad-core-urban-region</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/sjkocaaj/GCC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, during the Industries Department review on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:50:36.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In GCC push, Telangana eyes growth corridors beyond Hyderabad Core Urban Region</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Beyond CURE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/womans-death-in-west-delhi-leads-to-dowry-case-husband-among-two-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/ckh8pru4/delhi-police.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:50:15.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s death in west Delhi leads to dowry case, husband among two arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Dowry death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/small-parties-slam-delay-in-gba-polls-accuse-state-of-stalling-local-body-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/sxsg8kfl/202603263722750.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrespective of the party in power in the state, governments always try to delay elections by filing appeal and affidavits. “We are saddened by such a long delay,” he added.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:49:30.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small parties slam delay in GBA polls, accuse state of stalling local body elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Small parties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/rs-40-crore-cyber-racket-unearthed-in-delhi-35-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/mznn7lyl/cybercrime_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:48:59.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 40 crore cyber racket unearthed in Delhi, 35 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Cyber Crime, Delhi Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/karnataka-government-to-take-nias-help-for-lakkundi-excavations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-19/isa3d9b4/P_421895234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:46:24.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government to take NIAS help for Lakkundi excavations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Lakkundi excavations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/heatwave-power-outage-double-whammy-for-residents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/pasfhhfl/weather052005chn53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People use scarves to cover their faces for protection from the sun on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/u96cfp6r/thirst032005chn53.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:42:06.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave &amp; power outage: Double whammy for residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/dr-g-parameshwara-defends-his-push-for-declaring-tumakuru-as-bengaluru-north-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/aov8m54n/Karnataka_Home_Minister_Dr_G_Parameshwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:41:25.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dr G Parameshwara defends his push for declaring Tumakuru as Bengaluru North district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tumakuru, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/chennai-corporation-schools-clock-pass-rate-of-89-in-class-10-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/fd8sups4/P_4175598429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Among the 7,081 students from 81 corporation schools who appeared for the examination, 6,271 students cleared it.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:40:17.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai corporation schools clock pass rate of 89% in Class 10 exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai corporation schools, Class 10 board exam results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/congress-delaying-polls-fearing-defeat-ashoka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/57i3ak02/R%20Ashoka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:39:43.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress delaying polls fearing defeat: Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/delhi-under-heatwave-grip-for-second-day-temp-likely-to-hit-46-c-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/p4fchmge/weather012005chn531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People using scarf to cover face for protection against sun as Temperature increases to 44 degree on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:36:18.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi under heatwave grip for second day; temp likely to hit 46° C today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/woman-two-sri-lankan-tamils-held-in-north-chennai-for-prostitution-and-extortion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/lor7ck7u/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three people held in Chennai on charges of running a prostitution racket and robbing customers by posing as police personnel.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:34:43.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, two Sri Lankan Tamils held in north Chennai for prostitution and extortion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Prostitution racket, extortion bids</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/sweltering-summer-heat-pushes-pets-stray-animals-to-the-brink</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-23/sx00u7f5/P_4493135549.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to veterinarians in the city, every year, the number of heat-related illnesses among pets and stray animals rises sharply as temperatures climb.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:32:25.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sweltering summer heat pushes pets, stray animals to the brink</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Heatwave, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/chennai-sizzles-at-42c-owing-to-weak-sea-breeze-hot-winds-from-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/3g2nc8ed/City-sizzles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman and her children shield themselves from the sun using a dupatta on the Marina Beach on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:30:42.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai sizzles at 42°C owing to weak sea breeze, hot winds from Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, high temperature, Chennai weather, unusual heat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/21/within-the-circle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/a8ot47qp/img-1</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students playing the pandeiro</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/f7pssysu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-20-at-3.55.59-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shive, the capeiro instructor</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/wtelmdcc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-20-at-3.59.08-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Capeiro movements</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Within the circle

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/supreme-court-inclined-to-bail-for-two-delhi-riots-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:28:42.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court ‘inclined’ to bail for two Delhi riots accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Supreme Court, Delhi Riots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/coimbatore-man-held-in-rs-17-crore-online-investment-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/1qzvxhlc/ANI_20250804214649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore man held in Rs 1.7-crore online cryptocurrency investment scam.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:28:22.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore man held in Rs 1.7-crore online investment scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Cryptocurrency scam, Investment scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/chennai-police-arrest-234-during-crackdown-on-crime-drugs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/2/original/Police_Express-Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai police arrested 234 persons during two special drives conducted across 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>2026-05-21T03:26:18.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai police arrest 234 during crackdown on crime, drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, history-sheeters, special drive, narcotics cases, organised crimes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/neet-paper-leak-case-five-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-june-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/25zgrqb0/ANI_20250310115125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:26:10.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak case: Five sent to judicial custody till June 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NEET UG, NEET paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/meet-the-congress-history-makers-set-to-join-tvk-led-tn-cabinet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/7kd1vc4z/new-new-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Viswanathan (L) and S Rajesh Kumar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:24:22.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the Congress history makers set to join TVK-led TN cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu cabinet, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, TN Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/21/96000-street-lights-in-delhi-to-be-converted-into-smart-leds</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/zm2kyq69/whatsapp-image-2026-05-20-at-224224104334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision was taken on Wednesday during a hybrid meeting of the expenditure finance committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:24:03.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>96,000 street lights in Delhi to be converted into smart LEDs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, street lights, LEDs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/jharsuguda-is-odishas-hottest-place-at-46-degree-celsius</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:23:31.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharsuguda is Odisha’s hottest place at 46 degree celsius</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jharsuguda, Odisha heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/two-siblings-in-odisha-kill-man-for-having-affair-with-mom</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:20:48.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two siblings in Odisha kill man for having ‘affair’ with mom</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/madras-hc-bins-two-pleas-against-closure-of-tasmac-outlets</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:19:36.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bins two pleas against closure of TASMAC outlets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Tasmac closure</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/bhavaneeswari-appointed-ig-of-chennai-singapenn-special-force</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/vsjovflw/F2vN3uOWMAAxQYR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Bhavaneeswari has been posted as Inspector General of Police (IGP), Singapenn Special Force, Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:16:30.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhavaneeswari appointed IG of Chennai Singapenn special force</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, police force, IPS reshuffle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/two-arrested-for-assault-on-odisha-couple-hunt-on-for-other-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:16:22.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for assault on Odisha couple, hunt on for other accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha couple, physical assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/karnataka-government-to-start-acquiring-bidadi-land-notification-in-three-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/ae3412zj/acquiring-Bidadi-land-notification-in-3-days.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM DK Shivakumar holds a meeting with farmer leaders</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/12ouus87/notification-in-3-days.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>from Bidadi at his home-office on Kumara Park-Gandhi Bhavan Road on Wednesday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:15:19.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Government to start acquiring Bidadi land, notification in three days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bidadi land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/government-will-push-farmers-onto-streets-ashoka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/xcafb7cp/P_3495888132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state assembly opposition leader R Ashoka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:14:10.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government will push farmers onto streets: Ashoka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/21/karnataka-hc-upholds-jail-term-for-ksrtc-driver</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/8tt8i5kx/HC-to-staollow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:13:13.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC upholds jail term for KSRTC driver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/21/karnataka-hc-asks-house-to-pay-differential-minimum-wage-to-security-agency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/h6n72w9r/202604103742592.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Therefore, the petitioner submitted representations seeking release of the differential wages amounting to Rs 3.65 crore along with interest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:12:33.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC asks House to pay differential minimum wage to security agency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Minimum wage, security agency</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tn-govt-revokes-goondas-act-against-savukku-shankar-orders-his-immediate-release</loc>
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<image:caption>YouTuber Savukku Shankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:12:17.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt revokes Goondas Act against Savukku Shankar, orders his immediate release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Goondas Act, YouTuber Savukku Shankar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odishas-balasore-top-performer-in-plus-ii-science-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/9/original/breather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students celebrating their success in the Odisha Plus-II exam result</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:12:10.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Balasore top performer in Plus II Science exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Balasore, Odisha Plus II exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tvk-functionary-denies-inspection-charge-after-gh-visit-triggers-political-row-in-tenkasi</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK district medical wing organiser Vasudevi Soma Sundaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:11:01.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK functionary denies 'inspection' charge after GH visit triggers political row in Tenkasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK functionary, Sankarankovil GH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odisha-couple-suffers-burns-after-miscreants-set-room-on-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:10:43.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha couple suffers burns after miscreants set room on fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha couple, murder attempt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/puri-jagannath-temple-servitor-suspended-for-fight-inside-ratna-bhandar</loc>
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<image:caption>Shree Jagannath temple at Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:08:27.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri Jagannath temple servitor suspended for fight inside Ratna Bhandar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri Ratna Bhandar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odisha-court-acquits-three-accused-of-stealing-gutkha-cigarettes-worth-rs-52-after-20-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5ii1gxy3/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:05:55.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Court acquits three accused of stealing gutkha, cigarettes worth Rs 52 after 20 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cigarettes, gutkha, theft case, odisha court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/21/thane-market-blaze-kills-fireman-guard-major-fire-destroys-stalls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/d2w90xdx/P_4686455101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:05:04.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thane market blaze kills fireman, guard; major fire destroys stalls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Fire accident, Thane market fire, Gamdevi market complex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/perception-about-govt-hosps-will-change-soon-tn-health-minister-kg-arunraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/85usses7/‘Perception-about.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Arunraj, accompanied by Health Secretary Darez Ahamed, reviews emergency services at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:04:17.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Perception about govt hosps will change soon': TN Health Minister KG Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, government hospitals, Dr KG Arunraj, Health Minister KG Arunraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/two-elderly-men-killed-by-elephants-in-odiahs-angul-forests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/cl9etscw/202605153788576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of elephants used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:04:03.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two elderly men killed by elephants in Odiah's Angul forests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Angul, wild elephant attack, Human animal conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/hebbal-police-seize-mdma-worth-rs-35-crore-three-foreigners-among-eight-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/xpjdleos/Hebbal-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh inspects drugs worth Rs 35 crore seized by Hebbal police in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:02:42.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hebbal police seize MDMA worth 
Rs 35 crore, three foreigners among eight held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MDMA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/madras-hc-seeks-rbi-centres-response-on-plea-challenging-tn-order-on-temple-fund-investments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/0p0fmote/regarding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:02:17.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks RBI, Centre's response on plea challenging TN order on temple fund investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Government Order, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/ed-raids-steel-firms-in-chennai-in-connection-with-rs-311-cr-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/qx97dbj1/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T03:00:16.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids steel firms in Chennai in connection with Rs 311-cr fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Enforcement Directorate, Bank fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odisha-to-repeal-358-redundant-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/w57f0t03/budget095816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:59:25.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to repeal 358 redundant laws</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/21/tn-sports-minister-aadhav-arjuna-to-conduct-daily-grievance-meet-at-nehru-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/kroyx5r2/ANI_20260510173221.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:57:57.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna to conduct daily grievance meet at Nehru Stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Nehru Stadium, Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/ngt-orders-probe-into-unscientific-management-of-waste-in-jajpur-mines</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/3mvnjoqi/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>East Zone bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a probe into the alleged illegal and unscientific management of overburden dumps at Sukarangi and South Kaliapani chromite mines</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:57:21.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT orders probe into ‘unscientific’ management of waste in Jajpur mines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha mines, National Green Tribunal (NGT)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/congress-high-command-likely-to-end-karnataka-leadership-uncertainty-by-may-end</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/y63h39er/Cong-brass.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress sources said CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar are likely to be called to New Delhi over the next few days to put an end to the leadership issue .</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:56:39.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command likely to end Karnataka leadership uncertainty by May-end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress high command</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/coimbatore-govt-school-girls-excel-in-class-10-board-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/w8fliqz3/new-new-7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Dhakshanya K, Dharsana Kamali and Dhanushree K.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:56:03.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore govt school girls excel in Class 10 board exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SSLC exam results, Class 10 board exam results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/congress-high-command-cm-will-decide-on-cabinet-expansion-rejig-karnataka-minister-khandre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/oa2slzjn/ANI_20260412232131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru, Khandre said that there are many factions within the opposition BJP’s state unit, and they have no moral right to talk about the Congress’ internal developments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:56:00.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command, CM will decide on cabinet expansion, rejig: Karnataka minister Khandre  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Eshwar Khandre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/minister-sampad-chandra-swain-pushes-ipicol-for-data-driven-investor-targeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/z3kjfo2w/Min-pushes-IPICOL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain reviewing the implementation status</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:55:29.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sampad Chandra Swain  pushes IPICOL for data-driven investor targeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, IPICOL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odisha-and-japans-tottori-to-partner-as-sister-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ye7jox68/Odisha-and-Japan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi with Japan Consul General Ishikawa Yoshihisa at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:54:25.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha and Japan’s Tottori to partner as ‘sister-states’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Japan, Odisha government, Tottori</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/madhulita-troupe-steal-show-at-india-day-festival-in-seoul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/26z5ztpu/Madhulita.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhulita and her troupe perform ‘Ishwari - an Ode to Devi’, at India Day festival in Seoul</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:52:58.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhulita &amp; troupe steal show at India Day festival in Seoul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Seoul, Madhulita Mohapatra, India Day 2026 festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/e-kyc-verification-over-for-96-per-cent-ration-cardholders-minister-krushna-chandra-patra</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister KC Patra, principal secy Sanjay Singh at the conference</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:51:42.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>e-KYC verification over for 96 per cent ration cardholders: Minister Krushna Chandra Patra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, e-KYC verification, Minister Krushna Chandra Patra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/chandigarh-diary-bengal-jeeta-punjab-jeetenge-says-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/v24aijzx/New-Prommject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:50:36.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary | ‘Bengal jeeta, Punjab jeetenge’, says BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/two-govt-home-inmates-in-madurai-score-above-400-marks-in-class-10-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/bsqjjg40/StudentSelfEvaluatation113-06-2024210058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two girls from Madurai Sathya Ammaiyar Ninaivu Orphanage scored over 400 marks in class X exams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:49:54.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two govt home inmates in Madurai score above 400 marks in Class 10 exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Class 10 exams, SSLC exam results, Class 10 board exam results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/axiscades-aerospace-to-invest-rs-6k-crore-seeks-200-acres-in-devanahalli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-11/bzv9bns5/New-Project-2025-02-11T091226.131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AXISCADES logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:49:27.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AxisCades Aerospace to invest Rs 6k crore, seeks 200 acres in Devanahalli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AxisCades Aerospace</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/pocs-urges-health-minister-mukesh-mahaling-to-set-up-aiims-type-hospital-in-odishas-kbk-region</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:49:06.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCS urges Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling to set up AIIMS-type hospital in Odisha's KBK region </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, KBK region, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, POCS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odisha-govt-cabinet-clears-proposal-for-new-marine-fishing-regulation-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jd770v4s/1_17_r_fishing_nets_jpga_2804chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen are seen mending and sorting fishing nets along the shore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:45:29.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt cabinet clears proposal for new Marine Fishing Regulation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government cabinet, Marine Fishing Regulation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/21/bjp-eyes-elusive-victory-in-falta-repoll-today-left-hopes-to-regain-lost-space</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/ifpexu0f/C_53_1_CH1509_4404119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:45:25.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP eyes elusive victory in Falta repoll today, Left hopes to regain lost space</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, BJP, Falta assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tngecl-director-suspended-over-alleged-tender-irregularities-in-pm-kusum-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/umdbd5g0/323.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:44:25.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNGECL director suspended over alleged tender irregularities in PM-KUSUM projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PM-KUSUM scheme, Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited, PM-KUSUM tender</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/cauvery-water-in-kollegal-lakes-to-aid-bengaluru-units</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/17/original/Wellesley1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The minister said the project would also benefit local farmers by enabling irrigation for two crops annually instead of the present single-crop system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:43:29.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery water in Kollegal lakes to aid Bengaluru units</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery water, Kollegal lakes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/private-pharmacies-down-shutters-normal-medicine-supply-affected-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/stntkomb/P_4778180805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical shops and pharmacies remain shut on Wednesday as part of the nationwide 24-hour strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:41:50.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private pharmacies down shutters, normal medicine supply affected in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, AIOCD, Pharmacy strike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/nilgiris-power-utility-reels-under-61-staff-vacancy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/cwxvzi8y/TNPDCL-climbs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:41:18.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nilgiris power utility reels under 61% staff vacancy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, staff shortage, rain-related disruptions, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/youth-killed-in-karnatakas-mandya-after-bar-brawl-over-boss-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/f01e6e56-4da2-4319-9800-532f01a434b4/ANI_20240203001910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Interestingly, the two others travelling with him escaped without injuries, raising further suspicion and prompting a detailed investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:41:06.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth killed in Karnataka's Mandya after bar brawl over ‘boss’ remark </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, youth killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/jk-names-school-after-pahalgam-ponywallah-who-took-on-terrorist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-23/g3vnziqi/New-Project-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Syed Adil Hussain Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:40:58.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K names school after Pahalgam ponywallah who took on terrorist</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pahalgam Terror Attack, ponywallah, Adil Hussain Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/40-year-old-elephant-dies-at-abharanyam-camp-in-mudumalai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/owgh102f/1-1-elephant12005cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cheran (40), a captive elephant attached to the Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), died on Wednesday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:39:24.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40-year-old elephant dies at Abharanyam Camp in Mudumalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, organ failure</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/youth-suffers-multi-organ-failure-after-minor-surgery-at-vimsar-probe-on-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/0w34andu/VIMSAR-main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:38:33.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth suffers multi-organ failure after minor surgery at VIMSAR, probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, VIMSAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tnie-exclusive-highways-dept-gets-noc-from-metro-rail-officials-to-extend-gd-naidu-flyover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/gghwxf41/P_4778317158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles ply on the GD naidu flyover in Coimbatore on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:36:59.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE Exclusive: Highways dept gets NOC from metro rail officials to extend GD Naidu flyover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, GD Naidu Flyover</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/armed-with-erss-we-care-saathi-app-rolled-out-by-twin-city-police-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/eht10q1t/New-Project-2026-05-21T080536.566.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official logo of ‘We Care Saathi’ application</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:36:25.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Armed with ERSS, ‘We Care Saathi’ app rolled out by Twin City police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Twin City police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/no-new-hydroelectric-projects-for-upper-ganga-basin-centre-tells-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/cjfoi8t3/alaknanda094305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following recommendations from several committees to halt new projects, certain companies opposed the decision and filed petitions.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/o2rtcr6l/Screenshot-2026-05-21-030356.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:35:47.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No new hydroelectric projects for Upper Ganga basin, Centre tells SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, hydroelectric project, Ganga basin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/7080-pc-pharmacies-remained-open-in-karnataka-despite-nationwide-bandh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/lo2yep6u/pharmacies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A medical store shut during the nationwide pharmacy bandh, on Shivaji Road in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:34:42.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70–80 pc pharmacies remained open in Karnataka despite nationwide bandh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Pharmacies, Nationwide bandh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/madras-hc-issues-notice-to-govt-on-plea-to-remove-caste-names-from-schools-hostels-in-southern-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/mgqoze2d/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:33:39.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC issues notice to govt on plea to remove caste names from schools, hostels in southern TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, public interest litigation (PIL)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/21/odisha-plus-ii-results-improve-to-8585-per-cent-girls-shine-across-all-streams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/49lff15j/Plus-II-results.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students share sweets in celebration after the announcement of their Plus-II examination results</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:33:34.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Plus II results improve to 85.85 per cent; girls shine across all streams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Plus II exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/government-to-update-master-plans-for-northeast-river-basins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/4fc22n7b/Jal-Shakti-Minister-C-R-Patil.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:33:05.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to update master plans for Northeast river basins</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Union Minister C R Patil, Northeast river basins</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/fir-against-mlc-vishwanath-over-rs-55-lakh-loan-dispute</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place at the Jaladarshini Guest House in Mysuru, where Mahadevu had gone to demand repayment of the loan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:30:23.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against MLC Vishwanath over Rs 55 lakh loan dispute</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/madras-hc-refuses-to-stay-closure-of-liquor-outlets-asks-tn-govt-to-consider-refund</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:29:46.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to stay closure of liquor outlets, asks TN govt to consider refund</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/higher-education-curricula-in-karnataka-under-review</loc>
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<image:caption>The two other sub-committees will review and recommend on convocation protocol and common dress code, and the conferments of honorary doctorates respectively.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:29:24.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Higher education curricula in Karnataka under review</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/no-ebola-case-india-prepared-for-challenge-ministry-reviews-measures</loc>
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<image:caption>Red Cross workers arrive at a health center to transport people who died of Ebola in Rwampara, Congo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:29:14.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No Ebola case, India prepared for challenge’: Ministry reviews measures</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/21/bhubaneswar-adds-new-upscale-hospitality-address-in-prachi-sarovar-premiere</loc>
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<image:caption>Guests after inauguration of Prachi Sarovar Hotel at Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:29:05.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar adds new upscale hospitality address in Prachi Sarovar Premiere</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Prachi Sarovar Premiere</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/21/farmers-reject-dcms-claims-oppose-gbit-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/cg9iv37h/Farmers-reject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers continue their protest against the project in Bidadi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:28:01.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers reject DCM’s claims, oppose GBIT project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, GBIT project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/after-rebel-camp-takes-over-aiadmk-mouthpiece-eps-launches-porvaal</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami releasing the preview edition of the party’s official newspaper ‘Porvaal’ in Chennai on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:27:06.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After rebel camp takes over AIADMK mouthpiece, EPS launches 'Porvaal'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/21/ntr-district-police-holds-workshop-on-cyber-fraud-prevention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-05/dbca01pa/Three-arrested.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:25:53.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR district police holds workshop on cyber fraud prevention</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/uttar-pradesh-bihar-report-highest-number-of-dowry-death-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/11/8/original/Marriage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:25:39.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh, Bihar report highest number of dowry death cases</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/central-university-of-kerala-to-offer-masters-in-microbiology-from-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1apw3shy/images-51.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central University of Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:15:43.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central University of Kerala to offer masters in microbiology from this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Central University of Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/21/the-politics-of-a-plate</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhole bhature</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Politics of a Plate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Food, food review</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/rahul-gandhi-makes-constitution-jibe-at-top-bjp-leadership-party-seeks-apology</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:14:30.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi makes Constitution jibe at top BJP leadership, party seeks apology</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Constitution, ​Rahul Gandhi, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/ins-sunayna-wraps-up-indian-ocean-mission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/vrjmdiyb/INS-Sunayna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commander Sidharth Chaudhary, Commanding Officer of INS Sunayna, with his one-year-old daughter Samaira, who he met after his two-month-long deployment, at Kochi Naval Base on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Family members eagerly waiting for sailors at Kochi Naval Base on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:10:18.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Sunayna wraps up Indian Ocean mission </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, INS Sunayna</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/two-months-on-assistant-surgeon-recruits-in-tamil-nadu-await-posting-orders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/kw4wxgnu/doctorsprotest2005chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctors who were selected through Medical recruitment board in March for general surgeon posting gathered at DMS campus demanding postings at the earliest on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:07:28.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two months on, assistant surgeon recruits in Tamil Nadu await posting orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Medical Services Recruitment Board, DMS campus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/new-rules-soon-for-driverless-pod-systems-in-city-ncr-towns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-12/9s0tuwa7/Gadkari%20warns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister Nitin Gadkari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:07:08.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New rules soon for driverless pod systems in city, NCR towns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, driverless pod</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/74-year-old-left-critically-injured-by-aggressive-rooster-in-kollam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/yc685c6z/New-Project-2026-05-21T073500.408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joyce was returning home from a nearby shop when the bird suddenly flew onto her head and repeatedly pecked at her face and skull.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:06:11.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>74-year-old left critically injured by aggressive rooster in Kollam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kollam, rooster attack</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/21/india-italy-form-special-strategic-partnership</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/pxygiv6m/ANI_20260520175253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi's Italy visit boosts trade, defence, science ties with 15 outcomes, elevates relations to Special Strategic Partnership</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:03:43.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Italy form special strategic partnership</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni, India-Italy ties</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tn-govt-reconstitutes-chennai-aniu-as-anti-narcotics-task-force</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/5/28/original/Drugs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:03:29.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt reconstitutes Chennai ANIU as Anti-Narcotics Task Force</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, narcotics cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/power-change-public-walk-back-in-as-kerala-secretariat-sheds-guarded-look</loc>
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<image:caption>The Cantonment Gate of the Secretariat, where restrictions for visitors were eased after the new government took charge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:01:57.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power change: Public walk back in 
as Kerala Secretariat sheds guarded look</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/raised-by-single-mothers-chennai-corporation-school-girls-shine-in-class-10-board-exams</loc>
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<image:caption>Kirathi Maya Sree (L) and Anandhi M.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:00:58.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raised by single mothers, Chennai corporation school girls shine in Class 10 board exams </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Class 10 board exam, SSLC exam results, Chennai corporation schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/rupee-kissing-distance-away-from-97</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representationa purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T02:00:09.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee kissing distance away from 97</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/its-even-steven-in-satheesan-kc-venugopal-portfolio-tussle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/n7ccw8wg/Parashff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala state Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T01:59:12.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s even-steven in Satheesan, KC Venugopal portfolio tussle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, KC Venugopal, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/21/banks-can-block-financed-phones-for-default-rbi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/13/original/RBI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T01:58:27.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks can block financed phones for default: RBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI, Bank loans</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/track-doubling-works-in-kerala-on-course-but-moving-at-snails-pace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/gp965t5r/Track-doubling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T01:54:59.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Track doubling works in Kerala on course, but moving at snail’s pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southern Railway, Kerala railway development</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/tamil-nadu-prisons-record-9614-sslc-pass-percentage-palayamkottai-inmate-tops-with-445500</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/begq4tpg/10thresultrelease12005chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School Education minister Raj Mohan releases the 10th standard result at Anna centenary library in Kotturpuram on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T01:53:44.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu prisons record 96.14% SSLC pass percentage; Palayamkottai inmate tops with 445/500</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu board exams, SSLC exam results, Class 10 board exam results</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/21/days-of-anxiety-turn-to-joy-for-silverline-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/k5qwrf3n/Days-of-anxiety.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth Congress workers and protest committee leaders uprooting the yellow survey stones at Pookattupady in Ernakulam after the K-Rail project was denotified</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-21T01:51:46.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Days of anxiety turn to joy for ‘SilverLine families’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala SilverLine Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/21/centre-grants-tor-clearance-for-tamil-nadus-velimalai-hydro-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh's fertility rate has fallen to around 1.5, well below the replacement level of 2.1. Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:title>Improve conditions for parents before shifting policy for children</news:title>
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<image:caption>According to information tabled in the Odisha Assembly, more than 400 migrant workers from Odisha have died while working in other states over the last nine years</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha paradox: High on work index, low on wages</news:title>
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<image:caption>An Arsenal fan holds up a banner during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Play the long game</news:title>
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<image:caption>Air suspension systems (Representative Image)</image:caption>
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<news:title>TSF Group announces JV with Bosch to make air suspension systems in India</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:53:49.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BPCL raises spot crude purchases to 60% amid West Asia conflict</news:title>
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