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<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during the foundation stone laying ceremony for the High Court complex</image:caption>
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<news:title>New Telangana HC complex to be among finest: CJI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, new Telangana HC complex, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/wont-allow-telangana-to-become-another-punjab-revanth</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy plays football during the closing ceremony of the 74th BN Mullick Memorial All India Police Football Championship at Gachibowli Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:39:15.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won’t allow Telangana to become another Punjab: Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/06/teen-kills-self-as-friend-fails-to-return-her-gold-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>When the girl asked him to return the jewels, he allegedly kept delaying. Police suspect that she was under severe mental distress due to this and took the extreme step.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:38:29.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen kills self as friend fails to return her gold in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, suicide, Gold jewellery, Teen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/rs-225-crore-basara-temple-renovation-works-to-begin-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:37:23.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 225 crore Basara temple renovation works to begin today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/bjp-brs-bag-top-posts-in-khanapur-municipality</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/oijwd3eu/BJP-looks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:36:18.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP, BRS bag top posts in Khanapur municipality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/prakasam-police-bust-gang-selling-horse-meat-as-donkey-meat-in-ongole-seven-arrested</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:36:07.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakasam police bust gang selling horse meat as donkey meat in Ongole; seven arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ongole district, horse meat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/06/poisoned-coconut-set-aside-to-trap-rats-ends-in-chutney-three-students-hospitalised-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/3khl8y2g/coconut2083603.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:35:52.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poisoned coconut set aside to trap rats ends in chutney, three students hospitalised in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Poisoned coconut, private women’s hostel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/off-the-cuff-the-melon-moment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/7iq62trn/Vijay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor-turned-politician and Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:32:41.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff | The melon moment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, watermelon, TVK, campaign vehicle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/kavitha-dares-bhatti-to-order-probe-into-sccl-corruption</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:32:32.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavitha dares Bhatti to order probe into SCCL ‘corruption’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kavitha, CM Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/06/assam-cm-himanta-alleges-pakistan-linked-social-media-group-behind-congress-press-conference-material</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/er7dmxnh/Himanata-Biswa-Sarma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam CM escalates row, claims foreign digital interference and warns of legal action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:31:49.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta alleges Pakistan-linked social media group behind Congress press conference material</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Elections, Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/eatala-rejects-reports-rules-out-return-to-brs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/17/original/APMay010_25-06-2018_12_19_55.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLA Eatala Rajender</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:31:06.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eatala rejects reports, rules out return to BRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP MLA Eatala Rajender</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/special-officer-rule-reshapes-power-play-in-gram-panchayats-of-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/4irk5bf5/1940538-andhra-pradesh-government.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh government emblem used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:30:14.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special officer rule reshapes power play in gram panchayats of Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/06/rupee-gains-33-paise-to-9285-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/5/30/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:30:11.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 33 paise to 92.85 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/pippiri-public-meeting-to-mark-3-years-of-bhattis-peoples-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/g5mqmq46/Pippiri-public.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo shows ‘People’s March’ that began from Pippiri village on March 16, 2023</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:30:02.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pippiri public meeting to mark 3 years of Bhatti’s People’s March</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Pippiri village</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/toxic-tech-trail-telanganas-e-waste-surges-fivefold-in-eight-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/sumerqnz/Toxic-tech-trail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trend mirrors a broader national pattern, where e-waste generation has surged due to rapid digital expansion and shorter device lifecycles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:28:43.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toxic tech trail: Telangana’s e-waste surges fivefold in eight years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, e-waste</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/11-including-three-minor-boys-held-for-dmk-councillor-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On March 30, he was waylaid and hacked to death by a gang while returning home on his two-wheeler.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:27:28.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11, including three minor boys, held for DMK councillor murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, minor boys, DMK councillor murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/four-accused-of-assaulting-cops-walk-free-due-to-lack-of-cctv-evidence-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-13/60kzkqfe/TNIEimport2021814originalPoliceExpressIllustration-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:26:54.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four accused of assaulting cops walk free due to ‘lack’ of CCTV evidence in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Assault, accused</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/double-engine-govt-speeds-up-amaravathi-capital-works-andhra-bjp-chief-pvn-madhav</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP State president PVN Madhav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:26:15.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double-engine govt speeds up Amaravathi capital works: Andhra BJP chief PVN Madhav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravathi capital, Andhra BJP chief PVN Madhav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/eb-worker-comes-in-contact-with-live-wire-in-tn-electrocuted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/nqgz7qe8/EB-employee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to sources, K Dinakaran (32) was working on electric poles near Memathur when he came into contact with the power line.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:25:32.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EB worker comes in contact with live wire in TN, electrocuted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, electrocuted, EB worker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/06/bjp-workers-house-targeted-in-keralas-kannur-probe-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/30/original/Police-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:24:45.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP worker's house targeted in Kerala's Kannur, probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kannur, Kerala Elections 2026, Majisha Pathayakunnu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/hmwssb-to-revamp-30-year-old-sewer-line</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:23:51.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMWSSB to revamp 30-year-old sewer line</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/six-held-for-drug-consumption-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:22:59.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six held for drug consumption in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, arrested, drug consumption</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/navy-sailor-deepak-kumar-posthumously-awarded-sarvottam-jeevan-raksha-padak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/yz8pnpdg/HFEOwSTaEAAS6bM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raushani, wife of Deepak Kumar (inset), receives the Padak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:21:44.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy sailor Deepak Kumar posthumously awarded Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Navy sailor Deepak Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/hyderabad-woman-alleges-gang-rape-blackmail-forced-conversion-by-husband-and-family</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/30ec3832-7c6e-477c-9db1-b854fc07bad9/sexual%20violance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:21:15.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad woman alleges gang rape, blackmail, forced conversion by Husband and Family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, gang rape, hyderabad woman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/congress-singanallur-nominee-srinithi-naidu-clarifies-amid-caste-tag-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Srinidhi, Singanallur candidate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:20:57.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress’ Singanallur nominee Srinithi Naidu clarifies amid caste tag row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Congress, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Srinithi Naidu, Singanallur candidate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/one-way-traffic-trial-at-hyderabads-kbr-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/wnlwtvbl/One-way-traffic-trial.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>City police commissioner VC Sajjanar inspects the one-way traffic trial run around the KBR Park on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:18:08.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One-way traffic trial at Hyderabad's KBR park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, traffic, KBR Park</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/06/telangana-ex-corporators-son-held-for-attacking-cop</loc>
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<news:title>Telangana ex-corporator’s son held for attacking cop</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/andhra-police-initiates-fresh-probe-in-shaik-sayyad-toushik-death-case</loc>
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<news:title>Andhra police initiates fresh probe in Shaik Sayyad Toushik death case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/vck-to-contest-only-in-oulgaret-constituency-in-puducherry</loc>
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<image:caption>VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:16:07.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VCK to contest only in Oulgaret constituency in Puducherry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/telangana-students-face-upfront-fee-burden-as-rs-9000-crore-reimbursement-dues-remain-unpaid</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:15:39.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana students face upfront Fee burden as Rs 9,000 crore reimbursement dues remain unpaid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/babu-jagjivan-ram-remembered-as-leader-of-all-sections</loc>
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<image:caption>Freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:13:30.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Babu Jagjivan Ram remembered as leader of all sections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Babu Jagjivan Ram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/eps-went-back-on-his-word-on-rajya-sabha-seat-says-dmdk-general-secretary-premalatha</loc>
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<image:caption>DMDK’s Premalatha Vijayakanth addressing reporters at Arunachaleswarar temple in Tiruvannamalai on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:13:18.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS went back on his word on Rajya Sabha seat, says DMDK general secretary Premalatha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, EPS, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, DMDK leader Premalatha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/bhogapuram-airport-operations-likely-to-begin-by-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/f3o0go6d/airport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roads and Buildings Minister B C Janardhan Reddy inspects works at Alluri Sitarama Raju Bhogapuram International Airport in Vizianagaram district on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:09:27.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhogapuram airport operations likely to begin by August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bhogapuram airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/woman-arrested-for-sons-murder-in-salem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/0epzk2sa/ANI_20260204152405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The probe revealed she allegedly attacked him with stones in a fit of anger.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:09:22.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman arrested for son's murder in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, son's murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/tremors-trigger-panic-among-people-in-andhras-alluri-sitarama-raju-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-11/ql1m6b5w/ANI_20250711144029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:06:30.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tremors trigger panic among people in Andhra's Alluri Sitarama Raju district </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Alluri Sitarama Raju district, earthquake tremors</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/eps-betrayed-ops-aiadmk-has-become-amit-shah-dmk-kanimozhi-karunanidhi</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:02:14.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS betrayed OPS, AIADMK has become Amit Shah DMK: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/jagan-an-obstacle-to-growth-says-minister-kolusu-parthasaradhy</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Housing and I &amp; PR Kolusu Parthasaradhy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T04:01:08.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan an obstacle to growth, says Minister Kolusu Parthasaradhy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, Minister Kolusu Parthasaradhy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/four-new-patrol-boats-for-andhra-coastal-security-minister-kollu-ravindra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/v4eg3nli/patrol-boats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Mines &amp; Geology and Excise Kollu Ravindra addressing the media at the Collector’s Office in Nellore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:59:08.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four new patrol boats for Andhra coastal security: Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, coastal security, Andhra Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/weak-evidence-hostile-witnesses-affected-foundation-of-case-against-ponmudy-judge-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/nm5kvrv4/C_1_1_CH1372_11234770.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Ponmudy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:58:20.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak evidence, hostile witnesses affected foundation of case against Ponmudy: Judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, K Ponmudy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/tirupati-panchayats-top-tax-collections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/8bde2cdd-931e-40b4-b032-fcfa66777520/for%20tax%20dues.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:56:45.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirupati panchayats top tax collections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tax collection, Tirupati panchayats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout</loc>
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<image:caption>Nilgiris district Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:55:41.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nilgiris Collector visits Thengumarahada village inside MTR to promote voter turnout</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/andhra-ranks-second-in-fish-processing-infrastructure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/gs7whv3e/Marine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat tops the list with 137 units and a capacity of 7,646.82 metric tonnes of fish per day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:54:45.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra ranks second in fish processing infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fish processing unit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/andhra-terror-link-case-probe-reveals-accused-were-tied-to-isis-and-aqis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/j521jcn2/newindianexpress2026-01-25q2qsloys7e73c681df96facd110e512c9657a33e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:52:00.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra terror link case: Probe reveals accused were tied to ISIS and AQIS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, isis, AQIS, Andhra terror link case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/temple-car-stuck-in-drain-halts-panguni-festival-procession-in-maduari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/zkakw226/Temple-car-stuck-in-drain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the help of devotees, the chariot was pulled free at Thiruparankundram Subramaniya Swamy Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:45:26.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple car stuck in drain halts Panguni festival procession in Maduari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Temple car, Panguni festival procession</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/sons-kill-man-over-suspected-affair-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/wtbsa91x/202601243649881.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:44:39.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sons kill man over suspected affair in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/vision-behind-crda-vital-for-growth-no-need-for-jagans-lessons-pattabhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jbyixg2p/Pattabhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swachhandhra Corporation Chairman Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:43:31.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vision behind CRDA vital for growth, no need for Jagan’s lessons: Pattabhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/aavin-to-keep-manual-counter-open-following-technical-glitches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-14/66u7pt5d/aavin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aavin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:42:49.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aavin to keep manual counter open following technical glitches</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aavin, technical glitches</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/principal-suspended-staff-sacked-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/a6z9tt12/202603263722749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:41:41.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Principal suspended, staff sacked in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, suspended, Staff</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/aca-forms-governing-council-for-andhra-premier-league-2026-ahead-of-june-season-kickoff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/h861kojg/Governing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rao Venkata Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao from Vizianagaram District Cricket Association and M Surendra Varma from Kurnool Blues Cricket Club were elected as members for overseeing the 2026 APL season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:40:51.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACA forms governing council for Andhra Premier League 2026 ahead of June season kickoff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Cricket Association, Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/pds-rice-stock-under-lens-two-compulsorily-retired</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-18/9ae3f2i4/C_40_1_CH1555_3289893.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PDS rice</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:38:18.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PDS rice stock under lens, two compulsorily retired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, PDS rice stock</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/fridge-blast-during-revamp-works-kills-two-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2f20sg7w/Fridge-blast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two persons present in the house sustained severe injuries and were shifted to Nirmal hospital for treatment, where they died</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:35:50.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fridge blast during revamp works kills two in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, renovation work, Fridge blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/6-lakh-solar-connections-will-be-given-by-april-14-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/vwkxg2le/solar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra government is offering heavy subsidies for rooftop solar panels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:35:48.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6 lakh solar connections will be given by April 14: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Solar energy, Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/varied-weather-conditions-likely-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/dws7osgo/weather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heatwave conditions were reported in several parts of Andhra Pradesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:33:41.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varied weather conditions likely in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSDMA, Andhra Pradesh heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/free-travel-on-tnstc-buses-for-elderly-disabled-on-polling-day-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/pzs7lqp8/TNSTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There is no need to issue a ticket when they show their voter ID card or Aadhaar card during travel. This will apply to them from 6 am to 7 pm, the circular said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:33:05.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free travel on TNSTC buses for elderly, disabled on polling day in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, free travel, disabled, TNSTC buses, Polling day, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/06/chiranjeevulu-selected-for-phule-excellence-award-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/ja8vm2yq/New-Project-2026-04-06T085943.185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Retired IAS officer T Chiranjeevulu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:31:28.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chiranjeevulu selected for Phule Excellence Award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Retired IAS officer T Chiranjeevulu, Phule Excellence Award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/cm-chandrababu-naidu-to-launch-100-day-water-security-drive-on-april-6</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.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>2026-04-06T03:29:49.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu to launch 100-day water security drive on April 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, water security drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/reckless-driving-cctv-cameras-installed-along-gd-naidu-flyover-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/6cdrxkwp/P_4495251176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite a notified speed limit of 60 kmph on the main stretch, and 30 to 40 kmph on entry and exit ramps, motorists frequently violate rules, often driving at dangerous speeds.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:27:44.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reckless driving: CCTV cameras installed along GD Naidu flyover in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCTV cameras, GD Naidu Flyover</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/06/imb-group-celebrates-pravah-utsav-2k26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/52rofs51/IMB-Group-celebrates.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:27:38.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMB Group celebrates Pravah Utsav 2k26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/delay-in-cuttack-central-library-building-irks-readers-as-temporary-facility-hits-study-space</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/te2elcl3/C_53_1_CH1534_4330904.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:27:17.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in Cuttack central library building irks readers as temporary facility hits study space</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/06/andhras-macherla-town-ci-suspended-in-honour-killing-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/ca66aies/CI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On March 18, police registered a case stating that Chowdeswari had died by suicide.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:26:45.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Macherla town CI suspended in honour killing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, suspended, honour killing case, Andhra police officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/06/us-iran-explore-45-day-ceasefire-proposal-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/1jdowfgj/AP26095592290951-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli security forces and rescue teams work amid the rubble of a residential building struck by an Iranian missile in Haifa, Israel, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:26:12.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire proposal: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/thathanoothu-villagers-in-tn-to-boycott-polls-over-government-inaction-against-stone-quarries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/1pkg824w/Poll.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thathanoothu villagers announce election boycott condemning stone quarry violations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:23:51.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thathanoothu villagers in TN to boycott polls over government inaction against stone quarries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, poll boycott, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Thathanoothu villagers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/06/oascon-2026-in-bhubaneswar-focuses-on-making-advanced-knee-and-joint-surgeries-affordable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/61xu9cjc/Conference-on-surgical.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:23:29.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OASCON 2026 in Bhubaneswar focuses on making advanced knee and joint surgeries affordable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/06/three-way-fight-heats-up-in-left-leaning-nedumangad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-23/q2pcnvjg/C_32_1_CH1208_67816429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G R Anil</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/gezde1tj/Screenshot-2026-04-06-023401.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:22:33.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-way fight heats up in Left-leaning  Nedumangad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, g r anil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/colleges-universities-in-odisha-told-to-strengthen-student-mental-health-support-under-manodarpan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/0kglb824/C_53_1_CH0950_42650951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:20:59.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colleges, universities in Odisha told to strengthen student mental health support under ‘Manodarpan’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/06/congress-will-secure-decisive-victory-says-renuka-chowdhury</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/sk1ie7rt/P_4709267285.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renuka Chowdhury</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:20:11.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress will secure decisive victory, says Renuka Chowdhury</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Renuka Chowdhury</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/94-year-old-killed-in-cylinder-explosion-in-sivakasi-son-suffers-90-per-cent-burn-injuries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/n3seopwc/LPG-blast.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and Rescue services officials said emergency teams rushed to the spot on receiving information. Upon arrival, they found the house partially damaged by the blast's impact.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:20:10.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>94-year-old killed in cylinder explosion in Sivakasi, son suffers 90 per cent burn injuries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi, cylinder explosion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/farm-worker-exposed-to-pesticide-dies-in-hospital-in-odishas-gajapati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/wsm44qor/New-Project-18.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:18:33.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farm worker exposed to pesticide dies in hospital in Odisha's Gajapati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/nda-will-implement-2nd-phase-of-athikadavu-avinashi-project-if-it-comes-to-power-minister-l-murugan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/uy937a9i/P_4003662403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L Murugan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:17:43.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'NDA will implement 2nd phase of Athikadavu-Avinashi project if it comes to power': Minister L Murugan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, NDA, Athikadavu-Avinashi project, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/06/three-injured-after-autorickshaw-falls-into-railway-trench</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zar9d7j2/3-injured-after.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mangled remains of autorickshaw that fell into a nearly 30-foot-deep trench near Nemom on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:17:28.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three injured after autorickshaw falls into railway trench</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, autorickshaw, injured</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/06/biotech-pioneer-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-flags-poor-condition-of-nh44-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/a5z47d2g/202604053735311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biotech pioneer Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:17:13.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biotech pioneer Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw flags poor condition of NH44 in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Bengaluru Roads</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/06/kerala-cops-get-postal-voting-nod-in-home-constituencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/atrip1k4/vote-sir085635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:16:14.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala cops get postal voting nod in home constituencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/minister-zameer-ahmed-arrives-in-davanagere-says-cm-siddaramaiah-gave-him-task-to-win-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/5h53lg01/Zameer-arrives-in-D’gere.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan wishes Congress Davanagere South candidate Samarth Shamanur in Davanagere on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:14:28.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Zameer Ahmed arrives in Davanagere, says CM Siddaramaiah gave him task to win seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/06/experiments-community-equations-mark-poll-battle-in-ernakulam-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/o2bsfqho/Experiments-community-equations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/5cpcsi2l/Screenshot-2026-04-06-031018.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:14:25.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experiments, community equations mark poll battle in Ernakulam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/36-year-old-dies-after-delivering-baby-girl-in-salem-hubby-claims-negligence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/zud8zjq5/New-Project-2026-03-21T071657.491.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On April 4, around 8 pm, she went into labour and delivered a baby girl. However, within an hour of the delivery, her husband was informed that she had died.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:13:01.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>36-year-old dies after delivering baby girl in Salem, hubby claims negligence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, medical negligence, labour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/admin-reclaims-22-acre-of-forest-land-in-malkangiri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/lxts1x0n/Admin-reclaims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An illegally-constructed house demolished by the district administration</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:12:30.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Admin reclaims 22 acre of forest land in Malkangiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/jnv-jajpur-faces-lpg-shortage-seeks-collectors-intervention-for-uninterrupted-mid-day-meals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/2ilocr1o/20260314386LawIduWE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:11:58.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNV Jajpur faces LPG shortage, seeks collector’s intervention for uninterrupted mid-day meals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/indian-oil-boosts-auto-lpg-supply-in-karnataka-amid-demand-surge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/hux9j6j0/IndianOil-boosts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Autori-ckshaws queue up for LPG at a station amid a supply crisis in Bengaluru on Sunday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/uua4igyh/Screenshot-2026-04-06-015238.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:11:21.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Oil boosts auto LPG supply in Karnataka amid demand surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indian Oil, LPG Supply, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/kharge-alleges-weakening-of-decentralisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/z9gbgs8x/Kharge-alleges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with UDF candidates Aisha Potty, M M Naseer, Noushad Younus, Jyothikumar Chamakkala and Ullas Kovoor at an election meeting in Kottarakkara on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:11:15.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge alleges weakening of decentralisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/06/south-korea-president-says-regrets-reckless-drones-sent-to-north</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/r5iergeq/AP26092231731439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:11:06.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea president says regrets 'reckless' drones sent to North</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, South Korea, Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/35-year-old-man-ends-life-in-odishas-soro-kin-blame-wife-brother-in-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/2nvvop21/newindianexpress2024-023b4715df-4889-4c02-a61b-b066169e438fWhatsAppImage20240211at220006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deceased consumed poison after altercation involving wife and her brother; police assure probe, final rites conducted after intervention</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:09:09.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35-year-old man ends life in Odisha’s Soro, kin blame wife &amp; brother-in-law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/pathanamthitta-records-9687-home-voting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/atrip1k4/vote-sir085635.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>2026-04-06T03:08:51.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pathanamthitta records 96.87% home voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pathanamthitta, Home voting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/06/complete-census-enumeration-bengaluru-central-city-corporation-chief-to-citizens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/zlzvyxfs/2027-Census.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>2026-04-06T03:07:40.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complete census enumeration: Bengaluru Central City Corporation chief to citizens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru Central City Corporation, population census 2027</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/kerala-youth-climbs-transformer-rescued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-23/eokup3zn/98-more.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>2026-04-06T03:07:36.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala youth climbs transformer, rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala youth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/06/asian-shares-mostly-gain-while-oil-prices-keep-rising</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/vwk919lk/AP26096045611353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:06:11.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares mostly gain while oil prices keep rising</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Asian markets, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/19-year-old-dies-another-injured-as-water-tanker-tractor-overturns-in-gajapati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/nhzwqcaq/accident_2_WrHa63z.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:05:56.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old dies, another injured as water tanker tractor overturns in Gajapati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/06/four-years-on-only-60-per-cent-widening-of-ecr-complete</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/6k518j1v/4-years-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ECR road-widening project was slated for completion by May 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:05:38.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four years on, only 60 per cent widening of ECR complete</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, East Coast Road, four-laning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/union-min-hd-kumaraswamy-lambasts-cm-siddaramaiah-says-congress-taking-credit-for-centres-schemes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/wi2pqpqn/CM-Siddaramaiah-HD-Kumaraswamy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah (L) &amp; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:05:09.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Min HD Kumaraswamy lambasts CM Siddaramaiah, says Congress taking credit for Centre’s schemes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/in-his-death-krishnalal-gives-life-to-five</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/md1zdsxs/New-Project-2026-04-06T083335.730.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnalal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:05:07.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In his death, Krishnalal gives life to five</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, orgn donation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/sundargarh-looks-to-expand-png-cover-amid-lpg-crunch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/h3j3w1vt/ANI_20240601122239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piped Natural Gas (PNG) line.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:03:23.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sundargarh looks to expand PNG cover amid LPG crunch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/malappuram-fugitive-in-triple-murder-case-nabbed-from-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/frtae24u/202508273493207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:02:25.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malappuram fugitive in triple murder case nabbed from Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malappuram, arrested, triple murder case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/belagavi-man-arrested-for-locking-up-wife-kids-victims-rescued</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/rrzikqjo/Belagavi-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The women police squad from ‘Akka Pade’ create awareness among women about their rights and laws for their protection</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:02:03.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belagavi man arrested for locking up wife, kids; victims rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belagavi, Physical abuse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/bengali-actors-death-in-odisha-wife-files-plaint-probe-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/bpqksds1/3lcjjo5cactor625x30029March26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:02:00.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengali actor’s death in Odisha: Wife files plaint, probe launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/elephant-fence-up-along-coimbatore-forest-boundary-to-curb-intrusions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/fie6il8d/Elephant-fence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 10-km-long steel wire fence, along Coimbatore–Boluvampatti forest boundary, has gates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T03:00:51.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephant fence up along Coimbatore forest boundary to curb intrusions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, steel wire fence, Coimbatore–Boluvampatti forest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/micro-margins-macro-stakes-in-keralas-thrithala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/ho6x6zyn/electionold13-06-2024210031085444.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/4a6wo7ra/Screenshot-2026-04-06-025455.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:59:58.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Micro-margins, macro stakes in Kerala's Thrithala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Thrithala constituency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/south-african-woman-remains-in-trichy-camp-months-after-acquittal-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/79bbtc4x/confined.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources indicated that a pending FIR may have contributed to the delay in granting deportation clearance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:58:05.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South African woman remains in Trichy camp months after acquittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, acquittal, confined, South African woman, Foreigners Special Camp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/odisha-cm-mohan-majhi-campaigns-in-assam-ahead-of-april-9-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/z912ttv9/New-Project-17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, "With the double-engine government in Assam, the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, development is being provided to the people.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:57:44.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Mohan Majhi campaigns in Assam ahead of April 9 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/06/17-months-on-bengaluru-city-outskirts-still-await-cauvery-water</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/b8y33hk8/17-months.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/iccojplq/Screenshot-2026-04-06-015226.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:55:18.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 months on, Bengaluru city outskirts still await Cauvery water</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cauvery water supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/lpg-shortage-hits-animal-shelters-in-karnataka-forces-cut-in-feeding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/12/20/original/malnourished.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:52:10.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG shortage hits animal shelters in Karnataka, hampers feeding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, LPG cylinder shortage, animal shelters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/ivrs-calls-targeted-whatsapp-messages-parties-turn-tech-savvy-to-woo-voters-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/k20qm6sg/IVRS-calls-targeted.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express Illustration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:51:21.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IVRS calls &amp; targeted WhatsApp messages: Parties turn tech-savvy to woo voters in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, whatsapp messages, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, IVRS calls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/odisha-to-make-ama-sathi-whatsapp-chatbot-more-user-friendly-for-revenue-services</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/s45fzocn/Ama-Sathi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari presiding over a meeting to review utility of Ama Sathi chatbot, in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:51:13.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to make ‘Ama Sathi’ WhatsApp chatbot more user-friendly for revenue services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/odisha-approves-rs-589-crore-handloom-scheme-clears-smartphones-for-anganwadi-workers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/8/original/vijhandloom7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:49:43.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha approves Rs 589 crore handloom scheme, clears smartphones for anganwadi workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/food-kit-row-erupts-in-keralas-vadanappally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/x6cyc86w/Food-kit-row-erupts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The food items being packed inside the godown at Vadanapally in Thrissur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:48:04.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food kit row erupts in Kerala's Vadanappally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Manalur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/kerala-under-pinarayi-vijayan-is-sliding-towards-bankruptcy-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/xib4ydzc/Kerala-under-Vijayan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with UDF candidate AKM Ashraf at an election rally in Manjeshwar assembly constituency of Kasaragod, Kerala on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:46:55.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala under Pinarayi Vijayan is sliding towards bankruptcy: CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, CM Siddaramaiah, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/trial-of-twin-hurdles-employment-transport-issues-may-test-thangam-thennarasu-in-tns-tiruchuli</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/cuvhm66z/trial-of-twin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Limited public transport facilities force residents to either take up irregular, low-paying, and physically demanding jobs or migrate elsewhere if they can afford it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:46:54.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trial of twin hurdles: Employment, transport issues may test Thangam Thennarasu in TN's Tiruchuli</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/06/metro-project-scrapped-bmrc-to-get-new-avatar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-29/jkkypdvl/Metro-ridership.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>2026-04-06T02:44:50.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro project scrapped; BMRC to get new avatar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/interviewno-infrastructure-proper-policy-for-kannada-film-industry-jayamala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/mhhimcvn/RUCTURE-PROPER.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor-politician Jayamala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:43:57.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW|No infrastructure, proper policy for Kannada film industry: Jayamala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Jayamala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/union-govt-has-frozen-church-accounts-mar-joseph-pamplany</loc>
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<image:caption>Mar Joseph Pamplany</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:43:36.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Union govt has frozen Church accounts’: Mar Joseph Pamplany</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Mar Joseph Pamplany</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/temperature-drops-as-norwesters-lash-parts-of-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/d8tibr7f/football20504chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Boys playing in rain at Rasulgarh as incessant rain following norwester lashes Bhubaneswar on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:40:27.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temperature drops as nor’westers lash parts of Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/congress-leader-randeep-singh-surjewala-hits-out-at-centre-over-lpg-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/k9pfp5qw/Surjewal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala addresses the media in Bengaluru on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:39:04.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala hits out at Centre over LPG crisis </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union Government, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, West Asia Confict, LPG cylinder shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/kerala-elections-sir-no-bad-boss-as-voter-roll-shake-up-alters-poll-dynamics</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lsyi4rrk/‘SIR’-was.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission officials during their field visit to make a promotional video for the SIR process in Kozhikode</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:38:01.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala elections: ‘SIR’ no bad boss as voter roll shake-up alters poll dynamics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/pm-modis-assurance-to-south-on-ls-seats-aimed-at-polls-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/8agv1w5j/P_4660159666.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:36:13.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi’s assurance to South on LS seats aimed at polls: CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PM Modi, Lok Sabha seats, CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/nda-wants-to-alter-tns-dna-with-its-dabba-engine-says-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/h8kg5km7/dsc3345094641.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin with DMK alliance candidates at a campaign meeting in Madurai on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:33:39.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA wants to alter TN's DNA with its ‘dabba engine’, says CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, BJP, NDA, CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/palasa-ichchapuram-merger-with-scor-wont-cause-revenue-loss-ecor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/i2mzc44l/202604053735825.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ECoR says Palasa–Ichchapuram merger with SCoR won’t impact revenue</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:33:14.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palasa-Ichchapuram merger with SCoR won’t cause revenue loss: ECoR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/interview-odisha-police-on-guard-to-prevent-naxalism-relapse-adg-sanjeeb-panda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/an0vbf2r/New-Project-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADG Anti-Naxal Operations Sanjeeb Panda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:31:54.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Odisha Police on guard to prevent Naxalism relapse’: ADG Sanjeeb Panda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/muslim-voices-on-the-decline-in-tns-major-dravidian-parties</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/6u53ewxd/jhghgbhjh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN CM and DMK Chief MK Stalin (L), AIADMK party general secretary Edapadi K Palaniswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:31:35.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim voices on the decline in TN's major Dravidian parties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, AIADMK, Dravidian parties, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Muslim representation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/in-palakkad-ramesh-pisharody-sticks-to-basics-over-badai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ezobnrfc/Pisharody-sticks-to-basics.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF candidate for Palakkad constituency Ramesh Pisharody interacting with women voters on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:30:45.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Palakkad , Ramesh Pisharody sticks to basics over ‘Badai’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Ramesh Pisharody</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/shakti-beneficiaries-in-karnataka-to-get-personalised-smart-cards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-05/vqf8iqu9/20250805319F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka RTC buses image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:30:15.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shakti beneficiaries in Karnataka to get personalised smart cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Shakti Scheme model</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/after-1962-congress-fields-fisher-community-leader-in-tns-colachel-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Colachel assembly constituency Congress candidate Tharahai Cuthbert.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:29:36.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 1962, Congress fields fisher community leader in TN's Colachel constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Congress, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Colachel constituency,, Tharahai Cuthbert</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/dharmendra-pradhan-hails-odishas-expanded-reservation-in-professional-courses-as-historic</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-02/v70bjty7/Dharmendra-Pradhan</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:27:01.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmendra Pradhan hails Odisha’s expanded reservation in professional courses as ‘historic’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/06/bjd-split-over-sebc-reservation-in-odishas-higher-education-sector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/24iv2lf5/New-Project-15.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranendra P Swain and Arun Sahoo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:25:59.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD split over SEBC reservation in Odisha’s higher education sector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/both-modi-pinarayi-vijayan-weakening-democratic-institutions-mallikarjun-kharge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/yvgh020s/ANI_20260405173210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:22:55.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Both Modi, Pinarayi Vijayan weakening democratic institutions: Mallikarjun Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/cm-stalin-wants-to-exploit-pondys-resources-edappadi-k-palaniswami</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jgl06z4y/Stalin-wants-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns in Puducherry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:22:06.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Stalin wants to exploit Pondy’s resources: Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/will-traditional-loyalties-shape-poll-verdict-in-chennithala-stronghold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/1ilp96cu/New-Project-2026-04-06T074831.004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:21:58.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will traditional loyalties shape poll verdict in Chennithala stronghold?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/06/odisha-attracts-investment-proposals-worth-over-rs-1-lakh-crore-during-kolkata-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-25/obq68jev/majhi_collector_1090003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:21:11.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha attracts investment proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore during Kolkata meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/bjp-wants-to-deny-quota-gains-to-obc-women-congress</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:19:26.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP wants to deny quota gains to OBC women: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, BJP, Congress, Delimitation, OBC women</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/steps-taken-to-declare-christians-as-micro-minority-sabu-m-jacob</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabu M Jacob</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:16:11.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Steps taken to declare Christians as micro-minority’: Sabu M Jacob</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/more-money-for-pharma-fertiliser-petrochem-but-low-usage-house-panel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/35gzqt53/ANI_20260316061022.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:15:09.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More money for pharma, fertiliser, petrochem, but low usage: House panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pharma, Fertiliser, petrochem</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/06/two-labourers-killed-by-speeding-bike-in-bengaluru-rider-bus-driver-nhai-booked</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:14:59.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two labourers killed by speeding bike in Bengaluru; rider, bus driver, NHAI booked</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/centre-makes-draft-rules-for-control-of-coastal-oil-lumps</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:11:51.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre makes draft rules for control of coastal oil lumps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/06/hoax-bomb-threat-disrupts-delhi-bound-indigo-flight-at-bengaluru-airport</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:10:26.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hoax bomb threat disrupts Delhi-bound IndiGo flight at Bengaluru airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru airport, Indigo flight, hoax bomb threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/06/truck-driver-booked-for-drunken-driving-hangs-self-in-seized-truck-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/3/original/suicide-Hangingi.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>2026-04-06T02:08:49.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck driver booked for drunken driving hangs self in seized truck in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, truck driver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/06/whole-region-going-to-burn-as-you-follow-netanyahus-commands-iran-slams-trumps-threat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/66959139-d9cf-4c8d-93a5-c99ee7bb2346/C_1_1_CH1388_10037674.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:07:37.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Whole region going to burn as you follow Netanyahu's commands': Iran slams Trump's threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/leaders-who-left-cpm-dont-pose-a-challenge-m-a-baby</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/bubwqgl8/ANI_20260405155612.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM general secretary M A Baby</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:06:01.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Leaders who left CPM don’t pose a challenge’: M A Baby</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, CPM general secretary M A Baby, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/06/price-hike-hits-all-plates-from-street-food-to-kitchens-delhi-feels-the-squeeze</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/0w9a4thl/HITS-ALL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Citizens across the city are seen standing in long queues for several days now to procure an LPG cylinder</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/likrxbjg/PLATE.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/wucixp45/PRICE.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/yaqbyrqa/Students-often-tell-me.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/en1bjjcp/New-Project-14.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/7rlfetkw/Capture.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:05:29.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Price hike hits all plates: From street food to kitchens, Delhi feels the squeeze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/2-km-wildlife-fence-up-for-suveillance-ahead-of-ardh-kumbh-in-haridwar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/82o7jxxa/2-km-wildlife.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:04:10.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2-km wildlife fence up for suveillance ahead of Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ardh Kumbh, wildlife fence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/heavy-rainfall-likely-in-three-tn-districts-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/ccd4fe9s/TN-likely-to-get.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The RMC added that light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, at one or two locations over districts in the Western Ghats and parts of South Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:02:34.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rainfall likely in three TN districts today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, heavy rainfall, TN districts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/3-detained-from-madrasa-with-firearm-sit-probe-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/y2a92nxa/3-detained-from.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:00:08.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 detained from madrasa with firearm, SIT probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, madrasa, firearm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/06/the-timeless-art-of-toy-making-at-vilachery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/f5rmx1yx/iekris2.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2qcatcnm/ieje1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/g0lqws0t/toy-12.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The timeless art of toy making at Vilachery</news:title>
<news:keywords>vilachery dolls, vilachery, vilachery madurai, doll making, toy making, bommai, tn bommai, golu bommai, golu dolls, christmas , christmaas dolls, christmas dolls tn, vinayagar idols, Geographical Indication (GI) tag, gi tag, gi tags in tn, tamil nadu, tamil nadu news, chennai news, madurai news, madurai artisans,  toy-making micro cluster , Madurai Toy Makers Association , Madurai district Sarvodaya Sangam, Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/guwahati-diary-nfr-achieves-milestones-boosts-connectivity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/8o6lcvw0/NFR-achieves.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:58:14.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati Diary | NFR achieves milestones, boosts connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Northeast Frontier Railway, IIT-G</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/06/aap-alleges-chadha-deleted-past-posts-targeting-pm-modi-amid-widening-rift</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-10/21k1n0r7/202505103400282.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earlier, party leaders questioned Chadha’s silence on key issues, alleging he avoided speaking against the BJP and the Modi government.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:53:14.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP alleges Chadha deleted past posts targeting PM Modi amid widening rift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/congress-announces-sc-candidate-for-madurais-melur-assembly-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-01/fs38jji0/Congress-pl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:53:03.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress announces SC candidate for Madurai’s Melur Assembly constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Congress, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Melur Assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/job-travel-choices-making-urban-males-obese</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ba52qsun/C_1_1_CH1035_118854053.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/s952c12x/Screenshot-2026-04-06-032043.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:51:20.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Job, travel choices making urban males obese’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, abdominal obesity, sedentary jobs, motorised transport, packaged foods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/06/rain-thunderstorms-likely-in-delhi-ncr-on-april-78-imd-issues-yellow-alert</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/86gj2a9e/summer020540561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Sunday, the minimum temperature was noted to be 20.1 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature ranged between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:49:59.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR on April 7–8; IMD issues yellow alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/06/vijay-is-a-threat-to-dmk-and-aiadmk-tvk-campaign-secretary-nanjil-sambath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/2qiaizvw/ANI_20260401081253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:49:41.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Vijay is a threat to DMK and AIADMK': TVK campaign secretary Nanjil Sambath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, AIADMK, Vijay, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/06/delhi-allocates-21-of-budget-to-green-push-yamuna-clean-up-gets-top-share</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/af2zrr54/202604053735781.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water plants, e-buses get big push in Green Budget</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:48:20.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi allocates 21% of budget to green push, Yamuna clean-up gets top share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi budget</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/insider-track-kharges-better-control-in-the-party</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ltk04cnh/Kharge’s-better.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:45:54.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | Kharge’s better control in the party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge, Arif Mohammad Khan, Yousuf Pathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/06/cleaning-yamuna-needs-governance-not-mere-gadgets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/fskzk9ir/yamuna09114233.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File |Workers clean Vasudev Ghat Yamuna river a day after Chhath puja in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:43:29.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cleaning Yamuna needs governance, not mere gadgets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna cleaning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/06/delhi-bans-direct-lpg-sale-from-godowns-to-boost-transparency-streamline-supply</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/s5v5z2jd/PTI03132026000154B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:40:58.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi bans direct LPG sale from godowns to boost transparency, streamline supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/keralas-malampuzha-the-left-fortress-that-shaped-rulers-from-across-the-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/u9wz456i/Left-fortress.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>2026-04-06T01:40:51.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s Malampuzha: The left fortress that shaped rulers from across the land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Malampuzha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/06/kejriwal-to-do-a-didi-in-hc-argue-own-case-in-liquor-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/daef17a5-1f7f-46b9-a3c5-63c882dcf4d7/Arvind_Kejriwal_15021_pti02_15_2024_000102b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arvind Kejriwal to argue in person in Delhi HC in excise policy case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:37:33.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal to do a Didi in HC, argue own case in liquor scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Liquor Scam, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/when-kerala-saw-four-cms-in-33-months</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/d363mqb0/New-Project-2026-04-06T070136.513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: K Karunakaran, A K Antony and C H Mohammed Koya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:36:55.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Kerala saw four CMs in 33 months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, K Karunakaran, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/the-old-captain-and-the-sea-change-pinarayi-vijayan-banks-on-record-as-ldf-eyes-continuity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/nfzxxui2/the-old-‘captain’-and.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LDF workers receiving Pinarayi Vijayan at a convention in Vengad, Kannur</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:28:16.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The old ‘captain’ and the sea change: Pinarayi Vijayan banks on record as LDF eyes continuity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/06/missing-kerala-trekker-found-after-four-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/juomzb1w/New-Project-2026-04-06T064912.617.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharanya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:22:04.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing Kerala trekker found after four days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kerala, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, Tadiandamol trail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/06/nda-would-usher-in-prosperous-kerala-amit-shah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/s4gwup6e/‘NDA-would-usher-in-‘prosperous.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah greets the audience at the election convention of the Twenty20 candidate for Kunnathunad at Kolencherry on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-06T01:08:19.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘NDA would usher in ‘prosperous Kerala’: Amit Shah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Amit Shah, Christian community, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow in Kozhikode on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Shah promises ‘prosperous Kerala’, appeasement of none</news:title>
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<news:title>Outside The Boundary </news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:43:38.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nigeria army says killed 65 'bandits' in single operation</news:title>
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<news:title>Roll revision sparks debate on fairness and pre-poll due process</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II: Deep space system are on trial</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tuesday. 8 pm: Trump posts cryptic message after profanity-laden Iran deal ultimatum</news:title>
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<image:caption>Many stakeholders—within and outside the legislature—have demanded for stricter provisions in the anti-defection law</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | The whip's grip </news:title>
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<image:caption>Even as Colombo reassures the public of steady fuel and gas supplies, people are already feeling the weight of the war</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When the West Asia crisis hits home and hard</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/05/faithline-the-original-dhurandhar</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhurandhar appears in the ‘Hanuman Ashtothara Shata Namavali’ (The 108 Names of Hanuman).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithline | The original Dhurandhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Hanuman Jayanti, Dhurandhar</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Vyshak Vijaykumar celebrates a wicket with teammates</image:caption>
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<news:title>How confidence and ‘instant plan from captain’ helped Vyshak against Chennai Super Kings
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>EAM Jaishankar gets call from Iran FM, holds talks with Qatar, UAE counterparts</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at an an election rally at Samserganj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:05:27.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata urges voters to 'take revenge' for deletion of names from electoral rolls</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajat Patidar and Tim David in action on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T18:01:53.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RCB vs CSK: Royal hammering at Chinnaswamy</news:title>
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<image:caption>Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in protest probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>(Left-Right): Vijay Sankar (second from left), Chairman, The Sanmar Group; Dr. Krishna Kumar Rangachari (third from left), Director, Cabot Sanmar Limited; Sean D. Keohane (fourth from left), President and CEO, Cabot Corporation, USA; and Stephen Knight, Facility General Manager, Performance Additives – FMO, Cabot Carbon Limited; at the groundbreaking ceremony at Mettur, Tamil Nadu, on March 31, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:15:53.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabot Sanmar announces capacity expansion with Rs 220 crore investment</news:title>
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<image:caption>RBI policy rate</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah addressing an election rally seeking votes for UDF candidate AKM Ashraf in the Manjeshwar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:09:19.286Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Investor sentiment falls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T17:07:31.660Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:59:07.361Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:57:22.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 800 TTP terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Afghanistan: Pakistan</news:title>
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<image:caption>Payments</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:50:30.848Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/l2301vl4/GaganBanga.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gagan Banga, MD &amp; CEO, Sammaan Capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:42:32.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Meaningful growth would require strong parentage’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/israel-says-haifa-residential-building-suffers-direct-hit-in-iran-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ec6530f4/AP26095592290951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli security forces and rescue teams work amid the rubble of a residential building struck by an Iranian missile in Haifa, Israel, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:40:07.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says Haifa residential building suffers direct hit in Iran attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Haifa, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/05/telugureview2026apr03raakaasa-movie-review-performances-and-visuals-anchor-this-fantasy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/pyj3foih/Rakasatrailer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Getup Seenu, Sangeeth Shoban and Nayan Sarika from Rakasa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:35:27.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raakaasa Movie Review: Performances and visuals anchor this fantasy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/05/telugureview2026apr03biker-movie-review-this-emotional-sports-drama-is-largely-engaging</loc>
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<image:caption>Sharwanand in Biker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:34:56.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biker Movie Review: This emotional sports drama is largely engaging</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/05/teluguinterviews2026apr01tovino-thomas-i-dont-prefer-hectic-back-to-back-schedules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/sz9gnmcx/TovinoThomas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tovino Thomas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:34:28.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tovino Thomas: I don’t prefer hectic back-to-back schedules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tivona Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Pallichattambi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/05/ipl-2026-david-rajat-devdutt-mayhem-power-rcb-to-2503-against-csk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/7epimrb8/New-Project-2026-04-05T215407.808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>David, Rajat, Devdutt mayhem power RCB to 250/3 against CSK.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:25:30.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: David, Rajat, Devdutt mayhem power RCB to 250/3 against CSK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK VS RCB, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/missing-kerala-trekker-found-in-kodagus-tadiandamol-after-four-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/aqphk1d7/1.-Sharanya-with-villagers-on-Tadiyandamol.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharanya found inside a forest zone in the Tadiandamol range, with members of the local Adiya tribal community assisting authorities in the rescue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T16:06:56.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing Kerala trekker found in Kodagu's Tadiandamol after four days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kerala techie, woman trekker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/navy-steps-up-africa-outreach-under-mahasagar-ins-trikand-docks-in-tanzanias-dar-es-salaam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/19bdi0hy/Pic6IIN.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>INS Trikand docks in Tanzania's Dar-es-Salaam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:44:26.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy steps up Africa outreach under MAHASAGAR; INS Trikand docks in Tanzania's Dar-es-Salaam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian Navy, Indian Ocean Region, maritime cooperation, maritime outreach</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/three-killed-three-critical-after-gas-cutter-cylinder-explodes-at-midnight-in-jharkhands-dhanbad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/eq7avvkl/death.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preliminary investigations suggest that safety protocols were ignored during the operation of the gas cutter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:37:41.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed, three critical after gas cutter cylinder explodes at midnight in Jharkhand's Dhanbad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Explosion, gas leak, gas cutter cylinder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/army-bats-for-rs-250-crore-fund-to-end-startup-trial-trap-proposal-with-mod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/tte3jiii/representative-image.jpg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:23:54.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army bats for Rs 250 crore fund to end startup 'trial trap', proposal with MoD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of Defence, Start ups</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/two-more-held-over-grenade-attack-outside-punjab-bjp-office-in-chandigarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/9lvjba5h/newindianexpress2026-02-15fxbnkjjhANI20250827051222.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two more held over grenade attack outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T15:17:25.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two more held over grenade attack outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Grenade attack, Punjab BJP office, foreign handlers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/three-dead-three-injured-as-multi-storied-lodge-collapses-in-madhya-pradeshs-anuppur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-22/okghz89y/WhatsApp_Image_2024_10_22_at_18_38_07.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:52:28.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three dead, three injured as multi-storied lodge collapses in Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Madhya Pradesh, building collapsed</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/05/maha-jungleraj-modi-attacks-tmc-law-and-order-record-frames-bengal-polls-as-fear-vs-bjp-trust</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/7kcndq9l/Modi.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Mininster Narendra Modi addressing his first rally in Cooch Behar in North Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:48:53.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Maha jungleraj': Modi attacks TMC law and order record, frames Bengal polls as fear vs BJP trust</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-says-denial-of-st-status-to-assam-tea-tribes-national-injustice</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:39:56.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren says denial of ST status to Assam tea tribes 'national injustice'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/05/in-the-online-maxxing-era-whats-the-deal-with-fiber-and-protein</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/dwdm60tb/Shellfish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dietary fiber is on track to be 2026's online trend of choice</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:37:43.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In the online 'maxxing' era, what's the deal with fiber and protein?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Protein, fiber, 'maxxing' era</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/minister-shivraj-singh-chouhan-directs-officials-to-assess-crop-damage-across-states-affected-due-to-heavy-rainfall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-11/iiz2svcd/P_4472344348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:28:42.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs officials to assess crop damage across States affected due to heavy rainfall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, crop damage, heavy rainfall, Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/gherao-of-judicial-officers-in-malda-a-planned-maha-jangalraj-of-tmc-claims-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/eyasltof/PTI04042026000385B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T14:09:05.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gherao of judicial officers in Malda a ‘planned maha jangalraj’ of TMC, claims  PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Malda, TMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/sc-orders-shared-interim-custody-for-nri-couples-son-asks-canadian-court-to-revisit-earlier-ruling</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.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>2026-04-05T14:05:21.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC orders shared interim custody for NRI couple’s son, asks Canadian court to revisit earlier ruling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Canadian court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/05/fabricated-politically-motivated-lies-assam-cm-himanta-threatens-to-sue-pawan-khera-over-passport-allegations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/i77luuik/ANI_20260211111531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress asked to meet "Maulanas": Assam CM slams Pawan Khera over Dhaka cleric photo controversy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:40:02.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Fabricated, politically motivated lies’: Assam CM Himanta threatens to sue Pawan Khera over passport allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Assam CM Himanta Biswa, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/gaza-civil-defence-hospital-say-israeli-strike-kills-four</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/t5g1i7mw/AP26094626112771.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinians inspect a vehicle struck by an Israeli airstrike in the Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:31:59.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaza civil defence, hospital say Israeli strike kills four</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Airstrikes, Gaza war, Israel Gaza war, Gaza peace plan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/womens-reservation-bill-amendments-may-expand-uttarakhand-assembly-to-105-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/mzwwno42/2025081308F_2XmEI3J.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Push for reservation bill gains momentum as women MPs back amendment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:23:29.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s Reservation Bill amendments may expand Uttarakhand Assembly to 105 seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, Uttarakhand Assembly, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/05/mamata-calls-bhabanipur-clash-planned-attack-during-amit-shahs-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/5u6mvovs/20260330436L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T13:01:11.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata calls Bhabanipur clash ‘planned attack’ during Amit Shah’s visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Amit Shah, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/05/assam-polls-2026-gaurav-gogoi-takes-on-nda-might</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/w21c8xms/ANI_20260326021305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gaurav Gogoi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T12:36:24.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam polls 2026: Gaurav Gogoi takes on NDA might</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Elections, Assam Elections, Nation, Assam elections 2026, Assam polls 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/05/tribunal-recognises-congress-candidate-as-voter-days-before-bengal-poll-nomination-deadline</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/0r9dkbe2/Poll-panel-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tribunal on Sunday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include Mohtab Sheikh’s name in the supplementary list by the same night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:57:58.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribunal recognises Congress candidate as voter days before Bengal poll nomination deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Congress candidate, Appellate Tribunal, Bengal poll nomination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/05/amid-cancer-surgery-nafisa-ali-prays-for-tmc-win-in-west-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Actor and politician Nafisa Ali Sodhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:43:40.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid cancer surgery, Nafisa Ali 'prays for' TMC win in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, West Bengal Elections, TMC, West Bengal elections, Nafisa Ali</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/cash-liquor-and-other-inducements-seizures-cross-rs-650-crore-ahead-of-assembly-polls-eci</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>ECI</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV sprinkles holy water with a bunch of hyssop sprigs as he presides over Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T11:18:23.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass, skips naming wars in Urbi et Orbi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in Beirut's southern suburbs, during haze on April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran military says US airman rescue operation 'completely foiled'</news:title>
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<image:caption>CM Stalin, Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services and Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:58:11.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language politics takes centre stage ahead of Tamil Nadu elections</news:title>
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<image:caption>Naveen and Nadher</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:34:48.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple from Iran stranded in Kodagu</news:title>
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<image:caption>Most people can benefit from single-session therapy, whether they are struggling with a difficult circumstance like a work problem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T10:06:07.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:42:22.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE Exclusive | 'Proportional delimitation’ a demographic coup: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/upcoming-assembly-election-a-decisive-battle-to-ensure-state-autonomy-says-udhayanidhi-in-viralimalai</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK youth wing secretary and the Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:28:26.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upcoming Assembly election a 'decisive battle' to ensure State autonomy, says Udhayanidhi in Viralimalai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/05/artemis-iis-moonbound-astronauts-capture-earths-brilliant-blue-beauty-as-they-leave-it-behind</loc>
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<image:caption>This image provided by NASA shows a view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman from the Orion spacecraft's window after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:23:55.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/05/mcap-of-6-of-top-10-most-valued-firms-drops-nearly-by-rs-65k-cr-bharti-airtel-biggest-laggard-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:20:35.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms drops nearly by Rs 65k cr; Bharti Airtel biggest laggard</news:title>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court judge, Justice B V Nagarathna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:16:37.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neutrality of polls can't be assured if EC dependent on contestants: Justice Nagarathna</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:02:48.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For adults with ADHD – or even those with just some symptoms – using smart strategies to start and complete tasks can make all the difference</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/irans-revolutionary-guards-would-fiercely-resist-us-ground-invasion-history-proves-it</loc>
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<image:caption>This handout photo released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)'s official website Sepanews on February 16, 2026, shows members of the IRGC and navy taking part in a military exercise in the Gulf.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran’s Revolutionary Guards would fiercely resist US ground invasion. History proves it</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/05/why-global-investors-are-chasing-stakes-in-indian-banks-nbfcs</loc>
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<image:caption>Foreign investors are showing growing interest in Indian banking sector</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:58:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why global investors are chasing stakes in Indian banks, NBFCs</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:54:13.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TV industry bracing for decline in sales on rising production costs amid West Asia crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from Kuwait International Airport after a drone strike on fuel storage in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:42:08.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:38:51.171Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:27:44.849Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The Aravalli is vital for Rajasthan and North India, aiding groundwater, biodiversity and climate. Protecting it is our top priority .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:25:37.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From the Aravallis to a mountain protection law</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:23:05.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar announces retirement</news:title>
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<image:caption>Robert Pattinson and Zendaya star as Charlie Thompson and Emma Harwood, a genteel, engaged couple in Boston.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:19:39.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The Drama' squanders Robert Pattinson and Zendaya on a grim, poorly thought set-up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/were-definitely-under-pressure-west-asia-war-hits-britains-fish-and-chip-shops</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'We're definitely under pressure': West Asia war hits Britain's fish and chip shops</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T08:12:36.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A long West Asia war could take away from support for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/05/no-cm-face-in-bengal-polls-bjp-to-seek-votes-in-modis-name-state-chief-samik-bhattacharya</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya and LoP in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari during a public meeting in Kolkata, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvalla, Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:33:12.069Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:31:28.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We got him!’: Trump says US F-15 crew member ‘safely’ extracted from Iran</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:29:42.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour deadline for deal, targets Israel and Kuwait</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:27:41.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur activist moves Delhi HC against order to remove posts linking Hardeep Puri’s daughter to Epstein</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/chhattisgarh-achieves-record-rs-16625-crore-mineral-revenue-up-14</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:20:27.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh achieves record Rs 16,625 crore mineral revenue, up 14%</news:title>
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<image:caption>Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T07:17:32.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CEC, EAM will remain silent: Congress flags BJP, LJK hosting Sri Lankan envoy</news:title>
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<image:caption>Raghav Chadha, replaced by Ashok Mittal, had raised key public issues in House</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:36:56.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid AAP row over claims he failed to raise Punjab issues in Parliament, Chadha hits back, defends record</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union minister Nitin Gadkari</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gadkari says BJP is against infiltrators, not Muslims; confident of wins in Assam, West Bengal</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T06:13:33.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wildlife from Rajaji Tiger Reserve expands range across north India, signals thriving ecosystem</news:title>
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<news:title>TNSTC crew accused of violating MCC, engaging in political activity across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:39:16.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drinking is personal choice, but public nuisance must be looked into: HC</news:title>
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<image:caption>Officials expect this improved connectivity to significantly increase voter turnout in the region.</image:caption>
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<news:title>New roads bring democracy home to tribal residents of Bodhamalai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/taiwan-opposition-leader-to-make-peace-visit-to-china-first-in-10-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Kuomintang (KMT) leader Cheng Li-wun delivers her speech during the KMT's 12th National Congress in Taipei on November 1, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China, first in 10 years</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/six-test-positive-for-drugs-in-taramati-baradari-raid</loc>
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<image:caption>Acting on a tip-off, the officials raided the venue where a private event was being held under the name ‘More Than Friends’ and conducted urine drug tests on attendees.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Six test positive for drugs in Taramati Baradari raid</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representational image of cyber crime.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:25:37.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad alert over WhatsApp impersonation scam targeting CEOs, CFOs; companies lose crores</news:title>
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<image:caption>Demolitions at MJ Market, Hyderabad | Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:21:08.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Hyderabad as traders resist GHMC anti-encroachment drive in Monda Market, Madina</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/3-year-old-immigrant-suffered-alleged-sexual-abuse-during-months-in-us-government-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>As the sun sets, migrants wait outside a gate in the border fence to enter El Paso, Texas, to be processed by Border Patrol, May 11, 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:20:49.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in US government custody</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/reusable-launch-vehicle-closer-as-hyderabad-startup-completes-engine-test</loc>
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<news:title>Reusable launch vehicle closer as Hyderabad startup completes engine test</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:20:00.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City’s past unfolds on foot: Hyderabad launches heritage walks between Charminar and Chowmahalla Palace</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka takes part in an election campaign at Pathanamthitta in Kerala on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana to roll out heli-tourism on Srisailam route</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana High Court upholds hospital’s denial of compassionate job claim</news:title>
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<news:title>Telangana to roll out Health ATMs in busy hospitals after successful pilot</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy chairs a review meeting on the Basara development master plan in Hyderabad on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Revanth Reddy orders TTD-style temple rules, bans political meetings in Telangana temples</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/odisha-man-kills-mom-by-feeding-her-insecticide-held</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:07:22.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man kills mom by feeding her insecticide, held</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/supreme-court-upheld-orissa-hcs-order-on-grant-in-aid-for-school-staff</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Supreme Court upheld Orissa HC’s order on grant-in-aid for school staff </news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajesh Agrawal, IAS, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce &amp; Industry, speaks during the Pharmexcils Chintan Shivir in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mild tremors felt after earthquake hits Odisha's Koraput</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/ppa-chief-engineer-inspects-site-for-cruise-terminal-in-puri</loc>
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<news:title>PPA chief engineer inspects site for cruise terminal in Puri</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'WE GOT HIM!': Trump says missing US airman rescued as Iran claims it downed search aircraft</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/indias-pharma-exports-hit-usd-2829-billion-growth-driven-by-generics-and-global-demand</loc>
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<news:title>India’s pharma exports hit USD 28.29 billion, growth driven by generics and global demand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/two-men-tied-to-pole-on-theft-charges-in-odisha-thrashed-by-mob</loc>
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<image:caption>The duo, Ajit Dakua and Banamali Nath of MV-41 were tied and thrashed for around four hours before being rescued by police</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two men tied to pole on theft charges in Odisha, thrashed by mob</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/telanganas-khanapur-municipal-chairman-poll-postponed-amid-bjp-brs-protest-tense-standoff-at-office</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS and BJP leaders staged a demonstration outside the municipal office and later sat inside the council hall, alleging misuse of power</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana's Khanapur municipal chairman poll postponed amid BJP-BRS protest, tense standoff at office</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jagatsinghgpur SP Ankit Kumar Verma and other personnel along with the accused</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha's Jagatsinghpur police busts job scam: 26 youths freed, Rs 50 lakh fraud suspected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/05/police-rescue-family-of-four-from-suicide-bid-in-andhras-palnadu</loc>
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<news:title>Police rescue family of four from suicide bid in Andhra's Palnadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/strive-to-become-job-creators-rather-than-seekers-odisha-governor-tells-iim-sambalpur-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati awarding the IIM Sambalpur Gold Medal to Manya Singh for best all-round performance during the convocation</image:caption>
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<news:title>Strive to become job creators rather than seekers, Odisha governor tells IIM-Sambalpur students</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/mla-sujana-feted-by-farmers-women-for-support-to-amaravati-movement</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmers and women felicitate Vijayawada West MLA YS Chowdary</image:caption>
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<news:title>MLA Sujana feted by farmers, women for support to Amaravati movement</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/constable-found-dead-inside-abandoned-building-of-umerkote-police-station-in-odisha</loc>
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<news:title>Constable found dead inside abandoned building of Umerkote police station in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/cid-grills-brs-mla-kaushik-reddy-wife-for-blocking-road-during-jatara</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking to the media after being questioned by CID officials, Kaushik Reddy said it seemed like a joke that the CID was investigating the case.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CID grills BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy, wife  for ‘blocking’ road during jatara</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/05/sri-durga-malleswara-swamy-temple-tightens-security-after-hundi-counting-irregularity</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:53:22.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple tightens security after hundi counting irregularity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kanaka Durga temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Apr/05/shantilata-keeps-lands-fertile-from-20-ft-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Shantilata operating her drone at her agricultural field in Bandhbahal village in Sundargarh district | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:52:50.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shantilata keeps lands fertile from 20 ft up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/delay-wont-be-tolerated-in-amaravati-warns-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressing a review meet on the construction works in Amaravati at his camp office in Undavalli on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:52:04.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay won’t be tolerated in Amaravati, warns CM Naidu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/amaravati-firmly-back-as-growth-engine-minister-kinjarapu-atchannaidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/z9f8whlu/vijminister10404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers BC Janardhan Reddy, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and Anagani Satya Prasad during the press conference on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:49:52.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati firmly back as growth engine: Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/sit-seeks-further-custody-of-pilot-rohith-reddy-in-moinabad-drugs-case-cites-money-trail-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:49:38.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT seeks further custody of Pilot Rohith Reddy in Moinabad drugs case, cites money trail probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/illegal-sand-transport-busted-in-sathupalli-fir-filed-against-8-including-congress-mla-aide</loc>
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<news:title>Illegal sand transport busted in Sathupalli, FIR filed against 8 including Congress MLA aide</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/brs-backed-panel-wins-kythanpally-municipal-body-sandhya-rani-elected-chairperson-with-cpi-support</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS councillor Godishela Sandhya Rani was elected chairman with the support of CPI. M Saritha of the CPI was elected vice-chairman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:47:35.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS-backed panel wins Kythanpally municipal body, Sandhya Rani elected chairperson with CPI support</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/odishas-debrigarh-raises-ecotourism-bar-with-sightings-record-tourist-footfall-revenue</loc>
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<image:caption>Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha's Debrigarh raises ecotourism bar, with sightings, record tourist footfall &amp; revenue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/andhra-pradesh-hc-terms-long-contract-jobs-as-labour-exploitation</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:47:10.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC terms long contract jobs as labour exploitation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/ysrcp-shedding-crocodile-tears-for-fishers-minister-kollu</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Kollu Ravindra addressing the media on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:46:10.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP shedding crocodile tears for fishers: Minister Kollu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-announces-awcs-merger-with-shishu-vatikas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/rwtfnk45/CM-announces-AWCs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi teaching a girl child to write Odia alphabets on a slate, at a Khadi Chhuan programme in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:45:53.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces AWCs merger with Shishu Vatikas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Shishu Vatikas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/minister-lokesh-thanks-karnataka-telugus-for-support-in-difficult-times</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/q1za2utr/Lokesh-thanks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Union Ministers HD Kumara Swamy and Sanjay Seth at a rally in Sindhanuru of Karnataka on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:44:26.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh thanks Karnataka Telugus for support in difficult times</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/cm-naidu-orders-swift-arrest-after-sexual-assault-on-government-staffer-by-subordinate</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:43:24.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu orders swift arrest after sexual assault on government staffer by subordinate </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/is-telangana-government-favouring-corporate-educational-institutions-asks-kavitha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/t1wftw51/government-favouring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kavitha questioned whether the government has any understanding or agreements with corporate educational lobbies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:42:18.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Telangana government favouring corporate educational institutions, asks Kavitha</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/ruckus-after-congress-activists-replace-picture-at-kcrs-office-with-revanths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ax3scy14/Ruck-us-after-Cong.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Led by District Congress Committee president Anksha Reddy, a group of workers went to the camp office and installed a photograph of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:40:01.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ruckus after Congress activists replace picture at KCR’s office with Revanth’s</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/zero-tolerance-to-indiscipline-in-tdp-warns-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/tqae9dmg/v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:39:29.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero tolerance to indiscipline in TDP, warns CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, TDP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/centre-approves-rs-447-crore-for-nh-upgrade-to-boost-inter-state-connectivity-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/y8ri1vhs/Gadkari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:38:42.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approves Rs 447 crore for NH upgrade to boost inter-state connectivity in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Union Government, National Highway Projects, Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/iranian-cafe-offers-taste-of-a-besieged-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/7lf1e6xt/Cafe-offers-taste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irani Mehfil Cafe at Iran Cultural House, Mandi House.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hx1oknc9/Cafe.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:38:18.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian cafe offers taste of a besieged nation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/once-againwith-purpose-dignity-hyderabad-seniors-turn-into-thrift-entrepreneurs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/859ljfm4/Once-again.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wtoqkgik/Onc.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:37:45.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once again,with purpose &amp; dignity: Hyderabad seniors turn into thrift entrepreneurs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, Dobara Foundation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/artistic-vision-meets-technical-precision-in-sculptors-giant-tallapaka-annamacharya-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/b9tsm6wy/New-Project-2026-04-05T100136.940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sculpture artist world famous karunakar vudayar from nattarameswaram village in West Godavari.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/8s4zrjwf/sculptor.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:37:20.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artistic vision meets technical precision in sculptor’s giant Tallapaka Annamacharya project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Good News, sculptor, Tallapaka Annamacharya</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/refusing-census-officials-access-to-house-or-providing-false-info-will-attract-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/zlzvyxfs/2027-Census.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>2026-04-05T04:36:39.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Refusing Census officials access to house or providing false info will attract action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, population census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/over-300-fishermen-stranded-in-iran-reach-chennai-after-transit-through-armenia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zm3vle2w/20260404462L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen who were stranded in Iran amid the West Asia conflict arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:36:38.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 300 fishermen stranded in Iran reach Chennai after transit through Armenia</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Tamil Nadu, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/inspired-at-home-powerlifting-to-the-podium-khammam-girl-bhumika-finds-strength-in-sisters-inspiration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/plyhhzk8/Inspire.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/vquhje7z/In.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:36:00.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspired at home, powerlifting to the podium: Khammam girl Bhumika finds strength in sister’s inspiration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/sebcs-to-get-1125-per-cent-quota-in-heis-odisha-govt-cabinet-clears-enhanced-rice-support</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/z4n1xmhi/Screenshot-2026-03-28-103514.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:34:51.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEBCs to get 11.25 per cent quota in HEIs; Odisha govt cabinet clears enhanced rice support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha goverment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/taking-safety-into-your-own-hands-mahbubabad-sps-village-model-mandates-helmets-cctv-anti-ganja-drive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ndw7bzqp/Taking-safety-into.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SP P Shabarish puts on helmets on commuters on the NH-365 in Mahbubabad district</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:34:46.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taking safety into your own hands: Mahbubabad SP’s village model mandates helmets, CCTV, anti-ganja drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/andhra-pradesh-hc-bars-priests-with-foreign-travel-from-sanctum-rituals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pmucwf49/HC-orders-post-as-per-qualifications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:34:35.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC bars priests with foreign travel from sanctum rituals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, priests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/bar-bodys-stir-over-saturday-sittings-disrupts-delhi-hc-work</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/th72dvbo/ANI_20260218100006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Delhi High Court in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:33:34.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bar body’s stir over Saturday sittings disrupts Delhi HC work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/delhi-court-reserves-order-on-chargesheet-against-robert-vadra-in-money-laundering-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-15/bs21suvy/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-15-at-2.37.58-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:32:35.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court reserves order on chargesheet against Robert Vadra in money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Robert Vadra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-receives-world-athletics-flag-signals-readiness-for-2028-global-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/6lqjdvi2/Majhi-receives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Majhi receiving World Athletics Flag from Sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj at Kalinga Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:32:35.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi receives World Athletics Flag, signals readiness for 2028 global event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, World Athletics Indoor Championships-2028</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/over-64-lakh-depend-on-grains-under-pds-free-ration-extended-till-2028</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/gp3u5crf/Over-64-lakh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/mbstwauu/Over.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:30:54.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 64 lakh depend on grains under PDS, free ration extended till 2028</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/a-life-beyond-retirement-kurnool-mans-mission-to-document-indias-past</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/kqm9ij0y/urnoo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 66-years-old retired officer G Subbaramaiah taking pics where conducted research about the history, culture and heritage.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/89d6ue87/Kurno.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:30:21.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A life beyond retirement: Kurnool man’s mission to document India’s past</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Good News, G Subbaramaiah, cultural exploration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/airport-cites-31-bite-cases-attempted-relocation-for-action-on-stray-dogs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/x7er1d7o/Airport-cites.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Terminal 3 of the IGI Airport in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:30:12.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airport cites 31 bite cases, attempted relocation for action on stray dogs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/mother-nabbed-for-killing-girl-over-relationship-in-west-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/21/original/_Priest-arrest12__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:29:00.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother nabbed for killing girl over relationship in west Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/andhras-bokkasampalem-sets-benchmark-for-womens-empowerment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/hl141ab7/tirupati10404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bokkasampalem Gram Panchayat in Srikalahasti mandal of Tirupati district has not risen to national prominence overnight; its success is the result of five years of quiet determination.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ivzzpr5e/Bokka.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:28:32.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Bokkasampalem sets benchmark for women’s empowerment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Good News, Women’s empowerment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/gang-member-arrested-after-badarpur-police-encounter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/9s4zkwsw/Gang-member.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>2026-04-05T04:28:08.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gang member arrested after Badarpur police encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/cloudy-conditions-in-capital-lead-to-temperature-drop-aqi-stands-at-137</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/dcuhwtro/Cloudy-conditions-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The minimum temperature is expected to be around 17–19 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with a slight dip thereafter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:27:43.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cloudy conditions in capital lead to temperature drop, AQI stands at 137 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/lies-will-be-unmasked-raghav-chadha-hits-out-at-aap-in-a-cinematic-style</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ul0nu9kl/20260327120L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MP Raghav Chadha at the Parliament premises during the ongoing budget session in New Delhi, March 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:27:01.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lies will be unmasked': Raghav Chadha hits out at AAP in a cinematic style</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/chandigarh-bjp-office-blast-case-solved-five-linked-to-foreign-handlers-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/9114ktyy/ANI_20260404141830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav addresses mediapersons in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:25:05.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh BJP office blast case solved, five linked  to foreign handlers held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Others</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/ttd-may-aid-srivari-temple-in-netherlands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-19/vlay3xl1/tirumala71809chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TTD chairman BR Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:25:01.726Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laying the foundation stone for LCT at NSTL in Vizag on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Minister Nityananda Gond at the KiiT SEN Globe function</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Mar 30, 2026, BJP President Nitin Nabin (C) campaigns in support of BJP Assam State President Dilip Saikia (L) and Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika (R) during an election rally at Jagirod, in Morigaon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge, president of All India Congress Committee, releasing his party’s manifesto for upcoming Puducherry Assembly polls on Saturday | Sriram R</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pondy statehood Cong’s first guarantee, says Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/west-bengal-worker-injured-after-touching-snapped-high-tension-cable-at-construction-site-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:41:30.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal worker injured after touching snapped high-tension cable at construction site in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/05/odisha-woman-arrested-for-snatching-chain-from-84-year-old-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:41:00.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman arrested for snatching chain from 84-year-old in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, chain snatching</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/chandy-oommen-goes-poster-free-cycles-through-puthuppally-with-green-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/czpxik0i/chandy2061531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF candidate for Puthuppally, Chandy Oommen engaging with the voters on his cycle.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:39:13.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandy Oommen goes poster-free, cycles through Puthuppally with ‘green’ campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Chandy Oommen, Kerala Elections 2026, green campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/madras-hc-raps-private-hospital-in-loan-default-slaps-rs-5l-fine-for-wasting-judicial-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/262bpj20/C_1_1_CH1332_117575336.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>2026-04-05T03:37:43.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC raps private hospital in loan default, slaps Rs 5L fine for wasting judicial time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/chennai-ndps-court-acquits-west-bengal-man-in-30-kg-ganja-case-cites-major-lapses-in-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-01/qks37jmt/202505013392896.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:36:21.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai NDPS court acquits West Bengal man in 30 kg ganja case, cites major lapses in probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/anbumani-targets-dmk-over-broken-governance-power-tariff-surge-and-law-and-order-slide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/vhsh93ck/Anbumani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss during an election campaign at Saidapet on Saturday where he canvassed for G Senthamizhan | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:34:36.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbumani targets DMK over 'broken governance', power tariff surge, and law-and-order slide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/anti-naxal-force-joins-search-operations-for-missing-trekker-in-kodagu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/mph3yq77/35tadiandamol1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tadiandamol, the highest peak of Kodagu district, where the woman techie went missing</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:34:03.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-Naxal Force joins search operations for missing trekker in Kodagu  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kodagu, Missing case, Kerala techie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/s-ramadoss-camp-mlas-to-contest-under-ajpk-banner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zrj58k4l/Ramadoss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK MLA R Arul filed his nomination from Salem West on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:30:32.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>S Ramadoss camp MLAs to contest under AJPK banner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/05/two-killed-four-injured-in-explosion-at-firecracker-unit-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-01/d9di90vd/ANI_20250701051410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:28:28.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, four injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Explosion, firecracker unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/ashoka-targets-cm-siddaramaiah-claims-diversion-of-scst-funds-cuts-in-backward-class-allocations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/c1i8xlv4/AHINDA-champion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader R Ashoka campaigns for party candidate Veeranna Charantimath in Bagalkot on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:28:21.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ashoka targets CM Siddaramaiah; claims diversion of SC/ST funds, cuts in backward class allocations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka byelections, CM Siddaramaiah, BJP leader R Ashoka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Apr/04/social-media-giants-addicted-teenagers-and-the-fight-for-informed-choice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-09/1xju221r/AP25252104994763.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This combination of photos shows logos of X (top left); Snapchat, top right; Facebook, bottom left; and TikTok, bottom right.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:25:32.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media giants, addicted teenagers, and the fight for informed choice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/05/piped-gas-network-expands-in-kochi-as-households-weigh-cost-vs-convenience</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/gd45rllu/Piped-gas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:25:09.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piped gas network expands in Kochi as households weigh cost vs convenience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, LPG, PNG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/painting-their-way-into-history-the-vanishing-colours-of-poll-graffiti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/52veapo7/Painting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artists painting walls for polls in rural parts of Thirumangalam in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:24:10.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Painting their way into history: The vanishing colours of poll graffiti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/pu-lecturers-petition-karnataka-govt-to-skip-census-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/11ibh6qd/PU-lecturers-petition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State PU College Lecturers Association has submitted a petition to the Principal Secretary, School Education Department and Chief Commissioner of GBA, seeking exemption from census due to academic workload</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:23:37.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PU lecturers petition Karnataka govt to skip census work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, population census 2027, PU College Lecturers Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/who-can-do-the-job-mannargudi-voters-weigh-employment-farm-woes-as-dmk-aiadmkammk-test-strength</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/a3zp1xh7/Mannargudi.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2dkrz1cu/Mannargu.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/73w58mib/Mannar.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:22:28.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who can do the job: Mannargudi voters weigh employment, farm woes as DMK, AIADMK–AMMK test strength</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/05/manjappada-calls-for-boycott-of-all-kerala-blasters-matches-cites-poor-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/psug7frt/manjappada111414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Friday, the fan group posted the boycott call across their social media handles, raising serious allegations against the club for poor performances and management.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:22:23.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manjappada calls for boycott of all Kerala Blasters matches, cites poor management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Kerala, ISL, Kerala Blasters, Manjappada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Apr/04/kings-and-rulers-when-the-crown-goes-to-the-head</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/7mnpux4x/AP26090799592674.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:21:30.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kings and rulers: When the crown goes to the head</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shankkar Aiyar, Opinion, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/from-flashpoint-to-silence-a-fading-rhetoric-as-kodanad-heist-case-stalls-ahead-of-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/98mgnl86/Kodanad-heist.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cwempdc8/From_flashpoint.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:20:27.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From flashpoint to silence, a fading rhetoric as Kodanad heist case stalls ahead of TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/five-juveniles-three-others-held-for-ipl-match-phone-thefts-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/05zn085t/juveniles-3-others.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL match between RCB and SRH on March 28.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:20:03.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five juveniles, three others held for IPL match phone thefts in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Chinnaswamy Stadium, Mobile phone thefts, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/anil-k-antony-bats-for-bjp-says-kerala-needs-double-engine-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/30/original/Anil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anil K Antony.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:15:33.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anil K Antony bats for BJP, says Kerala needs 'double-engine' government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, BJP, Anil K Antony, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/conspiracy-in-parliament-session-timing-during-tn-bengal-polls-p-chidambaram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/sg383tve/Chidambaram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament session timing a ‘calculated conspiracy’, says Chidambaram amid delimitation, seat hike reports</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:15:15.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Conspiracy’ in Parliament session timing during TN, Bengal polls: P Chidambaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, 2016 with TNIE, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/centre-must-change-foreign-policy-import-gas-from-other-countries-says-mallikarjun-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/yh9biivq/New-Project-69.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC President and LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:11:59.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre must change foreign policy, import gas from other countries, says Mallikarjun Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, The Sunday Standard, Nation, Union Government, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Iran War, West Asia Confict, LPG cylinder shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/10-year-left-rule-pushed-state-into-economic-crisis-fm-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2wxc9lxy/nirmala101702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:11:58.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-year Left rule pushed state into economic crisis: FM Nirmala Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Nirmala Sitharaman, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/pujarini-pradhan-unlikely-voice-that-refuses-to-stay-small</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/b7uchsy3/Pujarini-Pradhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Through short videos, Pujarini Pradhan speaks of literature, cinema, caste, faith, and the small and large fractures of society.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:09:03.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pujarini Pradhan: Unlikely voice that refuses to stay small</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, West Bengal, Pujarini Pradhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/udf-backed-g-sudhakaran-sees-strong-public-response-in-ambalapuzha-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/0yf6yvot/G-Sudhakara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Sudhakaran interacting with an elderly voter at Karoor in Ambalapuzha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:08:57.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF-backed G Sudhakaran sees strong public response in Ambalapuzha campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, G Sudhakaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/didnt-want-to-contest-polls-this-time-says-annamalai-to-campaign-across-tamil-nadu-against-dmk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/iwa4r4qa/K-Annamalai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annamalai also indicated that he had not sought the Coimbatore North seat, stating that it would be appropriate only for a sitting MLA from the district to contest from there.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:08:25.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Didn’t want to contest polls this time, says Annamalai, to campaign across Tamil Nadu against DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/my-govt-didnt-violate-borrowing-norms-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6tzhbv2h/MY-GOVT-DIDN’T.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offers puja at the Durga Devi temple in Muchakhandi, Bagalkot, while campaigning for the bypolls</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:05:08.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My govt didn’t violate borrowing norms:   Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Karnataka budget 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/vijay-files-revised-affidavit-for-perambur-after-discrepancies-in-age-assets-criminal-case-details</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/47347qes/svijay50404chn9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader and actor Vijay campaign for upcoming Puducherry assembly caption at the Government Exhibition Ground in Thattanchavady on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:03:15.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay files revised affidavit for Perambur after discrepancies in age, assets, criminal case details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/keralas-thavanur-emerges-key-battleground-as-mla-k-t-jaleel-seeks-fourth-term</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bk3bme1c/BeFunky-collage-51.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA K T Jaleel (L)and UDF candidate V S Joy(R)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ezdv7wk7/Thavanur.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:01:19.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's Thavanur emerges key battleground as MLA K T Jaleel seeks fourth term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, K T Jaleel, V S Joy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/cong-dmk-confused-bjp-ainrc-tired-says-vijay-pitches-tvk-as-peoples-independent-force-for-puducherry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/6qfhzxc6/BJP-AINRC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay’s roadshow witnessed a massive turnout, with supporters, particularly youth and women, lining up along the route in Puducherry on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:59:35.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong-DMK ‘confused’, BJP-AINRC ‘tired’, says Vijay, pitches TVK as people’s independent force for Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Elections, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/world-is-confronted-with-task-of-securing-itself-says-eam-jaishankar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/eic6e9wr/20260404076L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks during the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony at IIM Raipur in Abhanpur, Raipur, on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:58:43.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World is confronted with task of 'securing itself', says EAM Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, S Jaishankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-to-campaign-in-kasaragod-on-april-5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/a3ocexfr/202604033733175.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:57:56.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to campaign in Kasaragod on April 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kasaragod, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/chandigarh-diary-priyanka-chopras-golden-temple-visit-goes-viral-on-social-media</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ygdxdhh6/20260331540L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress Priyanka Chopra at Sri Darbar Sahib, the Golden Temple, in Amritsar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:55:43.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary | Priyanka Chopra’s Golden Temple visit goes viral on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Others, Priyanka Chopra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/left-mdmk-condemn-eps-for-mk-house-arrest-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/86otx4oe/p4-eps101349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Describing Palaniswami as being subservient to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MDMK leader in a statement alleged that EPS remarks were meant to slander Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:54:43.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left, MDMK condemn EPS for ‘MK house arrest’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/minors-on-bikes-pose-deadly-risk-27-killed-in-three-years-karnataka-intensifies-crackdown-on-stunts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/qkqwu4qx/HC-seeks-state’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/nrua5arh/cases-registered.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:54:32.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minors on bikes pose deadly risk, 27 killed in three years; Karnataka intensifies crackdown on stunts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Bike Stunts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/hunt-for-lion-bride-ends-sudha-from-haryana-for-simba-and-sultan-in-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/q9nobuna/Simba.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said that Sudha was no stranger to motherhood, having delivered cubs twice earlier.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:53:01.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hunt for lion bride ends: ‘Sudha’ from Haryana for ‘Simba’ and ‘Sultan’ in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/local-struggles-global-links-define-pathanamthittas-evolving-poll-landscape</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ffo6e0wc/Tea-talk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A physically challenged man selling lotteries on the roadside in Aranmula constituency.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/7cy680kh/Tea-talka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers erecting hoardings of Veena George and Abin Varkey in Aranmula</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:52:57.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local struggles, global links define Pathanamthitta’s evolving poll landscape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Veena George, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/eps-says-a-raja-responsible-for-mk-karunanidhi-house-arrest-remark-defends-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/717i2iy5/responsible.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns in Villupuram on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:51:43.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS says A Raja responsible for MK Karunanidhi ‘house arrest’ remark, defends claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/davanagere-south-bypoll-minority-independents-continue-to-give-samarth-jitters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/dw9c7jsa/Victory-matter-of-prestige.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur campaigns in Davanagere on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:48:01.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Davanagere South bypoll: Minority independents continue to give Samarth jitters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/udf-candidate-fathima-thahiliyas-absence-from-wpi-event-fuels-debate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/3b91a8id/fathima-thahiliya101435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF candidate Fathima Thahiliya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:46:26.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF candidate Fathima Thahiliya’s absence from WPI event fuels debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026, Fathima Thahiliya</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/law-student-abducted-assaulted-in-tambaram-after-breakup-dispute-four-suspects-held-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/mifa24vt/Screenshot-2025-08-09-082010.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>2026-04-05T02:45:47.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law student abducted, assaulted in Tambaram after 'breakup dispute'; four suspects held in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/congress-guarantees-softening-gas-petrol-price-hike-blow-says-surjewala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/dfzcnyps/Congress-guarantees-softening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala makes a point by garlanding gas cylinders at a campaign programme in Davanagere on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:45:13.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress guarantees softening gas, 
petrol price hike blow, says Surjewala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/rahuls-left-will-vanish-remark-triggers-political-firestorm-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/q2iztfwh/Rahul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:44:24.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul’s ‘Left will vanish’ remark triggers political firestorm in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/woman-two-children-drown-in-open-well-near-madurantakam-in-chengalpattu-bodies-recovered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/7aepp015/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 65-year-old woman, her grandson and another 11-year-old girl who was their relative, drowned in an open well at Silavattam village near Madurantakam on Saturday morning, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:43:27.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, two children drown in open well near Madurantakam in Chengalpattu; bodies recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/samarth-walks-untrodden-paths-in-davanagere-south</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/dnl3pzgi/SAMARTH-WALKS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress candidate for Davanagere South Samarth Shamanur walks barefoot while campaigning in the city</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:42:28.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samarth walks untrodden paths in Davanagere South</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/karnataka-bypolls-must-win-for-cm-siddaramaiah-crucial-for-by-vijayendra-leadership</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/wly5dris/C_1_1_CH1575_117925425.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:40:36.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bypolls: Must win for CM Siddaramaiah, crucial for BY Vijayendra leadership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka byelections, CM Siddaramaiah, Davanagere South Bypoll, Bagalkot assembly election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/udf-rejigs-perumbavoor-strategy-replaces-sitting-mla-ahead-of-kerala-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/qgdpphti/New-Project-2026-04-05T080614.747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manoj Moothedan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lob2i9br/playing-field.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:38:46.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF rejigs Perumbavoor strategy, replaces sitting MLA ahead of Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, UDF, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/new-ai-tool-developed-by-bengaluru-startup-tracks-ships-aircraft-even-with-gps-off</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/26/original/US_ship_South_China_Sea_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:36:13.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New AI tool developed by Bengaluru startup tracks ships, aircraft even with GPS off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Nation, Bengaluru startup, ship tracking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/man-assaulted-shop-vandalised-on-marina-beach-over-alleged-weekly-fee-demand-by-group</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-04/pyx030xh/P_4561854526.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:34:01.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man assaulted, shop vandalised on Marina Beach over alleged weekly ‘fee’ demand by group</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/karnataka-accounts-for-over-31-per-centof-telecom-complaints-nationwide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/169vyfvl/K’taka-accounts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Out of a total of 30,417 complaints recorded on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), Karnataka alone reported 9,444 cases</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:33:24.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka accounts for over 31 per cent
of telecom complaints nationwide</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/05/pandemic-to-polemic-what-changed-in-5-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zbefoa3f/Pandemic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three political parties contesting to lead Kerala in the Kerala Legislative Assembly election have displayed their slogans together at Vyttila main junction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:33:06.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pandemic to polemic: Kerala politics evolves under CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/stray-dog-menace-persists-in-chennai-hospitals-despite-sc-order-shelters-still-under-construction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rf9plgec/Stray-menace.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stray dogs at Kalaignar centenary super speciality hospital at Guindy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:31:14.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stray dog menace persists in Chennai hospitals despite SC order; shelters still under construction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/tvk-alleges-tn-2026-film-targets-party-demands-censorship-action-during-poll-season-in-erode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/2/original/Sengottaiyan-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief coordinator KA Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:28:51.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK alleges ‘TN 2026’ film targets party, demands censorship action during poll season in Erode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/rajeev-chandrasekhar-crafts-rajeevettan-image-with-door-to-door-outreach-in-nemom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lwrgo9gv/32-33-1-rajeev30404chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter greeting Nemom NDA candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar during a campaign in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:27:53.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar crafts ‘Rajeevettan’ image with door-to-door outreach in Nemom</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/hanging-glaciers-a-real-threat-to-millions-in-himalayas-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/oumxhee3/Geologists.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hanging glaciers are small and steep and are found on mountain slopes and cliff edges. They are extremely unstable and vulnerable to climate change.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:27:24.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hanging glaciers a real threat to millions in Himalayas: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Nation, Himalayas, environmental concern, glacier threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/interview-ldf-has-saved-kerala-from-the-mixing-of-religion-and-politics-cpm-leader-brinda-karat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/r14blr2i/P_4091966917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Politburo member Brinda Karat addressing in media during the CPM's 24th Party congress held in Madurai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:23:05.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘LDF has saved Kerala from the mixing of religion and politics’: CPM leader Brinda Karat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, LDF, Brinda Karat, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/greater-bengaluru-authority-chief-tells-officials-to-impose-fines-on-those-encroaching-footpaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/d0621eda-4642-4d03-acd9-1217ab1177f1/C_35_1_CH0258_53493337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pedestrians are unable to walk on the footpath as shopkeepers have encroached it, at Jayanagar East in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:22:35.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority chief tells officials to impose fines on those encroaching footpaths </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/think-tank-forecasts-hotter-april-flags-very-high-risk-to-voters-on-tn-election-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/p0pyqjfy/krishna-story090928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The analysis by Climate Trends of April weather trends between 2021 and 2025 shows that TN recorded some of its highest temperatures in recent years</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:21:31.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Think-tank forecasts hotter April, flags ‘very high risk’ to voters on TN election day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/pm-modi-draws-massive-crowds-at-thiruvananthapuram-roadshow-boosts-nda-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/cixa473k/Modi-powers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi accompanied by party candidates during a roadshow at Karamana in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/l5e9plp8/Modi-powe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of his roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a massive NDA campaign rally in Tiruvalla. Lambasting the “larger nexus” between LDF and UDF, he asserted that there was a “growing wave of change” in Kerala | Shaji Vettipuram</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:20:34.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi draws massive crowds at Thiruvananthapuram roadshow, boosts NDA campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Narendra Modi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/two-more-devotees-die-during-velliangiri-hills-trek-death-toll-rises-to-six-this-season</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ic83s8k4/Velliangiri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 3,22,273 people have trekked to Velliangiri so far this year</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:18:36.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two more devotees die during Velliangiri Hills trek; death toll rises to six this season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/inspiring-stories-shine-at-bengaluru-city-university-convocation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/9/original/Bengaluru_City_University.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru City University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:18:04.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspiring stories shine at Bengaluru City University convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru City University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/rahul-gandhi-alleges-hidden-ldfbjp-alliance-during-kerala-campaign-rallies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/xaonfn65/rahul-gandhi-1084753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi greeting to the public at Veli ground in Fort Kochi during the election campaign./</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/j2q3gz4g/Rahul-goes-rat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A party worker waving the Congress flag at Veli ground</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:17:02.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi alleges 'hidden LDF–BJP alliance' during Kerala campaign rallies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026, LDF–BJP alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/madras-hc-refuses-to-interfere-with-tribunal-order-backs-60-year-retirement-age-at-manali-petrochemicals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-11/w0bw04st/HC-orders-forest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:15:30.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to interfere with tribunal order, backs 60-year retirement age at Manali Petrochemicals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/a-brush-with-difference</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ko1g4sgw/BRUS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Art from the Heart exhibition features a wide range of artistic expressions including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolours, ink work, mandala art, and handcrafted pieces.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ylns5wab/BRU.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:14:10.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A brush with difference </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Good News, Painting exhibition, Art from the Heart</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/bodies-of-3-youth-recovered-from-oddanchatram-waterfalls-in-dindigul-one-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2019/6/26/sathodi_waterfalls_-_Express.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:13:03.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of 3 youth recovered from Oddanchatram waterfalls in Dindigul; one missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/quenching-belagavis-pyaas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/lp31g15s/Quen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of Pyaas Foundation supply drinking water at Gajapati village in Belagavi district</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rh7oexxa/Quenc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of Pyaas Foundation unveil a plaque at Gajapati village in Belagavi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:09:41.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quenching Belagavi’s ‘Pyaas’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Good News, Belagavi, Pyaas Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/iran-rejects-trumps-48-hour-deadline-for-deal-targets-israel-and-kuwait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/exwsh1b4/AP26093250195531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bridge struck by US airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:05:48.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour deadline for deal, targets Israel and Kuwait</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/kanimozhi-slams-fcra-amendments-as-anti-minority-calls-bjp-tn-finances-dossier-a-diversion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/13/original/Kanimozhi_EPS_Picture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:03:11.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanimozhi slams FCRA amendments as anti-minority, calls BJP TN finances dossier a diversion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/piyush-goyal-slams-dmk-as-atm-for-ruling-family-says-tn-heading-towards-bankruptcy-releases-white-paper</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/yiy9vn52/Goyal-releases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Piyush Goyal and other BJP leaders releasing the white paper on ‘Tamil Nadu’s finances’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:00:54.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piyush Goyal slams DMK as ‘ATM for ruling family’, says TN heading towards bankruptcy, releases white paper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/gulf-conflict-hits-diesel-trade-in-tamil-nadu-bulk-buyers-lose-discounts-as-prices-jump-to-rs-141litre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/io1efl49/Bulk-buyers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Retail diesel prices at oil marketing companies’ outlets in Tamil Nadu, however, remain unchanged at Rs 92.40 per litre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T01:57:14.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gulf conflict hits diesel trade in Tamil Nadu, bulk buyers lose discounts as prices jump to Rs 141/litre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, West Asia conflict, Bulk diesel buyers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Apr/05/snow-silence-and-survival</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vvickbit/P1000599023536.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stanzin Dorjai Gya</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xkm3spuz/NOMADSUNDERTHESTARS3023532.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Nomads Under the Stars</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T01:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Snow, silence, and survival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Stanzin Dorjai Gya, Ladakhi documentary, Nomads Under the Stars</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Apr/05/interview-i-invested-my-credibility-not-money-pankaj-tripathi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/x6bzmd59/PT1015834.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pankaj Tripathi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/762cqqdv/HQ720015759.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster from Mirzapur: The Movie</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T01:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interview |I invested my credibility, not money: Pankaj Tripathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pankaj Tripathi, Mirzapur: The Movie</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality/2026/Apr/05/floating-in-the-ocean-of-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/l3uprvhx/MEDITATING-ON-THE-OCEAN040856.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T01:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floating in the ocean of life</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/05/humanising-the-abstract</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/v9ljl2uy/STOCK023543.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Running behind Lakshmi: The Search for Wealth in India’s Stock Market By: Adil Rustomjee Publisher: Hachette Pages: 880 Price: Rs 1,599</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:57:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Humanising the abstract</news:title>
<news:keywords>India’s Stock Market, Running Behind Lakshmi: The Search for Wealth in India’s Stock Market, Running Behind Lakshmi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/05/the-trouble-with-the-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/3uz4fh3c/QUIET023540.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Quiet Correspondent By: Shyam Bhatia Publisher: Juggernaut Pages: 352 Price: Rs 799</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The trouble with the story</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Quiet  Correspondent, Shyam Bhatia, journalist</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Apr/05/a-mash-up-gone-wild</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/qjrpcvi2/ALL021424.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/dirctv6n/IPOSTERMAGES021427.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice Director: BenDavid Grabinski Platform: Hulu, JioHotstar Genre: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance Language: English Rating: 3 stars</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A mash-up gone wild</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-long-night-after-the-sunset-of-insurgency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2j50zup7/05-LEAD-STORY-ILLUSTRATION020546.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The long night after the sunset of insurgency</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-banknotes-that-slept-beneath-the-sea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4aouj7fq/SS-EGYPT040930.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>For more than 25 years, the SS Egypt had sailed the long route between Europe and India</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/o7u2hsyh/NN2040900.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salvaged note with seal documenting recovery details</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hvg18xtn/1040831.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania Sicca Rs. 10 replacement note—antique-style fonts in the serial number</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vzezw8qr/NOTES040906.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>During one recovery operation, a bundle of muddy paper emerged</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The banknotes that slept beneath the sea
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<news:keywords>Magazine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/forced-smiles-and-squeaky-prams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pj04mfpe/in-the-suspension.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forced smiles and squeaky prams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality/2026/Apr/05/how-rama-survived-the-rakshasas-maya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/yputml4c/RAVIVARMA-RAVANASITAJATHAYU040925.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Rama survived the Rakshasa's Maya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maya, Rama , Epics for Children</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/all-in-good-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/gddw3fw3/1295C451C0018sss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/heh6r4d2/ISTOCK-2210668389052041.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the last few years, time has quietly replaced money as the clearest signal of success. Flexible work, shorter weeks, mandatory micro-breaks and early-retirement planning—all point to the reordering of priorities: control over one’s hours now carries more prestige</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/gopqpcal/AARUSHI-SHARMA-RAI052021ss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aarushi Sharma Rai, independent PR and partnerships consultant, left a repetitive corporate cycle to pursue independent consulting, seeking more intentional work and creative freedom. Backed by savings and a strong network, she reframed ambition on her own terms—where hard work is chosen, not automatic</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7b3u36yd/ASHIMA_DEEPAK_KAUL052024.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pandemic reshaped how people value work and time, pushing organisations like REHAU India toward outcome-based performance and flexible rhythms instead of rigid hours. Yet reclaiming time is not a simple escape—true time affluence requires structure, purpose and self-awareness, not just freedom from the traditional work treadmill - Ashima Deepak Kaul, VP Human Resources, REHAU India</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/0xyejary/DHIMANT052028.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>After personal upheavals in 2015, Dhimant Chovatia left his NGO role to start Dhriti Communications, choosing to shape work around life rather than the other way around. A decade later, he accepts fewer, more meaningful projects—even if it means fewer assets—trading financial certainty for autonomy, peace and the freedom to live on his own terms</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/590fykp4/SPARSH_KHANDELWAL052049.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professionals are becoming intentional about protecting their time—using practices like deep-work pods, time-blocking and shutdown rituals—shifting from performative hustle to structured, purposeful work. Time pressure is unequal for women leaders, who often juggle professional expectations with caregiving and credibility burdens, making structural flexibility essential rather than optional - Sparsh Khandelwal, Founder of Stylework</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ck9ji6h0/KAMLA-CHAB052045.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workplace success is shifting from titles and salaries to flexibility, well-being and outcome-based performance, with India gradually adopting global gig and hybrid models. Yet while autonomy and asynchronous work boost productivity and trust, they also make retention harder as empowered employees feel freer to move on. - Dr Kamal Chhabra, Founder and CEO of KC GlobEd</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/sfe15h3n/TANYA-BHATIAS052052.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Modern professionals aren’t facing a time crisis so much as an energy crisis—constant digital noise, multitasking and pressure drain attention, making even free time feel exhausting. True productivity, experts argue, lies in managing energy and reclaiming autonomy over how, where and with whom we spend our time, rather than simply working more hours - Tanya Bhatia Trehan, Mind Performance Coach and Corporate Trainer</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/k5dqglee/ISTOCK-1127357178052037.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Time is not something to optimise for self-actualisation; it is something to endure. The cultural shift around boundaries and balance is real, but it is not universal. The privilege to pause is, in itself, a form of capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All in Good Time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/05/eighteen-ways-to-dream-a-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xgaymn17/MUM94-021747.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gateway of India, Mumbai</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/3pl93jek/CITY020141.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Only City: Bombay in Eighteen Stories By: Anindita Ghose Publisher: Fourth Estate Pages: 352 Price: Rs 699</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eighteen ways to dream a city</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Only City , Anindita Ghose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Apr/05/product-review-velvet-indulgence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/a19b29nz/DOVE015750.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Product Review: Velvet Indulgence</news:title>
<news:keywords>dove body wash, limited edition body wash, bridgerton body wash, product review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality/2026/Apr/05/peace-first-force-last</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/0nxcs9l6/ISTOCK-147695943040848.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace first, force last</news:title>
<news:keywords>Peace First, Force Last</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/reimagining-an-ancient-laboratory-of-ideas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/m86a7rqy/05-ANCHOR-STORY-ILLUSTRATION020541.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reimagining an ancient laboratory of ideas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/pakistans-identity-crisis-is-a-defining-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hvxebetl/PHOTO-2026-04-01-14-22-36022902.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan’s identity crisis is a defining condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Ravi Shankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-theatre-of-thresholds</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/37fccgpt/6015459.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene from the performance</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/v2zhglw7/TMP9437015916.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyal Bhattacharya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Theatre of Thresholds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Piyal Bhattacharya, Natyashastra, Natyashatsra play, Marga Natya, ancient dance drama form</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-fabric-of-the-aftermath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mdlvsi3y/IMAGE015801.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women weavers</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/rgya2pm4/BHAVNADING015741.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vari-da-bagh in Bhavna Kakar's wedding</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/shsqrvd3/DEEPSHIIKDIO015745.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kjwtbkae/BHAV015738.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/n2rt4cr3/SHREYA-SHARMA-ART-CURATOR015857.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Fabric of the Aftermath</news:title>
<news:keywords>phulkari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/05/coastline-of-second-chances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/16aovdi5/SURF015900.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cyy22rbm/28MPDHARANI015504.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharani Selvakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coastline of Second Chances</news:title>
<news:keywords>surfing in Kovalam, surfing in india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/05/daisen-another-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/a6206hx1/RC039MT-DATXJVR044036.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourists trekking Mount Daisen</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fbm2fqoc/MOUNT-DAISEN-5-1044031.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shimoyama Kannon Hall</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daisen Another Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tottori Prefecture, Mount Daisen in Japan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/05/the-tiny-but-mighty-skin-messengers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wps5h16b/PEPTIDES-BENEFITS015831.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Tiny but Mighty Skin Messengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>peptides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Apr/05/fobo-is-the-new-fomo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/zql02ltj/FOBO015753.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FOBO is the New FOMO</news:title>
<news:keywords>FOBO, FOMO, fear of better option</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/05/the-barrier-reset</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/uu2ivch5/ISTOCK-1463899319040852ss.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/svo0wdsc/BETAGLUCANARTICLEIMAGE2015733.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mcffjzye/BARRIER015719.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mvqwcz6d/REDNESS015837.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Barrier Reset</news:title>
<news:keywords>beta glucan skincare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/05/the-city-beneath-the-city</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/w5nlmydz/IMG0335015805.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Islamic architectural elements at the Alisher Navoi Station</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/e0vstl2z/IMG6556015818.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Geometric motifs at the Mustaqillik Maydoni station</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/sl07u4x3/IMG6551015813.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Intricate tile work at Alisher Navoi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ppvv4t0g/IMG6521015809.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A ceramic tile mural</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The City Beneath the City</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tashkent metro, Uzbekistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-2026-rizvi-delhis-new-go-to-man</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/r7kks2f1/rizvi2083135.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sameer Rizvi (R) celebrates his fifty against Mumbai on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:58:56.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Rizvi, Delhi's new go-to man</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Feroz Shah Kotla, Sameer Rizvi, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/israeli-forces-destroy-17-un-peacekeeper-cameras-in-south-lebanon-un-official</loc>
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<image:caption>A rescue worker inspects the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese area of Maarakeh near the coastal city of Tyre on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:52:14.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli forces destroy 17 UN peacekeeper cameras in south Lebanon: UN official</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/04/from-watching-videos-of-sheetal-to-bettering-her-for-gold-the-tale-of-first-quadruple-amputee-archer-payal</loc>
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<image:caption>Payal Nag</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:46:18.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From watching videos of Sheetal to bettering her for gold: the tale of first quadruple amputee archer Payal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Odisha, inspiration, Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag, para-archer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/jharkhand-air-ambulance-crash-aaib-report-says-survival-chances-were-low-as-emergency-safety-equipment-failed</loc>
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<image:caption>Air ambulance that crashed in Jharkhand on February 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:41:07.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand air ambulance crash: AAIB report says survival chances were low as emergency safety equipment failed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand air ambulance crash, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-two-children-in-lebanon-as-military-urges-evacuation-near-syrian-border</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster of a man and two kids who were killed in an Israeli airstrike that was hit their house, is seen through a destroyed car in Saksakiyeh village, south Lebanon, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:38:39.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes kill at least two children in Lebanon as military urges evacuation near Syrian border </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lebanon, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/us-satellite-imagery-firm-announces-blackout-on-middle-east-war-pics</loc>
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<image:caption>This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows damage after airstrikes targeting Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:26:18.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US satellite imagery firm announces blackout on Middle East war pics</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/aaib-report-on-andaman-helicopter-crash-says-emergency-float-was-off-passengers-wore-only-partial-harness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/r64o1jv8/202602243685538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pawan Hans helicopter that crashed into sea near Port Blair on February 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:26:05.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAIB report on Andaman helicopter crash says emergency float was 'off', passengers wore only partial harness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Andaman helicopter crash, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/trump-threatens-hell-will-reign-down-on-iran-if-hormuz-is-not-open-in-48-hours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/mfnwmjvf/AP26092039994414-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:23:20.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens 'hell will reign down' on Iran if Hormuz is not open in 48 hours </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/two-dead-three-injured-after-multi-storey-lodge-collapses-in-mps-anuppur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/qeuv71bi/Screenshot-2026-04-05-003110.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police Superintendent of Anuppur district Motiur Rahman confirmed the two deaths and added that three injured were being treated at community health centre (CHC) in Anuppur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:10:49.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two dead, three injured after multi-storey lodge collapses in MP’s Anuppur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, multi-storey building collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/04/india-must-prepare-for-the-age-of-techno-diplomacy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/abvzzo7w/C_1_1_CH1035_117958438.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:10:43.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must prepare for the age of techno diplomacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, DIPLOMACY, AI, techno diplomacy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/04/essential-conversations-beyond-social-media-bans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/13/original/socialmediaban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:56:59.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Essential conversations beyond social media bans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Social media curbs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/04/call-record-reveals-fraud-godman-ashok-kharat-involved-in-hawala-racket</loc>
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<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:45:54.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call record reveals godman Ashok Kharat's involvement in hawala racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, The Sunday Standard, money laundering  case, Ashok Kharat case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/04/taking-the-sting-out-of-influencer-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/10/12/original/FacebooksMetalogo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Facebook's Meta logo sign is seen at the company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:31:59.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taking the sting out of influencer 
ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-glenn-feels-at-home-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rul3o5hr/Glenn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glenn Phillips</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:26:33.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL: Glenn feels at home in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Glenn Phillips, Gujarat Titans, Indian premier league 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/325-candidates-in-keralam-have-criminal-cases-against-them-48-educated-between-class-5-and-12</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/26/original/Police_Express_---.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Red alert constituencies are those where three or more contesting candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/5fxt4p1h/image-3.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/4kvfq1n9/image-4.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:19:03.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>325 candidates in Keralam have criminal cases against them; 48% educated between Class 5 and 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala election, candidates profile, criminal cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/rajasthan-royals-beat-gujarat-titans-by-6-runs-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/qrgfy3ew/PTI04042026000628A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:16:51.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/lads-its-chennai-how-a-storied-franchise-is-in-danger-of-losing-its-relevance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rnpzj584/chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK during their match against Punjab Kings on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:06:40.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lads, it's Chennai': How a storied franchise is in danger of losing its relevance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, CSK, MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, Indian Premier League, Ruturaj Gaikwad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/pm-modi-slams-ldf-udf-over-sabarimala-gold-theft-vows-swift-action-if-nda-elected-to-power</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at an election rally in Thiruvalla on Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:04:12.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi slams LDF, UDF over Sabarimala gold theft; vows swift action if NDA elected to power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, NDA, LDF, UDF, sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/04/bengal-polls-cpim-led-left-front-releases-manifesto-focusing-on-employment-no-mandir-masjid-politics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bwzc0wju/202603223717091.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI(M) flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:55:42.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: CPI(M)-led Left Front releases manifesto focusing on employment, no ‘mandir masjid’ politics </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/change-of-strategy-not-retreat-thirumavalavan-opts-out-of-poll-race-fields-jothimani-from-kattumannarkoil</loc>
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<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:31:16.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Change of strategy, not retreat: Thirumavalavan opts out of poll race, fields Jothimani from Kattumannarkoil</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/pakistans-defence-minister-says-will-take-it-to-kolkata-in-future-conflict-with-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:31:06.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's defence minister says 'will take it to Kolkata' in future conflict with India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, India Pakistan ties, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/keralam-sees-39-surge-in-crorepati-candidates-in-2026-reji-cheriyan-c-rajasekharan-rajeev-chandrasekhar-top-rich-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ggombzwy/New-Project-7.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reji Cheriyan (Kerala Congress), C Rajasekharan (BJP), and Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP) are richest candidates in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/v9tjii3z/image-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party wise percentage of crorepati candidates</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/acqfy88b/image-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Share of wealth among the contesting candidates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:30:57.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>39 percent of candidates in Keralam are crorepatis; Reji Cheriyan, C Rajasekharan, Rajeev Chandrasekhar among richest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Croreptati candidates in Kerala  , Kerala assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/kerala-story-state-psus-post-turnaround-gains-record-rs-5275-crore-turnover-in-2025-26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-19/j8s1icng/5019whatsapp_image_2025_07_19_at_61555_pm_1074854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve said that nearly 30 PSUs were steered into operating profit, with several previously loss-making entities returning to the black.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:28:58.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala story: State PSUs post turnaround gains, record Rs 5,275 crore turnover in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/no-payment-hurdle-for-iranian-crude-imports-petroleum-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wjzb2bqx/ANI_20260404070154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While India-flagged Green Sanvi vessel has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, a total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels, with 460 Indian seafarers, remain in the western Persian Gulf region.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:19:56.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports: Petroleum ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia war, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/04/degrees-awarded-to-iim-bodh-gayas-579-graduates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/s1tucjga/48675284010734392414738696150284425391488845n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya, Bihar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:13:20.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Degrees awarded to IIM Bodh Gaya's 579 graduates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, IIM Bodh Gaya, 8th Convocation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/venu-srinivasan-resigns-from-hirabai-tata-trust-after-mehli-mistry-challenges-his-eligibility</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/11/original/TVS_vehicle_launch_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venu Srinivasan assumed charge as chairman and managing director of Sundaram Clayton following a family split within the TVS Group earlier this week.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:10:21.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venu Srinivasan resigns from Hirabai Tata Trust after Mehli Mistry challenges his eligibility</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:56:40.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bulldozer ignores concerns of locals: Congress flays Great Nicobar project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/gujarat-hc-announces-new-ai-policy-prohibits-its-use-in-decision-making-judgement-drafting</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:53:11.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC announces new AI policy, prohibits its use in decision-making, judgment drafting </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/04/redemption-for-vishvanath-boxer-stuns-world-no-1-rival-who-had-denied-him-gold-5-years-ago</loc>
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<image:caption>Vishvanath Suresh (L) in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:36:56.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Redemption for Vishvanath: Boxer stuns World No 1 rival who had denied him gold few years ago</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:35:36.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM apologises for not knowing Malayalam at Kerala election rally</news:title>
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<image:caption>A notice poster announcing the poll boycott by residents of Erayur village in Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:34:35.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kulathur residents to boycott TN polls over lack of justice in Dalit colony water tank contamination case</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Calcutta High Court building and a glimpse of the communal tension in Mothabari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:31:48.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal elections: Why Mothabari is not an isolated tremor but a warning</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/union-minister-piyush-goyal-welcomes-tamil-nadu-fishermen-evacuated-from-iran</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:24:22.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Tamil Nadu fishermen evacuated from Iran</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/mha-data-shows-26-incidents-of-maoist-violence-this-year-till-march-15</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:20:02.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA data shows five civilians, security personnel killed in 26 Maoist instances till March 15</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/fcra-chaos-bjp-claims-the-act-will-help-ngos-while-dmk-says-it-targets-minority-institutions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:19:49.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FCRA chaos: BJP claims the act will help NGOs while DMK says it targets minority institutions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/she-represents-women-of-kerala-raga-lauds-girls-performance-of-vande-mataram</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:11:26.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>She represents women of Kerala: RaGa lauds girl's performance of Vande Mataram</news:title>
<news:keywords>rahul gandhi, kerala rally, congress, women voters'</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/centre-should-view-states-as-coordinates-not-subordinates-justice-nagarathna</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court judge, Justice B V Nagarathna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:20:08.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre should view states as coordinates, not subordinates: Justice Nagarathna </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Federalism, centre state cooperation, Justice BV Nagarathna</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/five-held-over-explosion-outside-punjab-bjp-office-in-chandigarh-hand-grenade-pistol-recovered</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:19:22.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five held over explosion outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh; hand grenade, pistol recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Low-intensity explosion, Punjab BJP office</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/no-lok-sabha-seats-to-be-cut-in-south-over-population-control-total-strength-to-rise-to-816-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/aioglzsz/PTI04042026000425B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated during a public meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvalla, Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:13:25.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Lok Sabha seats to be cut in South over population control, total strength to rise to 816: PM Modi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/bjps-one-engine-runs-on-misusing-institutions-other-on-stoking-communal-discord-tmcs-abhishek-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/8i0q5hfd/ANI_20260404072615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Maa-Mati-Manush' will win Bengal polls: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP's 'double engine' narrative</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:00:19.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's one engine runs on misusing institutions, other on stoking communal discord: TMC's Abhishek</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/04/the-eye-surgery-marathon-that-restored-sight-for-a-few-south-africans</loc>
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<image:caption>An ophthalmologist performs cataract surgery while an assistant hands him surgical instruments during a marathon event, in Tsakane, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:59:22.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for a few South Africans</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/fire-at-gas-lighter-factory-near-bangladeshs-capital-kills-five-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-07/9bpr1bcn/Fire-accidentstory.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:56:13.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire at gas lighter factory near Bangladesh's capital kills five people</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-2026-red-hot-rizvi-bowlers-power-dc-to-six-wicket-win-over-mi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/kt1yjfcl/PTI04042026000277A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mumbai Indians' captain Suryakumar Yadav reacts after his dismissal during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in New Delhi, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:48:44.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Red-hot Rizvi, bowlers power DC to six-wicket win over MI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/provocative-remarks-by-congress-on-west-asia-conflict-straining-ties-and-risking-indians-safety-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvalla, Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:47:45.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Provocative’ remarks by Congress on West Asia conflict straining ties, risking Indians’ safety: Modi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/04/paloli-mohammed-kutty-and-two-speeches-that-altered-the-96-year-old-veteran-communists-life</loc>
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<image:caption>Paloli Mohammed Kutty (centre) seen here with CM Pinarayi Vijayan is known for leading the much-appreciated People's Planning initiative in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:40:35.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paloli Mohammed Kutty and two speeches that altered the 96-year-old veteran Communist's life</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/parliamentary-panel-recommends-relaxation-in-far-norms-to-facilitate-accommodations-in-tourist-areas</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:40:20.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliamentary panel recommends relaxation in FAR norms to facilitate accommodations in tourist areas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/45-million-years-in-the-making-ancient-fish-fossils-unearthed-near-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>The discovery of the gourami is particularly significant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:40:14.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'4.5 million years in the making': Ancient fish fossils unearthed near Uttarakhand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/04/eci-suspends-dy-commissioner-three-police-officers-following-tmc-bjp-clash-during-amit-shahs-visit-to-bhabanipur</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:28:31.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI suspends four police officers following TMC-BJP clash during Amit Shah’s visit to Bhabanipur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/web-only/2026/Apr/04/misogyny-during-election-time-why-cant-india-let-its-women-politicians-and-women-alone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/yh46t7rg/women-voter2-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Political speeches, in particular, have been crossing all lines of decency and the distinction between what is public and private stands blurred.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:26:57.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Misogyny during election time: Why can't India let its women politicians and women alone?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/punjab-records-89-per-cent-conviction-rate-in-ndps-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-08/rdkbyo8w/Drug-network.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:58:17.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab records 89 per cent conviction rate in NDPS cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, conviction rate, NDPS cases</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/maldivian-airline-eyes-extending-services-to-more-indian-cities</loc>
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<image:caption>Maldivian is the national airline of Maldives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:54:50.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maldivian airline eyes extending services to more Indian cities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/rain-storms-kill-121-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan-in-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:caption>Locals inspect a damaged house following floods, landslides and thunderstorms in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:44:08.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/india-flagged-lpg-tanker-crosses-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:12:27.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/surat-cyber-crime-cell-busts-massive-fraud-network-that-routed-over-rs-47-crore-through-fake-bank-accounts</loc>
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<image:caption>Accused Bhavesh Shinde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:12:02.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat Cyber Crime Cell busts massive fraud network that routed over Rs 47 crore through fake bank accounts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices</loc>
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<news:title>European drivers choke on rising diesel prices</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/04/gujarat-local-body-polls-focus-of-political-parties-shifts-to-selection-of-candidates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/26/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:07:11.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local body polls: Focus of parties shifts to selection of candidates as Owaisi jumps into fray</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/if-west-asia-crisis-continues-indian-exports-to-other-parts-of-world-will-get-impacted-official</loc>
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<image:caption>Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:52:01.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If West Asia crisis continues Indian exports to other parts of world will get impacted: Official</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/lahaul-spiti-witnesses-fresh-snowfall-met-issues-orange-alert-for-hailstorms-in-several-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>hicles queue up in a traffic jam after fresh snowfall at the South Portal of the Atal Tunnel, at Rohtang, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:50:20.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lahaul-Spiti witnesses fresh snowfall; MeT issues orange alert for hailstorms in several districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/raghav-chadha-rejects-aap-charges-says-i-go-to-parliament-to-create-impact-not-ruckus</loc>
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<image:caption>In a video statement, Chadha dismissed claims that he did not join opposition walkouts, terming the accusation a “blatant lie.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:48:37.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghav Chadha rejects AAP charges, says ‘I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/pm-modi-hails-womens-support-as-bjp-gears-up-for-kerala-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:37:38.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hails women’s support as BJP gears up for Kerala polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/european-ministers-call-for-profit-caps-on-energy-companies-as-iran-war-drives-price-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>Gas prices are displayed near a ferris wheel in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:35:17.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/over-74-of-punjab-electors-mapped-ahead-of-special-intensive-revision</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:29:20.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 74% of Punjab electors mapped ahead of Special Intensive Revision</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/04/sparks-fly-as-april-9-assam-polls-draw-near</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Assam Jatiya Parishad candidate Kunki Chowdhury.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:22:40.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparks fly as April 9 polls draw near, Rahul and Himanta trade charges</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/thousands-could-be-registered-twice-kapil-sibal-flags-alleged-electoral-irregularities-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:05:00.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Thousands could be registered twice': Kapil Sibal flags alleged electoral irregularities in Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/centre-urges-public-to-avoid-panic-buying-of-fuel-says-supplies-remain-adequate</loc>
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<image:caption>People wait in a queue to refill LPG cylinders amid disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia war, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:58:24.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre urges public to avoid panic buying of fuel, says supplies remain adequate</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/58-tortillas-five-hot-sauces-and-one-toilet-life-aboard-spacecraft-orion</loc>
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<image:caption>This screengrab from a NASA live broadcast video footage shows NASA astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch (R) and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen working inside the Orion spacecraft</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:56:50.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: Life aboard spacecraft Orion</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, spacecraft Orion, Christina Koch, Apollo missions</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/outspoken-iranians-overseas-say-their-loved-ones-are-being-detained-back-home</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian police special forces stand guard during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:55:15.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Outspoken Iranians overseas say their loved ones are being detained back home</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/wary-of-news-media-silicon-valley-builds-its-own</loc>
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<image:caption>People are reflected in a window of a hotel at the Davos Promenade in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:51:54.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wary of news media, Silicon Valley builds its own</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/russian-strike-on-ukraine-market-kills-five-wounds-19</loc>
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<image:caption>In this handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on April 4, 2026, firefighters put out a fire at the market following a strike in Nikopol, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:51:25.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/its-amazing-canadian-astronaut-describes-artemis-2-journey</loc>
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<image:caption>Astronauts , from left, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, of Canada, Pilot Victor Glover, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch leave the Operations and Checkout Building for a trip to Launch Pad 39-B and a planned liftoff on NASA's Artemis II moon rocket at the Kennedy Space Center Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'It's amazing': Canadian astronaut describes Artemis 2 journey</news:title>
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<image:caption>Still from Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant, with Sandesh Shetty Ajri (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sandesh Shetty Ajri blends three languages in Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant</news:title>
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<image:caption>The cast and crew of Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala (L) and a still from the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:40:01.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sujay Shastry's Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala locks release date</news:title>
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<news:title>Rukmini Vasanth joins KVN Productions' next</news:title>
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<image:caption>A poster for Puneeth Nivasa (L) and a still from the film (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sumanth Shailendra</image:caption>
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<image:caption>"Fearless and courageous": Rahul Gandhi praises Keralam women, promises safety measures</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (R), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (L)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:32:27.441Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>His remarks come amid the BJP’s reiteration of its UCC promise in poll-bound Assam, where the party has said it will implement the law if voted back to power.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:16:52.382Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Very draconian, will strongly oppose this: DMK MP P Wilson on FCRA bill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:14:20.510Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:57:05.607Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:54:46.221Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:52:50.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects claims of Iranian oil cargo diversion to China, says no payment hurdles for imports</news:title>
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<image:caption>Psychic Movie Review: Psychic poster</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Terror</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:51:16.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terror introduces its world with a  trailer ahead of release</news:title>
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<image:caption>Aparichithe Movie Review: A poster of Aparichithe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:50:50.769Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:49:25.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Aims for the stars, but stumbles a bit</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Kaalidas 2 Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:48:12.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaalidas 2 Movie Review: All the intricacies to cover up for a hollow core</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leader Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:47:21.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader Movie Review: A campy actioner that repackages its starry-eyed hero</news:title>
<news:keywords>RS Durai Senthilkumar, Legend Saravanan, Payal Rajput, Leader</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03netflix-greenlights-the-corrections-series-with-meryl-streep-in-the-lead</loc>
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<image:caption>Meryl Streep</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:46:10.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix greenlights The Corrections series with Meryl Streep in the lead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meryl Streep, The Corrections, Netflix</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03peaky-blinders-sequel-rounds-out-lead-cast-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamie Bell in a still from the Peaky Blinders sequel series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:45.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peaky Blinders sequel rounds out lead cast, first look unveiled</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to influence the electoral process by intimidating candidates through agencies like the ED and CBI, claiming that such tactics would ultimately fail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:15.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee urges voters to unite against BJP ahead of West Bengal elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr03gilli-nata-locks-debut-lead-role-in-chandra-mohans-next</loc>
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<image:caption>Gilli Nata; Chandra Mohan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:12.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gilli Nata locks debut lead role in Chandra Mohan’s next</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03selena-gomez-to-helm-wizards-beyond-waverly-place-finale-set-to-end-this-summer</loc>
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<image:caption>Wizards Beyond Waverly Place</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:44:44.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Selena Gomez to helm Wizards Beyond Waverly Place finale set to end this summer</news:title>
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<image:caption>Arulnithi on the sets of Demonte Colony 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:43:18.717Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:36:10.061Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The victims had purchased illicit liquor sachets for Rs.50</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:35:59.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in Bihar hooch tragedy rises to seven</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: TVK candidate Srinath files nomination from Thoothukudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:25:48.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls 2026: Srinath enters fray from Thoothukudi as TVK steps up campaign</news:title>
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<image:caption>Posters featuring Nitish Kumar's son Nishant as next Bihar CM surface outside JD(U) office in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Posters featuring Nitish Kumar's son Nishant as next Bihar CM surface outside JD(U) office in Patna</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former state BJP president K. Annamalai strongly criticised Chief Minister M K Stalin, accusing him of misrepresenting the Centre’s intentions for political purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:17:54.825Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/ensure-dravidian-model-20-defeat-hostile-delhi-team-udhayanidhi-at-sivagangas-singampunari</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:25:24.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ensure Dravidian model 2.0, defeat hostile Delhi team': Udhayanidhi at Sivaganga's Singampunari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Dy CM Udhayanidhi, Dravidian model 2.0, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Singampunari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/delhi-court-remands-al-falah-group-chairman-to-14-day-judicial-custody-in-second-pmla-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/n4ina5is/Al-falah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was taken into custody in the latest case on March 24 from the Tihar jail, where he is lodged in judicial custody in the previous ED and Delhi Police case, officials said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:24:49.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court remands Al-Falah group chairman to 14-day judicial custody in second PMLA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, PMLA case, judicial custody, Al-Falah University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/confident-rcb-eye-second-win-on-the-trot-csk-seek-better-outing-from-bowlers-samson-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/nzfpd4ts/RCB-vs-CSK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While RCB's batting looked in prime touch early, Chennai's batting has some issues to sort out and it starts with Samson's form.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:13:57.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Confident RCB eye second win on the trot, CSK seek better outing from bowlers, Samson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, RCB, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/04/nine-of-family-including-six-children-killed-as-car-falls-into-well-in-maharashtras-dindori</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/11/original/accident_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:08:55.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine of family including six children killed as car falls into well in Maharashtra's Dindori</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, The Sunday Standard, Car accident, BJP Maharashtra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/india-has-come-through-solidly-from-recent-global-shocks-that-tested-its-resilience-eam-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/b7a2aqcx/Jaishankar-IIT-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:54:26.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has come through solidly from recent global shocks that tested its resilience: EAM Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, EAM  S Jaishankar, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/why-hosts-csk-packed-their-team-with-hitters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/5428mivx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-20.24.46-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruturaj Gaikwad (R) and Ayush Mhatre strung a 96-run partnership for the second wicket for CSK on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:47:03.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why hosts CSK packed their team with hitters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, MA Chidambaram stadium, Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ayush Mhatre, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/04/eci-sets-up-4660-auxiliary-polling-booths-shifts-321-ahead-of-2-phase-west-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:46:51.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI sets up 4,660 auxiliary polling booths, shifts 321 ahead of 2-phase West Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, ECI, polling booths, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/csks-biggest-concern-for-the-rest-of-the-tournament-will-be-their-bowling-gavaskar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/tdb804bg/PTI04032026000430B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSKs' Matt Henry celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:46:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK's biggest concern for the rest of the tournament will be their bowling: Gavaskar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/pakistan-denies-reports-of-setback-in-efforts-to-mediate-usiran-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cjc13v1m/New-Project-2026-04-04T130505.066.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:40:27.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan denies reports of setback in efforts to mediate US–Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/dont-think-there-is-a-thing-called-finishers-anymore-csk-coach-stephen-fleming</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hn34j6e1/Fleming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:34:28.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don't think there is a thing called 'finishers' anymore: CSK coach Stephen Fleming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/blake-lively-breaks-silence-after-sexual-harassment-claim-setback-says-see-you-in-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/mgv7d3zh/ANI_20260403074046.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:22:42.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blake Lively breaks silence after sexual harassment claim setback, says ‘see you in court’</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Blake Lively, Sexual harassment case, Justin Baldoni, It Ends With Us</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/ec-mandates-pre-certification-of-print-ads-for-kerala-polls-bars-unapproved-content-on-april-8-9</loc>
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<image:caption>A house wall in Azhoor Gram Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, displays election posters of candidates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:16:44.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC mandates pre-certification of print ads for Kerala polls; bars unapproved content on April 8, 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Election Commission, Political Advertisements, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/hawaii-storms-wipe-out-jurassic-world-set-says-chris-pratt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/supxogh5/ANI_20260404055139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chris Pratt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:10:58.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hawaii storms wipe out ‘Jurassic World’ set, says Chris Pratt</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Jurassic World, Chris Pratt</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/kerala-cm-has-partnership-with-those-attacking-minorities-rahul-gandhi-slams-ldf-bjp-tie-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/pflzhap7/HFCsIbkaIAAlusT.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi reiterated his allegation of a BJP-LDF understanding and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not speaking about the Sabarimala issue during the election campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:07:17.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM has partnership with those attacking minorities: Rahul Gandhi slams 'LDF-BJP tie up'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/uttarakhand-sees-56-per-cent-surge-in-forest-fire-incidents-between-2019-2024</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/deidygl5/1_1_salem2_0304cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:06:10.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand sees 56 per cent surge in forest fire incidents between 2019-2024</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttarakhand, forest fire incidents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-slams-centres-three-language-policy-calls-it-covert-mechanism-to-impose-hindi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/37korqxp/MK-house.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:51:34.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Stalin slams Centre's three-language policy; calls it 'covert mechanism to impose Hindi'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM MK Stalin, three-language policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/jaipur/2026/Apr/04/hundreds-fall-ill-after-suspected-sewage-contamination-in-jaipur-locality-residents-allege-negligece</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/aly2wxsr/watercontamination.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents say the situation has disrupted daily life, with a large number of households now depending on water tankers or purchasing packaged drinking water.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:33:23.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hundreds fall ill after suspected sewage contamination in Jaipur locality; residents allege negligece</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jaipur, Nation, sewage water, water contamination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/iran-downs-two-american-fighter-jets-refuses-us-48-hour-ceasefire-proposal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/gd5o1fox/US-fighter-jets-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:30:24.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>War escalates: Iran downs US Aircraft, rejects ceasefire deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran downs two US fighter jets, US Israel Iran war </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/as-freed-prisoners-celebrate-in-cuba-human-rights-groups-demand-clarity-and-release-of-protesters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/5ye226j6/AP26093628742166.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A pardoned prisoner hugs a family member after being released from La Lima penitentiary in Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba, Friday, April 3, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:26:28.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, Cuban government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/04/ramesh-sippy-reflects-on-sholay-and-a-lifetime-in-indian-cinema</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-15/wm6hn1si/202508153481454.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramesh Sippy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:11:55.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramesh sippy reflects on ‘Sholay’ and a lifetime in Indian cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Sholay, Ramesh Sippy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-2026-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-fined-for-slow-over-rate-against-chennai-super-kings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6b124zyg/PTI04032026000337A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:07:09.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over-rate against Chennai Super Kings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Shreyas Iyer, slow over-rate, IPL 2026, Punjab Kings vs CSK</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/04/dembele-leads-psg-to-victory-ahead-of-liverpool-tie</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6ndy76d8/AFP20260403A6Q42KNv1HighResFblFraLigue1PsgToulouse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG's Ousmane Dembele (R) celebrates with tammate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse FC on April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:51:39.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Paris Saint-Germain, Ligue 1, Ousmane Dembele</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/hollywoods-narrative-on-ufos-and-ets-reaches-back-many-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/vwe976l2/AP26091636497189.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Model ships hang at the entrance to the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas on Aug. 25, 2008</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:43:55.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Hollywood, UFO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/vizag-civic-bodys-mobile-lab-reports-safe-water-across-city-wards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/jtpbh2iq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-10.33.38.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The laboratory, launched on January 1, 2026, is the first mobile water testing facility of its kind in the State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:36:04.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag civic body’s mobile lab reports safe water across city wards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Water, mobile lab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/us-military-aircraft-hit-in-iran-war-are-first-shot-down-by-enemy-fire-in-over-20-years-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/v05yaikd/AP26093698221126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A U.S. Air Force airman pushes a cart past an F-15E Strike Eagle at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on Oct. 17, 2009.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:28:43.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran War, US military aircraft</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/congress-mp-shashi-tharoors-gunman-driver-attacked-in-malappuram-one-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a group of five in Wandoor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:25:51.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver attacked in Malappuram; one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, The Sunday Standard, Attack, Shashi Tharoor, one held</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/consensual-no-criminal-intent-behind-relationship-telangana-hc-quashes-cheating-case-over-false-promise-of-marriage</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:19:31.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consensual, no criminal intent behind relationship: Telangana HC quashes cheating case over ‘false promise of marriage’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, consensual</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanths-visit-to-kerala-linked-to-political-funding-alleges-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wxh81kll/ANI_20260323120042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the media at the state BJP office here, Kishan described the chief minister’s remarks made during an election campaign in Kerala as a “complete false propaganda.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:06:15.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s visit to Kerala linked to political funding, alleges Minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G  Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/04/assam-police-cracks-down-on-poll-related-fake-news-ensures-content-removal-via-cid-social-media-cell</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/0t6pptzd/social-media-post.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The special cell has been formed under the CID to deal with fake news, defamatory posts, AI-generated content, with a focus on the election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:05:32.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Police cracks down on poll-related fake news; ensures content removal via CID social media cell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Assam, Elections, Nation, social media post, Assam Police, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/ec-adds-cheer-to-kerala-polls-with-free-rides-sweets-for-young-voters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/vdzv7zus/New-Project-2026-04-04T101416.234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First-time voters in each district will receive specially branded halwa packets on polling day</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:54:56.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC adds cheer to Kerala polls with free rides, sweets for young voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Election Commission, Young voters, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/labourer-falls-off-building-while-chasing-thief-dies-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/auc65wml/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:53:57.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labourer falls off building while chasing thief, dies in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, labourer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/kavitha-warns-of-protest-against-high-school-fee-reimbursement-delays</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/n1kxdfmr/kavitha10304chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha speaks during a press meet at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:51:06.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavitha warns of protest against high school fee, reimbursement delays </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, high school fee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/world-autism-awareness-day-observed-by-zain-foundation-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6z4buc8d/foundation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme saw participation from many institutions including KiiT SEN GLOBE, JP Das Learning Clinic, Udyam and Shining Spectrum.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:50:44.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Autism Awareness Day observed by Zain Foundation in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, World Autism Awareness Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/bmc-moves-to-act-against-90-teachers-for-missing-census-2027-training</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-16/sye9qwky/BBSFEB2023232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:48:19.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC moves to act against 90 teachers for missing Census 2027 training</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/cm-mohan-majhi-urges-people-to-complete-self-enumeration-for-census</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ial9nwmp/Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi does his self-enumeration in Census portal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:47:16.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Majhi urges people to complete self-enumeration for Census</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/instagram-post-leads-to-arrest-of-two-in-wildlife-poaching-case-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:47:06.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Instagram post leads to arrest 
of two in wildlife poaching case in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, wildlife poaching case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/additional-dcp-injured-after-ama-bus-hits-cyclist-near-ag-square-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-08/mokzx3ah/ANI_20240908141136.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>2026-04-04T04:45:36.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Additional DCP injured after Ama Bus hits cyclist near AG Square in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, additional DCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/tmc-seeks-removal-of-bhabanipur-poll-official-alleges-proximity-with-bjps-suvendu-adhikari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/gqllhhou/20260214119f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengal BJP president Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:42:39.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur poll official; alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Elections, Suvendu Adhikari, Bhabanipur, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/former-minister-jeevan-reddy-calls-for-leadership-change-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/721xevtg/Jeevan-reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister T Jeevan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:40:13.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former minister Jeevan Reddy calls for leadership change in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Jeevan Reddy</news:keywords>
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