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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal heads to Canada with 100+ business delegation as India eyes $50 billion trade target by 2030</image:caption>
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<news:title>India, Canada aim to conclude FTA by the year end, eye $50 billion trade by 2030</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/gccs-shift-from-hiring-to-ai-led-business-outcomes-capgemini-invent-india-md</loc>
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<image:caption>Global capability centres (Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:title>GCCs shift from hiring to AI-led business outcomes: Capgemini Invent India MD</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/sundaram-finance-reports-net-profit-of-rs554-crore-sees-growth-opportunity-in-ev-scv-segment</loc>
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<news:title>Sundaram Finance reports net profit of Rs554 crore, sees growth opportunity in EV SCV segment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/iip-to-track-output-of-rare-earth-minerals-gas-water-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>Strategic minerals, strategic power: how rare earths are shaping global supply chains: Report</image:caption>
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<news:title>IIP to track output of rare earth minerals, gas &amp; water supply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/chandra-set-to-present-turnaround-plan-to-trusts-at-crucial-tata-sons-board-meet-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chandra set to present turnaround plan to Trusts at crucial Tata Sons board meet today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/ready-to-listen-to-concern-over-capital-gains-tax-fm</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:56:30.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to listen to concern over capital gains tax: FM</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/25/pmos-dont-mistake-it-for-typical-teenage-issues</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:32:56.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMOS: Don’t mistake it for typical teenage issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/25/kerala-vigil-against-viral-threats-offers-tested-tools-to-counter-ebola</loc>
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<image:caption>As a precautionary step in view of Ebola outbreak, enhanced passenger screening protocols have been initiated at Chennai International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala vigil against viral threats offers tested tools to counter Ebola</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/25/vinesh-selection-standoff-another-blot-for-wrestling-federation-of-india</loc>
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<image:caption>The 31-year-old Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist became a mother last year and stepped back on the mat last December</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinesh selection standoff another blot for Wrestling Federation of India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/25/early-screening-can-close-the-gap-inpreventive-care-for-women</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:08.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Early screening can close the gap in
preventive care for women</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/25/quick-take-caveat-emptor</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Caveat emptor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/25/cyst-myth-busted-pcos-is-now-pmos</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cyst’ myth busted: PCOS is now PMOS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/25/reform-test-dont-scrap-nta</loc>
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<image:caption>The K Radhakrishnan committee recommended a computer-assisted pen-and-paper test model. In this hybrid system, CBT-like processes would be used until encrypted question papers reach confidential servers at testing centres</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reform test, don't scrap NTA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/25/indias-response-to-heat-crisis-will-define-its-future</loc>
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<image:caption>Humidity-related extremities can push coastal conditions beyond what the human body can safely handle, even when the raw number on the thermometer looks manageable</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's response to heat crisis will define its future </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/air-india-express-flight-suffers-major-damage-after-runway-edge-hit-aborts-muscat-take-off</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:23:06.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express flight suffers major damage after runway edge hit; aborts Muscat take-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India Express flight, takeoff abort</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/will-be-super-cool-to-play-world-championship-at-home-gukesh</loc>
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<image:caption>D Gukesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:18:10.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will be super cool to play World Championship at home: Gukesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, D Gukesh, Javokhir Sindarov, FIFE World Chess Championship 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/chithravel-shines-with-1708m-jump-aims-to-be-on-cwg-podium</loc>
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<image:caption>Praveen Chithravel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:11:24.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chithravel shines with 17.08m jump, aims to be on CWG podium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Praveen Chithravel, National Senior Athletics Federation Competition</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/25/ipl-2026-akash-singh-urvil-patel-raghu-sharma-why-cricketers-are-using-paper-notes-to-celebrate-their-moment</loc>
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<image:caption>Raghu Sharma, Akash Singh and Urvil Patel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:59:40.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Akash Singh, Urvil Patel, Raghu Sharma... why cricketers are using paper notes to celebrate their moment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Raghu Sharma, Urvil Patel, IPL  2026, Akash Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/dgca-issues-ebola-sop-for-airlines-flying-into-india-from-congo-uganda-amid-health-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:52:39.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA issues Ebola SOP for airlines flying into India from Congo, Uganda amid health concerns</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-rejects-tamil-nadus-review-plea-in-mekedatu-dispute-declines-open-court-hearing-request</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:47:55.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rejects Tamil Nadu’s review plea in Mekedatu dispute, declines open court hearing request</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/india-canada-target-cepa-deal-by-year-end-aim-to-triple-trade-to-50-billion-by-2030</loc>
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<image:caption>High Commissioner Dinesh K Patnaik welcomed Commerce &amp; Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the airport in Ottawa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:41:29.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Canada target CEPA deal by year-end, aim to triple trade to $50 billion by 2030</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/twisha-sharma-death-case-cbi-takeover-looms-as-bhopal-sit-recreates-crime-scene</loc>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma with her husband Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:39:53.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: CBI takeover looms as Bhopal SIT recreates crime scene</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/how-norways-national-library-became-a-chess-venue</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the book shelves and the spectator area inside the playing hall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:36:58.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Norway's national library became a chess venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Magnus Carlsen, world champion D Gukesh, Norway Chess tournament 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/May/25/malayalamnews2026may25its-a-wrap-for-amal-neerads-bachelor-party-deux</loc>
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<image:caption>It's a wrap for Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D’eux</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:29:53.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's a wrap for Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D’eux</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:29:40.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Backrooms get new release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/May/25/malayalamnews2026may25sukhamano-sukhamann-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-mathew-thomas-devika-sanjays-romantic-fantasy-comedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Mathew Thomas (L) and Devika Sanjay (R) in Sukhamano Sukhamann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:29:27.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sukhamano Sukhamann OTT release: When and where to watch Mathew Thomas-Devika Sanjay's romantic fantasy comedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/trump-ties-iran-deal-to-abraham-accords-push-as-tehran-says-agreement-not-imminent</loc>
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<news:title>Trump ties Iran deal to Abraham Accords push as Tehran says agreement ‘not imminent’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/cpm-says-congress-approach-does-not-help-strengthen-unity-among-secular-forces-against-rss-bjp</loc>
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<news:title>CPM says Congress approach does not help strengthen unity among secular forces against RSS-BJP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/tribal-ritual-dispute-at-bamleshwari-temple-triggers-arrest-protests-in-dongargarh</loc>
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<image:caption>Gond Tribal Kishore Netam at temple premises before the rooster sacrifice.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tribal ritual dispute at Bamleshwari temple triggers arrest, protests in Dongargarh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/oyos-parent-prism-expands-us-presence-with-38-new-hotel-openings</loc>
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<news:title>Oyo’s parent Prism expands US presence with 38 new hotel openings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oyo Hotels , Oyo US expansion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/just-days-after-setback-long-distance-runner-shivaji-bounces-back-to-finish-on-a-high</loc>
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<image:caption>Shivaji Parashuram M celebrates his win on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:48:10.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just days after setback, long-distance runner Shivaji bounces back to finish on a high</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/rbi-sets-up-expert-panel-on-quantum-tech-in-finance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/eel4m5iu/202601143638489.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a statement the RBI said on Monday though quantum technology, which represents a paradigm shift compared to traditional systems as it leverages principles of quantum mechanics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:44:08.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI sets up expert panel on quantum tech in finance</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/quad-foreign-ministers-to-meet-in-delhi-amid-west-asia-tensions-indo-pacific-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>The foreign ministers of the Quad nations will meet in New Delhi on Tuesday against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia, shifting dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:28:41.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quad foreign ministers to meet in Delhi amid West Asia tensions, Indo-Pacific concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, S Jaishankar, Quad countries, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/sebi-moots-dynamic-strike-prices-for-better-options-trading</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI likely to relax proposed limits on index options trading: Report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:28:37.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi moots dynamic strike prices for better options trading</news:title>
<news:keywords>SEBI reforms, option trading </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/cbses-digital-evaluation-crisis-deepens-as-students-report-answer-sheet-mismatch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/pnel90b7/ANI_20260524064432.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The issue intensified after an advocate publicly stated that he was initially unable to trace the student, triggering speculation online.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:28:36.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE’s digital evaluation crisis deepens as students report answer sheet mismatch</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-seeking-ban-on-employment-of-minor-girls-in-orchestras-spas</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:20:21.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice on PIL seeking ban on employment of minor girls in orchestras, spas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/risk-of-a-catastrophic-explosion-has-been-eliminated-at-chemical-tank-in-california</loc>
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<image:caption>Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after the tank containing a chemical used to make plastic parts overheated Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:11:42.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/ensure-amenities-transport-during-neet-ug-re-exam-amid-heatwave-union-minister-pradhan-tells-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ensure amenities, transport during NEET UG re-exam amid heatwave: Union Minister Pradhan tells States</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/fwice-bars-members-from-working-with-ranveer-singh-after-his-last-minute-exit-from-don-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:03:58.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FWICE bars members from working with Ranveer Singh after his last-minute exit from 'Don 3'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Ranveer Singh, Don 3, Federation of Western India Cine Employees</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/25/nashik-sambhajinagar-pune-mlc-seats-emerge-as-bone-of-contention-among-mahayuti-allies</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Mahayuti allies would resolve the disputes through discussions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:58:39.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Pune MLC seats emerge as bone of contention among Mahayuti allies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Maharashtra MLC elections, Mahayuti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/iit-madras-deputes-technical-team-to-help-cbse-fix-post-result-portal-glitches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/d4ez72g8/202605243800570.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The intervention comes amid mounting complaints from students and parents over repeated failures in CBSE’s newly launched digital evaluation and post-result services system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:56:21.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Madras deputes technical team to help CBSE fix post-result portal glitches</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/25/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-offers-prayers-at-bhojshala-announces-saraswati-lok-corridor-raja-bhoj-institute</loc>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister, who also performed Arti at Bhojshala on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, made a series of announcements for the development of Dhar district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:48:28.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Bhojshala, announces Saraswati Lok corridor, Raja Bhoj Institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, MP CM Mohan Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/25/tn-cm-vijay-orders-legal-follow-ups-on-controversial-mekedatu-dam-issue</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:45:55.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay orders legal follow-ups on controversial Mekedatu dam issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka Tamil Nadu Cauvery water dispute, TN CM Vijay on Mekedatu dam issue</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/chhattisgarhs-kopra-reservoir-emerges-as-biodiversity-model-after-ramsar-recognition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/w5jcrou8/IMG-20260525-WA0029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kopra Reservoir has established itself as a critical sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds that traverse international borders and various Indian states every year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:44:16.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh’s Kopra Reservoir emerges as biodiversity model after Ramsar recognition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/25/bengal-revives-rural-employment-programme-two-districts-remain-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the concerned departments to expedite the resumption of the rural employment programme in all eligible districts in a meeting on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:30:32.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal revives rural employment programme, two districts remain under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal rural employment scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/amit-shah-begins-multi-state-border-security-review-tour-2</loc>
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<image:caption>On May 26, Shah will visit the Border Security Force (BSF) outpost at Sanchu along the India Pakistan border to interact with personnel deployed in the sector.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:29:23.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah begins multi-state border security review tour</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, multi-state border security</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/jmm-flags-horse-trading-fears-in-jharkhand-ahead-of-rajya-sabha-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya told the Election Commission that the ruling alliance has support of 56 MLAs in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, enough to secure victory for two Rajya Sabha candidates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:54:15.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JMM flags horse-trading fears in Jharkhand ahead of Rajya Sabha elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/indian-army-to-revamp-mechanised-forces-setup</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:48:16.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Army to revamp mechanised forces setup </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/technical-snag-leaves-over-300-tourists-stranded-midair-on-gulmarg-gondola-all-rescued-after-eight-hour-operation</loc>
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<image:caption>Gulmarg: Tourists remain stranded after the Gulmarg Gondola cable car service was temporarily halted due to a technical fault, in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:25:48.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technical snag leaves over 300 tourists stranded midair on Gulmarg Gondola; all rescued after eight-hour operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>cable car accident in Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/puducherry-cm-urges-centre-to-recognise-french-as-regional-language-in-cbse-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xe11144h/CBSE-schools.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:18:23.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry CM urges Centre to recognise French as regional language in CBSE schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBSE schools, regional language, Puducherry CM Rangasamy, French language</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-the-emerging-deal-to-end-the-iran-war</loc>
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<image:caption>Women hold portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:05:42.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>US-Iran war, US-Iran peace talks, Hormuz Strait opening</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/englishnews2026may24julia-roberts-to-star-in-home-economics-adaptation</loc>
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<image:caption>Julia Roberts</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/englishnews2026may24ben-stiller-teams-up-with-mike-judge-on-protective-custody</loc>
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<news:title>Ben Stiller teams up with Mike Judge on Protective Custody</news:title>
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<image:caption>Akshay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:title>Akshay Kumar to headline alien action-thriller Samuk</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/englishnews2026may22michael-jacksons-controversial-2005-trial-explored-in-new-docuseries</loc>
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<news:title>Michael Jackson’s controversial 2005 trial explored in Netflix's new docuseries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/May/25/ottreview2026may24warrant-web-review-a-problematic-police-procedural-that-had-potential</loc>
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<image:caption>Warrant Web Review: A still from Warrant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:57:36.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warrant Web Review: A problematic police procedural that had potential </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nia-raids-three-places-in-jk-over-jamaat-e-islami-terror-funding-links-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The federal probing agency is continuing with its investigation in the case in a bid to end the outfit’s secessionist activities.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NIA raids three places in J&amp;K over Jama'at-e-Islami terror funding links</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/target-olympic-podium-scheme-becomes-bigger-with-more-responsibility-and-streamlining</loc>
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<news:title>Target Olympic Podium Scheme becomes bigger with more responsibility and streamlining</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/eci-appoints-senior-bureaucrat-neelam-meena-as-west-bengals-new-chief-electoral-officer</loc>
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<image:caption>ECI Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:04:22.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI appoints senior bureaucrat Neelam Meena as West Bengal's new Chief Electoral Officer </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/pope-calls-for-robust-regulation-of-ai-in-manifesto-that-ponders-the-future-of-humanity</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” at the Vatican, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:34:22.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/chinas-xi-meets-pakistan-pm-sharif-as-iran-war-mediation-drags-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/gnut7pwp/AP26145313352509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, attends a meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Monday May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:25:52.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China's Xi meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran war mediation drags on</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/incompetent-and-useless-kejriwal-attacks-pradhan-over-cbse-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Classes 10 and 12 were under severe stress, with parents equally distressed over the situation: Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:20:41.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Incompetent and useless’: Kejriwal attacks Pradhan over CBSE row</news:title>
<news:keywords>arvind Kejriwal, CBSE Board exam, education scandal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/entertainment/2026/May/25/tribeny-rai-on-the-shape-of-momos-women-home-making-sikkim-the-hero-roughcut-interview</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:17:22.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribeny Rai on The Shape of Momos: Women, Home &amp; Making Sikkim the Hero | RoughCut Interview</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tribeny Rai, The Shape of Momos</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/May/25/haryana-govt-to-integrate-traditional-wellness-practices-with-mainstream-medical-care</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:15:53.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana govt to integrate traditional wellness practices with mainstream medical care</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/girls-should-not-give-up-on-education-due-to-lack-of-gender-segregated-toiletssanitary-napkins-sc</loc>
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<news:title>Girls should not give up on education due to lack of gender-segregated toilets, sanitary napkins: SC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/25/rubio-receives-royal-welcome-at-amer-palace-explores-kachwaha-dynasty-heritage-in-jaipur</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette Rubio and US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, right, during their visit to Amer Fort, in Jaipur district, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rubio receives royal welcome at Amer Palace, explores Kachwaha dynasty heritage in Jaipur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/sensex-surges-over-1000-points-as-easing-oil-prices-lift-market-mood</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:43:19.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex surges over 1,000 points as easing oil prices lift market mood</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets , Sensex surge, Oil prices, equity markets </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/ips-officer-dayal-gangwar-transferred-following-row-over-balianta-mob-lynching-incident</loc>
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<image:caption>Screengrab of the incident where people beat up Soumya Ranjan Swain following an allegations molestation of girl at Balianta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:30:05.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer Dayal Gangwar transferred following row over Balianta mob-lynching incident </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dayal Gangwar, Soumya death case row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/fresh-setback-for-aiadmk-as-three-mlas-resign-join-tvk</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK flag used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:11:51.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh setback for AIADMK as three MLAs resign, join TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, resignation, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/manipur-police-gets-477-new-vehicles-in-a-push-to-improve-emergency-response-capabilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/b8j4chk1/ANI_20260407123430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:05:17.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur Police gets 477 new vehicles in a push to improve emergency response capabilities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/25/death-row-convict-arrested-after-13-years-on-run-by-ahmedabad-crime-branch</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused has been identified as Satish Ruparelia, also known by the aliases Bhikhu and Sanjay Thakkar, the prime accused in the Neelam Hotel murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T10:58:59.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death-row convict arrested after 13 years on run by Ahmedabad Crime Branch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, India, Ahmedabad Crime Branch, Death-row convict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/May/25/tribal-communities-can-teach-the-world-how-to-grow-in-harmony-with-nature-chhattisgarh-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said the Chhattisgarh Government is continuously working to protect and promote tribal culture, traditions, and values.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T10:54:25.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal communities can teach the world how to grow in harmony with nature: Chhattisgarh CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/punjab-finance-minister-cheema-targets-pm-modi-over-melody-toffee-diplomacy-criticises-fuel-price-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Finance and Excise Minister Harpal Singh Cheema</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T10:18:01.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Finance Minister Cheema targets PM Modi over ‘Melody toffee diplomacy’, criticises fuel price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Fuel price hike, Punjab Finance Minister Cheema, Melody toffee diplomacy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nagas-stage-protest-in-imphal-demanding-release-of-six-civilians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m5e7e09z/ANI_20260525092719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naga Peoples Union demands release of six hostages in Imphal rally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:56:48.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagas stage protest in Imphal demanding release of six civilians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meitei community, Nagas stage protest, Naga People's Union</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/quick-investigation-severe-punishment-should-serve-as-a-deterrent-to-those-contemplating-criminal-activities-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/b0fnzl0w/ANI_20260525075128.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders speedy investigation, prosecution of criminals involved in heinous crimes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:47:39.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick investigation, severe punishment should serve as a deterrent to those contemplating criminal activities: Vijay </news:title>
<news:keywords>CM Vijay , Tamil Nadu crimes, sexual crimes, speedy investigation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/25/cyber-extortion-racket-lures-victims-promising-solutions-to-personal-problems-two-held-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:caption>Arrested individual (Centre)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:35:54.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber extortion racket lures victims  promising solutions to personal problems, two held in Gujarat
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<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Cyber extortion racket, personal problems</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/man-gets-double-death-penalty-for-rape-and-murder-of-minor-girl-in-tns-thoothukudi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:33:05.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets double death penalty for rape and murder of minor girl in TN's Thoothukudi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, POCSO Act, rape and murder</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/assam-ucc-bill-proposes-polygamy-ban-mandatory-registration-of-marriage-divorce-live-in-relationships</loc>
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<image:caption>Uniform Civil Code</image:caption>
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<news:title>Assam UCC Bill proposes polygamy ban; mandatory registration of marriage, divorce, live-in relationships</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kerala-cm-satheesan-assures-protection-to-munambam-residents-says-they-will-not-be-evicted</loc>
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<image:caption>Newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan during the swearing-in ceremony of the state government, in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:25:31.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan assures protection to Munambam residents, says they will not be evicted</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/lebanon-president-says-israeli-withdrawal-non-negotiable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/zppyb8ak/AFP20260524B3WN2NQv1HighResFilesLebanonIranUsIsraelWarHezbollahDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster of Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem (L) is displayed near another of the group's late leader Hassan Nasrallah outside shelters at the Imam Ali Housing Compound, where displaced Lebanese and Syrian refugee Shiite Muslims take refuge by the city of Hermel in Lebanon's northeastern Bekaa valley on February 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:52:31.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon president says Israeli withdrawal 'non-negotiable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-brokered talks, Lebanon and Israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/iran-says-progress-on-many-issues-with-us-but-agreement-not-imminent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/i0tl5xjy/AP26140462569684.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A damaged mosque is seen next of the destroyed Hezbollah paramedic center, right, which was hit in an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday in the village of Maashouk, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:44:35.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Iran tensions, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/187-social-media-accounts-blocked-3200-posts-taken-down-over-sensitive-violent-content-manipur-dgp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/36s3t1ig/PTI05252026000126B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh receives a memento during the flag-off ceremony of newly inducted Manipur Police vehicles at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, in Imphal, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:37:13.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>187 social media accounts blocked, 3,200 posts taken down over 'sensitive, violent' content: Manipur DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur conflict, Manipur DGP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/senior-bjd-leader-debashish-samantaray-resigns-from-party-and-rajya-sabha-ahead-of-expected-move-to-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>As Samantaray heads to New Delhi to join the BJP, the BJD downplays his exit, claiming it will have no impact on the party.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:34:14.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior BJD leader Debashish Samantaray resigns from party and Rajya Sabha ahead of expected move to BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nirmala-sitharaman-urges-focus-on-fuel-fertiliser-forex-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 37th Foundation Day event of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:14:15.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmala Sitharaman urges focus on fuel, fertiliser, forex amid West Asia crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, West Asia crisis, PM’s austerity appeal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/punjab-plans-strict-no-go-zones-for-strays-as-dog-bite-cases-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:10:34.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab plans strict ‘no-go zones’ for strays as dog bite cases surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/invited-by-congress-high-command-to-delhi-tomorrow-cm-siddaramaiah-amid-buzz-over-leadership-change</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-12/i98l7lvy/Siddaramaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:03:04.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Invited by Congress high command to Delhi tomorrow': CM Siddaramaiah amid buzz over leadership change </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress high command, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka power tussle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/25/mumbai-content-creator-tresspasses-into-tower-of-silence-to-film-parsi-funeral-rites-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/h30tdofw/ANI_20251201135957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cyber police have been roped in to remove the content posted by the accused on social media, and a further probe into the matter is currently underway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:01:31.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Content creator tresspasses into Tower of Silence in Mumbai to film Parsi funeral rites; booked </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Tower of Silence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/japanese-foreign-minister-in-india-for-quad-talks-to-meet-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/d8nfyhxy/ANI_20260525070707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese FM in India for Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:59:20.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese Foreign Minister in India for Quad talks; to meet PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, PM Modi, Japanese Foreign Minister, Quad talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-seeks-chhattisgarh-governments-reply-on-bail-plea-of-businessman-in-manpower-commission-scam-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/paxgjlco/ANI_20260511181245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought the response of the state government by June 3, while hearing the bail plea of Anwar Dhebar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:45:01.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Chhattisgarh government's reply on bail plea of businessman in manpower commission 'scam' case  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Chhattisgarh government, Anwar Dhebar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/25/sc-backs-cbi-probe-over-twisha-sharma-death-pained-by-claims-of-judicial-shield</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/7gxjkll8/4.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/i2w6ve16/3.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2ibm49io/2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:43:58.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC backs CBI probe over Twisha Sharma death, pained by claims of judicial shield</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Supreme Court, CBI probe, dowry death case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-the-emerging-deal-to-end-iran-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/gdwzxm1c/AP26144514676438.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government supporters hold Iranian flags and pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:40:18.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/attappadi-madhu-lynching-case-kerala-hc-acquits-first-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/rw6ed8g5/Kerala_HC.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Court also partly allowed the appeal filed by the state against the other accused and enhanced the punishment awarded to the 16th accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:36:10.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attappadi Madhu lynching case: Kerala HC acquits first accused </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, Madhu Lynching case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nia-raids-banned-darul-uloom-sirajul-uloom-in-jk-ex-jamaat-chiefs-house-also-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/ldw9vvoa/PTI05252026000069B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard outside Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom during an NIA raid, in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, May 25, 2026. The school was recently attached by the administration under the UAPA.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:33:36.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA raids banned Darul Uloom, Sirajul Uloom in J&amp;K; ex-Jamaat chief's house also under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NIA, Shopian, NIA raids, Darul Uloom, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, Sirajul Uloom</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/operation-sheruwalienters-third-day-in-j-ks-rajouri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/pqalx41w/PTI05252026000013B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel intensify vigil and seal border areas during an anti-terror operation following an encounter, in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:32:47.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation 'Sheruwali'enters third day  in J-K's Rajouri</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, J&amp;K’s Rajouri, Operation 'Sheruwali'</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/oil-prices-fall-over-5-on-hopes-for-iran-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/f1weaepz/ANI_20260420083654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:30:16.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices fall over 5% on hopes for Iran deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Iran Deal, Oil prices fall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/17-dead-10-injured-in-pakistan-as-van-hits-parked-bus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1lp1hypo/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:19:07.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 dead, 10 injured in Pakistan as van hits parked bus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, road accident, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/twisha-sharma-death-case-sc-says-it-is-pained-by-claims-judiciary-shielded-accused-recommends-cbi-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:16:04.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: SC says it is ‘pained’ by claims judiciary shielded accused; recommends CBI probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, CBI probe, dowry death case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/25/tearful-kostyuk-reaches-french-open-2nd-round-and-speaks-of-missile-attack-back-home-in-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/gmh0gb78/Marta-Kostyuk-of-Ukraine.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates as she won against Oksana Selekhmeteva of Spain during their first round women's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:12:51.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Roland Garros, French Open, Marta Kostyuk</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/the-elephant-in-the-fog-team-receives-warm-welcome-after-cannes-jury-award-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/er43u9t6/Elephants-in-the-fog-imdb.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>'The Elephant in the Fog' poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:11:55.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘The Elephant in the Fog’ team receives warm welcome after Cannes Jury Award win</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Cannes 2026, The Elephant in the Fog</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/china-urges-india-to-avoid-hosting-tibetan-political-activities-ahead-of-dharamsala-oath-ceremony</loc>
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<image:caption>A file photo of Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration during a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:11:14.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China urges India to avoid hosting Tibetan 'political activities' ahead of Dharamsala oath ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharamsala, Penpa Tsering, Central Tibetan Administration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-pulls-up-nta-over-neet-paper-leak-says-agency-has-not-learnt-lessons-issues-notices-on-pleas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/h9vey3cr/y6B-spih.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:08:13.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC pulls up NTA over NEET paper leak, says agency has not learnt lessons; issues notices on pleas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET, NTA, National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET paper leak case, FAIMA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/no-such-grave-urgency-cji-surya-kant-refuses-to-grant-urgent-hearing-on-plea-seeking-probe-into-cjp</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:03:06.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No such grave urgency': CJI Surya Kant refuses to grant urgent hearing on plea seeking probe into CJP </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, CJI  Surya Kant, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/key-us-iran-negotiator-munir-in-china-with-pm-sharif-pakistan-tv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/vvyjl05h/asimmunirandshehbazsharif.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and army chief General Asim Munir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:00:47.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key US-Iran negotiator Munir in China with PM Sharif: Pakistan TV</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/act-swiftly-against-heinous-crimes-ensure-severe-punishment-cm-vijay-to-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:00:26.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Act swiftly against heinous crimes, ensure severe punishment: CM Vijay to Police </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/cbi-to-take-over-twisha-sharma-death-case-after-scs-recommendation</loc>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma with her husband Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:55:19.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI to take over Twisha Sharma death case after SC's recommendation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Madhya Pradesh, CBI probe, dowry death case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/25/staging-a-legacy</loc>
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<image:caption>A scene from the performance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:54:09.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staging a Legacy </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/tabling-of-ucc-bill-will-ensure-on-record-discussion-on-its-need-himanta-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during review meetings on health, medical education, and mines and minerals departments in Guwahati on Saturday, May 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:50:06.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tabling of UCC Bill will ensure on-record discussion on its need: Himanta</news:title>
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<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:46:28.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to Dismantle the Architecture of Official Privilege</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/inflation-man-strikes-again-rahul-gandhi-slams-pm-modi-over-fourth-round-of-fuel-price-hikes</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:46:20.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Inflation man strikes again': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over fourth round of fuel price hikes  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Fuel price hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/kangana-ranaut-defends-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-against-criticism-over-cannes-look</loc>
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<image:caption>"She is not here to please you": Kangana Ranaut shuts down critics of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes looks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:35:50.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kangana Ranaut defends Aishwarya Rai Bachchan against criticism over Cannes look</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kangana ranaut</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/May/25/the-american-dream-of-accumulated-absences</loc>
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<image:caption>Bread of Angels By: Patti Smith Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Pages: 267 Price: `699</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:26:30.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The American Dream of Accumulated Absences</news:title>
<news:keywords>books</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/25/the-dimming-of-the-gold-dream-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:21:45.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Dimming of the Gold dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-gymkhana-club-eviction-order-challenged-before-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/6353221y/202605213796901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court listed the matter for hearing on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:19:30.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction order challenged before HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-trailer-highlights-kara-zor-els-stark-contrast-with-superman</loc>
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<image:caption>Supergirl</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:17:19.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ trailer highlights Kara Zor-El’s stark contrast with Superman</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/three-dead-17-workers-still-missing-in-collapse-of-unfinished-hotel-in-philippines</loc>
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<image:caption>A K9 joins rescuers as they continue search operations at a collapsed building where multiple people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:15:50.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three dead, 17 workers still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, manila, Death toll, Philippines building collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/ucc-is-political-agenda-of-bjp-congress-questions-need-for-uniform-civil-code-in-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mmnywaxj/ANI_20260525053408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"UCC is political agenda of BJP," says APCC Working President Jakir Hussain Sikdar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:14:45.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'UCC is political agenda of BJP': Congress questions need for Uniform Civil Code in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Uniform Civil Code, Assam, APCC President</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/teenager-murdered-at-multi-level-car-park-near-meenakshi-amman-temple-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/50v97l01/202604233761789.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:12:25.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teenager murdered at multi-level car park near Meenakshi Amman Temple in  Madurai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/people-say-stupid-stuff-on-social-media-rubio-reiterates-stance-on-racism-against-indians-in-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/0w1txc6u/AP26145158406023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:07:51.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'People say stupid stuff on social media': Rubio reiterates stance on racism against Indians in US</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rubio India Visit, Anti-Indian Racism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/25/lionel-messi-exits-mls-game-in-injury-scare-ahead-of-world-cup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lkowa8k9/MLSUnionInterMiamiSoccer69381.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) walks to the corner of the field to take a corner kick during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Philadelphia Union on May 24, 2026, in Miami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:02:27.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, MLS, Inter Miami, FIFA World cup 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/from-au-revoir-to-adieu-delhi-gymkhana-clubs-uncertain-fate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/78khmlrr/Delhi-Gymkhana-Club.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Gymkhana Club</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Farewell party hosted by “The Officers of the Armed Forces of the Dominion of India</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/5q3il1nu/HJFnigPa0AAAsID.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>This postage stamp commemorates the centenary of the Delhi Gymkhana Club and was issued by India in 2013.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:02:03.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘au revoir’ to adieu: Delhi Gymkhana Club’s uncertain fate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/idris-elba-denies-james-bond-rumours-says-he-was-never-in-the-race</loc>
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<image:caption>Idris Elba</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:57:43.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idris Elba denies James Bond rumours, says he was never in the race</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/assam-government-tables-ucc-bill-in-state-assembly-seeks-to-ban-polygamy-register-live-in-relationships</loc>
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<image:caption>Uniform Civil Code</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:54:56.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam government tables UCC bill in state assembly; seeks to ban polygamy, register live-in relationships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam government, UCC, The Uniform Civil Code Bill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/indian-sailors-risk-work-at-sea-as-iran-war-grinds-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8ra2t113/Strait-of-Hormuz</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:52:10.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds on</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Merchant Navy, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/daily-loot-congress-chief-kharge-slams-modi-government-over-fuel-price-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:50:37.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Daily loot': Congress chief Kharge slams Modi government over fuel price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, Congress, Fuel price hike, AICC President Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-tops-charts-and-obsession-grows-in-second-weekend</loc>
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<image:caption>This image released by Disney shows The Mandalorian, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, right, and Grogu in a scene from Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:44:18.988Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:40:09.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh resigns as district in-charge citing moral responsibility for poll debacle; takes swipe at I-PAC</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/25/erling-haaland-wins-golden-boot-in-premier-league-for-third-time-in-four-seasons</loc>
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<image:caption>Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses with the Golden Boot Winner Trophy after the match between Manchester City vs Aston Villa.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Erling Haaland wins Golden Boot in Premier League for third time in four seasons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Manchester City, English Premier League, Erling Haaland, Golden Boot award</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/when-wars-destroy-heritage-women-lose-more-than-monuments-new-research-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/onizk9dn/file-20260521-71-qcknrs.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Such destruction can negatively affect communities’ sense of belonging and identity – and erode women’s sense of safety and security amid conflict.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:36:34.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments – new research</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UNESCO, Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza genocide, Iran War, cultural cleansing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/us-says-iran-deal-still-possible-as-trump-tempers-expectations</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:35:00.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/after-the-tragedy-bhatkal-witnesses-communal-clashes-over-a-temple-construction-alongside-nh66</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/aetafig9/IMG-20260525-WA0066.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the locals a place of worship stood there for several Years and was demolished by the authorities for development works.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:33:20.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After the tragedy, Bhatkal witnesses communal clashes over a temple construction alongside NH66</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bhatkal estuary tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/mercedes-teen-star-kimi-antonelli-wins-canadian-gp-for-his-4th-straight-f1-victory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m1uulvcx/F1CanadianGrandPrixAutoRacing8928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (top) of Italy is hoisted by second-place Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (left) of Britain and Mercedes team senior composite technician Dean Hale (second from right), and third-place Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (right) of the Netherlands, as he wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, on May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:29:25.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Mercedes F1, Canadian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/akshay-kumar-to-star-in-alien-action-thriller-samuk-set-for-2027-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:25:51.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akshay Kumar to star in alien action thriller ‘Samuk’, set for 2027 release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Akshay Kumar, Samuk</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/25/16-year-old-falls-to-death-after-zipline-cable-snaps-at-agra-amusement-facility</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:23:21.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old falls to death after zipline cable snaps at Agra amusement facility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, zipline</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/25/novak-djokovic-overcomes-a-slow-start-and-hostile-crowd-in-first-round-win-at-french-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/76h8pyp2/AP26144703289724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France during their first round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:15:27.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in first-round win at French Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Novak Djokovic, French Open</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/kadiyapulankas-famed-nursery-hub-near-rajamahendravaram-struggles-with-persistent-garbage-menace</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:11:57.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadiyapulanka’s famed nursery hub near Rajamahendravaram struggles with persistent garbage menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/summer-heat-and-holiday-travel-drive-sharp-fall-in-chicken-prices-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/9/original/chicken-EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of chicken used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:07:00.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer heat and holiday travel drive sharp fall in chicken prices in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Poultry farm, chicken prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-heatwave-city-records-hottest-may-night-since-2012-as-imd-sounds-yellow-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi heatwave.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:53:02.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi heatwave: City records hottest May night since 2012 as IMD sounds yellow alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Delhi weather, Yellow alert, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/fuel-prices-hiked-again-petrol-diesel-up-rs-261-271-per-litre-cumulative-increase-nears-rs-75-in-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wme65wx9/C_1_1_CH1035_119553830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petrol pump attendant filling the tank of a Car with petrol after hike in the prices of petrol and diesel in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:44:49.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel prices hiked again; petrol, diesel up Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre, cumulative increase nears Rs 7.5 in two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel price hike, Petrol hike, diesel hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-as-crude-oil-drops-below-usd-100-per-barrel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/17f23d58-3de9-4c6e-99f5-88e4a0b30a46/Market_falls_for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:42:32.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade as crude oil drops below USD 100 per barrel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/southern-california-officials-trying-to-prevent-explosion-or-leak-from-damaged-chemical-tank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2x67mjap/AP26144719445336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after the tank containing a chemical used to make plastic parts overheated Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:38:27.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Chemical leak, Temperature Rise, flammable gas, methyl methacrylate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/pressure-the-meteorologist-whose-forecast-helped-shape-d-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/fn84som0/AP26133594001226-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anthony Maras, left, director/co-writer of the film "Pressure," poses with cast members Brendan Fraser, center, and Andrew Scott on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:34:20.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Pressure’: The meteorologist whose forecast helped shape D-Day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/rupee-gains-40-paise-to-9520-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/18/original/2016-11-18T091019Z_1_LYNXMPECAH0GF_RTROPTP_3_INDIA-MODI-CORRUPTION.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:32:05.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 40 paise to 95.20 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/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/25/advocate-khaja-moizuddin-killing-police-identify-suspects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rzevbizo/New-Project-2026-05-24T091207.429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:27:47.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advocate Khaja Moizuddin killing: Police identify suspects </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Khaja Moizuddin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/18-year-old-ends-life-over-neet-ug-paper-leak-in-latur-says-father-cops-launch-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/h9vey3cr/y6B-spih.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>On May 12, the National Testing Agency cancelled the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG)-2026 held on May 3 for medical admissions following allegations of paper leak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:27:32.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18-year-old ends life over NEET-UG paper leak in Latur, says father; cops launch probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maharashtra, suicide, Latur, NEET paper leak, NEET UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/aryan-khans-the-bads-of-bollywood-vikramaditya-motwanes-black-warrant-win-big-at-swa-awards-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-13/nz63awbf/ANI_20251013150126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'The Ba***ds of Bollywood 'poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:26:01.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba*ds of Bollywood’, Vikramaditya Motwane’s ‘Black Warrant’ win big at SWA Awards 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Black Warrant, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, SWA Awards 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/25/man-arrested-over-alleged-isi-links</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-26/xu3c30gq/ANI_20250426114920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused was identified as Zaid Khan, a native of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, who had moved to Hyderabad two months ago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:25:13.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested over alleged ISI links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/25/student-held-for-rash-driving-injuring-cop-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/dqrffn5d/Student-held.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cops try to hit glass panes of a car while attempting to intercept it on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:24:06.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student held for rash driving, injuring cop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/boiling-summers-copy-paste-solutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rrkisvle/Boiling-summers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman uses a shawl to shield herself from the sun on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:22:31.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boiling summers, copy-paste solutions </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana heatwave, Telangana summer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/truck-overturns-in-central-bangladesh-killing-at-least-15-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/jmv7hisi/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:21:58.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Highway accident, Truck accident, hitchhiker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/no-hearse-available-family-forced-to-carry-deceased-mans-body-on-shoulders-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1k4xalok/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-25-at-9.28.16-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family carries Kandi Venkanna's body on their shoulders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:19:02.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No hearse available: Family forced to carry deceased man’s body on shoulders in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/beyond-classrooms-screens-a-summer-camp-shapes-character</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/q6y3fs7q/Beyond-classrooms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students perform yoga during the valedictory programme of ‘Samskaar 2026’ at Ramakrishna Math in Hyderabad on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/izu07i89/camp-shapes-character.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar with Swami Bodhamayananda at Ramakrishna Math.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:18:36.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond classrooms &amp; screens, a summer camp shapes character</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/first-depiction-of-kakatiya-emperor-ganapatideva-found</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/o5iotm3v/First-depiction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rare sculpture depicting Kakatiya emperor Ganapatideva and his queen Somaladevi identified at Totapalli village, Bejjanki mandal, in Siddipet district on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:16:48.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First depiction of Kakatiya emperor Ganapatideva found</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kakatiya dynasty, Ganapatideva</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/indiramma-bheema-insurance-scheme-launch-on-june-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/yzmpihow/Indiramma-Bheema.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with children during his visit to his Assembly constituency, Madhira, on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:14:50.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indiramma Bheema insurance scheme launch on June 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bheema insurance scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/brs-in-charge-appointments-trigger-buzz-regarding-assembly-poll-tickets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-01/xh6mjobx/BRS-ropes-in-ex-minister.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders expecting party tickets to contest the next Assembly elections are now closely watching the political signals behind these appointments.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:11:46.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS in-charge appointments trigger buzz regarding Assembly poll tickets </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/25/eight-dead-after-suv-plunge-into-gorge-in-raigad-district-of-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/2e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1/police_cordon_line.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:11:23.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight dead after SUV plunge into gorge in Raigad district of Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, SUV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/bjp-leaders-to-visit-market-yards-from-may-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/wg0z7xn8/C_23_1_CH0065_35117514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State President N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:08:48.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leaders to visit market yards from May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/government-not-serious-about-projects-in-godavari-basin-alleges-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/y684ccra/Govt-not-serious.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president N Ramchander Rao during a programme at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Khammam on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:06:54.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government not serious about projects 
in Godavari basin, alleges BJP </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/lite-byte-future-pitch-silence-now</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/5zluc6zx/New-Project-2026-05-10T085426.898.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS MLA T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:05:24.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lite byte | Future pitch, silence now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/ap-youth-held-for-chain-snatching-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/9/original/chain_snatching_EPS0113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:53:34.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP youth held for chain-snatching in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chain snatching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/dmk-councillor-held-for-usury-threatening-couple-in-hosur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:50:42.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK councillor held for usury, threatening couple in Hosur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hosur, DMK councillor, usury</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/woman-lover-arrested-for-alleged-murder-of-husband</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/4tcxhys8/202511293591513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The duo allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation. A case has been registered.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:48:27.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, lover arrested for alleged murder of husband </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/off-the-cuff-mysterious-paradesi-posters-in-triplicane-trigger-civic-cleanup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hdtz2r0c/OFF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:46:24.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Mysterious 'Paradesi' posters in Triplicane trigger civic cleanup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Triplicane</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/tgsrtc-launches-cctv-surveillance-in-buses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/bhv0713y/RTC-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of first phase of ‘Bus lo Bharosa’ initiative, nearly 175 buses in Adilabad district were fitted with CCTV cameras</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:45:43.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC launches CCTV surveillance in buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CCTV, TGSRTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/three-weekly-special-trains-regularised-from-telangana-to-rajasthan-northeast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/soh2wu73/202602153674622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move is expected to improve long-distance connectivity for passengers travelling between Telangana and northern as well as northeastern parts of the country.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:43:33.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three weekly special trains 
regularised from Telangana to Rajasthan, Northeast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/ministers-bjp-leaders-meet-family-of-murdered-child-in-mettur-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/611rqs9f/P_4780558857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu state Transport Minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:43:12.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers, BJP leaders meet family of murdered child in Mettur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rape and murder, Mettur, Tamil Nadu ministers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/newborn-abandoned-near-playground-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/084xccm0/d77902a5e5348af9c32934a586db3f5a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the infant appeared to have been born only a few hours earlier.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:42:20.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn, abandoned near playground, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/devotees-brave-heat-to-attend-pushkaralu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/vn9tcbds/Devotees-brave-heat-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Panchayat Raj Engineering wing is working around the clock to maintain sanitation and provide drinking water.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:41:13.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devotees brave heat to attend Pushkaralu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/tension-in-eguva-simbi-village-over-aps-temporary-police-outpost-near-kotia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/bcn3lboi/Tension.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials of the Parvathipuram-Manyam district in AP argue with their Odisha counterparts at the controversial police outpost in Eguva Simbi village.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:39:06.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Eguva Simbi village over AP's temporary police outpost near Kotia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra-Odisha border, Eguva Simbi village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tenkasi-farmer-dies-at-govt-hospital-following-police-assault-kin-stage-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vdw0d1tq/New-Project-2026-05-25T090543.520.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V Anthoniraj was assaulted by the Sivagiri police personnels in front of his three-year-old grandson on May 15</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:38:31.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenkasi farmer dies at govt hospital following police assault, kin stage protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, suicide, Police assault, Tenkasi farmer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/farm-sector-faltering-under-coalition-govt-in-ap-ysrcp-leader-nagi-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/novq0wh2/nagireddy0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP general secretary for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare MVS Nagi Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:36:50.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farm sector faltering under coalition govt in AP: YSRCP leader Nagi Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MVS Nagi Reddy, Andhra Pradesh government, Minimum Support Price (MSP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/sanitation-worker-alleges-assault-by-karimnagar-cops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/9got4krg/New-Project-2026-05-25T090136.029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rayaveni Laxmi alleged that police assaulted her during questioning.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/7etdkbda/Sanitation-worker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After videos of her allegations went viral on social media, Laxmi said the police again called her to the station and subjected her to verbal abuse.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:35:54.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanitation worker alleges assault by Karimnagar cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/25/falta-verdict-signals-cracks-in-tmc-social-base-as-cpim-gains-from-drift-of-minority-voters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/eus74llx/PTI05242026000630B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP supporters wave the party flag after winning in the repoll to West Bengal's Falta Assembly seat, in South 24 Parganas, Sunday, May 24, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:34:56.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Falta verdict signals cracks in TMC social base as CPI(M) gains from drift of minority voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, TMC, CPI(M), West Bengal elections 2026, Falta repoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/trumps-new-immigration-policy-makes-american-dream-harder-for-telugu-immigrants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/g3dnjixs/New-Project-2026-05-25T090126.657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the new USCIS policy, most green card applicants must now leave the US and complete consular processing abroad.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:32:30.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's new immigration policy makes American dream harder for Telugu immigrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, US immigration policy, green card holders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tn-provides-aid-to-kin-of-student-who-died-at-tiruchy-govt-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/3/original/trichy_GH-_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:29:43.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN provides aid to kin of student who died at Tiruchy govt hospital </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Tiruchy, TN government hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/telangana-launches-war-like-10-day-paddy-purchase-drive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/06hkr6bt/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:27:27.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana launches 'war-like' 10-day paddy purchase drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paddy procurement, Paddy purchase</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/2-teenage-boys-drown-in-pond-in-berhampur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/11/3/original/1f59c07fa4a543c8ae917722e7dc02cb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:27:19.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 teenage boys drown in pond in Berhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/prison-modernisation-on-the-cards-says-minister-after-puzhal-inspection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2l2jrlop/Prison-modernisation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Resources &amp; Law Minister C T R Nirmalkumar speaking to reporters on Sunday after inspecting the Puzhal Central Prison</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:25:30.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prison modernisation on the cards, says minister after Puzhal inspection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Puzhal Central Jail, Minister C T R Nirmalkumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/andhra-university-study-identifies-122-high-risk-rip-current-days-along-visakhapatnam-coast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/keqdxshw/Visakhapatnam-coast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Chintam Venkateswarlu of the Department of Meteorology and Oceanography at AU conducting surveys off the Visakhapatnam coast.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/rz7nla45/New-Project-2026-05-25T085323.971.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The research showed that bathymetry, or underwater seabed topography, plays a major role in rip current generation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:24:42.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra University study identifies 122 high-risk rip current days along Visakhapatnam coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, sea waves, Oceanography</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/infra-not-yet-ready-pm-e-bus-sewa-scheme-likely-to-miss-october-launch-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Construction site of the proposed e-bus terminal at Chhend Colony | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:23:52.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infra not yet ready, Rourkela PM e-Bus Sewa scheme likely to miss October launch date </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/pune-school-principal-shared-neet-related-questions-for-money-cbi-tells-court-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/6jn0e1k3/202605163790200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CBI told the court that the accused allegedly received Rs 20,000 from one student and Rs 25,000 from another person in connection with the leak.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:23:36.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune school principal shared NEET-related questions for money, CBI tells court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, NEET paper leak, NEET UG 2026, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/phulbani-medical-college-in-odisha-faces-shortage-of-doctors-and-key-facilities-within-a-year-of-launch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/h96gl994/unnamed074751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The campus of Phulbani MCH which is yet to be made operational</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:23:09.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Phulbani medical college in Odisha faces shortage of doctors and key facilities within a year of launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tamil-nadu-to-assist-athletes-to-qualify-win-2028-olympics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/dflcqc1s/State-to-assist-athletes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna with the squash players from Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:21:48.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to assist athletes to qualify, win ’2028 Olympics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, 2028 olympics</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/two-tuskers-found-dead-in-athmallik-and-dhenkanal-forests-of-odisha-cause-of-death-unclear</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:21:44.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tuskers found dead in Athmallik and Dhenkanal forests of Odisha; cause of death unclear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/infighting-in-karimnagar-congress-over-market-panel-posts-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/0wscssyc/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Congress flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:20:14.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infighting in Karimnagar Congress over market panel posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/guntur-gears-up-for-kharif-2026-with-seed-fertiliser-stocks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/6fam59dg/New-Project-2026-05-25T084752.532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Department Joint Director M Padmavati.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:20:12.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guntur gears up for Kharif 2026 with seed, fertiliser stocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kharif Season, Agriculture department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/bjd-alleges-rs-50-crore-post-office-scam-in-undivided-koraput-seeks-cbi-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lxg67n0m/New-Project-2026-05-25T084929.244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:19:56.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD alleges Rs 50 crore post office scam in undivided Koraput, seeks CBI probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/former-mla-panaiyur-babu-quits-vck-slams-thirumavalavan-for-shifting-positions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/uh8auhy4/images-55.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Cheyyur MLA Panaiyur M Babu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:18:16.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former MLA Panaiyur Babu quits VCK, slams Thirumavalavan for ‘shifting positions’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, VCK, Panaiyur Babu, TVK-VCK alliance</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/government-trying-to-scrap-free-power-scheme-alleges-ktr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/lqplv9ne/ANI_20260521075948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:17:49.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government trying to scrap free power scheme, alleges KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, revamped distribution sector scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/habitual-fraudster-arrested-in-jeypore-for-duping-people-of-lakhs-in-fake-loan-and-bank-service-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mfvyv1x1/Fraudster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SDPO Archita Mittal briefing the media</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:17:15.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Habitual fraudster arrested in Jeypore for duping people of lakhs in fake loan and bank service scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/badminton-coach-from-aps-prakasam-finds-place-in-us-publication-marquis-whos-who</loc>
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<image:caption>Anumula Veda Vyas Sai, a young badminton coach from Perala in Chirala town of the erstwhile Prakasam district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:16:46.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badminton coach from AP's Prakasam finds place in US publication 'Marquis Who's Who'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Badminton coach, US publication</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/asian-shares-gain-and-oil-prices-fall-after-trump-says-peace-talks-on-iran-war-are-proceeding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/kt4z9ioy/AP26145085121798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - A person stands in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index, seen through the glass wall of an office building in Tokyo, May 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:15:40.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, oil price, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/dhinkia-set-for-unveiling-of-steel-plant-after-21-years-of-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m9xfz5ih/steel-plant.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:15:20.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhinkia set for unveiling of steel plant after 21 years of protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odishas-pollution-control-board-flags-violations-in-fly-ash-disposal-issues-notice-to-opgc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/pwjuykpe/OdishaStatePollutionControlBoard.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pollution board issues notice to OPGC over alleged illegal fly ash dumping in Sambalpur</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:14:30.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's pollution control board flags violations in fly ash disposal, issues notice to OPGC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/ap-showcases-two-year-workers-welfare-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/tqfdyqjf/ANI_20260424091400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:13:35.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP showcases two year workers’ welfare push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/sbtet-set-to-introduce-new-polytechnic-diploma-courses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-13/jlyzu8wu/Screenshot-2024-12-13-095835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the programmes were designed after consulting with industry experts, IIT Hyderabad, Tata Technologies, C-DAC Hyderabad, the CII and government polytechnic faculty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:13:33.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBTET set to introduce new polytechnic diploma courses </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SBTET, polytechnic courses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/679-ttd-bhajana-mandirs-to-be-built-in-ap-with-rs-113-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vr81dtbi/nellore32405chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TTD Bhajana Mandiram located in the TIDCO Housing complex in the Atmakur constituency of Nellore district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:12:57.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>679 TTD Bhajana Mandirs to be built in AP with Rs 113 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Bhajana Mandirs, SRIVANI Trust</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/farmer-welfare-govts-top-priority-atchannaidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/scgndswo/C_40_1_CH1553_35432615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:12:51.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer welfare govt’s top priority: Atchannaidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/62-year-old-held-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-girl-in-villupuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/5b4qewgk/202505223409439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:12:26.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>62-year-old held for sexually assaulting minor girl in Villupuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Villupuram, sexual assault case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/our-govt-will-revive-nandi-awards-durgesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/78adm6ay/Durgesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of APSFTVTDC Board members in Vijayawada on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:11:46.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our govt will revive Nandi Awards: Durgesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister for Cinematography Kandula Durgesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/farmers-forced-to-kneel-crawl-over-cow-smuggling-suspicion-in-odishas-in-nabarangpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/egvn4zen/Farmers-forced.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Video grabs of the farmers being humiliated near Ludhuapada under Chandahandi block in Nabarangpur</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/f72dxkf1/1000654897095456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the farmers being forced to crawl on the ground</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:11:12.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers forced to kneel, crawl over cow smuggling suspicion in Odisha's in Nabarangpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/heatwave-in-ap-likely-for-three-more-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3h1v9cuf/Heatwaveaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heatwave</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:10:41.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave in AP likely for three more days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/ap-rolls-out-tech-driven-initiative-for-artisan-welfare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-29/e7zx8cez/units-of-free-power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savita</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:10:19.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP rolls out tech-driven  initiative for artisan welfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savita</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/farmers-demand-tn-govt-to-allocate-rs-10-crore-annually-to-desilt-pap-canals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vm6zps8u/202511263587611-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parambikulam Aliyar Irrigation Project (PAP) irrigates 3,77,152 acres under the Thirumoorthi dam and 44,000 acres under the Aliyar dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:10:12.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers demand TN govt to allocate Rs 10 crore annually to desilt PAP canals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Parambikulam Aliyar irrigation project, PAP canals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/all-set-for-ambedkar-kala-vedika-inauguration-on-may-25</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/y3ptc840/Ambedkar-Kala-Vedika.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:09:25.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for Ambedkar Kala Vedika inauguration on May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-chhattisgarh-ags-hold-meet-in-puri-to-submit-report-to-mahanadi-tribunal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/aezrm7s3/HJFz3S9a8AAG7He.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Advocate general of Odisha Pitambar Acharya said the discussions ended with remarkable developments in the direction of amicable settlement of the dispute on many core issues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:08:58.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha, Chhattisgarh AGs hold meet in Puri, to submit report to Mahanadi tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/ap-gears-up-to-face-ebola-threat-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/iihssa7q/202605243800745.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:08:33.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP gears up to face Ebola threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Ebola virus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/scorching-ordeal-for-patients-at-nalgonda-government-hospital-as-x-ray-lies-defunct</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kzenv2z3/Scorching-ordeal-for-patients.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hospital staff shift a patient on a stretcher to the X-ray unit located in another building at the Nalgonda Government Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:07:58.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorching ordeal for patients at Nalgonda government hospital as X-ray lies defunct</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/leopard-that-killed-boy-near-male-mahadeshwara-hills-in-karnataka-captured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2nsgrwpt/24mmh090611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The officials confirmed that the leopard was trapped in a cage installed in a strategic position.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:07:33.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard that killed boy near Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Karnataka captured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Leopard captured</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/cockroach-janata-party-trend-reflects-youth-anxiety-not-just-rhetoric-palla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/wabzpnkl/C_40_1_CH1553_3504054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:07:27.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cockroach Janata Party’ trend reflects youth anxiety, not just rhetoric: Palla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao, Cockroach Janata Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-woman-beaten-up-by-in-laws-for-giving-birth-to-twin-girls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/iit3dbyl/New-Project-2026-05-25T083453.051.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Her husband, Chandra Sekhar Jena, who tried to intervene, was also attacked before the couple and newborns were reportedly forced out of the house</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:06:32.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Woman beaten up by in-laws for giving birth to twin girls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/government-to-procure-additional-maize-jowar-sunflower</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/gcdzupro/TG-to-procure-additional.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jowar cultivation currently covers 4.03 lakh acres in Telangana, with estimated production of 4.03 LMT. Officials have been directed to complete district-wise arrangements for procurement.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:06:17.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to procure additional maize, jowar, sunflower</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/25/12-illegal-shops-razed-in-palayam-market-no-politics-says-mayor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/px5o342y/12-illegal-shops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>City corporation authorities demolish illegal constructions at Connemara Market , Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:05:22.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 illegal shops razed in Palayam market; no politics, says mayor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Palayam market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-accuses-cong-govt-of-three-year-misrule-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin visits the Kadu Malleshwara Temple in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:05:15.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nitin Nabin accuses Cong govt of three-year 'misrule' in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Karnataka Congress government, BJP chief Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/25/flood-threat-mla-muraleedharan-visits-mulluvila-promises-solution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/1vnhpe4e/Flood-threat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA V Muraleedharan interacting with the families in the Mulluvila area during his visit near Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:04:27.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood threat: MLA Muraleedharan visits Mulluvila, promises solution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, MLA Muraleedharan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/bus-operations-restored-in-dharmapuri-municipality-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-18/52z7g4lf/P_4430475465.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:03:47.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus operations restored in Dharmapuri municipality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri Municipality, bus services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/25/asrayas-journey-from-an-impossible-bill-to-supporting-two-thousand-kids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/m9rahk15/Asraya’s-journey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohamad Nihal receiving cash prize from Santha Jose for his achievement in football tournament during the 15th Sneha Sangamam of Asraya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:03:39.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asraya’s journey from an impossible bill to supporting two thousand kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Asraya charitable organisation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/parippally-mch-hit-by-acute-staff-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-08/4xfz2myf/Doctor-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:02:47.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parippally MCH hit by acute staff shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kollam MP N K Premachandran, Paripally Government Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/new-twist-in-munambam-as-waqf-board-registers-disputed-404-acres</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/wg4azly2/New-twist.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Munambam burn copies of their property document to protest the delay in restoration of their revenue rights</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:01:17.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New twist in Munambam as Waqf Board registers disputed 404 acres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Munambam land dispute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/bengaluru-based-retired-teacher-under-digital-arrest-loses-rs-24-crore-six-held-from-different-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1ch1en86/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Using money trail analysis, technical details, and other evidence, the police arrested six persons from different states.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:00:42.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based retired teacher under 'digital arrest' loses Rs 24 crore; six held from different states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cyber fraud, Digital arrest scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/life-mission-row-minister-denies-scrapping-scheme-says-focus-is-on-strengthening-grama-sabha-powers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xhu6q84z/KM-Shaji.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local Self-Government Minister K M Shaji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:00:14.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIFE Mission row: Minister denies scrapping scheme, says focus is on strengthening grama sabha powers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Life Mission, Local Self-Government Minister K M Shaji</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/widening-of-tiruchy-thuraiyur-highway-yet-to-get-off-the-blocks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/qipgag97/C_1_1_CH1405_120258514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Tiruchy-Thuraiyur State Highway Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:58:28.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Widening of Tiruchy-Thuraiyur highway yet to get off the blocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy-Thuraiyur highway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/things-fall-apart-in-odisha-majhi-govt-struggles-to-hold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.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>2026-05-25T02:58:06.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Things fall apart in Odisha, Majhi govt struggles to hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/bengaluru-based-mountaineers-scale-mt-everest-after-46-day-expedition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/4b1g8dbg/New-Project-2026-05-25T082535.545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Santhosh Devarajappa and Chinmayee Thrishulamurthy pose for a picture at the top of Mount Everest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:56:45.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based mountaineers scale Mt Everest after 46-day expedition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Mount Everest, Karnataka Mountaineering Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/amit-shah-calls-birsa-munda-icon-of-resistance-cultural-identity-at-tribal-rally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/fsf7f3cg/Shah-lauds-Birsa-as-icon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Amit Shah at Janjati Sanskritik Samagam on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:56:33.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah calls Birsa Munda 'icon of resistance, cultural identity' at tribal rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/water-level-in-anaimaduvu-kariyakoil-dams-dip-sharply-vazhapadi-farmers-stare-at-water-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/id69cind/125965848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Anaimaduvu Dam at Puludhikuttai and the Kariyakoil Dam near Pappanaickenpatti serve as the major water sources for the villages in Vazhapadi, Belur, Yethapur, and Pethanaickenpalayam regions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:55:57.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water level in Anaimaduvu, Kariyakoil dams dip sharply, Vazhapadi farmers stare at water crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, water scarcity, Anaimaduvu dam, Kariyakoil dam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/despite-much-vaunted-change-in-leadership-issues-persist-in-amma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/ayjrsavk/New-Project-2026-05-25T082404.400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shwetha Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:55:40.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite much-vaunted change in leadership, issues persist in AMMA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Amma, Actress Ansiba Hassan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-cm-visits-industrial-units-in-khurda-stresses-focus-on-workers-welfare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/yy73694e/CM-visits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inspecting Abhay, an UMV for combat operation, at Anadrone Systems in Mundaamba, Khurda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:55:09.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM visits industrial units in Khurda, stresses focus on workers’ welfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/orissa-hc-pulls-up-cmc-cda-over-poor-upkeep-of-parks-and-lack-of-basic-amenities-in-cuttack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/71797ttn/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:54:08.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC pulls up CMC, CDA over poor upkeep of parks and lack of basic amenities in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/six-cops-suspended-after-gelatin-sticks-found-during-pm-modis-route-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/dfvl0vsb/New-Project-2026-05-25T082155.645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gelatin sticks with a circuit-like setup found on May 10 when PM Modi was in city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:53:16.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six cops suspended after gelatin sticks found during PM Modi’s route in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, gelatin sticks, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/two-weeks-on-anxious-wait-by-families-of-six-indian-fishermen-held-in-sri-lankan-jail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-10/abfhkokk/202508103477652.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:52:52.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two weeks on, anxious wait by families of six Indian fishermen held in Sri Lankan jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu fishermen, IMBL violation, Indian fishermen detained, Sri Lankan jail</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/amma-row-vice-president-says-controversy-stems-from-personal-dispute-denies-allegations-against-tiny-tom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/a1sr3xm5/New-Project-2026-05-25T082148.344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lakshmi Priya</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:52:45.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMMA row: Vice-president says controversy stems from personal dispute, denies allegations against Tiny Tom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Actress Ansiba Hassan, Lakshmi Priya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/nandankanan-zoological-park-in-bhubaneswar-rolls-out-summer-plan-as-temperature-soars</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/16612jk8/Nandankanan.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:52:01.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar rolls out summer plan as temperature soars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/ai-data-centres-adding-to-heat-island-effect-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/pddyunn6/C_23_1_CH1429_35593023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts have sought regulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:51:52.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI data centres adding to 'heat island' effect in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, hailstorms, Data centres, heavy thunderstorm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/beyond-metro-day-optics-government-must-do-reality-checks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/6761izwq/P_4774938546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh, shows their Metro cards as part of the campaign launched by the government in response to PM Modi's austerity call.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:51:15.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond 'Metro Day' optics, government must do reality checks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro, PM Austerity Appeal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-proposes-shorter-land-lease-policy-for-tent-cities-and-glamping-tourism-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/1/original/camping_tents.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:50:10.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha proposes shorter land lease policy for tent cities and glamping tourism projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/very-few-people-use-parking-lot-at-periyar-bus-stand-in-madurai-say-charges-high</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z98wqw3f/parking-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles parked outside Periyar complex in Madurai</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:48:56.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Very few people use parking lot at Periyar bus stand in Madurai, say charges high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Vehicle parking fees, Periyar Bus Stand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/orissa-hc-dismisses-bjp-leaders-petition-challenging-jaleswar-mlas-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/ut5j5goe/New-Project-2026-05-25T081816.619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jaleswar MLA Aswini Kumar Patra</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:48:45.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC dismisses BJP leader’s petition challenging Jaleswar MLA’s election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kelkar-takes-charge-as-kerala-cms-secretary-opposition-cries-foul</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/yl9r6idp/Rathan-U-Kelkar-Chief-Electoral-Officer-Kerala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rathan U. Kelkar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:48:12.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kelkar takes charge as Kerala CM’s  secretary, opposition cries foul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rathan U Kelkar, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/more-young-professionals-hit-the-pool-to-stay-fit-in-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/lncfncvy/swimming-pool-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young professionals and students attend a summer swimming camp at Anna Stadium pool in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:46:51.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More young professionals hit the pool to stay fit in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, swimming pools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odishas-electricity-demand-surges-to-an-all-time-high-of-6739-mw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/28/original/power1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The current peak load has gone up to nearly 300 MW, higher than last year’s peak demand of 6,447 MW. I</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:45:54.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha’s electricity demand surges 
to an all-time high of 6,739 MW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/heatwave-sweeps-western-odisha-highest-458-degree-celsius-in-titilagarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/8904fc80-6068-47ac-8f2e-ba5fdec46b96/HEAT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:44:40.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave sweeps Western Odisha, highest 45.8 degree Celsius in Titilagarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-gymkhana-club-staff-stare-at-uncertainty-after-centres-order-directing-to-vacate-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/uw3w39uh/Gymkhana-staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Gymkhana Club entrance in New Delhi on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:44:22.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Gymkhana Club staff stare at uncertainty after Centre's order directing to vacate land </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kerala-minister-proposes-sslc-based-plus-one-admissions-to-ease-admission-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/qfv6hq2e/1_1_admission3_2005cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:42:22.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Minister proposes SSLC-based plus one admissions to ease admission crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, admission, Kerala SSLC, Education Minister A Samsudheen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/suv-runs-over-watchman-twice-murder-case-filed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-02/fb6qd4fa/202506023418636.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:41:00.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SUV runs over watchman twice, murder case filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Hit and Run</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/coimbatore-minor-rape-victims-body-cremated-sans-moms-consent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/dt7ic5rm/Girl’s-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to reporters, the mother said that earlier she had refused to sign for receiving the body from the hospital until justice was ensured.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:40:42.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore minor rape victim’s body cremated sans mom's consent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, rape and murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/online-ipl-betting-racket-busted-five-held-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xrprnykz/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrested accused were ‘master bookies’ who had allegedly purchased betting points online, suspected to have originated from Delhi and Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:40:11.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Online IPL betting racket busted, five held in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IPL 2026, online cricket betting racket, master bookies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/four-die-over-50-fall-ill-after-ritual-feast-in-odisha-village-cholera-angle-probed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/a0eb7bpr/food-poisoning.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:39:47.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four die, over 50 fall ill after ritual feast in Odisha village; cholera angle probed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/youth-suffers-severe-burns-while-taking-selfie-atop-rail-wagon-at-odishas-mancheswar-railway-station</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/hnyw2qnm/burns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured youth Rajesh Dashore</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:38:04.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth suffers severe burns while taking selfie atop rail wagon at Odisha's Mancheswar railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/bhatkal-estuary-tragedy-karnataka-cm-announces-rs-5-lakh-ex-gratia-pm-modi-rs-2-lakh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/dkrqwci2/bhatkal-drowning-4102055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather at the Bhatkal Government Hospital mortuary after hearing about the drowning at Shirali Tattehakklu on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:37:34.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhatkal estuary tragedy: Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia, PM Modi Rs 2 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, compensation, drowning deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-government-approves-rs-1000-crore-for-yamuna-rejuvenation-water-and-sewage-infrastructure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/n8j97rff/1000-cr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government said the projects are part of its efforts to transform Delhi into a clean, green and water-secure capital while improving civic services for residents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:37:32.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore for Yamuna rejuvenation, water and sewage infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna pollution, Delhi water pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/36-families-in-harsh-vihar-get-power-connections-after-eight-year-wait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z0nlrdwc/families-in-Harsh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister met the beneficiary families at Jan Seva Sadan on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:34:26.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>36 families in Harsh Vihar get power connections after eight-year wait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Harsh Vihar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/ten-including-nine-women-drown-in-bhatkal-estuary-while-collecting-bivalves-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8mv825eq/bhatkal-drowning-2102045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescuers search for survivors in the Venkatapura river estuary at Shirali Tattehakklu in Bhatkal taluk on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:33:43.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ten, including nine women, drown in Bhatkal estuary while collecting bivalves in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drowned, bivalves</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/sudheeran-vs-m-k-muneer-congressiuml-tug-of-war-over-kerala-administrative-reforms-commission-chair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/c8ojpe3e/New-Project-2026-05-25T080048.061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V M Sudheeran and M K Muneer</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:32:38.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudheeran vs M K Muneer: Congress–IUML tug of war over Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission chair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress leader V M Sudheeran, former minister M K Muneer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tamil-nadu-farmers-decry-over-state-govt-order-permitting-dumping-solid-waste-into-abandoned-quarries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-14/8mm1ay68/P_4262432642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abandoned stone quarry image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:31:32.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu farmers decry over State govt order permitting dumping solid waste into abandoned quarries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Waste Dumping, abandoned stone quarries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/heatwave-persists-yellow-alert-issued-till-may-27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/7uh7gcy8/Heatwave-persists.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The weather department has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heatwave conditions and strong surface winds during the afternoon, with similar conditions expected to continue till May 27.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:31:09.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave persists, yellow alert issued till May 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave, Delhi Summer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/india-bloc-to-regroup-at-lalu-family-function</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-30/pe8tf0aj/20250830210f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even though the event is being described as a strictly family affair, sources claim that Tejashwi has extended invitations for the event to several prominent Opposition leaders.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:30:40.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc to regroup at Lalu family function</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lalu Prasad Yadav, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/life-after-40-how-delhi-functions-in-extreme-heat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/dob59vuh/MixCollage-25-May-2026-07-51-AM-2019.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unequal access to cooling and electricity highlights a larger divide in how Delhi and its neighbouring cities survive extreme weather.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hcd8evwh/We-constantly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labourers say metal tools and concrete surfaces become unbearably hot by afternoon. Yet missing work means losing wages.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/qlw4c486/evening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The weather department has been constantly issuing advisories to citizens asking them to stay hydrated.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:28:56.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life after 40: How Delhi functions in extreme heat </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heat, Delhi heatwave, Delhi Summer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/uncertainty-grows-over-vijayendras-future-as-karnataka-bjp-chief-ahead-of-2028-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/6s3tul41/residence12405chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP National President Nitin Nabin being felicitated by senior leader BS Yeddiyurappa and his sons State BJP President BY Vijayendra and Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra at their residence in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:28:06.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty grows over Vijayendra's future as Karnataka BJP chief ahead of 2028 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Lingayat community, Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/biggest-mistake-dissent-grows-in-jk-congress-over-continued-ties-with-nc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/nibyvsjs/farooq-kharge-and-rahul090713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NC Chief Farooq Abdullah with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:27:23.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Biggest mistake’: Dissent grows in J&amp;K Congress over continued ties with NC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, National Conference NC, Jammu Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/cable-fault-results-in-power-outage-at-chennai-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/umpejfy1/202604283767801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:26:58.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cable fault results in power outage at Chennai hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Power outage, Chennai hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/fixated-on-research-publications-with-negligible-filings-nasscom-lists-kerala-among-other-states</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/u34acix2/New-Project-2026-05-25T075511.642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:26:17.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Fixated on research publications’: With negligible filings, Nasscom lists Kerala among ‘other states’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nasscom, Nasscomreport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/srinagar-diary-government-announces-slew-of-austerity-measures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/iplncg55/omar-photo100756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu&amp;Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:23:59.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | Government announces slew of austerity measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, austerity measures</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/cm-satheesan-prays-at-guruvayur-temple-offers-thulabharam-with-butter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8qpvndt7/CM-Satheesan-prays.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan offering ‘thulabharam’ at Guruvayur temple</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:22:43.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Satheesan prays at 
Guruvayur temple, offers 
‘thulabharam’ with butter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Guruvayur temple, CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-bengaluru-till-friday-amid-rain-thundershowers-forecast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/pvn6vxfb/kweather32405chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While yellow alert has been issued in Bengaluru expecting rains, a woman drapes herself as the sun remains harsh during the day, at Arekere on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:20:54.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD issues yellow alert for Bengaluru till Friday amid rain, thundershowers forecast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Yellow alert, Rain Forecast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/ias-transfers-no-major-issues-say-ministers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-15/u41iikzj/P_K_Kunhalikutty_pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P K Kunhalikutty</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:20:14.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS transfers: No major issues, say ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IAS transfer, P K Kunhalikutty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/jumbo-chillikomban-drowns-after-being-washed-away-in-pollachis-contour-canal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/jtvr99ug/Jumbo-‘Chillikomban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elephant was nicknamed ‘Chillikomban’ as its tusks resembled green chillies</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:19:41.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jumbo ‘Chillikomban’ drowns after being washed away in Pollachi's contour canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, elephant death, Elephant 'Chillikomban'</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/jhakhand-police-rope-in-surrendered-naxals-to-neutralise-ieds-in-saranda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/inuh981j/ied100411.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands of IEDs are believed to have been planted across the forest region by Maoists to obstruct the movement of security forces.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:19:40.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jhakhand police rope in surrendered Naxals to neutralise IEDs in Saranda</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IED, Naxals, Jhakhand police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kerala-budget-on-june-19-to-focus-on-economy-infrastructure-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/gkfim6wv/C_1_1_CH1467_120149635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:17:52.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala budget on June 19, to focus on 
economy, infrastructure: Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Budget 2026, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/congress-directs-its-rank-and-file-to-be-alert-during-sir-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/0vgqpq1s/img8930111153.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders at a party convention on SIR near Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:17:32.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress directs its rank and file to be alert during SIR in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, electoral roll revision, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/insider-track-president-murmu-offers-governance-mantra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/na333y2j/C_1_1_CH1035_117972722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:16:34.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | President Murmu offers governance mantra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/in-a-first-48-students-of-tn-tribal-welfare-schools-secure-seats-at-indias-premier-tourism-institute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/lkhtsxwi/a-first-48.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of the schools run by TN tribal welfare department who secured admission to the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management this year</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:15:36.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, 48 students of TN tribal welfare schools secure seats at India’s premier tourism institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IITTM, TN tribal students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/ganga-flood-control-chief-to-be-moved-to-central-agency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/3ixh7mvk/ganga-flood083842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:15:03.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganga flood control chief to be moved to Central agency</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Jalshakti, Ganga Flood Control Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/experts-urge-governments-to-draft-new-bill-for-river-mountain-conservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/zw3k75yy/Experts-urge-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts urge governments to draft new bill for river, mountain conservation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:13:40.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts urge governments to draft new bill for river, mountain conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, mountain conservation, river conservation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/open-to-all-tamil-nadu-govt-to-hire-photographers-via-tnpsc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rjektvzc/C_35_1_CH1563_68394957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:13:11.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Open to all’: Tamil Nadu govt to hire photographers via TNPSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, TNPSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/centres-steps-on-ladakh-positive-but-more-needs-to-be-done-says-wangchuk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/ytq20rvt/20260317403F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:12:44.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre’s steps on Ladakh positive but more needs to be done, says Wangchuk</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/congress-finds-faults-with-500-bn-us-import-targets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ui3wk2r1/ANI_20260522042941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:10:18.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress finds faults with $500 bn US import targets </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, PM Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, compromised PM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-to-seek-congress-top-brass-nod-for-cabinet-rejig-during-delhi-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vmin7rxx/P_4780377597.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attending an event in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:09:28.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to seek Congress top brass nod for cabinet rejig during Delhi visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka MLC elections, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/truce-in-sight-aiadmks-rival-groups-close-in-on-amicable-end</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/b5aly182/Untitled-design-18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami (left); and SP Velumani.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:09:07.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truce in sight? AIADMK’s rival groups close in on amicable end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK split</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/rahul-gandhi-comment-on-government-fall-invites-bjp-criticism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-24/ifytzieo/Piyush-Goyal-PTI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:05:02.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi comment on 'government fall' invites BJP criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Piyush Goyal, LoP Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/waste-management-body-eyes-shedding-bengalurus-dirty-city-tag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2tdea08b/Waste-management.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heaps of garbage piled up along a road in Kumarswamy Layout.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:04:48.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste management body eyes 
shedding Bengaluru's dirty city tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste collection, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), Swachh Survekshan ranking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/scheduled-castes-are-alienated-from-aiadmk-says-ex-mp-venugopal-resigns-from-posts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lhwqejn4/18THVENU2064587e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former AIADMK MP Dr P Venugopal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:03:55.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scheduled Castes are alienated from AIADMK, says ex-MP Venugopal; resigns from posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK split, Former MP Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/residents-protest-against-poor-state-of-sankey-tank-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/v6bol4og/sankey32405chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of Voice of Sadashivanagar hold a demonstration to raise awareness as part of Save Sankey Lake movement in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:02:15.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents protest against poor state of Sankey Tank in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, environmental activists, Sankey Tank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/iran-peace-deal-in-sight-but-not-rushing-it-says-trump</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/aaemn0fu/C_1_1_CH1035_120259256.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran peace deal in sight but not rushing it, says Trump</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/the-khata-conundrum-criticism-mounts-over-bengaluru-bhoo-guarantee-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Bird-eye view of Bengaluru city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:59:48.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Khata conundrum: Criticism mounts over Bengaluru Bhoo Guarantee scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, B khatas, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), A khata</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/inside-war-room-the-silent-operators-who-scripted-tvks-winning-formula</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/r0twr6fy/Inside-war-room.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:58:57.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside war room: The silent operators who scripted TVK’s winning formula</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/25/mattancherrys-old-court-complex-awaits-redemption</loc>
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<image:caption>The site of the old court complex in Mattancherry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:53:52.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mattancherry’s old court complex awaits redemption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Paradesi synagogue, Mattancherry Palace</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/25/star-studded-reception-for-satheesan-ministers</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Mohanlal honours chief minister V D Satheesan with a shawl during the reception in Paravur.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/whihvdz1/reception-for-Satheesan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Mammootty with Chief Minister V D Satheesan and ministers Roji M John, Anoop Jacob and V E Abdul Gafoor during the reception held at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Kochi on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:52:04.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Star-studded reception for Satheesan, ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/history-sheeter-hacked-to-death-near-ponneri-one-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:48:54.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter hacked to death near Ponneri, one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, History sheeter dead, Ponneri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/sex-trafficking-case-alleged-audio-of-prime-accused-surfaces-police-probe-threat-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/puk23sn3/PoliceEPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:48:47.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sex trafficking case: Alleged audio of prime accused surfaces, police probe threat claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sex trafficking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/teacher-dies-four-kids-hurt-as-car-falls-off-flyover-near-chennais-kundrathur</loc>
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<image:caption>A government school teacher was killed and another, along with four children, was injured after their car plunged nearly 30 feet off a flyover near Kundrathur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:45:03.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher dies, four kids hurt as car falls off flyover near Chennai's Kundrathur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Car accident, Kundrathur</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/after-8-year-legal-battle-disabled-doctor-wins-promotion-denied-by-kerala-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Unnikrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:41:35.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 8-year legal battle, disabled doctor wins promotion denied by Kerala govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, disabled doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/tn-police-sub-inspector-suspended-for-sexually-harassing-woman-during-inquiry</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:37:26.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN police sub-inspector suspended for sexually harassing woman during inquiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Sexual harassment case, police sub inspector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/adgp-ajith-kumar-intervened-to-alter-case-diary-on-youth-congress-attack-crime-branch-sp-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Youth Congress activists protesting in Thiruvananthapuram in December 2023 | File pic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:36:48.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADGP Ajith Kumar intervened to alter case diary on Youth Congress attack: Crime Branch SP report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ADGP Ajith Kumar, Andhra SIT probe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kochi-to-dubai-inside-a-trafficking-network-built-on-glamour-trust-and-threats</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:35:34.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi to Dubai: Inside a trafficking network built on glamour, trust and threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sex trafficking, trafficking network</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/newborn-abducted-by-woman-rescued-within-hours-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/x41ksolv/Newborn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:31:17.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn abducted by woman rescued within hours in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Police, newborn abducted</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/upsc-aspirants-say-prelims-tough-lengthy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z0zri1tm/aspirants-say-prelims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aspirants being frisked at a UPSC examination centre at the Fatima Higher Secondary School in Puducherry on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:27:57.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPSC aspirants say prelims tough, lengthy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, UPSC prelims</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/evidence-missing-in-fasal-murder-case-special-cbi-court-pulls-up-cjm-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-27/z6ry0xpu/202506273438610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:23:08.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Evidence missing in Fasal murder case, special CBI court pulls Up CJM court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Fasal murder case, Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/learning-heritage-along-with-games-and-crafts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Learning heritage along with games and crafts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, traditional games, Crafts council of india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/gos-general-cariappa-school-inaugurates-new-campus</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GOS-General Cariappa School inaugurates new campus </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/flowing-with-fire-bluru-flow-artistes-sarena-beri-and-yacobeh-on-what-goes-into-being-a-fire-performer</loc>
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<image:caption>Sarena Beri and Yacobeh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flowing with Fire: B'luru flow artistes Sarena Beri and Yacobeh on what goes into being a fire performer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, meditation, Dance, hula hooping revolution, flow arts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/going-beyond-the-threshold-kolams-get-contemporary-designs</loc>
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<image:caption>Keychains by Kolams Creations</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mat by Yamini Sivakoti (@yaminis.artgallery)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Wall art by Vinitha Lakshmanan (@ival_adhigaaram)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Neck tattoo on Yamini</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tattoo by Krishna (@dreaminc_tattoos)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Going beyond the threshold, kolams get contemporary designs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/error-404bug-detected-blureans-react-to-cockroach-janta-partys-growing-media-presence-impact</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Error 404...Bug detected: B'lureans react to Cockroach Janta Party's growing media presence &amp; impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>As the blame game intensifies, the state government now faces the challenge of resolving the interdepartmental rift while the investigation into the alleged counterfeit drug network</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T20:27:03.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turf war erupts between Uttarakhand STF, Drug Administration over alleged illicit drug units</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T19:23:01.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turning a new page on reading</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T19:20:48.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the books: Literature degrees &amp; the modern workplace</news:title>
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<news:title>Art in Arts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Edex</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/edex/2026/May/24/agniveer-a-four-year-path-to-the-indian-army-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2q8pcqmm/INDIAN-ARMY-2123927.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T19:17:41.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agniveer: A four-year path to the Indian Army</news:title>
<news:keywords>Edex</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/24/from-pleading-with-rly-officials-over-equipment-to-nr-feat-how-dev-is-taking-small-steps-towards-changing-perception-of-pole-vault</loc>
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<image:caption>Dev Meena in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:38:00.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From pleading with Rly officials over equipment to NR feat: How Dev is taking 'small steps' towards changing perception of pole vault</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/24/supreme-court-must-settle-sedition-law-questions-quickly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-03/b12l5xnh/ANI_20250703091442.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Latest NCRB data show that 399 sedition cases were registered between 2014 and 2020</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court must settle sedition law questions quickly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/hezbollah-chief-qassem-says-he-hopes-for-iran-us-deal-and-that-it-includes-lebanon</loc>
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<image:caption>Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:31:41.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hezbollah chief Qassem says he hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, Iran War, Israel attack on Lebanon, Iran-US deal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/24/expanding-the-court-avoiding-a-larger-debate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hnfpwvna/25may25.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The average number of petitions pending consideration in each court sometimes reaches 60 or more on a Monday or a Friday. Two additional benches will not stem the tide</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expanding the court, avoiding a larger debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/24/stray-crisis-states-need-to-fix-a-broken-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-21/gzmivscr/C_32_1_CH0353_69601923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GCC staff capturing stray dogs at Chintadripet as part of their vaccination and sterilisation drive earlier this year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stray crisis: States need to fix a broken system</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/24/faithline-pearls-and-prayer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/p0zq3lop/xfinal.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inscriptions on the Buland Darwaza—the entry to Fatehpur Sikri near Agra—are related to the Sufi ascetic Hasan Basri, though are usually attributed to Jesus</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithline | Pearls and prayer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/24/quick-take-ghost-gun-gap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ceskkvrv/AP-for-QT.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>3D printed and fully-operational 'Ghost guns' on display at the headquarters of the San Francisco Police Department</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Ghost gun gap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/us-close-to-iran-deal-to-end-war-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-trump-says-no-rush-on-agreement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/5dzsxl63/AP26132024195906.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:19:57.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US close to Iran deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz; Trump says 'no rush' on agreement</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Iran War, West Asia crisis, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/24/how-sebi-plans-to-nudge-your-investments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-04/p26nt6hi/ANI_20250904070957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Long-term Investment Plans: Secure Your Future with Smart Strategies</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:18:19.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Sebi plans to nudge your investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>investments, long term investment, mutual funds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/24/what-are-the-biggest-financial-worries-for-the-common-man</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/4/22/original/money1_0102chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of money for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:14:43.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What are the biggest financial worries for the common man?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Personal finance, financial worries , common man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/24/deepaks-name-in-asiad-long-list-wrestler-may-compete-in-selection-trials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8o4phpmz/Deepak-Punia.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepak Punia (R) in action during the Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:12:28.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepak's name in Asiad long list, wrestler may compete in selection trials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Vinesh Phogat, Deepak Punia, 2026 Asian Games, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/24/our-all-new-businesses-will-have-a-cagr-of-25</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/bw66v1ef/PuneetChhatwal-IHCL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puneet Chhatwal, CEO, IHCL</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:06:37.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Our all new businesses will have a CAGR of 25%’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian Hotels Company , Puneet Chhatwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/massive-outrage-in-jk-over-alleged-rape-murder-of-minor-girl-in-budgam-sit-formed-to-probe-incident</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/85mvr4dx/edcb515d3ba94ba5a979dd5317a9db46.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SSP Budgam Hariprasad K K, said it was a prima facie case of rape and murder.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:02:39.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive outrage in J&amp;K over alleged rape-murder of minor girl in Budgam; SIT formed to probe incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Investigation, Outrage, Special Investigating Team, Budgam rape-murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/24/overseas-equitydebt-investment-via-lrs-route-up-five-times-in-five-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-08/3yqwtjdl/ANI_20250508072553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Overseas investments</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T18:01:41.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overseas equity/debt investment via LRS route up five times in five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Overseas equity investment, overseas debt investment, LRS route</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/24/remaining-outside-rcep-failed-to-curb-china-dependence-says-dbs-bank-economist</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/qti1ten9/TaimurBaig-DBS.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taimur Baig, Chief Economist and Managing Director at DBS Bank</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T17:58:08.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remaining outside RCEP failed to curb China dependence, says DBS Bank economist</news:title>
<news:keywords>RCEP , Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership , China imports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/i-love-the-prime-minister-modi-he-is-my-friend-trump-says-in-virtual-address-at-delhi-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/j1zyh5cy/Trump-live-event.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump on Saturday made a surprise live video appearance at an event in Delhi attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T17:47:54.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I love the Prime Minister Modi, he is my friend': Trump says in virtual address at Delhi event</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Declaration of Independence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/scholars-highlight-uttarakhands-800-year-legacy-of-coexistence-amid-rising-polarisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/69uuuasv/IMG-20260524-WA0210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Historian and president of the Uttarakhand Sarvodaya Mandal, Islam Hussain, directly challenged the recent controversy surrounding the demolition of mazars (shrines).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T17:27:04.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scholars highlight Uttarakhand’s 800-year legacy of coexistence amid rising polarisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Muslim community, Dehradun Press Club</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/iit-experts-public-sector-banks-roped-in-to-fix-cbse-re-evaluation-portal-after-major-payment-glitches</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/mm9lfkvb/202605243800327.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur will assist the board in strengthening the process, while four public sector banks will help establish robust payment protocols.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:58:08.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT experts, public sector banks roped in to fix CBSE re-evaluation portal after major payment glitches</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE re-evaluation portal, payment glitches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/24/sc-to-hear-suo-motu-case-in-twisha-sharma-dowry-death-allegations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:45:28.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear suo motu case in Twisha Sharma dowry death allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Suo Motu case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/amit-shah-says-ucc-will-not-apply-to-tribals-urges-communities-not-to-believe-misinformation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/st6kqh5j/PTI05242026000557A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam, marking the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of tribal icon Birsa Munda, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:40:32.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah says UCC will not apply to tribals; urges communities not to believe 'misinformation'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Birsa Munda, Tribal Communities, Uniform Civil Code (UCC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/extreme-heatwave-in-chhattisgarhs-korba-leads-to-mass-bat-deaths-in-pali</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/j2wq9g77/IMG-20260524-WA0065.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The relentless heat has also severely affected agriculture in the region, with seasonal vegetable crops completely withered and scorched under the sun.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:38:08.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extreme heatwave in Chhattisgarh’s Korba leads to mass bat deaths in Pali</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Extreme heatwave, bat deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/24/why-erling-haaland-decided-to-invest-in-total-chess-world-championship</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/tryc79cx/202604233760576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Erling Haaland</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:19:39.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Erling Haaland decided to invest in Total Chess World Championship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Erling Haaland, Norway Chess</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kolkata/2026/May/24/minor-girl-allegedly-drugged-gang-raped-in-kolkatas-outskirts-probe-on-to-trace-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-12/muaulkg1/202510123538622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T16:03:36.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor girl allegedly drugged, gang-raped in Kolkata's outskirts; probe on to trace accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata, probe, gang rape, accused, drugged</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/poaching-surge-fills-bastar-vacuum-as-maoist-decline-leaves-wildlife-exposed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ntjt86f7/IMG-20260524-WA0044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As smoke thickens, panicked animals, ranging from deer and wild boar to the endangered gaur and even tigers, flee the heat only to run straight into deadly snares and "jaal" (nets) laid in clearings.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T15:59:12.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poaching surge fills Bastar vacuum as Maoist decline leaves wildlife exposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Poaching surge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/elderly-woman-robbed-of-gold-worth-rs-116-lakh-after-intruder-breaks-into-house-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/4wb00ay2/202603313729175.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T15:39:19.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly woman robbed of gold worth Rs 11.6 lakh after intruder breaks into house in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, robbery, burglary, gold ornaments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/lucknow/2026/May/24/du-student-alleges-gang-rape-by-three-men-in-lucknow-after-being-persuaded-to-get-off-train</loc>
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<image:caption>Two of the three accused belong to the survivor’s village in Jaunpur district and were known to her.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T15:39:03.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU student alleges gang rape by three men in Lucknow after being persuaded to get off train</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lucknow, gang rape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/three-villagers-killed-in-landmine-blasts-along-myanmar-border-in-bangladesh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T15:18:35.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three villagers killed in landmine blasts along Myanmar border in Bangladesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, landmine blast, Myanmar Border, three killed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/iaf-chief-presses-for-faster-deliveries-insists-operational-requirements-must-be-met</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/vdy4oymk/IAF-Chief-ACM-AP-SINGH.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The remarks come as the IAF continues to push for the timely induction of the Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft, which is considered critical to arresting the force’s declining squadron strength.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T15:10:42.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF chief presses for faster deliveries, insists operational requirements must be met </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAF Chief AP Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-drug-smuggling-module-seize-2812-kg-heroin</loc>
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<image:caption>He said that further investigation is underway to establish both forward and backward linkages in the case and dismantle the entire cross border drug smuggling network.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T15:02:27.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police bust cross-border drug smuggling module, seize 28.12 kg heroin</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, cross-border drug smuggling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/24/cracking-under-pressure-last-year-to-two-nrs-within-24-hrs-gurindervirs-happy-transformation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/t441xclq/Gurindervir-Singh-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gurindervir Singh (c) clocked 10.9 seconds in the men's 100m final on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T14:59:02.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cracking under pressure last year to two NRs within 24 hrs: Gurindervir's happy transformation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, athletics, Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, National Senior Athletics Federation Competition</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/24/woman-gang-raped-held-captive-for-three-days-in-lucknow-acquaintance-among-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kq2vs509/Sexual-Harassment-and-Rape.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T14:23:20.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman gang-raped, held captive for three days in Lucknow; acquaintance among accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, sexual harassment, Crimes Against Women, Lucknow Gangrape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/three-injured-as-inmates-go-on-rampage-at-kapurthala-jail-rods-sticks-mobile-phones-seized</loc>
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<image:caption>Sources said iron rods, sticks and mobile phones were seized from hardened inmates who ran amok following the clash inside the jail. (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T14:13:46.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three injured as inmates go on rampage at Kapurthala jail; rods, sticks, mobile phones seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, prisoners, Kapurthala jail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/turkish-police-storm-offices-of-main-opposition-chp-party-firing-tear-gas-and-rubber-bullets-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officers arrive at Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters in Ankara, Sunday, May 24, 2026, to evict supporters gathered inside.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:48:34.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkish police storm offices of main opposition CHP party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish Politics, Turkey Opposition Crackdown, CHP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/24/bengal-bjps-debangshu-panda-wins-falta-assembly-seat-by-over-109-lakh-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>More than 87 per cent of the constituency’s 2.36 lakh voters participated in the repoll.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:43:55.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal: BJP's Debangshu Panda wins Falta Assembly seat by over 1.09 lakh votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Election Commission, West Bengal elections 2026, Falta assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/yemens-displaced-family-survive-on-boiled-tree-leaves-as-aid-cuts-deepen-hunger-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Displaced Yemeni woman Saeedah Mohammed boils tree leaves to feed her grand-children outside their makeshift tent in the Al-Manij displacement camp, near the city of Taez in Yemen's southwest, on May 21, 2026.`</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Displaced Yemeni woman Saeedah Mohammed feeds her grand-children with boiled tree leaves inside their makeshift tent in the Al-Manij displacement camp, near the city of Taez in Yemen's southwest, on May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:43:08.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yemen's displaced family survive on boiled tree leaves as aid cuts deepen hunger crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, leaves, deprivation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/24/twisha-sharma-cremated-in-bhopal-12-days-after-death-second-autopsy-amid-dowry-harassment-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/84dq1pjm/24051-pti05242026000368b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma during the latter's last rites at Bhadbhada Cremation Ground in Bhopal, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:42:30.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma cremated in Bhopal after second autopsy amid dowry harassment probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, India, Twisha Sharma, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/24/bengal-govt-orders-holding-centres-for-illegal-foreigners-amid-infiltration-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/0uhcomrz/Suvendu-Adhikari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari speaks during a press conference in Kolkata, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:30:46.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal govt orders 'holding centres' for illegal foreigners amid infiltration crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Infiltration, West Bengal government, Bangladeshi infiltration, Bengal Holding Centres, Migrant Detention Centres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/youth-suffers-critical-burn-injuries-while-taking-selfie-atop-railway-wagon-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-14/bdi35zzq/C_32_1_CH1329_68236158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On duty Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel immediately rescued him and shifted him by ambulance to a railway hospital for emergency treatment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T13:09:16.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth suffers critical burn injuries while taking selfie atop railway wagon in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, railway wagon, critical burn injuries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/massive-glacier-collapse-near-badrinath-triggers-avalanche-scare-no-damage-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/c105u8gl/glacier-collapse-near-Badrinath.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred around 10 am in the Kanchenganga Nala area, a stretch historically identified by authorities as sensitive to glacial activity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T12:40:51.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive glacier collapse near Badrinath triggers avalanche scare; no damage reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, avalanche, Badrinath, glacier burst, Uttarakhand avalanche</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/every-country-has-stupid-people-rubio-responds-to-anti-indian-racism-in-us</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a bilateral meeting with Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, unseen, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T12:25:07.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Every country has stupid people': Rubio responds to anti-Indian racism in US</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Marco Rubio, Rubio India Visit, Anti-Indian Racism, Racism in US</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/delhi-band-leading-drops-reflect-on-loss-grief-and-hope-in-aatmak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ap81radg/IMG6509.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi band Leading drops</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T12:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi band Leading Drops reflect on loss, grief and hope in ‘Aatmak’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Music, indie music, New Delhi band</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/india-us-push-for-trade-deal-energy-cooperation-as-jaishankar-flags-visa-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, listens to Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar during a press conference following their talks in New Delhi, India, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T12:00:17.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, US push for trade deal, energy cooperation as Jaishankar flags visa concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, S Jaishankar, India-US Trade Deal, US visa rules, Marco Rubio, India-US BTA, India-US bilateral talks, Rubio India Visit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/potential-us-iran-deal-may-see-tehran-shun-nuclear-weapons-enriched-uranium-for-sanctions-waiver</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/1pjn2fzq/AP26139721333474.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pro-government demonstrators wave Iranian flags during their gathering at a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T11:44:30.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Potential US-Iran deal may see Tehran shun nuclear weapons, enriched uranium for sanctions waiver</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/days-before-bakrid-muslim-organisations-demand-national-animal-status-for-cow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z1cc2ay4/20250415053L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T10:52:33.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Days before Bakrid, Muslim organisations demand 'national animal' status for cow</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Muslim organisations, cow, Bakrid, national animal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/world-will-get-some-good-news-rubio-hints-at-imminent-us-iran-deal-to-end-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/0bnoj39x/24051-pti05242026000166b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a bilateral meeting with Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, unseen, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T10:02:42.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'World will get some good news': Rubio hints at imminent US-Iran deal to end war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Marco Rubio, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/cbse-promises-refunds-after-fee-glitches-disrupt-class-12-re-evaluation-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/bxtp0pwv/ANI_20260513083955.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T09:58:41.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE promises refunds after 'fee glitches' disrupt Class 12 re-evaluation process</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, CBSE Class 12 results, re-evaluation process</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/worried-sick-chinese-families-anxiously-await-news-of-missing-kin-after-coal-mine-blast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/wkl2vats/AP26144216559892.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officers at a checkpoint stop cars at the entrance to the Liushenyu coal mine facility in Qinyuan county in Changzhi, northern China's Shanxi province on Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T09:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Worried sick': Chinese families anxiously await news of missing kin after coal mine blast</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, coal mine blast, China coal mine blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/24/trainer-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-in-ups-aligarh-pilot-instructor-safe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-04/lj2z5rue/ANI_20250504165111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The aircraft landed safely in a field in Changeyri village under the Harduaganj police station area around 9.30 am.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T09:42:58.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trainer aircraft makes emergency landing in UP’s Aligarh; pilot, instructor safe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, emergency landing, Aligarh, trainer aircraft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/24/bihar-police-nab-kingpin-of-counterfeit-indian-currency-racket-linked-to-nepal-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/vtazz11m/Counterfeit-currency.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T09:07:00.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar police nab kingpin of counterfeit Indian currency racket linked to Nepal, Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, India, counterfeit currency, Bihar Police, Daya Tiwari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/zelenskyy-says-russia-used-hypersonic-oreshnik-missile-in-mass-attack-on-kyiv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kc3td7ro/AP26144194965543.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man carries a box from a burning trade center after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Zelenskyy says Russia used hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/neet-paper-leak-case-accused-shubham-khairnar-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-june-6</loc>
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<image:caption>A CBI team takes custody of an accused arrested in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T08:20:27.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak case accused Shubham Khairnar sent to judicial custody till June 6 </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/punjab-police-asi-shot-dead-by-unidentified-assailants-in-amritsar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T08:17:08.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police ASI shot dead by unidentified assailants in Amritsar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Police, gunshot wound, motorcycle-borne assailants</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/nia-chargesheet-says-accused-in-delhi-red-fort-blast-case-abused-ai-platform-for-terror-engineering</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/l7aspp95/ANI_20260514063013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIA chargesheet reveals that the accused in the Delhi Red Fort blast case abused AI platform for 'terror engineering'.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T08:10:10.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA chargesheet says accused in Delhi Red Fort blast case abused AI platform for 'terror engineering'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/india-among-us-most-important-strategic-partners-says-rubio-after-jaishankar-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, right, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchange a handshake during a bilateral meeting, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T08:06:02.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India among US' ‘most important strategic partners’, says Rubio after Jaishankar talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-US Ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/congress-mp-manickam-tagore-says-dmk-frustrated-after-bid-to-stop-vijay-from-becoming-cm-failed</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Manickam Tagore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T07:55:32.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Manickam Tagore says DMK 'frustrated' after bid to stop Vijay from becoming CM failed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK-Congress alliance, Congress MP Manickam Tagore</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/israeli-military-kills-three-members-of-family-including-an-infant-in-pre-dawn-strike-on-central-gaza</loc>
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<image:caption>Palestinians inspect the rubble of the Al-Kurd family home, destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T07:49:03.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli military kills three members of family, including an infant in pre-dawn strike on central Gaza </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, Gaza war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/a-powerful-bomb-has-exploded-near-railway-track-in-southwest-pakistan-wounding-more-than-two-dozen</loc>
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<image:caption>Paramilitary soldiers and volunteers recover victims from an overturned train coach on a railway track at the site of bomb explosion, in Quetta, Pakistan, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T07:30:30.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 24 killed, several injured in powerful explosion near railway track in southwest Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/24/man-opens-fire-near-white-house-shot-dead-by-us-secret-service</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T07:22:48.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man opens fire near White House, shot dead by US Secret Service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, White House shooting, Trump shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/24/kangana-ranaut-calls-vyjayanthimala-heavenly-pays-tribute-to-cinema-legend</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/pw56qqmp/ANI_20260524061713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kangana Ranaut calls Vyjayanthimala "heavenly", shares heartfelt admiration for veteran artist</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T07:05:07.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kangana Ranaut calls Vyjayanthimala ‘heavenly’, pays tribute to cinema legend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Kangana ranaut, Vyjayanthimala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/24/one-killed-four-injured-in-tiger-attack-in-mps-bandhavgarh-reserve-area-angry-locals-assault-forest-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8u3ja1vy/25tiger2_2504chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:58:18.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, four injured in tiger attack in MP's Bandhavgarh reserve area; angry locals assault forest staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, India, tiger attack, villagers protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/russia-pounds-kyiv-with-missiles-and-drones-at-least-two-killed-33-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire at a prayer house of a local Protestant community of Evangelical Christian Baptists following Russian air attack in Balakliia, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:40:10.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones; at least two killed, 33 injured </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/neet-aspirant-dies-by-suicide-in-kalaburagi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/iynjb14u/P_4117637155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:38:30.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kalaburagi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, suicide, NEET, Kalaburagi, NEET re-exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/bjp-accuses-rahul-gandhi-of-trying-to-trigger-anarchy-to-topple-modi-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/mw051un8/Sambit-Patra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:31:03.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of trying to trigger ‘anarchy’ to topple Modi govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, PM Modi, Sambit Patra, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/palaniswami-hits-out-at-tn-govt-over-unannounced-power-cuts-during-summer-demands-immediate-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Edapadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:29:02.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palaniswami hits out at TN govt over 'unannounced power cuts' during summer, demands immediate action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power demand, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, peak summer conditions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/jk-anti-terror-operation-intensifies-after-rajouri-encounter-more-troops-deployed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/1gyy6e24/PTI05242026000015B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel during a cordon-and-search operation after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Saturday, in the Gambhir Mughlan area, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:16:12.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K anti-terror operation intensifies after Rajouri encounter; more troops deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, Anti-terror operation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/sc-collegium-recommends-justice-meenakshi-m-rai-as-patna-hc-chief-justice-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Patna High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:09:54.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC collegium recommends Justice Meenakshi M Rai as Patna HC chief justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SC Collegium, Patna High Court, s Justice Meenakshi M Rai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/dharmendra-pradhan-seeks-cbse-report-over-technical-glitches-payment-issues-in-re-evaluation-process</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:08:18.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmendra Pradhan seeks CBSE report over technical glitches, payment issues in re-evaluation process</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, re-evaluation process</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/bangladesh-puts-ai-in-driving-seat-to-tackle-terrible-traffic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/uxyrryza/6a001252309ff.image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles and pedestrians pass by the Shapla Chattar fountain in front of Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:07:27.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible traffic</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh traffic</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/gurugram-man-held-for-mortgaging-selling-luxury-cars-taken-on-rent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/20/original/Kohlis_former_Lamborghini12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T06:06:01.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram: Man held for mortgaging, selling luxury cars taken on rent</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gurugram Police, luxury car fraud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/indias-cold-water-fisheries-emerge-as-key-pillar-of-blue-economy-with-jk-leading-production-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/1qtvaqst/20260112332f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s total fish production reached 1,977,500 metric tonnes in 2024-25, marking a 106% increase since 2013-14.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:59:17.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s cold-water fisheries emerge as key pillar of blue economy, with J&amp;K leading production growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Blue Economy, cold-water fisheries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/protesters-clash-with-police-after-an-anti-government-rally-in-serbias-capital</loc>
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<image:caption>A man throws a cobblestone at riot police as clashes break out during a rally led by Serbia's protesting university students who are pushing for major political changes in the Balkan country run by President Aleksandar Vucic, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, May. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:58:03.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Serbia, anti-government protests, Aleksandar Vucic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/nine-storey-building-under-construction-in-the-philippines-collapses-trapping-19-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/sd2plzgy/7068193461221867743903898992665856835845388223n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials in Angeles City said they had received a report at about 3 am (1900 GMT on Saturday) that an unfinished nine-storey concrete building had given way.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:46:41.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine-storey building under construction in the Philippines collapses, trapping 19 workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, manila, Philippines building collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/angry-residents-set-fire-to-another-ebola-treatment-centre-in-eastern-congo-18-people-with-infection-flee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/4kf7w72p/AP26143622795293.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Red Cross workers prepare the body of an Ebola victim at Sofepadi Hospital for burial, in Bunia, Congo, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:36:58.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Angry residents set fire to another Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo; 18 people with infection flee   </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, Ebola outbreak, Ebola treatment centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/24/familys-counsel-says-sc-highlighted-bias-procedural-lapses-in-twisha-sharma-death-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/0xc7vz34/Twisha-Sharma-with-Husband-and-Mother-in-Law.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Twisha Sharma with her husband Samarth Singh (R) and mother-in-law Giribala Singh (L).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:28:40.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family’s counsel says SC highlighted bias, procedural lapses in Twisha Sharma death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Supreme Court, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/southern-california-chemical-tank-at-risk-of-exploding-as-40000-residents-are-ordered-to-evacuate</loc>
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<image:caption>Water is sprayed on a tank that overheated at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove, Calif., Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:20:17.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Chemical leak, Southern California</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/24/barcelona-thrashes-lyon-4-0-to-win-womens-champions-league-final</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/9s2hpmjd/GettyImages-2277852487.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salma Paralluelo (L) and Ewa Pajor scored two goals each in a famous UWCL triumph for Barcelona where eight-time champion Lyon was thoroughly outplayed.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/xks9ybnv/GettyImages-2277852336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UWCL trophy getting engraved with champion FC Barcelona’s name after the final in Oslo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:12:28.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barcelona thrashes Lyon 4-0 to win Women’s Champions League final</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FC Barcelona, Women’s Champions League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/avoid-non-essential-travel-india-advises-against-travel-to-three-african-countries-amid-ebola-outbreak</loc>
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<image:caption>A Red Cross worker disinfects after transporting the bodies of people who died of Ebola from a health center in Rwampara, Congo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:12:25.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Avoid non-essential travel': India advises against travel to three African countries amid Ebola outbreak</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, travel advisory, Indian government, Ebola, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/delhi-gymkhana-club-to-approach-land-and-development-office-to-seek-clarity-on-handover-order</loc>
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<image:caption>A car is seen entering the Delhi Gymkhana Club, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:08:52.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Gymkhana Club to approach Land and Development Office to seek clarity on handover order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Lutyens' Delhi, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/24/manjari-makijany-to-direct-documentary-discovering-sambha-on-father-mac-mohan-unveiled-at-cannes-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/oqjallr2/ANI_20260523164432.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cannes 2026: Manjari Makijany to direct documentary on her father</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:08:20.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manjari Makijany to direct documentary ‘Discovering Sambha’ on father Mac Mohan, unveiled at Cannes 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Cannes 2026, Manjari Makijany, Discovering Sambha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/gunman-killed-by-us-secret-service-after-opening-fire-near-white-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/y2yg57xc/AP26143833018683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and members of the Secret Service stand near an EMS truck after blocking streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T05:08:02.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man opens fire near White House, shot dead by US Secret Service; accused claimed he was 'Jesus' during 2025 arrest   </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House, US Secret Service, White House shooting, Trump shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/trump-says-a-deal-with-iran-and-opening-of-strait-of-hormuz-are-largely-negotiated</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Morristown, N.J</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:38:14.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/24/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-channels-old-hollywood-glamour-in-striking-white-ensemble-at-cannes-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses for photographers upon arrival at the awards ceremony during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses for photographers upon arrival at the awards ceremony during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:31:55.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aishwarya Rai Bachchan channels old Hollywood glamour in striking white ensemble at Cannes 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, English, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Cannes Film Festival 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/24/from-dull-to-dazzling-making-walls-speak-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation office building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:17:55.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From dull to dazzling: Making walls speak in Hyderabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/customs-officers-play-vital-role-in-national-security-trade-mos-pankaj-chaudhary</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary participated as a chief guest at the graduation ceremony of the 76th batch of IRS officers organised by NACIN.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:16:50.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Customs officers play vital role in  national security, trade: MoS Pankaj Chaudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, customs officers, Pankaj Chaudhary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/ap-govt-taking-steps-to-promote-visakhapatnam-as-it-digital-services-hub-bjp-president-madhav</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state President PVN Madhav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:13:32.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt taking steps to promote Visakhapatnam as IT, digital services hub: BJP President Madhav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, IT Hub, Andhra BJP chief PVN Madhav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/24/man-who-molested-woman-in-broad-daylight-arrested-3</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused, identified as Vadde Nagaraju, is a resident of Puppalaguda and a native of Mahbubnagar district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:12:11.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man who molested woman in broad daylight arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, sexual assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/andhra-pradesh-sets-up-check-post-in-disputed-kotia-region-near-odisha-border</loc>
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<image:caption>Police verifying the records of the commuters at the new check post set up at Eguva Simbi village in the disputed Kotia region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:10:11.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh sets up check-post in disputed Kotia region near Odisha border</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra-Odisha border, Eguva Simbi village</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/24/consultant-hired-for-metros-driverless-pod-transit-system</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad metro.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:08:54.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consultant hired for Metro's driverless pod transit system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Metro</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/24/doctors-seek-changes-in-transfer-process-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-08/4xfz2myf/Doctor-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:06:52.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctors seek changes in transfer process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, TTGDA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/economic-issues-in-focus-at-andhra-pradesh-chambers-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) convened its Board Meeting in Vijayawada on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:05:04.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Economic issues in focus at Andhra Pradesh Chambers meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Swarna Andhra P4 Foundation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/24/cid-makes-arrest-in-rs-3-crore-job-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-30/o1hfe97x/202601303656530.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On May 20, Dinesh Kumar was arrested by a CID team and produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:04:53.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CID makes arrest in Rs 3 crore job fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, job fraud case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/apta-rapido-launches-indias-first-driver-cum-guide-programme-to-train-certify-drivers-as-tourist-guides</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/eigdglla/cars111330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T04:01:36.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APTA, Rapido launches India's first driver-cum-guide programme to train, certify drivers as tourist guides</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rapido, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/pump-house-becomes-penthouse-for-barn-swallows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/cu7uonlm/Pump-house.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The birds have built hundreds of mud nests beneath the elevated cement concrete structures of the pump house and are feeding on mosquitoes, flies and other aerial insects around the reservoir ecosystem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:59:05.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pump house becomes penthouse for barn swallows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Telangana, barn swallows</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/cm-chandrababu-naidu-says-sanjeevani-project-to-be-rolled-out-across-andhra-pradesh-from-august-15</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu participated in the Sanjeevani programme at Kandriga village in Yadamari mandal in Chittoor district on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:58:31.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu says Sanjeevani project to be rolled out across Andhra Pradesh from August 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Public Health, Sanjeevani project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/ai-meets-agriculture-in-mallaram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z6nzxqc0/AI-meets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The village introduced technology-driven civic and agricultural services aimed at improving transparency and accessibility.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:56:34.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI meets agriculture in Mallaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Telangana, Mallaram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/vijayawada-set-to-host-ap-msme-growth-summit-2026-tomorrow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/r82ixa45/vijambedkarkalavedika52305chn401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:55:21.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada set to host AP MSME Growth Summit 2026 tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, AP MSME Growth Summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/walk-over-water-at-yellamma-cheruvu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/73uqmlmg/Yellamma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yellamma Cheruvu in Husnabad is set to host Telangana’s first glass bridge — a striking “heart”-shaped structure rising from the middle of the lake.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:55:17.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Walk over water at Yellamma Cheruvu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Telangana, Yellamma Cheruvu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-development-works-worth-rs-9955-crore-at-yadadri-temple</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/kv9voc1j/CM-lays.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during bhumi puja in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri on May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:53:26.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM lays foundation stone for development works worth Rs 99.55 crore at Yadadri temple  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Yadadri temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/brs-leader-murdered-locals-suspect-old-political-rivalries-behind-killing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/7669da1a/murdered.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, the accused attacked Madhu with knives and axes before dumping his body in a gunny bag near a stage on the outskirts of the village.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:50:29.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader murdered, locals suspect old political rivalries behind killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/mos-shobha-karandlaje-distributes-appointment-letters-to-84-candidates-at-rozgar-mela-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for State Agriculture and MSME Shobha Karandlaje after the distribution of job order certificates to candidates under PM Rozgar Yojana scheme at Railway Grounds at Okalipuram in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:49:10.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoS Shobha Karandlaje distributes appointment letters to 84 candidates at Rozgar Mela in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Rozgar Mela, Union Minister of State for Labour Shobha Karandlaje</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/over-81-candidates-clear-polycet-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/y1zbm33n/POLYCET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commissioner of Collegiate and Technical Education A Sridevasena said a total of 98,029 candidates appeared in the MPC stream, of whom 81,307 qualified, recording a pass percentage of 82.94.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:46:53.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 81% candidates clear POLYCET exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, POLYCET exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/no-ticket-hike-for-peddi-as-exhibitors-firm-on-percentage-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/x0qjlcmz/PeddiPehalwan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Ram Charan's look from 'Peddi'.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:46:11.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No ticket hike for 'Peddi' as exhibitors firm on percentage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telugu, Peddi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/24/bengaluru-tumakuru-metro-project-gains-momentum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hqyycawf/Namma_metro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Connecting Madavara on Bengaluru’s outskirts to Tumakuru is expected to span around 50 km along the National Highway corridor.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:44:53.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro project gains momentum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BMRCL, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, Madavara-Tumukuru Metro corridor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/senior-advocate-killed-police-suspect-targeted-hit-and-run</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rzevbizo/New-Project-2026-05-24T091207.429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:43:13.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior advocate killed, police suspect targeted hit-and-run</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/karnataka-examinations-authority-to-hold-cet-workshops-in-65-govt-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/k09ojhlp/23test-1092456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students stand in queue for verification at a Diploma common entrance test examination centre in Mysuru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:42:12.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Examinations Authority to hold CET workshops in 65 govt colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, seat allotment, CET counselling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/hiltp-guidelines-issued-sridhar-launches-portal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/v4ihqgec/pursuing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:39:46.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HILTP guidelines issued, Sridhar launches portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/kridl-engineers-accused-of-releasing-rs-5-crore-for-incomplete-works-contractor-gets-advance-bail</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/oo1fmcje/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:39:35.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KRIDL engineers accused of releasing Rs 5 crore for 'incomplete' works;  contractor gets advance bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Lokayukta police, public exchequer, Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/appointment-of-pcc-working-presidents-soon-mahesh-kumar-goud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-06/21jfoj60/M.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:37:20.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Appointment of PCC working presidents soon: Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/24/ebola-toll-tops-200-other-african-countries-seen-at-risk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/oqrikzk1/AFP20260523B3TU6JXv2HighResTopshotDrcongoHealthVirusEbola.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health workers wearing protective equipment gather to disinfect the isolation area for Ebola patients at the General Referral Hospital of Mongbwalu in Mongbwalu, on May 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:35:56.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, Red Cross, Ebola, Ebola outbreak, Uganda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/kishan-distributes-218-appointment-letters-at-rozgar-mela</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/prhtbkqg/C_23_1_CH1538_35585822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy hands over the appointment letters during the Rozgar Mela at Rail Kalarang on May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:35:09.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kishan distributes 218 appointment letters at 'Rozgar Mela'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/scholar-dancer-bhanuja-upholds-devotional-traditions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/qjikh5l2/Bhanuja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kuchipudi dancer Bhanuja</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/258is43c/Bhanujaa.jpg</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:34:57.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scholar-dancer Bhanuja 
upholds devotional traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi, dancer Bhanuja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/andhra-techie-reaps-profits-with-agricultural-drones</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3lq2itzd/bimm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drone technology proved highly efficient in pesticide application, reducing labour dependency, water usage and time.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/6htnlc5y/bhim.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:33:48.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra techie reaps profits with agricultural drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra techie, agricultural drones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/karnataka-govt-schools-to-hire-51000-guest-teachers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/8vys958s/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka government approves proposal for temporary appointment of 51,000 guest teachers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:32:49.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt schools to hire 51,000 guest teachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka government schools, guest teachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/telangana-hc-allows-farmers-to-harvest-crop-on-disputed-nh-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/cdycyddp/Farmers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The order came in a writ appeal filed by 11 people in Chityal mandal of Jayashankar Bhupalapalli district against land acquisition proceedings for a National Highway project.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:32:47.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC allows farmers to harvest crop on disputed NH land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/ramanaiah-takes-venkatagiri-jamdani-global</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ppvqjk4x/Ramanaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gowrabathini Ramanaiah mastered the intricate Jamdani technique, a centuries-old art known for its labour-intensive process and exquisite detailing.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:32:10.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramanaiah takes Venkatagiri Jamdani 
global</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Ramanaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/andhra-cm-pulls-up-officials-for-delayed-public-services</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/vziw0h6o/20260420576f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:30:42.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM pulls up officials for delayed public services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/nse-karnataka-govt-collaborate-to-launch-student-skilling-program</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/5iy1l9xz/HIXdLFtaIAAUI-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NSE, Government of Karnataka collaborate to launch student skilling program.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:30:30.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE, Karnataka govt collaborate to launch student skilling program</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Stock Exchange, skill development, Higher Education Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/harishs-remarks-irresponsible-willhurt-investor-confidence-says-minister-sridhar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/gb1lghmo/Sridhar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing a press conference at the CLP office, Minister Sridhar Babu said opposition parties should engage in constructive criticism rather than creating hurdles for development.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:29:33.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish's remarks 'irresponsible,' will
hurt investor confidence, says Minister Sridhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, D Sridhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/ensure-effective-implementation-of-central-schemes-mp-urges-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/oxrn1fx5/Ensure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Machilipatnam MP V Balashowry chairs the DISHA committee meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:29:08.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure effective implementation of Central schemes, MP urges officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Balashowry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/narayana-launches-operation-clean-sweep-drive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rd1rmfxl/Narayana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MA&amp;UD Minister P Narayana, along with MA&amp;UD Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar and other dignitaries, cleans the road in Vijayawada on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:28:17.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Narayana launches ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Operation Clean Sweep</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/payyavula-attacks-jagan-over-alleged-criminal-and-factional-politics-legacy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/sumzhxaj/Payyavula.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, along with Anakapalle MP CM Ramesh, addressing the media</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:27:28.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Payyavula attacks Jagan over alleged criminal and factional politics legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, YSRCP president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/apata-sought-dedicated-cargo-terminal-at-bhogapuram-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-04/0mw8silp/First-commercial.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first commercial validation flight being given a water cannon salute at Alluri Sitarama Raju (Bhogapuram) Greenfield International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:26:47.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APATA sought dedicated cargo terminal at Bhogapuram airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bhogapuram airport, APATA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/telugu-techies-see-red-at-us-green-card-policy-changes-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/wdkkhkv9/green-card.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In several categories, processing for Indian applicants is still moving through petitions filed around 2012–13, despite nearly 1,40,000 employment-based green cards being issued annually across all nationalities.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:25:38.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu techies see red at US green card policy changes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, US visa, US green card</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/24/matter-over-mind</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8bgsjhmd/Screenshot-2026-05-24-085426.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishakha Apte</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:25:31.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Matter Over Mind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Arts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/arava-sreedhar-steps-down-asassembly-whip</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/zb28a60a/Slow-pace-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the meeting, Sreedhar reportedly explained his stand to Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:25:26.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arava Sreedhar steps down as
Assembly whip </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Polavaram MLA Chirri Balaraju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/ensure-grand-success-of-mahanadu-nara-lokesh-urges-tdp-rank-and-file</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>TDP national working president and Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:25:14.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure grand success of Mahanadu, Nara Lokesh urges TDP rank and file</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, TDP Mahanadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/severe-heatwave-conditions-likely-in-214-mandals-of-andhra-on-may-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/qdt4em5r/9915a184ab6aa2fac0c818ae221a5da2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:22:53.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severe heatwave conditions likely in 214 mandals of Andhra on May 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/telangana-government-confirms-16-deaths-in-state-due-to-intense-heat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/3jyhj5lo/announcement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid scorching heat, a duck stands beside a dead bird on the dry bed of the pond in Chacha Nehru Park at Masab Tank in Hyderabad on May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:22:21.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government confirms 16 deaths in state due to intense heat </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana heat wave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/lop-ashoka-urges-karnataka-govt-to-reduce-vat-on-petrol-diesel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/93cvjw17/P_4606589130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LOP in the Karnataka state Assembly, R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:21:24.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Ashoka urges Karnataka govt to reduce VAT on petrol, diesel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, value added tax, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/24/apsrtc-upgrades-infrastructure-for-pm-e-bus-sewa-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ze93s1dy/APSRTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Special CS K Vijayanand chairs a virtual review meeting at Vidyut Soudha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:21:04.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APSRTC upgrades infrastructure for PM e-Bus Sewa scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSRTC, PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/after-balaji-ed-seeks-tns-nod-to-prosecute-another-dmk-mla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2df59q01/New-Project-2026-05-24T084856.148.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anitha R Radhakrishnan </image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:19:30.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Balaji, ED seeks TN’s nod to prosecute another DMK MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/rs-polls-have-nothing-to-do-with-cabinet-reshuffle-decision-karnataka-home-minister-parameshwara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/x59lhf3i/ANI_20260113050716.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:19:01.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'RS polls have nothing to do with cabinet reshuffle decision': Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/dmk-youth-wing-lambasts-congress-on-midnight-switch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/ubgms0az/ANI_20260523202230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK youth wing passes resolution condemning Congress for 'betrayal', accuses party of abandoning Alliance for power</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:16:55.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK youth wing lambasts Congress on ‘midnight switch’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/thanks-to-ai-no-voice-to-go-unheard-in-hyderabad-police-stations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/sbexlefx/Thanks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>City police commissioner VC Sajjanar at the launch of the AI-CopWriter at the TGICCC, Banjara Hills, in Hyderabad on May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:16:51.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thanks to AI, no voice to go unheard 
in Hyderabad police stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/cabinet-reshuffle-buzz-leadership-tussle-keep-congress-on-edge-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress flag used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:15:46.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet reshuffle buzz, leadership tussle keep Congress on edge in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah , Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka leadership tussle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/24/cabinet-approves-one-lakh-indiramma-houses-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/zl6xrodk/Indiramma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Cabinet also decided to complete unfinished Indiramma houses sanctioned during the Congress government in undivided Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:15:25.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves one lakh 
Indiramma houses in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Indiramma houses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/not-caste-got-post-due-to-commitment-to-service-hrce-minister-s-ramesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/bz8y44r6/23ymut1a2305tr091921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Ramesh paying floral tributes to the statue of king Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:12:25.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not caste, got post due to commitment to service: HR&amp;CE minister S Ramesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minister S Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/fire-breaks-out-in-machhkund-hydro-project-in-koraput</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-01/20hmfgi2/pexels-francesco-ungaro-97492.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:10:48.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out in Machhkund hydro project in Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/supriya-srinate-pawan-khera-in-race-for-congress-rajya-sabha-nominations-from-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/s9i4uwp6/new-new-14.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress national leaders Supriya Srinate (L) and Pawan Khera.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:10:44.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supriya Srinate, Pawan Khera in race for Congress' Rajya Sabha nominations from Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, B K Hariprasad, Rajya Sabha Elections 2026, Karnataka rajya sabha seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/rte-admissions-in-tamil-nadu-hit-record-high-with-over-25-lakh-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/6xqzzx51/After-2025-pause-record-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 2024, the state had received 1.74 lakh applications, marking an increase of about 44% this year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:08:11.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTE admissions in Tamil Nadu hit record high with over 2.5 lakh applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Right To Education Act, RTE admissions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/bjp-chief-nitin-nabins-maiden-karnataka-visit-sparks-talk-of-partys-2028-assembly-poll-plans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/6nd3ivnv/HJDSkShacAAMsQL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders of Opposition in the Assembly and Council R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and BJP state president B Y Vijayendra receive party national president Nitin Nabin at Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:07:18.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nitin Nabin's maiden Karnataka visit sparks talk of party's 2028 Assembly poll plans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, BJP national president Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/24/waiting-for-the-second-bell-of-renewal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/ssmnq6fk/202605093781037.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:04:06.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waiting for the Second Bell of Renewal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/nafed-begins-moong-procurement-in-odishas-nayagarh-under-reward-project-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/1h61gaui/NAFED.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:03:27.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NAFED begins moong procurement in Odisha’s Nayagarh under REWARD project support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-issues-new-transfer-guidelines-caps-tenure-limits-and-tightens-posting-rules-for-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-21/hq9vwce9/file.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:02:47.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha issues new transfer guidelines, caps tenure limits and tightens posting rules for officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/two-arrested-for-rape-murder-of-10-year-old-in-coimbatore-cm-vijay-assures-tough-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/m5okpbp2/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:02:35.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for rape, murder of 10-year-old in Coimbatore; CM Vijay assures tough action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, rape and murder, 10-year-old, TN CM Vijay, Coimbatore rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/kin-demand-capital-punishment-for-suspects-in-coimbatore-girls-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/2rrqjk1j/Kin-say-girl’s-face.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister V Sampath along with district collector, Pavankumar G Giriyappanavar, consoling relatives of the minor at the ESI Hospital, Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:02:32.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin demand capital punishment for suspects in Coimbatore girl’s murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, capital punishment, 10-year-old girl death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-79-beos-served-show-cause-notices-over-delay-in-forwarding-teacher-transfer-applications</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/zna5t5y4/newindianexpress2025-04-13hs4mrvk7C321CH12136644614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:01:45.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 79 BEOs served show-cause notices over delay in forwarding teacher transfer applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/bjps-srinivas-murthy-may-rejoin-jds-on-mos-kumaraswamys-invitation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/chry40tr/New-Project-2026-05-24T082844.832.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:00:53.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's Srinivas Murthy may rejoin JDS on MoS Kumaraswamy's invitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy, Akhanda Srinivas Murthy, Pulakeshinagar constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/jagatsinghpur-admin-shuts-down-illegal-public-drinking</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/lcrtaud8/New-Project-2026-05-24T082914.228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The drive was carried out in the presence of additional SP Ajinkya Mane and other police personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T03:00:04.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagatsinghpur admin shuts down illegal public drinking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/locals-kept-on-tenterhooks-as-tusker-runs-amok-wreaks-havoc-in-thrissur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/u7iaw5uz/Locals-kept-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shivam Lakshmi Ayyappan, the tusker that ran amok in Thrissur on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/kaan2phu/tenterhooks-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sangeetha’s car toppled by the tusker</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:58:58.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Locals kept on tenterhooks as tusker runs amok, wreaks havoc in Thrissur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thrissur, Elephant attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/opposition-slams-tvk-govt-udhayanidhi-says-30-major-crimes-in-tn-in-12-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/d30bz6fc/ANI_20260523081347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:57:39.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition slams TVK govt, Udhayanidhi says 30 major crimes in TN in 12 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/bengalurus-anekal-set-to-get-indias-second-biggest-cricket-stadium</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/s1dg24f7/Anekal-set-to-get.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A model of the cricket stadium at Suryanagar, Bengaluru Urban district.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/m2hsng3c/New-Project-2026-05-24T082318.198.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tries his hand at the game after laying the foundation stone for the international cricket stadium on Saturday. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, MLAs and others look on.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:56:58.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Anekal set to get India's second biggest cricket stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cricket stadium, Karnataka Housing Board, seating capacity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/its-power-failure-not-power-cut-minister-sunny-joseph</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-25/deu8wn57/New-Project-2026-01-25T080252.540.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:55:53.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s power failure, not power cut: Minister Sunny Joseph</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSEB, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph, Kerala power failure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/436-tasmac-outlets-shut-so-far-remaining-281-to-be-closed-soon-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/f80x5s0k/436-Tasmac.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 717 Tasmac shops ordered to be closed down, 276 were located near places of worship and 255 near bus stands</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:55:16.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>436 Tasmac outlets shut so far, remaining 281 to be closed soon: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Tasmac outlet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/andhra-pradesh-installs-solar-units-in-disputed-kotia-village-odisha-raises-concern-over-jurisdiction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ol20r9q2/AP-authorities-install.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The solar panels being installed in Kotia village by Andhra Pradesh auhtorities</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:53:47.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh installs solar units in disputed Kotia village, Odisha raises concern over jurisdiction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/sit-submits-report-on-nava-kerala-sadas-assault-case-in-court-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z72e7k5y/New-Project-2026-05-24T082202.409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Policemen take a KSU worker to the van during the DGP office march taken out against police atrocities on its activists during the Nava Kerala Sadas.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:53:19.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT submits report on Nava Kerala Sadas assault case in court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nava Kerala Sadas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/delhi-behind-the-scenes-7</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/8i2wrdnk/DELHI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unusual protest, linked to the viral Cockroach Janta Party trend, quickly gained traction on social media platforms. Volunteers said the act symbolically responded to critics who allegedly compared activists to “cockroaches”.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:53:19.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi behind the scenes</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Delhi, Yamuna, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/standing-paddy-crop-on-7-acre-goes-up-in-smoke-in-sohela-block</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:53:08.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standing paddy crop on 7 acre goes up in smoke in Sohela block</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/24/did-missionaries-construct-the-buddha-we-know</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/qs0q0up7/24MAY-LEAD-ILLUSTRA010617.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:52:17.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Did Missionaries Construct the Buddha We Know?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/overcome-by-grief-after-sons-death-70-year-old-odisha-man-ends-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-22/j5xe3cvx/ILLUSOCT11106-01-2020200159.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:51:38.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overcome by grief after son’s death, 70-year-old Odisha man ends life </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/24/govt-school-headmaster-in-bengaluru-north-held-for-allegedly-assaulting-student-making-her-pregnant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/h5iv4xto/ANI_20240911174121.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>59-year-old government school headmaster held under POCSO.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:51:26.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt school headmaster in Bengaluru North held for allegedly assaulting student, making her pregnant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, POCSO case, sexual assault allegations, school student assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/double-murder-accused-held-after-encounter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-06/yydapcx6/delhi-police-1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:49:55.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double murder accused held after encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, double murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/major-drug-trafficking-network-busted-in-rourkela-8-held-rs-1-crore-heroin-seized</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rmubz5yi/703905939183745710582049712488179900937859895n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rourkela Police display seized heroin, cash and other evidence after busting a drug trafficking racket in Meenapada slum under Plant Site PS limits. Eight accused, including six women, were arrested during the operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:48:56.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major drug trafficking network busted in Rourkela, 8 held, Rs 1 crore heroin seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/tns-infant-mortality-rate-drops-to-11-courtesy-better-govt-healthcare</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hydcvnrv/C321CH03436486681-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/t2v3gn7w/Screenshot-2026-05-24-031828.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:48:50.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN’s infant mortality rate drops to 11, courtesy better govt healthcare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Infant Mortality Rate, healthcare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/kerala-cultural-bodies-set-for-shake-up-resul-pookutty-exits-jagadish-salim-kumar-in-the-fray</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-31/3qh7eh90/C_32_1_CH1213_71555732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Resul Pookutty has resigned from his post as Kerala Chalachithra Academy chairperson</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:48:06.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala cultural bodies set for shake-up: Resul Pookutty exits; Jagadish, Salim Kumar in the fray</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Resul Pookutty, Kerala Chalachitra Academy, actor Jagadish</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/light-rain-brings-brief-relief-to-capital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/dbv6w89y/202605163789683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite the respite, the IMD said heatwave conditions are likely to continue until May 28.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:47:43.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Light rain brings brief relief to capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi rain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/karnataka-health-minister-rao-urges-people-not-to-panic-over-ebola-says-all-precautionary-measures-taken</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/f1fm0x9e/P_4306595640.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:47:27.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Health Minister Rao urges people not to panic over Ebola, says all precautionary measures taken</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Ebola outbreak, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, precautionary measures</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/tnstc-to-reduce-ultra-low-floor-bus-trips-to-cut-back-on-fuel-cost</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/3/original/TNSTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:47:04.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNSTC to reduce ultra-low-floor bus trips to cut back on fuel cost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/kovai-girl-murder-sparks-call-to-revive-district-polices-child-safety-initiative</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/dyya04au/project_pallikoodam_1092003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Project Pallikoodam initiative</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:46:05.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovai girl murder sparks call to revive district police’s child safety initiative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Project Pallikoodam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/six-year-old-mauled-by-stray-dogs-in-ganjam-village-critical</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/9b40cuf6/mauled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Concerned villagers at incident site in Mahanala village;</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/e2p8qb6q/critical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arush Gouda</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:45:14.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-year-old mauled by stray dogs in Ganjam village, critical </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/the-collector-who-turned-vaishalis-didi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/h9klypfj/rajesh053938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Widely described as milansar, or warm and approachable, Singh has developed an unusually close connection with girls, boys and women across both rural and urban areas of the district.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3yjg0rfp/rajesh053930.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:45:14.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The collector who turned Vaishali’s didi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Bihar, Vaishali, IAS officer Varsha Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/old-delhis-dentists-fix-smiles-for-just-rs-250-a-tooth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/bfswnid9/New-Project-2026-05-24T081229.376.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The work is carried out by Harinder Singh, 48, who has been operating from the location for nearly four decades.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:43:51.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Old Delhi’s 'dentists' fix smiles for just Rs 250 a tooth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/carving-out-a-new-calling-on-canvas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/6wux1ar5/prasanta-4053925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Today, as the founder of Palmo Handicrafts, the young entrepreneur from Sikkim is taking the state’s traditional art and craftsmanship to national and international markets.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/exxj0tu1/prasanta_3053907.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:43:27.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carving out a new calling on canvas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Palmo Handicrafts, Thangka art, Sernya Palmo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/woman-attempts-suicide-in-karnataka-court-hall-booked-for-obstruction-of-proceedings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-04/bo697ady/New-Project-2026-05-04T080226.434.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The woman consumed a liquid and suddenly fell down unconscious from her chair.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:43:24.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman attempts suicide in Karnataka court hall, booked for obstruction of proceedings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Suicide Attempt, dowry harassment case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/upper-kolab-farmers-in-odishas-koraput-worry-as-delayed-rabi-paddy-harvest-risks-monsoon-damage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/i001mmx3/C_1_1_CH1404_108026038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File Photo | Women harvesting rabi paddy at Joba Konadi village in Koraput district</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:43:07.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upper Kolab farmers in Odisha's Koraput worry as delayed rabi paddy harvest risks monsoon damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/May/24/from-cell-mates-to-soulmates-of-craft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/xueg0l3g/Edapadi-velujjjjhhhhhhhbbh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bags made from beads</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rhmr3o2y/New-Pbbroject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doll made out of waste paper.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:41:33.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From cell mates to soulmates of craft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Central jail, Craft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/inmate-dies-after-alleged-injection-at-jagatsinghpur-de-addiction-centre-two-staff-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:41:24.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inmate dies after alleged injection at Jagatsinghpur de-addiction centre, two staff arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/24/indian-voters-value-performance-over-corruption</loc>
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<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:40:44.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Voters Value Performance Over Corruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns, Ravi Shankar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/after-delays-widening-of-mettupalayam-road-near-sanganoor-bridge-begins</loc>
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<image:caption>Kavundampalayam flyover</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:39:54.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After delays, widening of Mettupalayam Road near Sanganoor Bridge begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettupalayam road, Sanganoor Bridge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/flag-march-in-rayagada-murder-accused-shifted-out-of-district-jail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hm7qqq4k/Flag-march-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police conducting a flag-march in Rayagada town on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:39:31.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flag march in Rayagada, murder accused shifted out of district jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/bail-petitions-of-17-accused-in-odisha-police-si-exam-scam-rejected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-06/xmp0hs4u/New-Project-2025-10-06T080233.594.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>High Court rejects bail pleas of 17 accused in police SI recruitment exam paper leak scam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:38:12.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bail petitions of 17 accused in Odisha Police SI exam scam rejected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/bank-of-baroda-renews-mou-with-karnataka-police-launches-enhanced-salary-package</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/w6enwu53/bank-of-baroda103749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MoU was signed in the presence of DGP and HoPF Dr M A Saleem and Bank of Baroda General Manager Anil Kumar Srivastava, along with senior officials from both sides.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:36:33.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank of Baroda renews MoU with Karnataka Police, launches enhanced salary package</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka police, Bank of Baroda, pension benefits, salary package</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/road-barricades-at-cda-sec-10-intended-for-public-safety-orissa-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/jrarsh2y/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:36:31.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road barricades at CDA Sec-10 intended for public safety: Orissa HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/petrol-inches-towards-rs-100-mark-in-city-after-fresh-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/lpjcww5o/PETROLHIKE1_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sharp rise followed an extended period of stability. From January to early May, petrol prices had remained largely unchanged at around Rs 94.70 per litre.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:36:13.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrol inches towards Rs 100 mark in city after fresh hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Fuel price hike, Petrol prices, Delhi petrol price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/tiny-tom-denies-jihadi-remark-against-ansiba-alleges-bid-to-ruin-image</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/rzdyihjt/Tiny-Tom-denies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AMMA president Shwetha Menon speaking to the press at the AMMA office in Kochi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:35:09.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiny Tom denies ‘jihadi’ remark against Ansiba, alleges bid to ruin image</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Actress Ansiba Hassan, Tiny Tom, jihadi remark</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/drought-hit-palacode-farmers-blame-slow-pace-of-canal-interlinking-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-09/uqkrkbrw/New-Project-2025-03-09T094753.910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:33:35.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought-hit Palacode farmers blame slow pace of canal interlinking project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Pulikarai-Jarthalav project, Palacode taluk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-reshuffles-sps-of-nine-districts-amid-concerns-over-deteriorating-law-and-order-situation</loc>
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<image:caption>Stating that a peaceful law and order situation was necessary for the development of the state, Majhi advised the police administration to work with efficiency, alertness and accountability, and ensure that people feel safe and heard.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:33:11.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha reshuffles SPs of nine districts amid concerns over deteriorating law and order situation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/24/50-year-old-coach-held-for-sexually-harassing-minor-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/7tjd4w9c/New-Project-2026-05-24T080110.881.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused had also allegedly threatened the victim that he would kill her if she informed her parents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:32:22.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50-year-old coach held for sexually harassing minor in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, sexual harassment allegations, trainee boxer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-in-indias-core-heatwave-zone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/b5iagibf/heatwave.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A motorist covers his face to escape the heat, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:31:45.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha in India’s core heatwave zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/up-congress-chief-booked-in-mahoba-for-derogatory-remarks-against-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/eut44g3u/ajay-rai092629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Ajay Rai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:31:06.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Congress chief booked in Mahoba for derogatory remarks against PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Uttar Pradesh, Congress, UP Congress, Ajay Rai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/tn-tasmac-outlet-fined-rs-5000-for-burning-waste-in-open-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/qav8i5gy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-24-at-11.46.11-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke spreads nearly 1 km, affecting Pon Nagar, Gorimedu, Periya Milaguparai, nearby hotels, hospitals and businesses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:30:39.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Tasmac outlet fined Rs 5000 for burning waste in open area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tasmac outlets, TN Tasmac outlet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/23/massive-fire-erupts-at-furniture-market-in-northeast-delhi-locals-allege-delay-in-response-by-firefighters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/llfo4ptu/PTI05232026000010A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather as flames billow after a fire broke out at a furniture market, in Shastri Park, New Delhi, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:30:33.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive fire erupts at furniture market in northeast Delhi, locals allege delay in response by firefighters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi market fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/operation-toofan-brewing-home-dept-to-crack-down-on-drug-mafia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/h7yjb91w/Operation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala interacting with civil police officers at the police headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:29:51.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation ‘Toofan’ brewing; home dept to crack down on drug mafia </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, drug mafia, Operation ‘Toofan’</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/kiit-founder-achyuta-samanta-gets-73rd-doctorate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/jwez39s3/Achyuta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samanta receiving his honorary doctorate</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:29:31.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta gets 73rd doctorate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/subjugation-internal-gaps-weakened-intellectual-heritage-says-upsc-secy-at-bengaluru-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ffmmmvvk/1937I.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Secretary Shashi Ranjan Kumar during his book launch in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:29:13.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subjugation, internal gaps weakened intellectual heritage, says UPSC secy at Bengaluru event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, book launch event, UPSC Secretary Shashi Ranjan Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/assam-officer-held-rs-166-crore-in-cash-recovered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1m1okqe4/202605213796798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:29:06.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam officer held, Rs 1.66 crore in cash recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Assam, Assam, graft charges, Assam Civil Service officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/bahrain-odia-samaj-criticises-iskcon-for-holding-untimely-rath-yatra-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-26/52n0fx0c/C_53_1_CH1537_40645756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes: Bahrain Odia Samaj slams Iskcon over untimely Rath Yatras outside Puri tradition</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:28:53.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain Odia Samaj criticises ISKCON for holding untimely Rath Yatra </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/pregnant-womans-death-in-car-blaze-husband-dies-of-burns-at-kozhikode-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/jzibxdn7/death-in-car-blaze.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajinlal and Sona</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:27:34.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnant woman’s death in car blaze: Husband dies of burns at Kozhikode hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, pregnant woman, car catches fire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/bjp-renews-push-for-deputy-cm-post-in-puducherry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/2otzlo32/131826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Against this backdrop, Namassivayam’s visit to Delhi has assumed significance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:26:45.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP renews push for Deputy CM post in Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, N Rangasamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-plus-ii-admission-process-to-begin-from-may-26-across-2571-higher-secondary-schools</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/22/original/Students_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File Image | Students and their guardians during Plus II admission at Ramadevi Higher Secondary School in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:26:43.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Plus II admission process to begin from May 26 across 2,571 higher secondary schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/prashant-kishor-likely-to-contest-bankipur-bypoll-in-bihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-19/trv1cpn5/C_53_1_CH1480_42565611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:26:26.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prashant Kishor likely to contest Bankipur bypoll in Bihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Bihar, Bihar, Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj Party, Bankipur bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/24/st-stephens-exam-duty-roster-creates-row-amid-court-stay-on-recruitment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/pegjmkrw/St-Stephen’s-exam-duty.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Delhi High Court order dated May 13 directed the college to halt recruitment based on recommendations of the selection committee after four assistant professors approached the court seeking regularisation of their services.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:25:34.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>St Stephen’s exam duty roster creates row amid court stay on recruitment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, St Stephen's College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-directs-colleges-and-universities-to-enforce-round-the-clock-anti-ragging-vigilance-on-campuses</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:25:13.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha directs colleges and universities to enforce round-the-clock anti-ragging vigilance on campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/mahayuti-1232-formula-for-17-biennial-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kik73uyr/shinde-fadnavis-sunetra085514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Political hopefuls have been making a beeline to meet Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde &amp; Sunetra Pawar to highlight their contributions as party leaders.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:24:44.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MahaYuti 12:3:2 formula for 17 biennial MLC polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Maharashtra, Election Commission, MLC polls, Mahayuti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/ambassadors-of-iaf-suryakiran-aerobatic-team-to-celebrate-30-years-of-daredevilry-in-bidar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/m7imupyg/IAF-Surya-Kiran.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surya Kiran display during the inaugural day of Aero India at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/w4xb96ah/New-Project-2026-05-24T074752.439.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:23:25.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ambassadors of IAF': Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to celebrate 30 years of daredevilry in Bidar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indian Air Force (IAF), aerial display, Suryakiran Aerobatic Team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-to-roll-out-caravan-tourism-in-7-eco-tourism-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/as6rk6j0/tourism.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:23:19.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to roll out caravan tourism in 7 eco-tourism sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/24/odisha-plans-mega-hirakud-tourism-hub-with-floatels-cruise-zones-ropeways-and-eco-resorts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/saoqzgu8/Hirakud.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustrative image of the mining museum</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/6njedo2w/Hirakudb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Design of the arrival plaza and dam museum</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3015mpq4/Hirakuda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Planned renovation of booking counter souvenir shop and meeting hall at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/vcshn8ig/Hirakudd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jurisdiction of proposed Hirakud authority area and influence areas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:22:36.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha plans mega Hirakud tourism hub with floatels, cruise zones, ropeways and eco resorts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/good-morning-kerala-police-stations-to-turn-friendly-with-greet-first-reform</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/odi6l3i1/C_32_1_CH0349_73863848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:20:08.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Good morning’: Kerala police stations to turn friendly with greet-first reform</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/interview-cinema-must-keep-evolving-with-tech-but-never-lose-its-soul-says-sunny-joseph</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/h5tfgyst/What-did-filmmakers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>veteran cinematographer and filmmaker Sunny Joseph speaking to team TNIE Kerala</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/bukmcyzi/‘CINEMA-MUST.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/lc076vpo/KEEP-EVOLVING.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/elqx24hu/NEVER-LOSE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:17:35.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW| Cinema must keep evolving with tech, but never lose its soul, says Sunny Joseph</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, filmmaker Sunny Joseph</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/some-progress-on-iran-talks-nuke-red-lines-key</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/b0zccbye/1-53-23051-pti05232026000020b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visit Mother House, the headquarters of Saint Teresas Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday, May 23, 2026. Rubio arrived in Kolkata, marking the opening leg of his maiden four-day visit to India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:15:53.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Some progress on Iran talks, nuke red lines key’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India, West Asia conflict, Marco Rubio, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/living-beside-books-mysuru-man-who-quit-govt-job-to-build-free-access-15-lakh-book-library</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/zzb19uqy/23book091443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bibliophile Anke Gowda poses inside his massive free-access public library, Pustaka Mane (House of Books), in Pandavapura, Mandya.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:15:18.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Living beside books: Mysuru man who quit govt job to build free-access 15-lakh-book library</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Good News, Padma Shri award, free library</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/net-fuel-rates-up-by-rs-5l-after-third-hike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/e5l965kg/P_4770930633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:09:05.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Net fuel rates up by Rs 5/L after third hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Business, Fuel hike, Petrol hike, Net fuel rate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/gaganyaans-g-1-mission-set-for-launch-in-three-to-four-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/22/original/Gaganyaan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISRO's TV-D1 test flight of Mission Gaganyaan lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Station, in Sriharikota.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:08:34.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaganyaan's G-1 mission set for launch in three to four months </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indian Space Research Organisation, gaganyaan misison, humanoid mission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/major-reshuffle-of-ias-officers-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/n26k4qse/202605223797804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:07:42.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major reshuffle of IAS officers in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, reshuffle of IAS officers, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/May/24/fresh-funding-for-mgnrega-throws-up-questions-on-parallel-ops-with-gram-g</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/17/original/MGNREGA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:05:22.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh funding for MGNREGA throws up questions on parallel ops with GRam-G</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India, MGNREGA, VB-GRAM-G bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/24/writers-are-a-pampered-lot-in-kerala-says-paul-zacharia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/76ctg559/Writers-are-a-pampered.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poet K Jayakumar(R) releases the English translation of Paul Zachariah’s 50 stories, by handing over a copy to writer Rose at Trivandrum Club on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:03:19.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Writers are a pampered lot in Kerala, says Paul Zacharia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, writer Paul Zacharia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/karnataka-hikes-minimum-wages-in-81-sectors-by-60</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/788v2fhp/fb_img_1721656019193083048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:02:18.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka hikes minimum wages in 81 sectors by 60%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, minimum wages, Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/rathan-kelkars-appointment-as-cm-secretary-kicks-up-a-row-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/yl9r6idp/Rathan-U-Kelkar-Chief-Electoral-Officer-Kerala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rathan U. Kelkar has been newly appointed as the secretary to Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T02:00:56.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rathan Kelkar’s appointment as CM secretary kicks up a row in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM's secretary, Rathan Kelkar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/sabotage-may-have-led-to-power-cuts-says-minister-ctr-nirmal-kumar-warns-of-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/k9cgu09o/1-1-cjosephvijay661005chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CTR Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:54:01.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabotage may have led to power cuts, says Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar; warns of action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/nursing-students-death-sparks-stirtn-govt-begins-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/5xg63xm5/Nursing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students protesting against classmate Seethalakshmi’s death, in front of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:52:07.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nursing student’s death sparks stir,
TN govt begins probe </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, Nursing student death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/24/kerala-braces-for-early-monsoon-onset-yellow-alert-issued-for-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/pxn6d5lb/P_4766756690.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A worker hurriedly engaged in construction work of a waiting shed against the backdrop of dark rain cloud</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:51:20.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala braces for early monsoon onset; yellow alert issued for districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/24/was-not-personally-keen-on-joining-tvk-govt-thirumavalavan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/jvaowi0k/C_1_1_CH1035_118824856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:45:21.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Was not personally keen on joining TVK govt: Thirumavalavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan, DMK president M K Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/24/vellore-man-held-for-role-in-cambodia-linked-cyber-slavery-racket</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/m5okpbp2/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:37:59.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vellore man held for role in Cambodia-linked cyber slavery racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, arrested, cyber slavery racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/24/black-canals-give-kochis-panampilly-nagar-residents-a-chill-as-dark-clouds-loom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/0f01itks/‘Black’-canals-give.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A canal filled with smelly and ink-black water at Panampilly Nagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:34:31.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Black’ canals give Kochi's Panampilly Nagar residents a chill as dark clouds loom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala monsoon, Panampilly Nagar, contaminated canal water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/24/flyers-endure-18-hour-ordeal-after-glitch-grounds-chennai-kolkata-aircraft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/28as29oe/Flyers-endure-18-hr-ordeal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The stranded passengers at Chennai airport;</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/kih67emj/as-glitch-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers getting down from aircraft</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:34:14.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flyers endure 18-hour ordeal after glitch grounds Chennai-Kolkata aircraft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai-Kolkata aircraft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/24/kochis-kaloor-road-turns-into-a-muddy-stream-leaves-commuters-helpless</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/p1gxe9gr/Kaloor-road-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An inundated road near Kaloor bus stand following the rain on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T01:31:51.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi's Kaloor road turns into a muddy stream, leaves commuters helpless</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala rains, Kaloor, waterlogged road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/24/kathakali-artist-hari-r-nair-passes-away-at-48</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8a5ynck0/samakalikamalayalam2026-05-232ejoyjzrWhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-9.17.41-PM.jpg</image:loc>
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