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<image:caption>Palestinians take part in a community action to clear the area around the olive trees in preparation for the upcoming harvest season on the outskirts of the West Bank town of Birzeit, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in an area that, according to residents, they were unable to access last year due to Israeli army restrictions and settler attacks.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Israeli forces help settlers seize West Bank olive groves, say witnesses</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/a-28b-hemp-thc-industry-is-fighting-to-save-itself-from-a-looming-us-government-ban</loc>
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<image:caption>Nicholas Hohns shows off a tray of strawberry-lemon CBD gummies at his Deutermann Farms kitchen in Clayton, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming US government ban</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/cyprus-ferry-tragedy-toll-hits-19-with-9-still-missing</loc>
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<image:caption>Expert crews are searching in and around the wreckage which is lying at a depth of 514 metres (1,686 feet).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:03:40.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyprus ferry tragedy toll hits 19 with 9 still missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Oct/03/ai-reads-the-pink-slip-politicians-dont</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers in a factory in Karur, Tamil Nadu with GoPro cameras mounted on their head</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:57:33.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI reads the pink slip. Politicians don't</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shankkar Aiyar, Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/netanyahu-invites-true-hero-indian-flydubai-captain-to-israel</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Dubai-Tel Aviv 'Flydubai' flight captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:56:43.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'True hero': Netanyahu invites Indian Flydubai captain, PM Modi to Israel's I-Day event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/nearly-200-detained-as-aisa-other-protesters-return-to-jantar-mantar-for-a-second-day</loc>
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<image:caption>All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora, with advocates Kapil Sibal and Prashant Bhushan, and others, during a protest organised by various student bodies demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls, near Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AISA National President Neha Bora being detained by police personnel during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:51:04.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 200 detained after AISA, other protesters return to Jantar Mantar for a second day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/03/india-vs-west-indies-shai-hope-credits-ms-dhoni-after-match-winning-century</loc>
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<image:caption>West Indies batter Shai Hope</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:35:27.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs West Indies: Shai Hope credits MS Dhoni after match-winning century </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MS Dhoni, Shai Hope, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/03/the-many-fathers-of-nations-and-mahatma-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Gandhi at the Indian National Congress annual meeting in Haripura in 1938. Congress President Subhas Chandra Bose is wearing the ribbon, seated behind him is Dr Rajendra Prasad, and to the right of Bose is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The many fathers of nations, and Mahatma Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Mahatma Gandhi, freedom fighters, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/Oct/03/fastest-economy-weakest-market</loc>
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<image:caption>On a rough reckoning, between ₹30 lakh crore and ₹40 lakh crore of market capitalisations has evaporated since the beginning of August</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fastest economy, weakest market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhu Chawla, Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-summons-pakistan-envoy-over-facilitation-of-infiltration-after-ferozepur-border-incident</loc>
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<image:caption>Border Security Force (BSF) personnel patrol near the India-Pakistan border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:28:55.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India summons Pakistan envoy over 'facilitation' of infiltration after Ferozepur border incident</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/03/fury-to-invite-trump-to-lead-ring-walk-before-joshua-showdown</loc>
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<image:caption>Tyson Fury, left, and Anthony Joshua, right, pose together after a Press Conference in London, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to promote their upcoming fight which will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Dec.11.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:27:56.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Tyson Fury, Donald Trump​, Anthony Joshua</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/03/raghuvanshi-fights-on-after-madhava-prasad-mammoth-century-for-tn-u23</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:21:59.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghuvanshi fights on after Madhava Prasad mammoth century for TN U23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Madhava Prasad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-five-gold-medals-help-india-end-on-a-high-note</loc>
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<image:caption>India men's hockey team after the final on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:11:02.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Five gold medals help India end on a high note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian hockey, Aman Sehrawat, Asian Games 2026, Kumkum Mohod, Pranavi Urs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/stalin-questions-cm-vijays-silence-on-nation-wide-demand-for-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin shares a video message.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:10:42.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin questions CM Vijay's silence on nation-wide demand for CEC's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Politics, C Joseph Vijay, TN bypolls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/a-gut-punch-in-ohio-nearly-1400-laid-off-at-truck-factory-just-days-before-trump-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>UAW Local 402 member Kyle Bos, right, has beer with Hal "Tank" Dunithan, left, and fellow UAW Local 402 members at Fricker's restaurant and bar in Springfield, Ohio, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, on old Navistar's last day at its Springfield plant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:09:18.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Ohio, lay off</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/former-russian-pm-kasyanov-says-putin-cannot-admit-mistake-over-ukraine</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian opposition leader and former prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov poses in Paris on October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Russian PM Kasyanov says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Kasyanov, Ukraine  War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/in-salt-lake-kolkata-come-out-to-watch-brazil</loc>
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<image:caption>Fans waiting outside the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raj Deora with the flag of Brazil</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bikram Ghatak and father Biplab Ghatak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:59:41.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Salt Lake, Kolkata come out to watch Brazil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Carlo Ancelotti, Indian football, Brazil football, India vs Brazil, India vs Brazil friendly</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/india-suffer-0-4-loss-against-brazil-in-kolkata-friendly</loc>
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<image:caption>Action from the friendly match between Brazil and India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:51:18.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India suffer 0-4 loss against Brazil in Kolkata friendly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Salt Lake Stadium, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Vinicius Jr, Khalid Jamil, India vs Brazil friendly, Estevao, Samuel Lino</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/nestle-india-claims-low-fat-dairy-whitener-is-safe-after-fssai-flags-sample-as-substandard</loc>
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<image:caption>"Our product is in full compliance for added phosphorus as per prescribed limits under FSSR, including on as-consumed basis," a Nestle India spokesperson said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:51:01.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nestle India claims low-fat dairy whitener is safe after FSSAI flags sample as 'substandard'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FSSAI, Nestle India, low-fat dairy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/mpsc-movement-is-now-a-satyagraha-says-rahul-gandhi-after-launch-of-portal</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi speaking at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:48:02.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MPSC movement is now a 'satyagraha', says Rahul Gandhi after launch of portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, ​Rahul Gandhi, MPSC, MPSC paper leak, Satyagraha portal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/ganesh-visarjan-over-gyanesh-kumar-visarjan-remains-actor-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj addresses a press conference on the SIR process, at Press Club, in Hyderabad, Telangana, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:38:12.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganesh 'visarjan' over, Gyanesh Kumar 'visarjan' remains: Actor Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Actor Prakash Raj, Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Politics</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/protests-over-housing-crisis-flare-in-spain-after-relief-measures-rejected</loc>
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<image:caption>People demonstrate to demand stronger laws to protect renters in Madrid, Spain Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The banner reads in Spanish: "Looking for an apartment, selling a kidney".</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People demonstrate to demand stronger laws to protect renters in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The banner reads in Spanish: "If housing is a business, is my life a bargaining chip?"</image:caption>
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<news:title>Protests over housing crisis flare in Spain after relief measures rejected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/houthis-say-saudi-arabia-launches-dozens-of-strikes-on-yemens-capital</loc>
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<image:caption>Yemeni civilians celebrate while riding in the back of a pickup truck in the Bani Matar district, Yemen, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, as they follow a convoy carrying Houthi prisoners freed in Mokha on its way to Sanaa following the Houthi takeover of the southern Red Sea port city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:14:18.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen's capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Yemen conflict, Yemen civil war, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/why-keralams-medicine-supply-under-strain</loc>
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<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College</image:caption>
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<news:title>Why Keralam’s medicine supply under strain?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/punjabi-influencer-and-makeup-artist-mad-sandhu-shot-dead-by-motorcycle-borne-assailants-in-amritsar</loc>
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<image:caption>Mad Sandhu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:58:54.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjabi influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/russia-to-take-around-70k-indian-skilled-workers-this-year-eam-jaishankar-tells-parliamentary-panel</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks at the Asia Society after the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week in New York, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:56:19.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia to take around 70K Indian skilled workers this year: EAM Jaishankar tells parliamentary panel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/helicopter-services-interrupted-as-kedarnath-traders-protest-removal-of-roadside-shops</loc>
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<image:caption>A large group of traders gathered at the helipad after an administrative team, accompanied by police, began clearing the roadside stalls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:51:36.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helicopter services interrupted as Kedarnath traders protest removal of roadside shops</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/what-to-know-about-the-investigation-into-cornell-university-gang-rape-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference with New York Attorney General Letitia James, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gangrape Case, Cornell University, Cornell rape allegations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/delhi-airports-free-reading-corner-attracts-passengers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/gq7p94o8/Delhi-airport-library1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>QR codes for Read@DEL are also available across the airport’s terminals, allowing passengers to access more than 10,000 magazines and newspapers online.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:35:54.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi airport's free reading corner attracts passengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, ‘Flybrary’, reading corner, Read@DEL</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/brazilians-will-vote-in-a-highly-polarized-presidential-race-on-sunday-heres-what-to-know</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here's what to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 2026 Brazil Elections, Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil Presidential Election</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/apple-pulls-offline-messaging-app-bitchat-from-india-store-on-it-ministrys-demand-says-jack-dorsey</loc>
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<image:caption>Bitchat, built by Dorsey, had come under government scrutiny in July this year as well, when the Home Ministry's cybercrime arm, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, had ordered GitHub to remove the Bluetooth-based messaging application.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Apple pulls offline messaging app Bitchat from India store on IT Ministry's demand, says Jack Dorsey</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jack Dorsey, Bitchat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/03/bihar-govt-ramps-up-relief-operations-amid-floods-worsened-by-rainfall-in-nepal</loc>
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<image:caption>An image showing floods in Bihar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:08:40.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar govt ramps up relief operations amid floods worsened by rainfall in Nepal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/what-we-know-about-flydubai-co-pilot-after-cockpit-attack-nearly-brought-down-plane</loc>
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<image:caption>An FlyDubai plane carrying Israeli passengers who had earlier been aboard another FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia approaches Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:56:51.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we know about FlyDubai co-pilot after cockpit attack nearly brought down plane</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/uk-prosecutor-says-two-iranian-men-scouted-manchester-synagogue-for-chlorine-bomb-plot</loc>
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<image:caption>This is a court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Iranian nationals of Salam Ahmadyan, 36, left, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford who have been remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning, Oct. 3, 2026, charged with preparation for terrorist acts over an alleged bomb plot against the Jewish community in Manchester.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:40:20.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK prosecutor says two Iranian men scouted Manchester synagogue for chlorine bomb plot</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, Manchester synagogue attack, Chlorine Bomb Plot</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/punjab-aap-mla-goes-public-over-teacher-shortage-alleges-govt-ignored-pleas-party-suspends-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Maiserkhana, who represents the Maur Assembly constituency in Bathinda, made the allegations in a Facebook Live session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:36:04.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab AAP MLA goes public over teacher shortage, alleges govt ignored pleas; party suspends him</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, aap, Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/education-ministry-to-set-up-five-centres-of-excellence-in-classical-languages-across-india</loc>
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<image:caption>The CoEs will focus on areas such as academic research, digitisation, dissemination of classical language heritage and strengthening regional academic ecosystems across the five States.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:35:36.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education Ministry to set up five  Centres of Excellence in classical languages across India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bengali, Marathi, education ministry, Classical Language, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/mahayuti-finalises-mlc-polls-pact-bjp-gets-three-seats-sena-and-ncp-one-each</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 29, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (C) speaks during a review meeting in Mumbai. Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Ajit Pawar (L) and Eknath Shinde (R) are also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:35:32.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahayuti finalises MLC polls pact: BJP gets three seats, Sena and NCP one each</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/family-reunites-in-jaunpur-after-more-than-300-years-of-aurangzebs-rule</loc>
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<image:caption>Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:26:07.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family reunites in Jaunpur after more than 300 years of Aurangzeb’s rule</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/sc-acquits-man-in-minor-nieces-rape-murder-says-crpc-section-313-cant-rescue-weak-prosecution</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T15:16:27.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC acquits man in minor niece's rape-murder, says CrPC Section 313 can't rescue weak prosecution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/03/tvk-in-dmk-out-india-alliance-inducts-their-youngest-member-in-fight-against-election-commission</loc>
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<news:title>TVK in, DMK out: INDIA alliance inducts their 'youngest' member in fight against Election Commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>tvk, india alliance, gyanesh kumar, election commissioner</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/cm-pushkar-singh-dhami-meets-haryana-youth-who-visited-uttarakhand-encourages-interstate-visits</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (centre) alongwith Haryana youth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:58:46.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Haryana youth who visited Uttarakhand; encourages interstate visits</news:title>
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<image:caption>MDMK founder and General Secretary Vaiko speaks during the INDIA Bloc Meeting at the TNCC office in Chennai on Saturday, Oct. 03, 2026. The parties that took part in the meeting were Congress, TVK, CPM, CPI, VCK, MDMK and IUML.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:45:34.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay's TVK joins INDIA bloc as Tamil Nadu allies plan to step up protest against CEC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pakistans-so-called-civilian-governments-serve-at-mercy-of-their-army-india-at-un</loc>
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<image:caption>First Secretary in India's permanent mission to the UN Bhavika Mangalanandan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:40:24.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, United Nations, Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/englishreview2026oct02digger-movie-review-meta-commentary-on-mass-manipulation-disguised-as-climate-change-satire</loc>
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<image:caption>Digger Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digger Movie Review: Meta commentary on mass manipulation disguised as climate change satire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Huller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Alejandro G Inarritu, digger, digger movie review, digger review, tom cruise movie review</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/dubai-crown-prince-praises-indian-pilot-machchhar-after-attack-on-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Crown Prince Hamdan visited Machchhar at the hospital where he is undergoing treatment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:27:33.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar after attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Dubai crown prince, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/03/umesh-pals-shooter-lodged-in-bihar-jail-up-police-seeks-transit-remand</loc>
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<image:caption>Late Umesh Pal, the prime witness in the 2005 murder case of the then BSP MLA Raju Pal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:25:28.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Umesh Pal's shooter lodged in Bihar Jail; UP Police seeks transit remand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, UP Police, Atiq Ahmad, Umesh Pal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/ukraine-says-indias-ceasefire-plan-is-broadest-open-to-truce-on-energy-and-black-sea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/s8fyebdr/HJW43szaMAACgip.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE | External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:14:54.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine says India's ceasefire plan is broadest, open to truce on energy and Black Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, India's ceasefire plan for Ukraine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tn-bypolls-challenges-before-vijays-tvk-government-as-political-equations-shift</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK President C Joseph Vijay greets the crowd during a roadshow in the Madurantakam constituency ahead of the upcoming assembly bypolls on October 6, in Chennai on Friday, Oct. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:11:10.252Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Firefighters extinguish a fire at a house following air strikes in Kharkiv on October 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T14:10:51.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine and damage Kyiv's Northern Bridge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/union-home-ministry-seeks-48-hour-reporting-of-cases-against-agmut-cadre-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:58:24.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Home Ministry seeks 48-hour reporting of cases against AGMUT cadre officers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-has-no-timeline-for-sheikh-hasinas-extradition-to-bangladesh-says-envoy</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:56:08.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has no timeline for Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh, says envoy</news:title>
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<image:caption>New SP candidates Akash Agarwal (L) and Sanjayan Tripathi, with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:39:17.784Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A view of Jawaharlal Nehru University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:34:14.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNUTA opposes Professor Emeritus title for JNU professor; seeks probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/vhp-claims-254-hindus-killed-in-attacks-by-august-this-year-seeks-action-against-extremist-forces</loc>
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<image:caption>Vishva Hindu Parishad joint general secretary Surendra Jain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:27:53.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VHP claims 254 Hindus killed in attacks by August this year, seeks action against 'extremist forces'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/03/breast-cancer-awareness-month-small-steps-toward-staying-breast-aware</loc>
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<image:caption>What breast cancer awareness actually looks like</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:24:28.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breast cancer awareness month: Small steps toward staying breast aware</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/weekly-review-indian-markets-under-pressure-oil-outflows-and-a-weaker-rupee-deepen-the-downturn</loc>
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<image:caption>Nifty, Sensex under pressure in opening trade on Friday as weak global cues, foreign fund outflows and a sinking rupee kept investors cautious.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Benchmark performance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:18:35.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekly Review | Indian markets under pressure: Oil, outflows and a weaker rupee deepen the downturn</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/bjp-targets-aap-govt-in-punjab-urges-people-to-oust-it-over-ruined-education-system</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:14:28.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP targets AAP govt in Punjab, urges people to oust it over 'ruined education system'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/amid-sanctions-friction-top-us-commander-in-india-to-deepen-defence-maritime-security-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of the US Pacific Command (USPACOM)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:12:54.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid sanctions friction, top US commander in India to deepen defence, maritime security ties</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/global-uncertainty-now-a-standing-condition-policies-should-be-designed-to-build-resilience-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2026), under the theme Resilience in an Age of Flux, in New Delhi, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:08:54.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global uncertainty now a standing condition; policies should be designed to build resilience: Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/03/illegally-pushed-back-to-bangladesh-two-assam-women-remain-missing-gogoi-seeks-jaishankars-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:06:54.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Illegally pushed back’ to Bangladesh, two Assam women remain missing: Gogoi seeks Jaishankar's intervention</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pilot-machchhar-recovering-well-after-attack-on-flydubai-flight-says-indian-embassy</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian pilot Smit Machchhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:59:27.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilot Machchhar 'recovering well' after attack on FlyDubai flight, says Indian Embassy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/bjp-approaches-governor-seeking-action-against-minister-oj-janeesh-over-black-flag-protest-against-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP approaches Governor seeking action against Minister OJ Janeesh over black-flag protest against Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:56:48.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP approaches Governor seeking action against Minister OJ Janeesh over black-flag protest against Shah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/how-salt-lake-stadium-is-leaving-no-stone-unturned-for-india-vs-brazil-match</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazil have a eight-member security team for Saturday's match against India in Kolkata</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Free drinking water kiosks</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Brazillian football team have hired a eight-men security team for Saturday's match against India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:52:19.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Salt Lake Stadium is leaving no stone unturned for India vs Brazil match</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/us-china-differences-persist-despite-trump-xi-summit-displaying-rare-warmth-trump-aide-2</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping walk along the Colonnade of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:48:00.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-China differences persist despite Trump-Xi summit displaying rare warmth: Trump aide</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/pakistan-summons-indian-diplomat-protests-killing-of-two-people-by-bsf</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:46:51.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan summons Indian diplomat, protests killing of two people by BSF</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, bsf</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/iaf-and-hal-to-meet-after-mid-october-to-finalise-tejas-mk1a-induction</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a Tejas Mk1A used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:36:27.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAF and HAL to meet after mid-October to finalise Tejas Mk1A induction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics, Tejas Mk1A</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/good-health-is-a-human-right-chhattisgarh-rights-commission-drive-identifies-1800-new-leprosy-patients</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh is battling one of the highest rates of leprosy spread in India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:27:52.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Good health is a human right': Chhattisgarh Rights Commission drive identifies 1800 new leprosy patients</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Leprosy, Health crisis, Public Health, Chhattisgarh Human Rights Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/seven-more-arrested-in-bolarum-military-armoury-theft-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:25:54.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven more arrested in Bolarum military armoury theft case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/03/casteism-vs-inclusive-development-of-yogi-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/m2dtdqfd/ANI_20260921113031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:23:46.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Casteism vs inclusive development of Yogi government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect, casteism, Yogi government, inclusive development</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/state-to-go-global-with-kerala-desks-in-five-countries-to-attract-investments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ncx9jg8p/New%20Project%20(5).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala desks are being set up to attract foreign investments and strengthen diaspora-led investment engagement, according to a government order.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:22:30.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State to go global with 'Kerala Desks' in five countries to attract investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Singapore, Dubai, investment, Tokyo, New York, London</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/mumbai-police-file-fir-against-cjp-over-shivaji-park-protest-400-500-unidentified-persons-booked</loc>
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<image:caption>People take part in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, at Shivaji Park, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:20:45.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Police file FIR against CJP over Shivaji Park protest, 400-500 unidentified persons booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, FIR, Shivaji Park, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/02/streets-turning-war-zone-as-private-bus-honking-escalates-into-road-rage-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-28/e8t2hlz8/Rogue-buses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest incident was reported at Edappally on September 30. A private bus repeatedly sounded its horn before allegedly rear-ending a two-wheeler.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:14:15.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Streets turning war zone as private bus honking escalates into road rage in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, private bus honking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/uttarakhand-sir-over-8-lakh-voters-dropped-in-final-electoral-roll</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer B. V. R. C. Purushottam addressing a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:13:29.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand SIR: Over 8 lakh voters dropped in final electoral roll</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, electoral roll, B.V.R.C. Purushottam, Uttarakhand SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/another-poll-but-same-old-problems</loc>
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<image:caption>Dharapuram remains largely agrarian, still seeking rail connectivity and improvements to its roads and water supply.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:12:19.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another poll, but same old problems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharapuram, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-farmers-cry-paddy-crop-loss-due-to-industrial-emissions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/3diwfx53/Farmers-cry-paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials inspecting the affected paddy fields at Gundurupada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:09:12.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha farmers cry paddy crop loss due to industrial emissions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha farmers, Paddy crops</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/03/brazil-team-skips-bengal-cms-dinner-after-delayed-photo-session</loc>
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<image:caption>Meanwhile, security arrangements have been strengthened at Salt Lake Stadium ahead of Saturday evening’s India-Brazil friendly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:07:56.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil team skips Bengal CM’s dinner after delayed photo session </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Sports News, Suvendu Adhikari, Brazil national football team, Brazil vs India football match, Kolkata visit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bda-no-harm-to-hebbal-lake-1072-trees-to-be-shifted</loc>
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<image:caption>Man washing his hands at Hebbal Lake, 3.45 acres of Hebbal Lake land transferred to the BDA by KTCDA, subject to conditions, for the proposed short tunnel in Bengaluru on .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:04:12.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BDA: No harm to Hebbal Lake, 1,072 trees to be shifted </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BDA, Hebbal Lake</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/annual-checks-for-elderly-to-tackle-dementia-on-cards-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-22/l6awkwr2/202510223549297.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:02:57.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annual checks for elderly to tackle dementia on cards in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Dementia, Annual checks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/special-enrolment-drive-after-sir-exercise-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-04/grbrb4pp/P_4459121953.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:01:50.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special enrolment drive after SIR exercise in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ECI Election Commission of India, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/indonesia-thai-team-studies-aps-natural-farming-model</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rrvnk2k1/20260310551ff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The delegation inspected the conservation and cultivation of 150 traditional, indigenous paddy varieties.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:58:48.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indonesia-Thai team studies AP’s natural farming model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indonesia-Thai team, natural farming model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/gaza-health-officials-say-israeli-strike-kills-five</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/0jsvioi4/AP26276226116744.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinians inspect the site of an early morning Israeli airstrike in Gaza city, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:53:50.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaza health officials say Israeli strike kills five</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli airstrike, Israel-Gaza war, Gaza genocide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/neighbours-stealth-jets-a-worry-may-look-at-other-5th-gen-fighters-if-amca-slips-iaf-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:50:50.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neighbours' stealth jets a worry, may look at other 5th-gen fighters if AMCA slips: IAF chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/dual-uk-iranian-national-released-on-bail-over-suspected-plot-against-us-run-military-base-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/mhiqplmd/AP26272438005114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A B1 bomber prepares to take off as police officers man a checkpoint near RAF Fairford air base, in Fairford, England Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:49:51.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, RAF Fairford, US-run military base</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-videos-of-past-wins-and-pep-talks-from-coaches-help-wrestler-antim-win-silver</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dsjkmik8/Antim.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wrestler Antim Panghal finished on the podium on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:44:16.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Videos of past wins and pep talks from coaches help wrestler Antim win silver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Antim Panghal, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-must-stay-open-without-becoming-vulnerable-pms-principal-secretary-mishra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/9gfcq7g0/images-2026-10-03T171132.391.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:43:21.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must stay open without becoming vulnerable: PM’s Principal Secretary Mishra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India economy, P K Mishra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-what-winning-a-cricket-gold-medal-in-japan-means-to-shreyas-and-co</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/uc1r49q3/asiad-cricket.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian players thank the fans after winning gold</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:36:11.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: What winning a cricket gold medal in Japan means to Shreyas and Co</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Sports, india vs pakistan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, 2026 Asian Games</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/hindireview2026oct02drishyam-the-conclusion-movie-review-ajay-devgn-and-jaideep-ahlawats-howdunit-manages-to-pull-off-its-final-trick</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/1bq8rqca/drishyam3poster2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster from Drishyam 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drishyam: The Conclusion Movie Review: Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat’s howdunit manages to pull off its final trick</news:title>
<news:keywords>drishyam, ajay devgn, jaideep ahlawat, drishyam the conclusion, drishyam review, drishyam 3 review, drishyam 3</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/tmc-loses-chairpersonship-of-two-key-parliamentary-panels-as-standing-committees-reconstituted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/82jwr3gq/Conduct-NEET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:28:28.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC loses chairpersonship of two key Parliamentary panels as standing committees reconstituted</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, TMC, parliamentary panels</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/villages-need-results-not-photo-ops-cong-questions-uttarakhands-plan-for-cabinet-meets-in-border-dists</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T11:03:49.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Villages need results, not photo-ops': Cong questions Uttarakhand's plan for cabinet meets in border dists</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cabinet meeting, Uttarakhand Congress, Uttarakhand government, Garima Mehra Dasauni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/shah-targets-congress-over-milk-production-says-top-five-producers-are-bjp-ruled-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:58:59.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shah targets Congress over milk production, says top five producers are BJP-ruled states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Amit Shah, milk production, cattle farmers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tn-cm-condemns-stalins-remarks-on-sathyabama-tvk-seeks-cancellation-of-dmk-chiefs-star-campaigner-status</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Joseph Vijay with party candidate P Sathyabama during an election campaign rally in support of the candidate ahead of the Dharapuram Assembly constituency by-poll (L) DMK president M K Stalin (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:58:32.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay condemns Stalin's remarks on Sathyabama, calls DMK 'obscene, malicious, vulgar'; TVK moves EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, C Joseph Vijay, Dharapuram bypoll, P Sathyabama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/03/bjp-slams-vaghela-for-rs-50k-offer-to-brahmins-vaniyas-patels-to-take-up-manual-scavenging</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:51:58.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Vaghela for Rs 50k offer to Brahmins, Vaniyas, Patels to take up manual scavenging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, BJP, Shankersinh Vaghela</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/03/gujarat-congress-struggles-to-find-footing-in-bjp-stronghold-as-oppn-posts-remain-vacant-in-civic-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-27/ksl1qpj8/AICC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:49:08.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat Congress struggles to find footing in BJP stronghold as oppn posts remain vacant in civic bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat Congress, AICC, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Vadodara Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/uncertainty-is-now-a-standing-condition-of-the-global-economy-and-policy-must-be-designed-around-it-fm-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/y3xtgdwd/202609013925687.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:43:39.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty is now a standing condition of the global economy, and policy must be designed around it: FM Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, global economy, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/03/two-killed-two-injured-in-mob-violence-over-suspected-cattle-smuggling-near-bengals-siliguri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/ppaqeqsg/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559214.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:31:57.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, two injured in mob violence over suspected cattle smuggling near Bengal's Siliguri</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, Mob violence, Siliguri, Cattle smuggling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/remains-of-medieval-ruler-czar-samuel-will-arrive-in-bulgaria-after-decades-of-talks-with-greece-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/v4cdaain/AFP20261003D24U4TEv4HighResGreeceBulgariaDiplomacyHistory.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photograph shows some of the 48 objects pillaged by Bulgarian troops from churches and monasteries in Northern Greece during World War I which are returned by Bulgaria on the day of the handover ceremony for the remains of Tsar Samuel, one of the last major rulers of the First Bulgarian Empire, more than a thousand years after his death at the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki on October 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:29:20.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel will arrive in Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Greece, Bulgaria, Czar Samuel, Byzantine Empire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/adgp-orders-enquiry-into-alleged-threat-by-cantonment-si-to-sfi-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/1/original/-Police-Express----2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:12:27.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADGP orders enquiry into alleged threat by Cantonment SI to SFI leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, threatened, SFI leader, police sub inspector, ADGP P Vijayan IPS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/art-is-a-form-of-shamanism-says-kochi-biennale-curator-kader-attia</loc>
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<image:caption>KADER ATTIA</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kader Attia with Jitish Kallat, president of Kochi-Muziris Biennale, in Kochi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kader Attia speaking at an event in Kochi</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Art is a form of shamanism’, says Kochi Biennale curator Kader Attia</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/congress-lauds-captain-smith-machchaar-for-foiling-co-pilots-attempt-to-crash-flydubai-flight</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:49:46.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress lauds Captain Smith Machchaar for foiling co-pilot's attempt to crash FlyDubai flight</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-putting-aside-weight-issue-wrestler-amanpockets-gold-medal</loc>
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<image:caption>India freestyle wrestler Aman Sehrawat (L) in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:47:10.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Putting aside weight issue, wrestler Aman pockets gold medal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/shah-says-cases-from-fir-to-sc-to-be-disposed-of-in-3-years-after-bns-rollout-targets-cong-over-cooperatives</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the 'Gopalak Sammelan', at BHEL Dussehra Ground, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:45:10.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shah says cases from FIR to SC to be disposed of in 3 years after BNS rollout; targets Cong over cooperatives</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/mallikarjun-kharge-writes-to-pm-modi-seeking-rs-3705-crore-drought-relief-for-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:41:19.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi seeking Rs 3,705 crore drought relief for Karnataka</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Avaraachan and Sons movie poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avaraachan and Sons Movie Review: Biju Menon's familiar charm carries a wobbly family tale</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/kharge-seeks-dissolution-of-assemblies-over-sir-demands-fresh-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/r2d9lzup/ANI_20261003043121.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:26:06.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge seeks dissolution of Assemblies over SIR, demands fresh polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/farmers-cut-standing-sugarcane-to-feed-livestock-amid-fodder-crisis-in-maharashtras-drought-hit-latur</loc>
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<image:caption>Repesentative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:18:49.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers cut standing sugarcane to feed livestock amid fodder crisis in Maharashtra’s drought-hit Latur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, farmers, fodder crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/03/understanding-education-loan-interest-the-real-implication-of-student-loan-interest-for-repayment</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:18:30.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Understanding Education Loan Interest: The Real Implication of Student Loan Interest for Repayment </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/at-least-13-most-of-them-catholic-pilgrims-killed-in-road-crash-on-highway-in-kenya-2</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather at the scene where a 14-seater mini bus was involved in an accident killing all the passengers, in the Salama area, Makueni County, Eastern Kenya, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:15:45.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A road crash on a highway in Kenya killed at least 17 people, most of them Catholic pilgrims</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Kenya, road accident, road crash, Mombasa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/an-ebola-treatment-center-was-burned-down-as-the-death-toll-in-congo-passes-4000</loc>
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<image:caption>Health workers talk inside a Ebola treatment camp in Butembo, Congo, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:15:40.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, Death toll, Ebola treatment center</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/03/ex-minister-chavda-targets-gujarat-bjp-govt-over-unemployment-terms-state-machinery-rotten-derailed</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP leader and former Gujarat minister Jawahar Chavda addressing a gathering.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:08:04.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-minister Chavda targets Gujarat BJP govt over unemployment; terms state machinery 'rotten, derailed'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, unemployed youth, unemployment, Gujarat BJP, Jawahar Chavda</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/submitting-form-7-is-not-a-crime-karnataka-lop-ashoka-urges-dgp-to-stop-cases-against-bjp-workers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/4cotlvzf/rashokapressmeet031401chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:07:14.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Submitting Form 7 is not a crime': Karnataka LoP Ashoka urges DGP to stop cases against BJP workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LoP R Ashoka, Form-7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/03/vaghelas-rs-50000-manual-scavenging-remark-sparks-political-row-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/3auisbip/images-2026-10-03T141826.380-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:59:38.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaghela’s Rs 50,000 manual scavenging remark sparks political row in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Manual Scavenging, Shankersinh Vaghela, political controversy</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:59:17.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young voters deserve answers: Gen-Z 'Cockroaches' protest in Tamil Nadu demanding electoral reforms</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:58:55.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee made ‘false claims’ about leg injury in 2021, will launch probe: CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/india-may-finalise-mrfa-deal-by-current-financial-year-iaf-chief-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:54:34.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India may finalise MRFA deal by current financial year: IAF chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAF Chief AP Singh, MRFA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/uae-says-co-pilot-attacked-captain-on-flydubai-flight-with-cockpits-crash-axe-in-terrorist-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli passengers who had been aboard a FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia are welcomed at the arrivals gate at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:33:01.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE says co-pilot attacked captain on FlyDubai flight with cockpit's crash axe in 'terrorist attack'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ravindra Wakode, father of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, during the third day of his indefinite hunger strike demanding justice for his son, at Azad Maidan, in Mumbai, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:26:05.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Late IIT-Bombay student's father denied permission to continue protest at Azad Maidan; plans campus visit</news:title>
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<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:16:37.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI investment boom supports markets, but slowdown could trigger sharp repricing: RBI Governor Malhotra</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 51 off 22 balls to help India reach 211/6 after 20 overs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T08:11:18.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Nawaz's 96 in vain as Men in Blue beat Pakistan to retain cricket gold</news:title>
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<image:image>
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<image:caption>Former DGP and BJP councillor R Sreelekha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:54:35.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader and ex-DGP R Sreelekha resigns as Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ex-DGP R Sreelekha, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/03/englishnews2026oct01nicolas-cage-to-lead-clay</loc>
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<image:caption>Nicolas Cage to headline C.L.A.Y.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nicolas Cage to lead C.L.A.Y.</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nicolas Cage, C.L.A.Y.</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/woman-told-cornell-investigators-she-felt-like-bait-during-alleged-gang-rape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/plu2w2kq/Fraternity-house-at-Cornell-University.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shown is the the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:42:53.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/three-dead-several-injured-after-bus-turns-turtle-in-telanganas-vikarabad</loc>
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<news:title>Three dead, several injured after bus turns turtle in Telangana's Vikarabad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/wont-be-surprised-if-govt-takes-down-my-x-handle-before-oct-10-dipke-after-post-thanking-mamata-restricted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/8ilz8kxg/PTI10012026000300B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:37:51.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won't be surprised if govt takes down my X handle before Oct 10: Dipke after post thanking Mamata restricted</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pm-modi-was-aware-of-ec-restricting-eros-access-to-ecinet-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:23:47.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi was aware of EC restricting EROs' access to ECINet: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/economic-resilience-cannot-be-separated-from-social-resilience-says-vp-at-fifth-kautilya-economic-conclave</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:20:26.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Economic resilience cannot be separated from social resilience, says VP at fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/bottom-line/2026/Oct/03/over-26-lakh-crore-wiped-off-why-indian-investors-lost-while-the-world-won</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:19:50.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over ₹26 lakh crore wiped off: Why Indian Investors Lost While the World Won</news:title>
<news:keywords>₹26 lakh crore wiped off from BSE , Indian Investors in losses for eight weeks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Oct/03/drishyam-3-or-love-kaveree-bamzais-long-weekend-watchlist</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:13:10.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drishyam 3 or #Love? Kaveree Bamzai’s Long Weekend Watchlist </news:title>
<news:keywords>Drishyam 3 or #Love? , Rough Cut with Kaveree Bamzai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/china-launches-anti-dumping-probe-into-eu-chemical-imports-ahead-of-trade-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/mn5zsugb/202606213834148.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>China's commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:07:41.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China launches anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of trade talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China, anti-dumping probe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/punjab-cm-mann-writes-to-centre-seeks-urgent-lifting-of-foodgrains-as-paddy-procurement-season-starts-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/khydkolc/ANI_20260417061033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mann requested Centre stressing that adequate storage space must be ensured to facilitate smooth procurement and prevent any difficulties for farmers in mandis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T07:02:37.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann writes to Centre, seeks urgent lifting of foodgrains as paddy procurement season starts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab CM Mann, LMT paddy, godown shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/03/flipkart-big-billion-days-2026-is-that-70-off-real-check-it-before-you-pay</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:48:14.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026: Is That 70% Off Real? Check It Before You Pay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/guwahati/2026/Oct/03/guwahati-nightclub-manager-event-manager-arrested-over-alleged-assault-of-woman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/7xrw163a/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:47:48.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati nightclub manager, event manager arrested over alleged assault of woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Guwahati, Assault, Guwahati nightclub</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/dmks-true-character-exposed-by-derogatory-remarks-against-women-says-minister-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Energy Resources and Law, C. T. R. Nirmal Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:32:17.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK's 'true character' exposed by derogatory remarks against women, says minister Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, derogatory remarks, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/four-killed-in-boiler-explosion-at-til-healthcare-unit-in-andhras-sri-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/916382sw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-11.48.54-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The explosion occurred at the healthcare manufacturing facility, triggering panic in the industrial zone. The blast reportedly occurred while workers were on duty, with night-shift personnel also believed to have been present at the facility.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:27:16.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed in boiler explosion at TIL healthcare unit in Andhra's Sri city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra, Special Economic Zone, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, explosion killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/rahul-gandhi-launches-satyagraha-platform-to-map-protests-across-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/1ypce33l/ANI_20261003054609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi launches 'Satyagraha' platform to map protests across India, urges citizens to submit stories of fighting "injustice"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:22:15.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Satyagraha’ platform to map protests across India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Satyagraha portal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/us-and-australia-suspend-consular-services-in-brazil-ahead-of-election-citing-security-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, center, accompanied by Senate candidates Benedita da Silva, right, and Pedro Paulo, attends a campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:20:49.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Brazil, suspend consular services</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/odisha-govt-announces-rs-11-lakh-each-for-indian-womens-hockey-team-players-for-asian-games-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/rxnk6r2j/PTI10022026000400B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indias players celebrate after winning the womens final gold medal Hockey match as they defeat China in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:20:44.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt announces Rs 11 lakh each for Indian women's hockey team players for Asian Games win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Odisha, Indian women's hockey, Cash Reward, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/2112-lakh-applications-for-15964-jobs-in-jk-recruitment-agencies-collect-114-crores-in-fees</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the government data, JKPSC conducted 245 recruitment examinations involving 4,961 advertised posts during the period. The Commission received 2,76,065 applications while 1,85,808 candidates appeared in the examinations. The PSC collected ₹24.42 crores as application fees from the job aspirants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:19:52.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21.12 lakh applications for 15964 jobs in J&amp;K, recruitment agencies collect ₹114 crores in fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K Public Service Committee (JKPSC), JKSSB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/rig-truck-falls-into-gorge-two-workers-killed-in-kasaragod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-28/0comdcdr/202506283439121.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two killed as truck plunges into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:05:58.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rig truck falls into gorge, two workers killed in Kasaragod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kasaragod, Rig truck</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/hindu-temple-in-ohio-attacked-with-bricks-windows-shattered</loc>
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<image:caption>Shree Swaminarayan Vadtal Dham Hindu Mandir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:58:50.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindu temple in Ohio attacked with bricks; windows shattered</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hindu Temple, Ohio</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/christa-pike-on-a-ventilator-and-unconscious-after-failed-tennessee-execution-attorneys-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ovos5kjh/Death-row.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alonzo Hughes participates in a March 4 Mercy protest against the death penalty at the Tennessee State Capitol, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. ahead of the Sept. 30th scheduled execution of Christa Pike.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:58:00.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say</news:title>
<news:keywords>Christa Pike , failed Tennessee execution</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/car-crashes-into-crowd-in-australia-10-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/tpzhnpyq/202610033964604.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Newcastle, car crashes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/03/two-tremors-rock-maharashtras-hingoli-district-within-hours-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:caption>The tremors caused brief concern among residents, but no casualties or property damage were reported, they said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:55:11.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tremors rock Maharashtra's Hingoli district within hours, no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, tremor, Hingoli district</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/tamilreview2026oct01baththa-movie-review-a-wholesome-story-about-a-gangster-coming-of-age</loc>
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<image:caption>Baththa Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baththa Movie Review: A wholesome story about a gangster coming of age</news:title>
<news:keywords>Baththa, baththa review, Vijay sethupathi, Balaji tharaneetharan, sai prithvi raj, lijomol jose, sahasra shree, Baththa Movie Review</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/indian-origin-faces-14-charges-as-two-more-illegal-firearms-seized-from-his-house-in-brampton</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-31/i2fpi0an/ANI_20250130043815.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:46:12.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-Origin faces 14 charges as two more illegal firearms seized from his house in Brampton</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Illegal arms, Indian-origin, Canadian police, Brampton</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/with-russia-next-door-and-rising-costs-latvia-goes-to-the-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/u11owxbd/AFP20261001C9WG89Cv1HighResLatviaNatoDefencePoliticsVote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The flags of Latvia, Germany, Spain, Canada and NATO are seen during the NATO Media Day at the Lielvarde Air Base in Lielvarde, Latvia, on October 1, 2026, ahead of the country's parliamentary elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:40:17.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With Russia next door and rising costs, Latvia goes to the polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Polls, Latvia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/five-indian-nationals-rescued-after-projectile-hits-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/c954nclj/202606273841782.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:34:25.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Indian nationals rescued after projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Strait of Hormuz, projectile</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-archer-kumkum-creates-history-with-individual-recurve-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/jxub384s/Kumkum-archery-gold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:32:04.433Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>IIT-B student suicide: Mumbai Police grill professor Suryanarayana Doolla for 10 hours</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prakash Raj, Darling Krishna in Father</image:caption>
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<news:title>Prakash Raj-Darling Krishna's Father locks December release</news:title>
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<image:caption>(From L to R) Nabha Natesh, Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Athreya</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nabha Natesh returns to Kannada cinema with Dhruva Sarja–Vishal Atreya project</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kim Yo Jong</image:caption>
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<news:title>North Korea fires ballistic missile after Seoul's apology demand</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sigma Movie Review: Sigma poster</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sigma Movie Review: Pulpy and functional</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bail Movie Review poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:21:55.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bail Movie Review: An earnest attempt with some predictable twists</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/narco-kingpin-navpreet-singh-deported-from-turkiye-brought-back-to-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Navpreet Singh</image:caption>
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<news:title>India secures deportation of alleged narco kingpin Navpreet Singh from Türkiye: HM Amit Shah</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/us-coast-guard-intercepts-ship-transporting-fuel-to-cuba</loc>
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<image:caption>The US Coast Guard said Friday it had intercepted a ship transporting oil to Cuba in violation of a US oil blockade imposed in January.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:05:16.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard intercepts ship transporting fuel to Cuba</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/03/stock-broker-comparison-in-india-fees-features-and-which-platform-suits-you</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:04:35.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock Broker Comparison In India: Fees, Features And Which Platform Suits You</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/five-indian-origin-nationals-arrested-in-canada-on-charges-of-extortion-shooting-and-arson</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T05:01:32.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Indian-origin nationals arrested in Canada on charges of extortion, shooting and arson</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/03/asian-carmakers-besting-us-rivals-at-home-china-poised-to-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2014/12/19/15/original/Automobile-Industry-cars-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the third quarter, GM sales fell 5.5 percent to 670,974 units, while Toyota sales rose 0.6 percent to 633,223 units.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:56:51.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian carmakers besting US rivals at home, China poised to strike</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/cm-rekha-gupta-picks-up-the-broom-as-she-participates-in-azadpur-cleanliness-drive</loc>
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<image:caption>cm Rekha Gupta participateS in a cleanliness drive.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:53:59.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta picks up the broom as she participates in Azadpur cleanliness drive</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/a-drama-to-conceal-aaps-poor-standing-in-punjab-says-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:51:56.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A drama to conceal AAP’s poor standing in Punjab, says BJP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/11-storey-dtc-building-under-construction-at-rs-128-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/wip3doq8/DELHI-BUILDING.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the tender document, the building will be constructed over the next two years after the work is awarded.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:48:47.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-storey DTC building under 
construction at Rs 128 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DTC building, Delhi Transport Corporation headquarters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/who-is-responsible-chidambaram-questions-sir-asks-why-eci-didnt-flag-form-6-re-enrolment</loc>
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<image:caption>P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:45:28.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Who is responsible?': Chidambaram questions SIR, asks why ECI didn’t flag form 6 re-enrolment</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress leader P Chidambaram, Special Intensive Revision, Form 6</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-india-opt-to-bat-against-pakistan-in-mens-gold-medal-match</loc>
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<image:caption>India skipper Shreyas Iyer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:42:29.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: India opt to bat against Pakistan in  men's gold medal match</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-pranavi-scripts-history-becomes-first-indian-woman-golfer-to-strike-gold</loc>
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<image:caption>Pranavi's medal was India's first gold since the 2002 men's individual top honours bagged by Shiv Kapur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:31:53.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Pranavi scripts history, becomes first Indian woman golfer to strike gold</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:22:24.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Instagram &amp; YouTube, second-hand bow from father's savings: Making of double Asiad gold medallist archer Kumkum</news:title>
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<image:caption>The leaders said the high court judgment records that, following changes to the MMDR Act, the OMC cancelled the agreement in September 2015. The company did not challenge the cancellation at the time, and the high court held that the cancellation had attained finality, they added.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJD terms allegations false, says all actions taken according to law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, MMDR Act, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, average sale price (ASP)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/former-union-minister-pradhan-attacks-bjd-chief-for-misleading-people-on-mmdr-act</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Union minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Former Union Minister Pradhan attacks BJD chief for ‘misleading’ people on MMDR Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, MMDR Act, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-governor-cm-majhi-pay-tribute-to-gandhi-shastri</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other Ministers posing group photo after paying floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their Birth anniversary at State Assembly in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:07:37.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Governor, CM Majhi pay tribute to Gandhi, Shastri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Odisha CM Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/dubai-extortion-racket-linked-to-goldy-brar-busted-in-delhi-three-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:05:35.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai extortion racket linked to Goldy Brar busted in Delhi, three held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Goldy Brar, Dubai extortion racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-moots-sand-dune-management-plan-to-protect-natures-sea-walls</loc>
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<image:caption>Sand dunes in the state are largely found along the southern Odisha coastline, the Konark-Puri-Satapada belt and parts of the Ganjam coast. Portions of the northern coastline in Balasore also feature sand dunes combined with casuarina groves.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:03:03.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha moots sand dune management plan to protect nature’s sea walls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, climate change, sea walls, Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/pollution-under-control-crackdown-begins-in-delhi-but-gaps-in-tests-surface</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/n6vzlfrv/New-Project-47.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CAG’s audit found that 1.06 crore vehicles were due for PUC checks in 2018-19, against 48.69 lakh checks conducted.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T04:02:22.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pollution Under Control crackdown begins in Delhi, but gaps in tests surface</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Pollution Under Control</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/dussehra-stares-at-post-monsoons-first-low-pressure</loc>
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<image:caption>The system may further intensify into a depression and then take form of a deep depression over west-central Bay of Bengal around October 15. This could mean that the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities could witness showers this year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:59:48.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dussehra stares at post-monsoon’s  first low pressure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bay of Bengal, durga puja, low pressure, ndia Meteorological Department (IMD)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/viksit-bharat-vision-must-be-rooted-in-compassion-social-service-vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan during the ceremony on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:58:57.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viksit Bharat vision must be rooted in compassion, social service: Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CP Radhakrishnan, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/left-at-centre-of-opposition-stir-for-cec-gyanesh-kumars-ouster-sir-halt</loc>
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<image:caption>People protest against alleged irregularities related to the SIR of rolls at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:56:38.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left at centre of Opposition stir for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster, SIR halt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Left organisations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/jeypore-police-launches-smart-patrolling-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/5/16/original/Police___Express_Illustration__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pilot initiative was recently launched in Jeypore town and it combines GPS tracking of the patrolling vehicles, geo-fencing and a live monitoring dashboard named ‘Night Vigil’, to bring greater efficiency and accountability to conventional patrolling.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:47:35.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jeypore police launches smart patrolling system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SDPO, night patrolling, Jeypore police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/odisha-youth-found-dead-in-abandoned-car-police-register-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/qfe03u0q/ANI_20251124060521.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to reports, Naik was last seen with Sahu on Wednesday evening and he did not return home in the night. On Thursday, his body was recovered from the front seat of an abandoned car parked beside a scrap shop along SH-10 near Bhojpur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:45:21.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth found dead in abandoned car, police register murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder case, Odisha youth, SDPO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/awareness-of-rules-and-implementation-must-for-waste-management-mcd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/t88we0gf/Experts-flag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chief engineer from the Department of Environmental Management, also briefed the councillors in detail about various provisions of the 2026 rules for solid waste management.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:44:55.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Awareness of rules and implementation must for waste management: MCD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Solid Waste Management, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/03/delhi-govt-approves-phase-i-notification-to-declare-277-acres-of-northern-ridge-as-reserved-forest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/21b1d293/ridge111130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM said the current government has made significant progress in providing legal protection to forest areas in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:42:48.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt approves Phase I notification to declare 277 acres of Northern Ridge as reserved forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, reserved forest, Northern Ridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/soaring-vegetable-prices-continue-to-pinch-consumers-in-sundargarh-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-30/76po2uo3/New-Project-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Capsicum is dearer at Rs 160 a kg while unseasonal cauliflower is available for Rs 100. Price of bottle gourd has almost tripled compared to last year and is selling at Rs 30 per piece. Tomato is being sold at Rs 50-Rs 60 per kg and cabbage at Rs 50 per kg. The price of pumpkin has doubled to Rs 40.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:42:11.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soaring vegetable prices continue to 
pinch consumers in Sundargarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh district, Vegetable prices, El Nino impact, Sundargarh Dilip Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/mp-panigrahy-seeks-action-on-paralakhemundi-ring-road</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/12/original/Pradeep_Panigrahy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradeep Panigrahy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:37:45.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Panigrahy seeks action on Paralakhemundi ring road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/jharkhand-police-step-up-vigil-on-foreign-nationals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources informed that the police headquarters has received information about the presence of suspicious foreign nationals in the Sahibganj, Jamtara, Deoghar and Dumka districts of the Santhal Pargana region.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:32:13.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand police step up vigil on foreign nationals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, foreign nationals, Bangladeshi citizens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/raipur-diary-south-east-rly-adds-30-trains-in-24-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/fx0ympjp/Raipur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annual passenger footfall across the Raipur division rose from 1.57 crore in 2003 to 5.09 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:29:53.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | South East Rly adds 30 trains in 24 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, South East Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/blackbuck-fawn-rescued-after-45-days-in-house-of-digapahandi-farmer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/l8fd7ztz/New-Project-2026-10-03T085840.270.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The rescued blackbuck fawn.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:29:43.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blackbuck fawn rescued after 45 days in house of Digapahandi farmer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, Blackbuck fawn</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/man-two-sons-assaulted-for-protesting-poor-road-work-in-ganjam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/4njl3mox/clash-assault.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatie Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:26:50.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, two sons assaulted for 
protesting poor road work in Ganjam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/18-years-on-irular-beneficiaries-in-vellore-await-power-supply-house-fix</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tsfr6zir/House2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With no toilets, the Irular residents say they are forced to relieve themselves in the open, with menstruating women having to walk farther to the foothills.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:24:55.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 years on, Irular beneficiaries in Vellore await power supply, house fix </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power supply, Irular beneficiaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/stone-quarrying-nhrc-seeks-report-from-mayurbhanj-collector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/1xngxabw/202606243837923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rights activist Akhand, in his petition filed before the NHRC, had alleged that unauthorised stone quarrying was being carried out in Similipal foothills, particularly at night, using drilling machines and explosives.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:23:38.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone quarrying: NHRC seeks report from Mayurbhanj collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NHRC, Mayurbhanj district, ATR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/cervical-cancer-detected-in-59-out-of-163-lakh-women-screened-in-one-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/qx2e20a1/202507263462888.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fifty-nine women have been diagnosed with cervical cancer in Tiruchy district after 1.63 lakh women underwent screening under the organised cancer screening programme.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:23:07.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cervical cancer detected in 59 out of 1.63 lakh women screened in one year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, cervical cancer, detected</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/odisha-spent-rs-105-crore-for-investor-meets-got-rs-1865l-crore-worth-intents-in-two-years-minister-sampad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/jtyqkjcm/P_3978264655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/d1ur0ctk/Screenshot-2026-10-03-033302.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:20:59.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha spent Rs 105 crore for investor meets, got Rs 18.65L crore worth intents in two years: Minister Sampad  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain, IPICOL, Odisha-TEX</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/six-including-mother-in-law-held-for-strangulating-pregnant-woman-to-death-in-pudukkottai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/xuf5o8sd/New-Project-2026-10-03T084600.546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Sandhya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:20:41.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six, including mother-in-law, held for strangulating pregnant woman to death in Pudukkottai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, pregnant woman, mother-in-law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/infighting-hits-nda-india-bloc-ahead-of-bihar-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/g1l9vch9/Infighting-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elections are scheduled to be held for eight seats in the Upper House of the Bihar legislature on October 23.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:20:11.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infighting hits NDA, INDIA bloc ahead of Bihar MLC polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bihar MLC polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/bjd-couldnt-achieve-jal-jeevan-mission-target-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/wnz251du/ANI_20251114035235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha BJP spokesperson Satyabrata Panda.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:16:11.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD couldn’t achieve Jal Jeevan Mission target: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, BJD, Jal Jeevan Mission, Satyabrata Panda, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/03/malayalamnews2026oct02sony-liv-series-eyes-gets-premiere-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/g3kbke2m/Eyes_poster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eyes poster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sony LIV series Eyes gets premiere date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Eyes, Sony LIV series Eyes, Sony LIV Eyes, Malayalam series Eyes, eyes release date, eyes malayalam series premiere date</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/lack-of-affordable-eateries-at-mgmgh-burns-a-hole-in-pockets-of-patients-kin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/sl8uclug/canteen-story.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Most attenders buy food from outside the MGMGH</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:14:38.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of affordable eateries at MGMGH burns a hole in pockets of patients’ kin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MGMGH, Eateries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/03/vijayawada-railway-division-observes-swachh-bharat-diwas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/45n5e1uf/observes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The morning proceedings commenced at the Clock Tower, with a Prabhat Pheri awareness rally</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:12:41.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Railway Division observes Swachh Bharat Diwas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada Railway Division, Swachh Bharat Diwas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/rape-at-gunpoint-odisha-cops-verify-100-cctv-cameras</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/ap1qs1yd/New-Project-2025-09-09T111619.693.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Police logo used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:12:39.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rape at gunpoint: Odisha cops verify 100 CCTV cameras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Police, Odisha cops, OSCW</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/will-take-steps-to-challenge-high-court-order-minister-nirmal-kumar-tells-kavins-parents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mphsglur/C_1_1224798866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:12:36.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will take steps to challenge High Court order: Minister Nirmal Kumar tells Kavin’s parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kavin Selvaganesh, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/bjd-president-naveen-launches-jana-sampark-padayatra-attacks-bjp-for-failures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/arihf9t6/Naveen-launches-Jana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik launching the party’s month-long Jana Sampark Padayatra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:10:03.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD President Naveen launches Jana Sampark Padayatra, attacks BJP for failures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha BJP, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, MMDR Amendment Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/tripuranenis-reformist-legacy-recalled-at-vignan-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ohivqx3p/5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vignan University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:07:46.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tripuraneni’s reformist legacy recalled at Vignan University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vignan University, Tripuraneni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/sujala-campaign-launched-to-promote-responsible-water-use-in-urban-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/se37am7k/campaign-launched-to-promote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The campaign assumes significance in the wake of the government’s efforts to ensure round-the-clock drinking water supply in urban areas under the ‘Sujala’ initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:07:18.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sujala campaign launched to promote responsible water-use in urban areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, water conservation, Odisha Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Sujala campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/ap-aims-to-become-numero-uno-in-country-hrd-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/n7ydq1cp/numero.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lokesh said the government is working to create benchmarks through new ideas and policies</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:05:22.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP aims to become numero uno in country: HRD Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/maud-minister-lays-stone-for-rs-3210-crore-worth-of-works-in-andhra-pradeshs-ponnur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dj48jie0/Min.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additionally, Rs 28 crore has been sanctioned for Ponnur under the Hybrid Annuity Model</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:05:11.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MA&amp;UD Minister lays stone for Rs 32.10 crore worth of works in Andhra Pradesh's Ponnur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, MA&amp;UD Minister</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/03/31-gram-panchayats-linked-with-bmc-for-dry-waste-collection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/f7b08947-76b8-4e04-82b6-1c3887862f12/TNIE_import_2023_11_29_original_bhubaneswar.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:04:25.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>31 gram panchayats linked with BMC for dry waste collection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Gram Panchayats, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), MRFs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/388-ap-mandals-declared-drought-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ycukw2gv/drought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:03:18.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>388 AP mandals declared drought-hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/theni-si-dismissed-for-stealing-cash-from-flesh-trade-victim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/rt67ltz7/202610013963075.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:02:56.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theni SI dismissed for stealing cash from flesh trade victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Theni SI, flesh trade victim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/chilakapalem-ramabhadrapuram-rayagada-highway-set-for-rs-863-crore-overhaul-under-ppp-model</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-10/n293q7k4/Screenshot-2025-06-10-081452.png</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>2026-10-03T03:02:56.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chilakapalem-Ramabhadrapuram-Rayagada highway set for Rs 863-crore overhaul under PPP model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PPP model, Chilakapalem-Ramabhadrapuram-Rayagada highway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/03/tamilreview2026oct01yezhu-kadal-yezhu-malai-movie-review-a-promising-fairy-tale-that-spectacularly-loses-its-way</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/yg9347j1/Yezhu_Kadal_Yezhu_Malai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Movie Review</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Movie Review: A promising fairy tale that spectacularly loses its way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, Ram, Nivin Pauly, Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai movie review, Soori, Anjali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/techie-mountaineer-killed-in-bhubaneswar-as-his-bike-hits-bull</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-06/0kycqafm/202609063931905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preliminary investigation revealed that Mahanta was returning to his rented house on his bike when he suddenly spotted a bull sitting on the road. He applied the brakes but lost control of the bike.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:59:22.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Techie-mountaineer killed in Bhubaneswar as his bike hits bull</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident, Keonjhar district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/aluminium-smelter-plan-gains-pace-in-srikakulam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ml7pjp02/Aluminium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu holds discussions with Union Minister for Mines G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:59:16.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aluminium smelter plan gains pace in Srikakulam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam, Aluminium smelter plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/do-not-release-untreated-sewage-into-rivers-ap-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ohzifr1n/Naidu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu at the Swarna Andhra-Swachha Andhra awards ceremony in Vijayawada on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:59:00.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Do not release untreated sewage into rivers: AP CM Chandrababu Naidu  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/ap-leads-states-in-shg-bank-linkage-with-disbursement-of-rs-15229-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/9tl33vjr/States.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for MSMEs and SERP Kondapalli Srinivas</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:58:10.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP leads States in SHG bank linkage with disbursement of Rs 15,229 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kondapalli Srinivas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/andhra-pradesh-dy-cm-pawan-plans-statewide-interaction-with-youngsters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8nxiaik0/Pawan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister 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>2026-10-03T02:57:58.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan plans Statewide interaction with youngsters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/female-passengers-allege-conductors-collected-fares-after-vettri-payanam-launch-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/wuyg1zqu/1_1_tvlie02_vettri05_0210tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women passengers board a government bus at the Tirunelveli New Bus Stand after the launch of the "Vettri Payanam Thittam", which expands free bus travel for women in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:57:30.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female passengers allege conductors collected fares after Vettri Payanam launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, conductors, Vettri Payanam scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/03/landowners-seeking-demarcation-cant-be-forced-to-apply-online-pay-rs-800-as-user-fees-orissa-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/5fdb5615-5c3e-4c44-acbf-436003c7a1b0/newindianexpress_2024_04_ed3bbb3b_96a3_4ef5_af70_96d3b26e8f52_ANI_20240426110017.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Sashikanta Mishra on Thursday held that the state government notifications prescribing online demarcation and the higher user charges can operate only as an alternative system for applicants who voluntarily opt for it.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:57:24.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landowners seeking demarcation can’t be forced to apply online, pay Rs 800 as user fees: Orissa HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa HC, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), demarcation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/stone-laid-for-rs-1-lakh-crore-worth-of-global-horticulture-hub-and-isa-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/hm3qxu08/Stone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and CM Naidu at the foundation-laying ceremony of the horticulture hub</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:56:46.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone laid for Rs 1 lakh crore worth of Global Horticulture Hub and ISA in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Global Horticulture Hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/swachhathon-2026-draws-10000-participants-from-over-20-states</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/c4u6u9tq/Swachhathon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Runners and enthusiasts from various States take part in the ‘Swachhathon 2026’ Run organised by Swachh Andhra Corporation in Vijayawada on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:56:44.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swachhathon 2026 draws 10,000 participants from over 20 States</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, Swachhathon 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/large-quantities-of-seaweed-dead-fish-wash-ashore-along-gulf-of-mannar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/25/original/DEAD_FISH_WASH_ASH__ORE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:54:26.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Large quantities of seaweed, dead fish wash ashore along Gulf of Mannar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, dead fish, seaweed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/bjp-steps-up-ground-work-for-ap-local-body-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/u17kn6ir/elections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP BJP incharge Arvind Singh Bhadoria takes a look at the exhibits in a stall after he inaugurated a Khadi Santa in Vijayawada on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:54:21.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP steps up ground work for AP local body elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh local body elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/hyderabads-66-year-old-held-with-cannabis-glazed-chocolates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/rnnfwgq9/cannabis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A search of the accused and the bag led to the seizure of 29 packets containing 1,160 chocolates labelled “Power Plus Munakka Vati” and marked “Cannabis Sativa 14%”. The packets contained a dark green semi-paste substance with a pungent smell and weighed 7.2 kg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:53:41.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's 66-year-old held with cannabis-glazed chocolates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Cannabis case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/opposition-parties-take-out-rally-against-sir-seek-cecs-resignation-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/n8fsx8x0/Oppn-parties.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The demonstration began at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, passed through Eluru Road and Old Bus Stand, and ended at Lenin Centre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:52:46.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition parties take out rally against SIR, seek CEC’s resignation in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/03/staff-crunch-hits-coimbatore-corporation-town-planning-works-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-16/9m25clc1/Coimbatore%20City%20Municipal%20Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:52:32.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff crunch hits Coimbatore corporation town planning works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Staff crunch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/notice-to-hyderabad-police-chief-in-contempt-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/omyfirem/Govt-nod.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:51:50.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notice to Hyderabad police chief in contempt plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad police, Telangana High Court, Contempt of Courts Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/delay-in-ennaikolpudur-project-irks-farmers-in-dharmapuri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/9ad0whsp/C_1_1_CH1280_114945649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers have expressed concern over the unexpected delays and challenges in land acquisition in the Ennaikolpudur-Thumbalahalli project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:50:57.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in Ennaikolpudur project irks farmers in Dharmapuri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri, Ennaikolpudur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/03/70-ap-govt-docs-ousted-for-unauthorised-absence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-26/30scxn8o/202609263955264.jpeg</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>2026-10-03T02:50:46.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70 AP govt docs ousted for unauthorised absence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Govt, Andhra Pradesh  Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Directorate of Secondary Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/two-university-of-hyderabad-students-held-after-brawl-on-campus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/g5cqon2r/PAYUOH01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:50:02.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two University of Hyderabad students held after brawl on campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, University of Hyderabad, brawl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/nalgonda-paddy-farmers-ignore-el-nino-warning-reap-rich-dividends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/8eo3uwml/Nalgonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government has fixed the minimum support price (MSP) at Rs 2,441 per quintal for common paddy and Rs 2,461 for A-grade paddy, along with a Rs 500 bonus for fine varieties.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:47:54.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalgonda paddy farmers ignore El Nino warning, reap rich dividends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MSP, Kharif Season, paddy farmers, El Nino conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/wrd-plans-to-release-water-for-irrigation-from-pap-by-end-of-this-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/gmsonanb/202507313467711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state government issued a GO on Thursday to dredge the canals under the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:46:44.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WRD plans to release water for irrigation from PAP by end of this month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, WRD, Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-citizens-demand-baby-ponds-to-save-godavari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/b9iux3vi/New-Project-2026-10-03T081439.706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) monitors the river as part of its routine surveillance and collects water samples before and after the festival.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:45:51.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana citizens demand baby ponds to save Godavari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, TSPCB, Godavari, Ganesh idol immersion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/03/asian-games-2026-kumkum-mohod-wins-indias-1st-ever-recurve-individual-gold-medal-earns-olympic-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/jxub384s/Kumkum-archery-gold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:43:34.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Kumkum Mohod wins India's 1st ever recurve individual gold medal, earns Olympic quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026, recurve archery, Kumkum Mohod</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/associations-slam-mla-saravanan-for-waking-up-doctor-late-night-check</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/v7792xu3/New-Project-2026-06-12T094214.333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK’s Srivaikuntam MLA Saravanan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:43:31.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Associations slam MLA Saravanan for waking up doctor, late-night check</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, late-night checks, G Saravanan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/hyderabads-popular-ntr-sanjeevaiah-parks-to-get-rs-22-crore-makeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i4hcnxal/Sanjeevaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The works will be executed in five packages — two at NTR Gardens and three at Sanjeevaiah Park — with agencies to be engaged for landscaping and subsequent maintenance. The scope includes lawns, trees, palms, hedges, shrubs and topiary, along with fertilisation, pest control, trimming and pruning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:42:32.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's popular NTR, Sanjeevaiah parks to get Rs 22 crore makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, HMDA, BR Ambedkar statue, NTR Gardens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bscc-reclaims-six-guntas-of-encroached-swd-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/c0e3g20g/ben.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A case was filed against Lakshminarayana Reddy and others, with the Special DC Court ordering removal of the encroachment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:39:16.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSCC reclaims six guntas of encroached SWD land </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bengaluru south city corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/metro-rtc-common-pass-launched-rs-8500-a-month-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ijam79ab/Metro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka launches the pass on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:38:57.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro-RTC common pass launched Rs 8,500 a month in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, HMRL, TGSRTC, Metro passes, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, MeeTicket app</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-hc-rejects-plea-alleging-assault-by-ed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/4uvmcfux/ANI_20260709114723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:38:44.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC rejects plea alleging assault by ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ED, PMLA, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/cauvery-row-karnataka-seeks-cut-in-water-release-to-tamil-nadu-from-4000-to-2000-cusecs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/in0phe45/P_4618278818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N Cheluvarayaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:37:20.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery row: Karnataka seeks cut in water release to Tamil Nadu from 4,000 to 2,000 cusecs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, N Cheluvarayaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/congress-brs-have-a-quid-pro-quo-deal-telangana-blp-chief-ramchander</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/ro8s5b6w/ANI_20260910042224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramchander Rao asserted that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was leading a corruption-free government at the Centre, the Congress and BRS were competing with each other in corruption in Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:37:06.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, BRS have a quid pro quo deal: Telangana BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, corruption, BRS, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/12-asian-games-winners-from-tamil-nadu-to-get-rs-69-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/rmj5zpud/12-Asian-Games.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamalini, Vithya Ramraj, Paranika Ilangovan, Hariharan, Abinaya Rajarajan, Vishal Thennarasu Kayalvizhi with Minister Aadhav Arjuna in Chennai on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:36:20.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 Asian Games winners from Tamil Nadu to get Rs 6.9 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Asian Games 2026, Asian Games winners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-trying-to-recover-lost-ground-in-natural-farming-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/jfst0gfy/farming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state is now attempting to regain ground under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). In 2025-26, 61,125 farmers were enrolled and 489 clusters, each covering a contiguous area.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:34:44.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana trying to recover lost ground in natural farming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, natural farming, NMNF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/union-minister-amit-shah-to-lay-foundation-stone-for-sabar-dairy-project-in-telanganas-toopran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/keb2fqhi/20260922106F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home &amp; Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:33:00.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Amit Shah to lay foundation stone for Sabar Dairy project in Telangana's Toopran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah, Minister G Kishan Reddy, Sabar Dairy project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/government-staff-facing-graft-charge-allowed-to-work-for-years-laments-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-06/oxv7k3nc/ANI_20260106054134.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:32:13.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government staff facing graft charge allowed to work for years, laments Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, government staff</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Oct/03/the-tote-bag-takeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/fj5jv8mj/Annapurnas-college-tote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sociology graduate Annapurna with her tote</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i1g7qre1/Parul-with-tote-bag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DU student Parul Rai with her tote bag</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/n7q9akzx/Aasthas-bag-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Student Aastha Dogra's bag collection</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/rtxrxfxx/Bhavya-with-tote-bag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fashion designer Bhavya, based in Noida, with her bag</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Tote Bag Takeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, Tote, Delhi tote fashion, Delhi tote bag trend</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/harish-to-rahul-advise-telangana-government-against-privatising-power-utilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/ji5yyt4j/Harish%20Rao.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:29:44.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish to Rahul: Advise Telangana government against privatising power utilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SCCL, Telangana government, BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/prove-your-charges-or-quit-vijayendra-dares-karnataka-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/cla6l9xp/Prove-your-charges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra and other BJP leaders take out a rally at Bagepalli in Chikkaballapur district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:29:42.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prove your charges or quit: Vijayendra dares Karnataka CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BY Vijayendra, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/man-gets-7-year-jail-for-sexual-assault-on-minor-girl-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-07/brurhtaf/202609073933497.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:28:48.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets 7-year jail for sexual assault on minor girl in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, minor girl, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/hike-in-thiruvananthapuram-international-airport-parking-charges-puts-commuters-taxi-drivers-under-strain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/abwpbp8j/Hike-in-airport-parking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:27:43.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hike in Thiruvananthapuram International Airport parking charges puts commuters, taxi drivers under strain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, taxi drivers, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/bjp-files-plaint-against-karnataka-cm-ministers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/4cotlvzf/rashokapressmeet031401chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:39.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP files plaint against Karnataka CM, ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/no-patriot-should-accept-culture-of-criticising-the-mahatma-says-deputy-cm-bhatti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ew2aem20/dycm10210chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DY CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu along with Ministers and TPCC President during the Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations at L B Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:36.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No patriot should accept culture of criticising the Mahatma, says deputy CM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mahatma Gandhi, TPCC, Deputy CM Bhatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/03/cpm-councillor-ajin-faces-rs-10-lakh-bribe-charges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/4v22bc71/CPM-councillor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ward councillor Ajin speaking at a press meet on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:32.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM councillor Ajin faces Rs 10 lakh bribe charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CPM councillor Ajin, bribe charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/madras-hc-commutes-death-sentence-to-life-in-rape-and-murder-of-minor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/b4rg2oo7/202609243952776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:26:28.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC commutes death sentence to life in rape and murder of minor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, death sentence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/03/man-booked-for-assault-on-70-year-old-mother-in-keralas-kothamangalam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-05/lsymc37l/dowry.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The video of the assault later went viral, drawing the attention of senior police officials.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:25:28.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man booked for assault on 70-year-old mother in Kerala's Kothamangalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, kerala, Kothamangalam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/day-after-voter-roll-protest-cong-bjp-face-off-escalates-into-shouting-match</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/o4oinmn9/vsgandhi20210chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on 157th Gandhi Jayanti on the premises of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:24:33.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after voter roll protest, Cong-BJP face-off escalates into shouting match </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Chief Electoral Officers, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/more-than-half-of-tamil-nadus-dams-have-less-than-25-water-due-to-rain-deficit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-11/94v0ka83/P_3711477466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water storage in Tamil Nadu’s reservoirs has dropped to a critical level.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/yhm8ez4t/Screenshot-2026-10-03-020929.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The situation is also worrying in the Chennai and Madurai regions, where reservoir storage has remained particularly low.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:24:31.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than half of Tamil Nadu's dams have less than 25% water due to rain deficit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, dams, rain deficit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/03/pargat-singh-from-olympic-hockey-captain-to-punjab-congress-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/dvgerphr/Pargat-Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pargat Singh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:24:05.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pargat Singh: From Olympic hockey captain to Punjab Congress chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pargat Singh, Punjab Congress president, Former Olympian, Former Indian hockey captain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/03/cheranalloor-panchayat-fighting-low-voltage-demands-new-substation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/s5f4jqt2/Cheranalloor-panchayat.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>2026-10-03T02:23:53.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cheranalloor panchayat fighting low voltage, demands new substation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Cheranalloor panchayat, new substation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/breakfast-scheme-central-kitchens-to-be-operationalised-in-telangana-from-december-9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bnngc197/Revanth-reddy-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:23:45.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breakfast scheme: Central kitchens to be operationalised in Telangana from December 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, breakfast scheme, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Hare Krishna Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/cm-revanths-padmasali-promise-heats-up-race-for-three-nominated-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/vmmlztey/New-Project-2026-10-03T074858.389.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party sources said the three vacancies have triggered pressure from Congress aspirants as well as leaders outside the party seeking an opportunity in the Council.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:20:36.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s Padmasali promise heats up race for three nominated seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana MLC polls, CM Revanth, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/youth-chasing-cattle-thieves-hurt-as-bike-hits-getaway-van-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/0hxeom7v/202608093897279.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>2026-10-03T02:19:20.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth chasing cattle thieves hurt as bike hits getaway van in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Accident, cattle thieves</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/focus-on-lack-of-consultation-claim-as-no-udf-meet-in-two-months-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9ajw3c1v/Focus-on-‘lack-of-consultation.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:18:57.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on ‘lack of consultation’ claim as no UDF meet in two months in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, UDF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/inspection-at-rims-adilabad-reveals-unpaid-wages-attendance-gap-staff-crunch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/sxhzfajo/Inspection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inspection further exposed severe duty misallocations, staff shortages and unauthorised absenteeism. Personnel hired specifically for patient care were found working as computer operators, leaving patient attendants-family members.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:17:11.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspection at RIMS- Adilabad reveals unpaid wages, attendance gap &amp; staff crunch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CPI, SNCU, RIMS- Adilabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/muslim-league-sore-over-udf-convener-adoor-prakashs-revelation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/mq1kiq3q/Sunni-unity-sans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IUML state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:16:34.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim League sore over UDF convener Adoor Prakash’s ‘revelation’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Muslim League, Adoor Prakash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/history-sheeter-shot-in-leg-after-attacking-cop-with-machete-in-karasangal-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/t7o89hmm/History-sheeter-a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:15:20.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter shot in leg after attacking cop with machete in Karasangal forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, history-sheeter, Karasangal forest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/no-relief-in-sight-el-nino-heat-may-stretch-to-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2by2sabj/El-Nino.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian Ocean could have offered some relief. Some meteorologists had expected the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to turn positive around September.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:14:57.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No relief in sight: El Nino heat may stretch to 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, climate change, Bay of Bengal, IMD Hyderabad, INCOIS, El Nino, IOD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-cm-satheesan-sets-less-than-two-more-months-to-start-delivering-on-promises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/mxb7ynv5/ple-would-be-given-awareness.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan moving to the podium to deliver the Hormis Memorial Lecture at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:14:39.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan sets less than two more months to start delivering on promises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM Satheesan, Federal Bank in Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/03/cmrl-gives-nod-to-corridor-above-teynampet-nandanam-stations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-23/7xqabdsi/P_4277551502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The construction work of the 3.2-km Teynampet-Saidapet four-lane elevated corridor above the Teynampet and Nandanam Metro stations is set to resume soon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:11:20.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL gives nod to corridor  above 
Teynampet, Nandanam stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CMRL, Teynampet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/keralas-gst-fears-allayed-first-half-collections-jump-19-per-cent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-01/7fqyuxcy/GST-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/waame0oc/State_s_GST_fears.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:11:09.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s GST fears allayed; first half collections jump 19 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, GST fears</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/from-flyover-to-mundamveli-life-political-tables-turn-after-a-decade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hxz3ktzd/From-flyover-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli flat complex</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:09:49.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From flyover to Mundamveli LIFE, political tables turn after a decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mundamveli LIFE, PWD Minister V K Ebrahim Kunju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/gandhi-jayanti-marked-as-prisoners-welfare-day-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lfm68s67/Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(Left) Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services Dr Soumya Mishra garlands the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Central Prison and Special Prison for Women in Hyderabad; Children pay floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Friday in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:09:42.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandhi Jayanti marked as Prisoners’ Welfare Day in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Gandhi Jayanti, Prisoners’ Welfare Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tamil-nadu-scraps-saturday-duty-at-100-sub-registrar-offices-from-nov-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/20/original/Publicede.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:08:23.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu scraps Saturday duty at 100 sub-registrar offices from Nov 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-registrar, Saturday duty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/zero-waste-kerala-in-2-3-years-says-kerala-cm-v-d-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/fnri6vus/C_32_1_CH0349_76432757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:06:13.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero-waste Kerala in 2-3 years, says Kerala CM V D Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CM V D Satheesan, Zero-waste Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/braou-to-honour-narsing-rao-with-doctorate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/gr06v8a5/New-Project-2026-10-03T072055.127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILMMAKER, writer, painter, photographer and theatre practitioner Bongu Narsing Rao,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:05:50.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRAOU to honour Narsing Rao with doctorate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRAOU, Balmoor Venkat Narsing Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/600-mw-during-peak-hours-from-himachal-pradesh-kseb-hopes-to-end-power-disruption</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/myn0r714/MW-during-peak-hours.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ifqv7yqk/DFD.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:05:02.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>600 MW during peak hours from  Himachal Pradesh: KSEB hopes to end power disruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, KSEB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/from-pre-dawn-to-dusk-a-new-rhythm-for-tapping-on-cards-in-kerala-rubber-plantations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vjlo8suz/From-pre-dawn-to-dusk-a-new.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to researchers, tapping rubber trees from 5 pm to 8.30 pm is more effective</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:04:14.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From pre-dawn to dusk, a new rhythm for tapping on cards in Kerala rubber plantations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rubber plantations, tapping, latex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-lawmakers-to-give-khadi-a-fresh-spin-at-fashion-week-in-kozhikode</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/k3p1n0p5/Lawmakers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Designers work on intricate khadi attire, creating varied designs and contemporary styles ahead of the upcoming Malabar Fashion Week in Kozhikode</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zpighabm/KHA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A designer’s khadi wear concept for Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/t31m797b/SD.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:01:37.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala lawmakers to give khadi a fresh spin at Fashion Week in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, Khadi, Fashion Week</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/eps-slams-vijay-over-price-rise-money-spent-for-mettur-dam-opening</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/kjscaopx/EPS%20slams%20BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T02:01:03.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS slams Vijay over price rise, money spent for Mettur dam opening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam, EPS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/discontent-brewing-within-kerala-pradesh-mahila-congress-over-postings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/wd4ugwq0/Discontent-brewing-within.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:58:38.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discontent brewing within Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress over postings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress, Mahila Congress president Jebi Mather</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/cpm-bid-to-reap-political-gains-from-recent-clashes-kerala-minister-o-j-janeesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7d6fe6nm/202610013962268.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Janeesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:55:53.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM bid to reap political gains from recent clashes: Kerala Minister O J Janeesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, Kerala Minister O J Janeesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-cm-v-d-satheesan-faces-heat-over-style-of-functioning-high-command-set-to-step-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/h1oswcvi/C_32_1_CH0349_74617937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CM V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:53:12.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM V D Satheesan faces heat over style of functioning, high command set to step in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, high command, Kerala CM V D Satheesan, style of functioning</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/keralas-ex-sports-minister-grilled-over-failed-messi-bid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/3rs9n31t/images-33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:51:12.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's ex-sports minister grilled over failed Messi bid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tvk-condemns-stalin-for-jibe-at-sathyabama</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Vanni Arasu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:50:46.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK condemns Stalin for jibe at Sathyabama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Stalin, TVK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/kerala-congress-steps-up-pressure-over-p-j-josephs-cabinet-rank-post</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/28/original/KCM_impasse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Congress leader P J Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:49:24.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Congress steps up pressure over P J Joseph’s cabinet-rank post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, P J Joseph, cabinet-rank post</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/03/failure-to-register-fir-against-pinarayi-in-payoff-case-a-crime-ed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/ckojx7lw/pinarayi095119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:47:52.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Failure to register FIR against Pinarayi in Payoff case a crime: ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ED, Payoff case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/vijay-trying-to-buy-mlas-from-other-parties-is-a-villain-of-democracy-says-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zdfz70id/Vijay-trying.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin campaigning for party candidate S Suganya in Dharapuram on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:47:18.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay trying to buy MLAs from other parties, is a villain of democracy, says Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MLAs, MK Stalin, TVK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/telangana-government-revises-auto-fares-minimum-set-at-rs-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/pzfbik5k/rtcmetro10210chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Ministers Vivek Venkataswamy and Azharuddin, unveiled the Metro-RTC common pass at Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:45:29.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government revises auto fares, minimum set at Rs 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, HMRL, TGSRTC bus, auto fares</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/push-for-myristica-swamp-protection-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/pw1y8h6n/Push-for-myristica.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>myristica swamp</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:45:00.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Push for myristica swamp protection in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Karnataka, myristica swamps</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/governor-cm-vijay-pay-rich-tributes-to-mahatma-gandhi-on-birth-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ed8ntzd7/Guv-CM-pay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM paid homage at the portrait of the Mahatma ahead of launching the Vettri Payanam scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:43:36.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor, CM Vijay pay rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on birth anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mahatma Gandhi, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/efforts-on-to-keep-jumbos-inside-bnp-cauvery-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/obmykhm3/C_53_1_CH1509_44540058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jumbo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:40:48.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Efforts on to keep jumbos inside BNP, Cauvery reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka forest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/03/bollarum-arms-theft-case-more-arrests-likely</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/20/original/arms-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:40:20.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bollarum arms theft case: More arrests likely</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, arrest, Bollarum military armoury</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/karnataka-hc-pulls-up-bank-for-acting-against-flat-buyer-for-builders-blunder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:38:26.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC pulls up bank for acting against flat buyer for builder’s blunder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, State Bank of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tea-tractor-and-voters-cm-vijay-gets-personal-in-round-two</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/b9ekloso/vijay0958111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay greeting voters in Madurantakam on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:37:01.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tea, tractor and voters: CM Vijay gets personal in round two</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, C Joseph Vijay, Maragatham Kumaravel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/ed-arrests-bengaluru-cmd-promoter-of-ozone-urbana-infra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/cq58rumq/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:35:27.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests Bengaluru CMD, promoter of Ozone Urbana infra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, ED arrest, Bengaluru CMD</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/kasavanahalli-residents-hit-the-streets-seeking-better-road-infra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/uuswdv3a/asavana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Kasavanahalli interact with people during the community walk on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:31:59.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kasavanahalli residents hit the streets seeking better road infra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kasavanahalli</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bengaluru-metro-trains-to-continue-past-midnight-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/qgf44ufl/B’luru-Metro-services.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Metro image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:29:44.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru metro trains to continue past midnight today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru metro, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/03/india-seeing-conflict-between-for-against-gandhism-karnataka-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/firuqt5b/India-seeing-conflict.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with minister Rizwan Arshad, garlands a bust of Mahatma Gandhi during the inauguration of the Gandhi Digital Museum at Gandhi Bhavan on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:27:21.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India seeing conflict between for &amp; against Gandhism: Karnataka CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/daimler-secures-expert-panel-backing-for-plants-expansion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/3ml5laol/newindianexpress2024-037c415d3f-5ec6-4cbc-ad35-1543c3deaf2fDaimler1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has won a fresh recommendation for environmental clearance to expand its Oragadam plant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:19:22.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daimler secures expert panel backing for plant’s expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Daimler, Oragadam plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/bengaluru-man-stages-own-kidnap-to-extort-rs-90-lakh-from-dad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zroi2ii5/202610023963178.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:18:08.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru man stages own kidnap to extort Rs 90 lakh from dad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru man, extort</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tamil-nadu-social-justice-staff-pay-hiked-threefold-to-rs-30k</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/3lpwiqxu/whatsapp-image-2026-10-02-at-201653094159.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The workers clicking a selfie with the minister after expressing their gratitude for the upgraded appointment orders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:12:58.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu social justice staff pay hiked threefold to Rs 30K </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hike, Social justice staff</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/new-rallies-urged-in-france-as-protests-disrupt-over-730-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/bxl88owg/AFP20261002D24D6NQv1HighResFrancePoliticsEducationDemo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A student carries a barrier in front of a banner which reads "equal opportunities" suspended on the front of Louis-le-Grand high school in central Paris, on October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:07:27.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Protest, France</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/ed-arrests-two-in-investment-fraud-case-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/y5a5tk1k/202607163866741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ED</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:01:04.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests two in investment fraud case in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ED, investment fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/03/flydubai-co-pilot-who-nearly-crashed-plane-was-barred-from-flying-by-oman-over-extremism-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>People disembark from a FlyDubai carrying Israeli passengers who had earlier been aboard another FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia approaches Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:56:21.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>FlyDubai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/madras-hc-relief-for-mbbs-applicant-from-linguistic-minority</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/b4rg2oo7/202609243952776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:55:03.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC relief for MBBS applicant from linguistic minority     </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, MBBS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/03/tamil-nadus-gst-receipts-up-17-post-settlement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-05/i6gjdzm2/ANI_20250905060041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:51:56.755Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Mentalist Aathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mind Magic: Mentalist Aathi on his show Insomnia set to happen in B'luru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Theatre, MAGIC, performance</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>A still from IMPURE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varahi Mallipamula: Comedy makes serious issues approachable without making them preachy</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Botanical Garden by Tarika Ram</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ahana Madan's sculpture using mixed medium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dua Faheem's 'Written in Stone', a multimedia work</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sri Nidhi Stish Kumaran's Japanese style artwork</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Celebrating nature's patterns: An artistic journey of wonder</news:title>
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<image:caption>Neha Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kelly Felder makes Hyderabad debut</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/ott-platforms-have-become-smarter-says-veteran-producer-boney-kapoor</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OTT platforms have become smarter, says veteran producer Boney Kapoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Boney Kapoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/03/buying-meat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-17/vqperevv/Twin.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buying meat!!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, IKEA, meat, sandesh, Desi life</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/03/a-head-restart</loc>
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<image:caption>Industrialist and honorary consul of the Republic of Namibia to India, Dr Akkshye Tulsyan, Eugenix Hair Sciences chairman and medical director Dr Pradeep Sethi with producer Boney Kapoor</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Pradeep Sethi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Head Restart</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain celebrates her victory on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>SAI coach Pranamika Borah has been an important figure in Lovlina Borgohain's boxing sojourn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T22:49:22.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tale of perseverance &amp; grit: Lovlina regains spark with golden punch in Asian Games</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/china-more-positive-influence-than-us-in-latin-america-new-poll-reveals</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, front right, first lady Melania Trump, background right, China's President Xi Jinping, front left, and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive to watch a silent drill platoon review on the new helipad from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:40:03.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China 'more positive influence' than US in Latin America, new poll reveals</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/02/gst-growth-remains-strong-but-domestic-demand-is-less-robust</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/7/3/original/GST_impact.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 2025-26, gross collections at ₹22.27 lakh crore saw 8.3 percent growth, while net proceeds at ₹19.34 lakh crore registered a 7.1 percent increase</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:34:06.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST growth remains strong, but domestic demand is less robust</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/02/keralam-congress-dissent-could-undermine-udf-gains</loc>
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<image:caption>UDF convener Adoor Prakash's (L) open questioning of Satheesan is being viewed as part of a bigger move, targeting the CM</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:31:24.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam Congress dissent could undermine UDF gains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/02/quick-take-a-matter-of-feet</loc>
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<image:caption>Two octogenarian walking early morning in a park at Hebbal Lake, Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:30:07.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | A matter of feet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>India has managed to grow slowly—and much less inclusively—partly because its workforce is poorly educated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:23:26.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Distance between learning today and living tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/02/the-unwritten-way-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Voters check their names in West Bengal's draft electoral rolls following the special intensive revision in Balurghat Dakshin Dinajpur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:23:24.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The unwritten way back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Women across Bengal protested and vandalised Seva Setu camps.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:15:24.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annapurna scheme delayed payments trigger women’s protests across Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Annapurna scheme, women protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/what-to-know-about-spains-housing-protests-sparked-by-the-eviction-of-87-year-old-maricarmen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/xiw1a0c4/AP26273384089461.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists camp during a protest following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen last Wednesday to demand stronger laws to protect renters at Sol Square in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:14:27.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain housing crisis, Madrid protest, María del Carmen Abascal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/02/akhil-gogoi-starts-sit-in-over-assam-flood-compensation-cm-calls-it-school-level-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi stages an indefinite protest at the Assam Assembly campus, demanding compensation for flood-affected families in Upper Assam and a CBI inquiry into the causes of the floods, in Guwahati, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:51:42.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhil Gogoi starts sit-in over Assam flood compensation; CM calls it school-level politics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Akhil Gogoi, Assam floods, Flood Compensation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/fbi-gives-employees-a-classified-patel-report-about-times-when-it-fell-short</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI Director Kash Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:48:04.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI gives employees a classified 'Patel Report' about times when it 'fell short'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FBI, Kash Patel, Patel Report</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/02/odisha-diverted-over-12000-hectares-forest-land-in-last-5-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/h4hwqbm6/Kerala-has-3rd-largest.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:46:47.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha diverted over 12,000 hectares 
forest land in last 5 years
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<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/02/threat-to-food-security-from-patchy-monsoon-and-stronger-el-nino-spectre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-22/vgc4b2v9/Crop-damage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/yu4x372p/graphic.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/93ezlz4j/graphic-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:44:11.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Threat to food security from patchy monsoon and stronger El Nino spectre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/rahul-gandhi-alleges-bid-to-delete-15000-voter-names-in-belagavi-demands-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bv6ab45x/ANI_20261001150510.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:44:07.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi alleges bid to delete 15,000 voter names in Belagavi, demands CEC's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belagavi, Sir, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/02/28-places-in-bihar-on-alert-for-severe-floods-as-gandak-water-enters-new-areas-of-saran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/3ogyksid/PTI09302026000059A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People take a boat ride as seen from the Kali Ghat, partially submerged in waters of the swollen Ganga river, in Patna, Bihar, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:42:45.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28 places in Bihar on alert for severe floods as Gandak water enters new areas of Saran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar floods, Gandak river</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/02/happy-to-see-tilak-in-the-middle-order-sanjay-manjrekar-ahead-of-india-pak-gold-medal-match</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Tilak Varma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:37:51.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Happy to see Tilak in the middle-order: Sanjay Manjrekar ahead of India-Pak gold medal match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tilak Varma, 2026 Asian Games, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/02/not-something-you-want-to-hear-before-a-series-wi-coach-sammy-on-player-pay-cuts-2</loc>
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<image:caption>West Indies head coach Darren Sammy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:34:03.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not something you want to hear before a series: WI coach Sammy on player pay cuts</news:title>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses the gathering as co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka look on during a protest by CJP against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, at Shivaji Park, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gold medallists Ankush Panghal (L), Parveen Hooda (c) and Lovlina Borgohain (R) with IOA president PT Usha and BFI chief Ajay Singh</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chants of deputy director, recent hardships spurred boxer Parveen to capture Asian Games gold</news:title>
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<image:caption>SR Athish and KTA Madhava Prasad</image:caption>
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<news:title>Openers smash centuries to put TN U23 in command</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Spanish woman, who was on a bike tour of India with her husband and travelling towards Nepal through India from Bangladesh in early 2024, was gang-raped by eight people in Dumka.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Spanish gang-rape survivor seeks trial transfer outside Jharkhand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/lawyers-body-forms-independent-panel-of-former-sc-hc-judges-to-examine-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) official scans a form during the house-to-house verification process to update voter list.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lawyers' body forms independent panel of former SC, HC judges to examine SIR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-gold-rush-india-smash-massive-six</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian women's hockey team celebrate after winning gold</image:caption>
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<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Gold rush — India smash massive six</news:title>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra government’s General Administration Department issued the order stating that Harpalkar, a secretary-rank officer, had been appointed to the MPSC post on deputation for two years.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India exports</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A street vendor sells campaign flags of presidential candidates Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro and current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is running for reelection in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazil's presidential election</news:title>
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<news:title>Adani Group commits Rs 6 tln investment in Maharashtra</news:title>
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<image:caption>ICICI Pru</image:caption>
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<news:title>ICICI Pru appoints Siddhartha Mishra as CEO; Bagchi quits from Oct 13</news:title>
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<image:caption>Festive hiring to go up as e-commerce, quick commerce drive demand</image:caption>
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<news:title>Festive hiring gathers pace as e-commerce, quick-commerce firms expand workforce
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<image:caption>RBI forex reserves</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:47:40.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex kitty plunges record $18.34 bn as rupee pressure mounts
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<image:caption>Govt extends export tax refund scheme till December 31, keeps rates unchanged</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:45:49.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt extends RoDTEP, RoSCTL schemes till December 31</news:title>
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<image:caption>LPG</image:caption>
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<news:title>LPG consumption falls 9% in September, remains below pre-war levels
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<image:caption>(L-R) Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Misra and Saharanpur MP Imran Masood.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
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<news:title>India-MERCOSUR trade deal likely to cover services</news:title>
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<image:caption>Students burn garbage as they protest to demand more resources for school in Lille, France, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Students hold a sign reading "Stop budget cuts" as they protest against under-resourced schools in front of a high school blockade in Lyon, France, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>J&amp;K auctions two limestone blocks under Central mineral auction process for first time</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from Sept. 01, 2026, Stanley Reservoir opens sluice gates for irrigation in the Cauvery delta districts at Mettur, in Salem, Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Deficient monsoon leaves India’s reservoirs under pressure</news:title>
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<image:caption>India exported 19,72,018 tonnes of seafood worth Rs 73,890.46 crore ($8.45 billion) in 2025-26. Andhra Pradesh contributed 4,09,274 tonnes worth Rs 23,765.11 crore ($2.72 billion).</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian Captain Stabbed, Plane Plunging: How Passengers Took On A Cockpit Attacker</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/hockey-legend-pargat-singh-replaces-amarinder-warring-as-punjab-congress-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Olympian Pargat Singh (R) takes over as Punjab Congress president from outgoing state unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who resigned earlier on Friday, October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:56:38.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey legend Pargat Singh replaces Amarinder Warring as Punjab Congress chief</news:title>
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<image:caption>The recommendation is part of the safety measures proposed in the AAIB’s final report on the 2024 Cessna aircraft accident at Guna aerodrome in Madhya Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:52:36.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAIB urges DGCA to ensure trainee pilots practise critical exercises before flying solo</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/ancelottis-selecao-hope-to-put-on-show-against-india-in-kolkata</loc>
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<image:caption>India's football team head coach Khalid Jamil (L) with Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:42:48.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancelotti's Selecao hope to put on show against India in Kolkata</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-approves-de-addiction-programme-in-border-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:38:12.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann approves de-addiction programme in border districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/indian-navy-set-to-induct-ins-samarthak-for-weapons-trials-ins-mangrol-for-sub-hunting-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian Navy's first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) INS Samarthak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:33:20.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy set to induct INS Samarthak for weapons trials, INS Mangrol for sub-hunting</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with representatives of military personnel stationed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:23:03.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Defence diplomacy': China widens military footprint with Laos air base</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/over-500-detained-in-delhi-protest-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-aap-leaders-students-held</loc>
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<image:caption>: People stage a protest against the CEC near the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Political parties and members of AISA, SFI, NSUI and other student bodies are protesting to demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and mass deletion of voters.</image:caption>
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<news:title>700 including ex-Delhi CM Atishi detained as Jantar Mantar stir defies curbs, seeks CEC's resignation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jammu &amp; Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) MLA from Pahalgam Altaf Ahmad Wani.</image:caption>
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<news:title>J&amp;K Police books JKNC MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani for allegedly assaulting PSO</news:title>
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<image:caption>People take part in the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation, at Shivaji Park, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:11:57.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP protest HIGHLIGHTS | 'Your barricades won’t be enough’: Dipke warns as Mumbai stir draws large crowds</news:title>
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<image:caption>Himalayan tahrs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T16:06:45.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary to restrict human activity to save Himalayan tahr</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/are-you-afraid-of-bjp-stalin-hits-out-at-vijay-over-silence-on-sir-election-commission</loc>
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<image:caption>ormer Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin greets the gathering during an election campaign with party candidate S Suganya, in support of the candidate, ahead of the Dharapuram Assembly constituency byelection, in Dharapuram, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN bypolls: ‘Afraid of BJP?’ asks Stalin; ‘Stole our MLA,’ says EPS as DMK, ADMK turn fire on Vijay</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bodies-of-two-yoga-instructors-killed-in-vietnam-accident-to-reach-jharkhand-on-saturday</loc>
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<image:caption>The two yoga instructors died in a road accident in Da Lat, Vietnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:45:32.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of two yoga instructors killed in Vietnam accident to reach Jharkhand on Saturday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/suvendu-to-nandigram-minorities-october-6-auspicious-occasion-to-build-ties-with-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:43:46.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu to Nandigram minorities: October 6 ‘auspicious occasion’ to build ties with BJP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/g7-agree-to-release-100-mn-barrels-of-diesel-and-crude-amid-us-pressure-on-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-06/6zz8s91c/Oil-Rig.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:42:11.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G7 agree to release '100 mn barrels' of diesel and crude amid US pressure on Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Donald Trump, G7, Iran War, Diesel Reserves, Crude Reserves</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/us-stocks-rise-near-their-record-after-the-latest-jobs-report-calms-the-rattled-bond-market</loc>
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<image:caption>Signs mark the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in New York's Financial District.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:41:53.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report calms the rattled bond market</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/gyanesh-kumar-will-go-system-that-put-him-there-will-go-too-rahul</loc>
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<image:caption>eader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, at Raj Ghat, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:37:31.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar will go, system that put him there will go too: Rahul</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/02/bihar-floods-65-year-old-man-dies-after-being-injured-by-relief-packet-dropped-from-iaf-chopper</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:34:27.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar floods: 65-year-old man dies after being injured by relief packet dropped from IAF chopper</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bsf-shoots-dead-two-people-crossing-pakistan-border-foils-infiltration-attempt-officials</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:24:22.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF shoots dead two people crossing Pakistan border, foils infiltration attempt: Officials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/spanish-government-loses-both-parliamentary-votes-to-ratify-emergency-housing-measures</loc>
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<image:caption>Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, left, applauds at the Spanish parliament in Madrid, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:07:24.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spanish government loses both Parliamentary votes to ratify emergency housing measures</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/transporting-cattle-without-documents-cannot-be-presumed-for-slaughter-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/51g6cd2r/ANI_20260923101728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:50:18.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transporting cattle without documents cannot be presumed for slaughter: SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/uae-presidential-adviser-calls-flydubai-attack-dangerous-terrorist-act-lauds-indian-pilot</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:48:53.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE presidential adviser calls Flydubai attack 'dangerous terrorist act', lauds Indian pilot</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-exports-24-tonnes-of-frozen-food-products-to-canada</loc>
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<image:caption>The shipment was flagged off by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:36:14.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana exports 24 tonnes of frozen food products to Canada</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/congress-dubs-roll-revision-mass-disenfranchisement-of-indians-modi-through-shah-instigated-removal-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:35:10.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress dubs roll revision ‘Mass Disenfranchisement Of Indians (MODI) through Shah Instigated Removal (SIR)’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/money-laundering-case-ed-arrests-ozone-urbana-cmd-for-cheating-homebuyers-of-rs-927-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:32:28.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Money laundering case: ED arrests Ozone Urbana CMD for cheating homebuyers of Rs 927 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/ethiopias-government-pushes-tigray-rebels-back-as-regional-tensions-spike</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, as fighting escalates with the central government, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ethiopia's government pushes Tigray rebels back as regional tensions spike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/tigress-released-into-west-bengals-buxa-tiger-reserve-to-revive-tiger-population</loc>
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<image:caption>The tigress was translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar after assessing relevant ecological, veterinary, and management parameters, all in accordance with established protocols.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:22:54.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tigress released into West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve to revive tiger population</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, tigress, Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Buxa Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/akash-anand-apologises-to-mayawati-seeks-another-chance-to-serve-bsp-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati with former BSP national coordinator Akash Anand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:18:24.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akash Anand apologises to Mayawati, seeks another chance to serve BSP again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party, BSP chief Mayawati, Akash Anand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/israel-pm-netanyahu-warns-very-heavy-price-if-any-power-behind-flydubai-flight-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/1udhc4dh/Benjamin_Netanyahu_AP_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:16:55.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel PM Netanyahu warns 'very heavy price' if any power behind Flydubai flight incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, FlyDubai, flydubai flight emergency landing, FZ 1073 Crash Attempt</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/2026/Oct/02/india-womens-hockey-team-wins-asian-games-gold-after-44-years-qualifies-for-2028-olympics</loc>
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<image:caption>India's players celebrate after winning the women's final gold medal Hockey match as they defeat China in the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:10:53.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games: Indian women win hockey gold after 44 years, qualify for 2028 Olympics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Sports News, Indian Women's Hockey team, LA 2028 Olympics, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-urges-youth-to-draw-inspiration-from-gandhi-shastri</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla speaking at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan as part of the ‘Know Your Leader’ programme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:02:44.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges youth to draw inspiration from Gandhi, Shastri</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/three-construction-workers-die-of-suffocation-inside-newly-built-septic-tank-in-ariyalur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:54:11.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three construction workers die of suffocation inside newly built septic tank in Ariyalur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, septic tank death, asphyxiation death</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/airspace-curbs-high-fares-steer-indian-travellers-towards-asias-east</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/pk2stzco/ANI_20260826081132.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to industry executives and experts, airfares shot up by double digits during the summer season and are expected to remain elevated amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and higher jet fuel prices.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:50:15.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airspace curbs, high fares steer Indian travellers towards Asia’s East

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<news:keywords>Tourism, aviation , oil price, airspace curbs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/baba-ramdevs-remarks-on-muslims-ancestry-draw-support-from-religious-leader-bjp-mp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/31/original/Baba_Ramdev_EPS_pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:47:39.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baba Ramdev’s remarks on muslims’ ancestry draw support from religious leader, BJP MP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/trinamool-congress-name-symbol-erased-from-bengal-suvendu-adhikari-at-nandigram</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:46:26.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trinamool Congress name, symbol erased from Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari at Nandigram</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/up-polls-2027-bjp-led-nda-sp-led-opposition-firm-up-election-strategies</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:40:39.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP polls 2027: BJP-led NDA, SP-led opposition firm up election strategies </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/pakistan-govt-imran-khans-pti-hold-talks-ahead-of-planned-islamabad-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>A supporter of imprisoned Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's kiss the portrait of his leader</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:37:21.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan govt, Imran Khan’s PTI hold talks ahead of planned Islamabad protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Imran khan, Tehreek-e-Insaf</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-chief-minister-nayab-singh-saini-to-visit-singapore-from-october-4-to-6</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:31:56.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to visit Singapore from October 4 to 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/global-life-expectancy-nearly-back-to-pre-covid-levels-but-healthy-years-lag-who</loc>
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<image:caption>The headquarters of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:31:19.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global life expectancy nearly back to pre-Covid levels, but healthy years lag: WHO</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, WHO, Global life expectancy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/02/india-born-scientist-wins-2026-wolf-chemistry-prize</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i7iteuh6/WolfPrize.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Klenerman, Shankar Balasubramanian and Pascal Mayer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:27:56.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-born scientist wins 2026 Wolf Chemistry Prize</news:title>
<news:keywords> India born scientist Shankar Balasubramanian, Scientist David Klenerman , Scientist Pascal Mayer, DNA sequencing, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK, Genomic medicine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bjp-slams-gandhis-for-silence-on-pilots-bravery-asks-if-its-due-to-attackers-religion</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:26:17.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Gandhis for 'silence' on pilot's bravery, asks if it's due to attacker's religion</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/02/sir-row-why-has-kerala-reopened-the-2006-vigilance-files-involving-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:21:20.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR Row: Why Has Kerala Reopened The 2006 Vigilance Files Involving Gyanesh Kumar?</news:title>
<news:keywords>kerala, gyanesh kumar, vigilance case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pilots-body-seeks-national-bravery-award-for-flydubai-captain-attacked-by-co-pilot-mid-flight</loc>
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<image:caption>This undated photo released on Israel's Foreign Ministry social media shows Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar in the cockpit of a plane in an unknown location. Machchhar was at the controls of a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:10:45.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilots’ body seeks National Bravery Award for flydubai captain attacked by co-pilot mid-flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Federation of Indian Pilots, Smit Machchhar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/russian-president-putins-praise-for-pm-modis-peace-efforts-matter-of-pride-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:04:37.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian President Putin’s praise for PM Modi’s peace efforts matter of pride: Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-launches-10-day-campaign-to-make-21-gurugram-garbage-points-gvp-free</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini inspected a cleaned-up garbage point as MCG launched a 10-day drive to transform 21 dumping spots across Gurugram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T13:03:42.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana launches 10-day campaign to make 21 Gurugram garbage points GVP-free</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/gujarat-ucc-bill-gets-president-murmus-assent-to-come-into-force-after-state-notification</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:45:30.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat UCC Bill gets President Murmu’s assent, to come into force after state notification</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Uniform Civil Code, President Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/dont-drag-my-name-into-it-k-c-venugopal-rejects-link-to-udf-convenors-criticism-of-kerala-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>File K C Venugopal and V D Satheesan interact with mediapersons outside Venugopal’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:44:42.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t drag my name into it: K C Venugopal rejects link to UDF convenor’s criticism of Kerala govt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/ed-arrests-two-in-rs-1418-crore-investment-fraud-case-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:41:23.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests two in Rs 1,418 crore investment fraud case in Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/nine-youths-including-juvenile-arrested-by-the-punjab-police-in-lpu-violence-vandalism-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:29:04.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine youths, including juvenile arrested by the Punjab Police in LPU violence, vandalism case</news:title>
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<news:title>Kochi rock band is back to prove why it is ‘Evergreen’  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/02/vizhinjams-7th-century-stone-temple-remains-a-monument-to-neglect</loc>
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<news:title>Vizhinjam’s 7th-century stone temple remains a monument to neglect</news:title>
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<news:title>Hooked on crochet: Why the craft is winning over the young</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/father-in-law-not-liable-for-domestic-violence-merely-for-not-controlling-adult-son-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Father-in-law not liable for domestic violence merely for not controlling adult son: Delhi HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pravachan-mantris-insensitivity-knows-no-bounds-jairam-ramesh-attacks-modi-over-food-inflation</loc>
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<image:caption>Kitchen budgets up 25% in three months, Ramesh takes swipe at Modi over ‘back-breaking’ inflation</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pravachan mantri’s insensitivity knows no bounds’: Jairam Ramesh attacks Modi over food inflation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/sdpi-alleges-voter-deletion-bid-in-kodagu-demands-probe-into-sir-process</loc>
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<news:title>SDPI alleges voter deletion bid in Kodagu, demands probe into SIR process</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from May 29, 2026, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring speaks to the media in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Warring hands resignation to Rahul Gandhi, hints Pilot may have sought his removal in Punjab</news:title>
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<image:caption>Before attempting Umling La, the couple rode to Khardung La to assess their endurance and prepare for the high altitude.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ahmedabad couple rides 4,562 km to Umling La after battling cancer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/ladakh-eyes-new-agricultural-opportunity-with-pilot-saffron-cultivation-in-leh</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir is the primary region for saffron cultivation in India, accounting for approximately 90 per cent of the country’s total production.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:43:35.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh eyes new agricultural opportunity with pilot saffron cultivation in Leh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/02/mamata-claims-bjp-govt-creating-restive-atmosphere-in-west-bengal-blames-cec-gyanesh-for-tmcs-poll-defeat</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mamata claims BJP govt creating 'restive atmosphere' in West Bengal; blames CEC Gyanesh for TMC's poll defeat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/siraj-director-accuses-cm-satheeshan-chief-secretary-of-blocking-special-prosecutor-in-basheer-death-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Basheer was killed in the early hours of August 3, 2019 after being hit by a car driven by IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman near Museum junction in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Siraj director accuses CM Satheeshan, Chief Secretary of blocking special prosecutor in Basheer death case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/two-former-chitkara-university-students-held-over-campus-unrest</loc>
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<image:caption>Chitkara University near Rajpura in Patiala district</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two former Chitkara University students held over campus unrest</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image of a wild elephant used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:18:08.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female elephant found dead in Jharkhand, tusks missing; poaching suspected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/02/englishnews2026sep30netflixs-wednesday-season-three-wraps-filming</loc>
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<image:caption>Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams on the set of Netflix's Wednesday season three</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:10:30.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix's Wednesday season three wraps filming</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tu Hai Meri Kiran poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:10:22.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tu Hai Meri Kiran, the Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal starrer, gets release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/02/malayalamnews2026oct01urvashi-and-jagadish-team-up-for-room-no-9-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>First look of the Urvashi-Jagadish starrer Room No 9</image:caption>
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<news:title>Urvashi and Jagadish team up for Room No 9, first look unveiled</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/train-speed-on-katra-banihal-section-in-jk-increased-to-100-kmph</loc>
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<image:caption>Railway Ministry approves raising train speed limit to 100 kmph on Katra-Banihal section.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:09:50.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Train speed on Katra-Banihal section in J&amp;K increased to 100 kmph</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-launches-common-pass-for-metro-rtc-services-auto-fares-revised</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, Ministers Vivek Venkataswamy and Azharuddin, unveiled the Metro-RTC common pass.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana launches common pass for Metro, RTC services; auto fares revised</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-india-boxers-make-history-capture-three-gold-medals</loc>
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<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain after winning the gold medal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:06:39.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: India boxers make history, capture three gold medals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/indian-hockey-umpire-sent-back-from-asian-games-after-sexual-harassment-complaint</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:01:24.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian hockey umpire sent back from Asian Games after sexual harassment complaint</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-bjp-protecting-mine-owners-interests-not-peoples-rights-says-patnaik-at-launch-of-bjd-march</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:53:08.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 'BJP protecting mine owners' interests, not people's rights', says Patnaik at launch of BJD march</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/from-being-sidelined-in-2022-edition-to-golden-finish-at-2026-asian-games-wrestler-sujeets-tale-of-endurance-rise</loc>
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<image:caption>Sujeet Kalkal clinches gold medal in the 65kg weight category</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:50:46.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From being sidelined in 2022 edition to golden finish at 2026 Asian Games: Wrestler Sujeet's tale of endurance &amp; rise</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/02/congress-alleges-form-6-changes-by-eci-was-to-target-gen-z-voters-in-sir</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:49:47.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges Form 6 changes by ECI was to target Gen Z voters in SIR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/gujarat-police-shootout-rajasthan-man-held-with-500-kg-poppy-husk-two-mauser-pistols</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/1kj960yq/hush-poppy-in-car-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police recovered more than 500 kg of poppy husk from the Mahindra Scorpio car used by the accused persons</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:49:08.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat police shootout: Rajasthan man held with 500 kg poppy husk, two mauser pistols</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Drugs Seized, Gujarat police, poppy husk, mauser pistols, Rajasthan man arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Oct/02/jantar-mantar-protest-live-updates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/0b6a4237-048d-4bb7-b590-f19c916069b9/P_3457184472.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police has denied permission for the mobilisation but organisers plan to proceed.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:36:07.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jantar Mantar protest HIGHLIGHTS| AAP leaders detained during protest against CEC; Internet suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, Delhi, Delhi Police, AISA, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Jantar Mantar protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/haryana-plans-iot-based-waste-management-at-major-pilgrimage-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/b5cru0ff/images-2026-10-02T145658.103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:28:31.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana plans IoT-based waste management at major pilgrimage sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, waste management, Haryana government, pilgrimage sites</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/congos-ebola-outbreak-has-recorded-over-4000-deaths-as-authorities-struggle-to-contain-the-virus</loc>
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<image:caption>Medical workers work inside a mobile lab set up to test rapidly for Ebola virus in Butembo, Congo, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:26:14.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded over 4,000 deaths as authorities struggle to contain the virus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, virus, Ebola, Ebola outbreak, Congo Ebola outbreak, Ebola death toll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/operation-thelima-74-eateries-in-keralam-shut-for-reusing-degraded-cooking-oil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/s42b79d2/images-2026-10-02T144123.321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The operation focused particularly on roadside eateries, thattukadas, tea shops, snack-making units and other establishments where large quantities of food are fried.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:15:19.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Thelima: 74 eateries in Keralam shut for reusing degraded cooking oil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Operation Thelima, food safety inspection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/cpm-thiruvananthapuram-councillor-allegedly-demands-rs-10-lakh-bribe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-06/t5zxpwjr/bribe-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T09:00:25.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM Thiruvananthapuram councillor allegedly demands Rs 10 lakh bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, bribery case, CPM councillor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/lioness-attacks-five-people-in-gujarats-amreli-forest-guard-among-injured-during-rescue-operation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/fgt5alfl/wounded-person-in-ambulance.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All the injured victims have been shifted to Amreli Civil Hospital for treatment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:22:33.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lioness attacks five people in Gujarat’s Amreli, forest guard among Injured during rescue operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Gujarat forest department, Lioness attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-indian-mens-recurve-team-clinch-silver-after-losing-final-to-korea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/jlxizpwt/Archery-Men.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The troika of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge and Neeraj Chauhan started strongly after an early fumble by Korea but could not hold onto the advantage as they went down 56-56 50-57 54-56.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:21:44.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Indian men's recurve team clinch silver after losing final to Korea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Asian Games 2026, recurve archery, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, Neeraj Chauhan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/voters-served-sir-notices-need-not-appear-physically-for-hearings-maharashtra-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/s1kxng3a/202609103937329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electors can also submit the required documents or evidence to the concerned BLO through WhatsApp.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:12:09.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voters served SIR notices need not appear physically for hearings: Maharashtra CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra SIR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tn-scraps-saturday-opening-at-100-sub-registrar-offices-from-november-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/qoxmj0e1/P_4780566756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Logesh Tamilselvan D</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:09:52.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN scraps Saturday opening at 100 sub-registrar offices from November 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-registrar, Government Order, D. Logesh Tamilselvan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/training-together-bonding-self-belief-how-india-women-recurve-archers-stunned-korea-to-win-historic-asiad-gold</loc>
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<image:caption>Ankita Bhakat, Kirti and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T08:05:11.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Training together, bonding, self-belief: How India women recurve archers stunned Korea to win historic Asiad gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Indian archery team, India-South Korea, Ankita Bhakat, Asian Games 2026, Kumkum Mohod, Kirti</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/a-plumber-and-a-dentist-are-praised-as-heroes-in-flydubai-near-disaster</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayoun, with blood stains on his shirt, who was aboard a Flydubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, is welcomed at the arrivals gate at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:57:04.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A plumber and a dentist are praised as heroes in FlyDubai near-disaster</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FlyDubai plane, FlyDubai near-disaster, A plumber and a dentist</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/hindi-on-tn-highways-signage-board-two-officials-placed-under-suspension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/dqvbmbz8/Hindi-on-signage-board.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The name board with Hindi names (L); the names erased on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:52:26.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindi on TN highways signage board: two officials placed under suspension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hindi, signage board</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/punjab-power-corporation-makes-a-u-turn-not-to-borrow-rs-10000-crore-loan-through-merchant-banker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-13/2me2m8yu/New-Project-2025-12-13T133824.740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab State Power Corporation Limited</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:47:37.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Power Corporation makes a U-Turn not to borrow Rs 10,000 crore loan through merchant banker</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, loan, Bonds, merchant bankers, Punjab Power Corporation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/pm-modi-speaks-to-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchaar-hails-his-bravery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hiq96uub/20261002041L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar, who saved hundreds of lives aboard a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, in New Delhi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:32:06.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchaar, hails his bravery</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, FlyDubai, Smit Machchaar, Captain Smit Machchaar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/security-tightened-at-mumbais-shivaji-park-ahead-of-cjp-protest-seeking-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lsp1odlm/20260726233L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women police personnel and security teams from other agencies have also been deployed to prevent any untoward incident and regulate traffic in the Dadar area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:18:16.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security tightened at Mumbai's Shivaji Park ahead of CJP protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Shivaji Park, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CJP protest, Shivaji Park protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/two-major-kyiv-bridges-shut-after-russian-drone-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-12/3vig5nh7/AP26254175707339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:08:47.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two major Kyiv bridges shut after Russian drone strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian drone strikes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/indian-origin-truck-driver-sentenced-to-six-year-prison-after-fatal-crash-that-killed-mother-her-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/k9nq3bla/ANI_20260901124650.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sentence was announced by Quebec Court Judge Sacha Blais who described Singh’s driving as "negligent and demonstrated his disregard for the lives of others," while slamming his 'total lack of judgement' in playing a video game while on the road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:08:20.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin truck driver sentenced to six-year prison, after fatal crash that killed mother, her son</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, California, Canada, Toronto, Indian-origin, crash killed</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/chhattisgarh-sir-congress-leader-mohammad-akbar-questions-deletion-of-nearly-25-lakh-voter-names-bjp-hits-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and former cabinet minister Mohammad Akbar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:06:37.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh SIR: Congress leader Mohammad Akbar questions deletion of nearly 25 lakh voter names; BJP hits back</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Special Intensive Revision, Mohammad Akbar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/sc-grants-bihar-eight-weeks-to-clear-ganga-floodplain-encroachments-in-patna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T07:06:10.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC grants Bihar eight weeks to clear Ganga floodplain encroachments in Patna</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bihar government, Ganga floodplain encroachments</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/dharma-and-rashtra-inseparable-india-has-a-role-to-play-in-troubled-world-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/bvzg71df/ANI_20260906180809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:51:21.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharma and rashtra inseparable; India has a role to play in troubled world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tamil-nadu-history-sheeter-shot-in-leg-held-with-ganja-and-bombs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police recovered four country made bombs, three machetes and more than 20 kg of ganja from his possession.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:41:51.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: History sheeter shot in leg, held with ganja and bombs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, History sheeter, ganja case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/02/asian-shares-mixed-after-global-bond-sell-off-deepens-and-ahead-of-us-jobs-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/992y0spu/images-3.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daniel Kryger works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:40:42.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens and ahead of US jobs data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Asian Shares, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/passenger-accidentally-touches-emergency-door-of-flight-at-hyderabad-airport-deboarded-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/uhsr4brg/ANI_20260503125154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:37:46.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger accidentally touches emergency door of flight at Hyderabad airport; deboarded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/dda-completes-safety-audit-of-all-736-parks-identifies-190-high-risk-sites</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/9khoymp9/ANI_20240713043417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Development Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:31:50.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA completes safety audit of all 736 parks, identifies 190 high-risk sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Astha kunj gangrape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/cm-vijay-launches-expanded-vettri-payanam-scheme-84-lakh-women-to-benefit-daily</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/7l5nmfpd/page1-local-vijay095554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday launched the expanded ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:26:58.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay launches expanded 'Vettri Payanam' scheme; 84 lakh women to benefit daily</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vettri Payanam scheme, free-travel facility</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/congress-accuses-ec-of-lying-over-ecinet-alleges-curbs-on-eros-violate-poll-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/7kdikv3w/ANI_20260829090034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:18:39.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses EC of 'lying' over ECINet, alleges curbs on EROs violate poll laws</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Election Commission, ECINET</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/govt-cuts-new-sugar-stock-regulations-by-15-days-to-ensure-smooth-supply-to-consumers-during-festive-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/x0eja2wj/ANI_20260820110455.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Average retail sugar prices have decreased by 15 percent from their peak in August and are expected to continue to decline as the benefits of lower ex-mill prices are passed through the supply chain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:14:16.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt cuts new sugar stock regulations by 15 days to ensure smooth supply to consumers during festive season</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sugar prices, stock holding limit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/hurricane-rachel-strengthens-to-a-category-3-storm-off-mexicos-pacific-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/nuvbejaa/AP26271743897372.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People evacuate their homes as Hurricane Polo approaches Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur state, Mexico, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:06:24.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hurricane Rachel, Category 3 storm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/centre-formally-marks-28-strategic-ladakh-sites-including-lac-friction-points-on-official-map-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/vyxru9pl/ANI_20260814062725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T06:00:36.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre formally marks 28 strategic Ladakh sites, including LAC friction points, on official map</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ladakh, Government of India, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/02/seven-killed-19-injured-as-truck-hits-pickup-van-in-maharashtras-amravati</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>2026-10-02T05:55:13.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven killed, 19 injured as truck hits pickup van in Maharashtra’s Amravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Samruddhi Expressway, Amravati road accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/in-flight-attack-on-flydubai-pilot-puts-aviation-security-measures-under-fresh-scrutiny-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/a3puhkv6/AP26273613023889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli passengers who had been aboard a FlyDubai aircraft that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia are welcomed at the arrivals gate at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:55:11.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In-flight attack on FlyDubai pilot puts aviation security measures under fresh scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Flydubai flight, flydubai flight emergency landing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/taiwan-receives-its-first-us-made-f-16v-fighter-jets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2p7sfecl/AFP20261002C9ZN2BDv1HighResTaiwanUsChinaDefence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A newly purchased F-16V Block 70 fighter jet lands at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on October 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:45:47.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan receives its first US-made F-16V fighter jets</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, taiwan, fighter jets, F-16V</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/no-imminent-india-us-trade-deal-ustr-greer-says-modi-trump-may-speak-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/d6xdr8ij/newindianexpress2025-02-14ssom20qjNarendra-Modi-and-Donald-Trump-Handshake.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Feb. 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:37:19.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No imminent India-US trade deal, USTR Greer says; Modi, Trump may speak soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, India-US Trade Deal, Jamieson Greer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/election-commission-orders-special-drive-to-enrol-left-out-voters-after-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/knv834ui/20260408107L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:36:52.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission orders special drive to enrol 'left out' voters after SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, special drive, Election Commission of India , Booth Level Officers, left out voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-birthday-girl-lovlina-captures-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/iqf7dcbq/Lov-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain's hand being raised by the referee on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:26:16.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: 'Very special' birthday for Lovlina as she captures gold </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, BFI, Amit Panghal, Lovlina Borgohain, Asian Games 2026, Bao Ziyi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/original-confession-papers-photos-replaced-in-file-judge-for-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Also, pages 178 to 180 containing a letter dated December 5, 2015, written by the IO to the doctor, and his report dated December 7, 2015, are also missing from the court file.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:04:22.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Original confession, papers, photos replaced in file, judge for probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, 2015 murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/seven-arrested-for-circulating-counterfeit-rs-500-notes-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/pe3rcu00/Counterfeit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation began on September 14, when the police received information that counterfeit notes were being circulated from a car near a petrol bunk close to the Mysuru Road Flyover down-ramp.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:01:58.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven arrested for circulating counterfeit Rs 500 notes in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, counterfeit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/tourism-department-kstdc-jlr-to-sponsor-cricket-teams-says-minister-kj-george</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/kgbxwui8/C_35_1_CH0279_61362937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister KJ George</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:00:20.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism department, KSTDC, JLR to sponsor cricket teams, says minister KJ George </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cricket, KJ George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/plaint-against-nice-chief-ashok-kheny-over-remarks-on-siddaganga-seer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/hm3b31sj/Ashok-Kheny.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NICE chief Ashok Kheny</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:59:02.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plaint against NICE chief Ashok Kheny over remarks on Siddaganga seer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nice, Ashok Kheny</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/true-change-cannot-be-achieved-sans-comprehensive-poll-reform-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/266vnma5/siddu.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:53:01.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>True change cannot be achieved sans comprehensive poll reform: Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/02/congress-names-five-candidates-for-bihar-mlc-polls-ally-rjd-in-fray-in-three-of-them</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/zupj8t7b/ANI_20260614055244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:52:57.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress names five candidates for Bihar MLC polls; ally RJD in fray in three of them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar MLC polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/congress-diverting-attention-from-nice-row-union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/pkpvhwsd/Come-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:51:37.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress diverting attention from NICE row: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/congress-charges-completely-fabricated-says-lop-ashoka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/4cotlvzf/rashokapressmeet031401chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:50:24.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress charges completely fabricated, says LoP Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/conspiracy-to-delete-additional-50-60l-voters-names-in-karnataka-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/y2lp82iq/kcm40110chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar, along with members of his cabinet and party leaders, addresses the media outside the CEO Karnataka office in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:49:13.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conspiracy to delete additional 50-60L voters’ names in Karnataka: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Voters, DK Shivakumar, Form-7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/ceo-orders-action-cm-shivakumar-ministers-call-off-dharna</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7ktzrbp8/sir2105521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his cabinet colleagues protest at the State Election Commission office in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:46:54.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CEO orders action, CM Shivakumar,  ministers call off dharna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, dharna, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnataka-flags-wide-drug-price-disparity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/izh2z4xu/ANI_20260713100954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At present, the state said scheduled drugs under the DPCO have ceiling prices fixed by the NPPA with a 16% retailer margin, while non-scheduled drugs have no cap on retailer margins.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:44:54.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka flags wide drug price disparity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cancer drugs, high-cost medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnataka-teams-in-majority-at-women-only-ideathon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tz79mvek/M-Yukti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>m-YUKTI ideathon</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:30:39.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka teams in majority at women-only ideathon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, m-YUKTI, ideathon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/02/bengaluru-south-city-corporation-clears-streets-of-20980-tonnes-of-waste</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ysm3irj0/whatsapp-image-2026-10-01-at-104351-pm105959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debris being removed from a roadside in Bengaluru South City Corporation limits.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:23:14.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru South City Corporation clears streets of 20,980 tonnes of waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Garbage, BSCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/in-lop-ashokas-constituency-residents-grapple-with-stench-of-uncollected-garbage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/gxfe6sk0/constituency.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage dumped on the roadside in Banashankari Temple Road ward. Officials have warned the contractor to clear the waste regularly or the contract will be terminated.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:21:22.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In LoP Ashoka’s constituency, residents grapple with stench of uncollected garbage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LoP R Ashoka, garbage menace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/gandhi-goes-digital-scan-learn-about-his-life-story-at-gandhi-bhavan-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/iivn08z1/k-gandhi-4121528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gandhi Bhavan president Wooday P Krishna and treasurer Dinesh HB shows how visitors can get a more immersive experience at the digital museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s life.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:18:45.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandhi goes digital: Scan &amp; learn about his life story at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Bhavan, Mahatmana Payana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnataka-four-vehicles-launched-to-boost-blood-supply-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/j8suqxp4/blood122310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister UT Khader inaugurating four blood collection and transportation vehicles.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:15:49.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Four vehicles launched to boost blood supply network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, blood supply network</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/mrpl-announces-rs-12cr-for-family-of-worker-killed-in-refinery-fire-in-mangaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/akigqmsh/MRPL-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Contractual workers protest in front of MRPL a day after the refinery fire in Mangaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:13:45.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MRPL announces Rs 1.2cr for family of worker killed in refinery fire in Mangaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MRPL refinery, refinery fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/putin-says-pm-modi-has-very-good-ideas-to-end-ukraine-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/gneo15dd/PTI09112026000392B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russia's President Vladimir Putin visit INNOPROM exhibition, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:12:22.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin says PM Modi has 'very good ideas' to end Ukraine conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, PM Modi, President Vladimir Putin, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/karnatakaworking-towards-boosting-power-security-strategy-minister-kj-george</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/16imopnj/george124301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister KJ George</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:10:24.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka working towards boosting power security strategy: Minister KJ George</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KJ George, power security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/energy-department-to-reassess-resource-adequacy-plan-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-19/8wgxdlb4/Electricity.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>2026-10-02T04:07:52.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy department to reassess resource adequacy plan in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Resource Adequacy Plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/dissolve-assembly-face-people-over-drought-by-vijayendra-to-cm-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/5f3dxu8n/bjp112451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra takes out Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Yatra in Bethamangala on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:05:36.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dissolve Assembly, face people over drought: BY Vijayendra to CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/elderly-man-critical-after-son-slits-throat-over-family-row-in-rayagada-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-21/x6wy9n24/ANI_20251021163732.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sources said Dayashila was asleep in his house when Kampu, his elder son, reportedly slit his throat with a blade at around 3 am.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:03:40.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man critical after son slits throat over family row in Rayagada district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Attack, Rayagada district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/02/swachh-ritual-villagers-sweep-homes-clean-offer-waste-to-deity-in-uttara-kannada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i5jis6f3/img-20261001-wa0323085303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deity Vadagalamma of Uttara Kannada with offerings at Karki in Honnavar taluk.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:02:52.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swachh ritual: Villagers sweep homes clean, offer waste to deity in Uttara Kannada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Uttara Kannada, Deity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/new-yorks-governor-removes-da-in-cornell-rape-allegations-appoints-ag-letitia-james-to-take-over-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lwezixxj/cornell-university.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cornell University students and ACLU student chapter members Jane Wang, left and Sophia Riley Sim, speak about sexual violence on campus during a student assembly meeting at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T04:01:26.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Cornell University, Cornell rape allegations, Jane Doe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-poppy-compound-shows-promise-against-oral-cancer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-08/7pursl4x/202512083600158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The research focused on the design, synthesis and formulation of a new cotarnine derivative as a potential therapeutic candidate for oral cancer.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:59:54.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Poppy compound shows promise against oral cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Oral Cancer, NIT-Rourkela, opium poppy, IISER Berhampur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tvk-tops-cash-for-votes-list-cpim-alleges-money-distribution-ahead-of-october-6-bypolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/p2i3bhu2/C_53_1_CH1506_43958348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI(M) state secretary P Shanmugam with TN CM Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:59:54.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘TVK tops cash-for-votes list’: CPI(M) alleges money distribution ahead of October 6 bypolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI(M), TVK Government, Dharapuram bypoll, Madurantakam bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/centre-grants-environmental-clearance-for-vizhinjam-orr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-27/jqvmz8zx/HRDCL-revives-link.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The long-awaited environmental clearance order for the 62.7-km project was issued on Wednesday, subject to a series of environmental safeguards.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:58:18.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre grants environmental clearance for Vizhinjam ORR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Greenfield Outer Ring Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/cpm-retains-district-secretariat-inducts-10-new-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ze9mu5ru/CPM-retains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:56:25.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM retains district secretariat, inducts 10 new leaders </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CPM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/mp-ulaka-seeks-rs-50-crore-special-package-for-flood-hit-koraput</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/xhx6pcmc/C_53_1_CH1537_42301341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:55:23.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Ulaka seeks Rs 50 crore special package for flood-hit Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Congress MP Saptagiri Ulaka, compensation money</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/kerala-plans-techno-mentors-to-tap-senior-citizens-expertise-for-msmes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7a2phqab/C_32_1_CH1213_76436426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM V D Satheesan, who holds charge of the department, said the initiatives were being framed under the concept of a ‘silver economy’, aimed at utilising the skills and experience of senior citizens for the state’s progress.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:54:47.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala plans ‘techno mentors’ to tap senior citizens’ expertise for MSMEs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, senior citizens, MSMEs, techno mentors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/02/memories-of-mahatma-gandhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lrpexnw4/Selvaraj-Joseph-during-an-exhibition-of-his-stamp-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Selvaraj Joseph during an exhibition of his stamp collection</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/3x0ckpzm/Memories-of-Mahatma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abey Joe with photoraphs of Gandhi collected over years</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:52:27.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Memories of Mahatma Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Mahatma Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odishas-suspended-postmaster-held-for-fraud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/md9ytiid/202604223760136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Dipankar Das (46) served as the postmaster of Krushnanagar post office and was absconding since June 2024 after a case was registered against him for reportedly siphoning off more than Rs 30 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:51:55.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's suspended postmaster held for fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, fraud accused</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/how-tennessees-failed-execution-of-christa-pike-unfolded-minute-by-minute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ojc8i8ls/media-witnesses-tennessee-execution.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Media witnesses leave Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:51:15.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike unfolded, minute-by-minute</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Christa Pike, Tennessee’s failed execution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-st-families-given-pucca-houses-face-repeated-flooding-forced-into-huts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/g4ef7b72/families.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inundated PMAY housing units allotted to ST families in Tirtol.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:49:12.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha ST families given pucca houses face repeated flooding, forced into huts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PMAY, ST community, pucca houses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/02/lack-of-evening-trains-crowds-venad-express-in-kerala-passengers-irked</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/92dajh16/crowd113010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fed up with railways’ apathy in introducing an additional service towards Kollam to resolve the issue, passengers, especially women, submitted complaints at various railway stations between Ernakulam and Kayamkulam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:44:53.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of evening trains crowds Venad Express in Kerala, passengers irked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Venad Express, crowds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odishas-80-year-old-visually-impaired-woman-raped-in-forest-one-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/xjj5ebjc/visually.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women protesting near Raighar police station on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:43:55.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's 80-year-old visually-impaired woman raped in forest, one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, rape case, SDPO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/christa-pike-is-in-critical-condition-after-tennessees-failed-execution-attempt-her-lawyers-say</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/g5qy7pa2/tennessee-conviction.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Media witnesses leave Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:42:56.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christa Pike is in critical condition after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt, her lawyers say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Tennessee, Christa Pike, execution attempt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/iic-among-eight-personnel-hurt-in-mob-attack-during-idol-immersion-in-odisha-four-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/3wfqnwgf/immersion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police vehicles vandalised during the incident on Wednesday night.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:41:37.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIC among eight personnel hurt in mob attack during idol immersion in Odisha, four held  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SDPO, Ganesh idol immersion procession, mob aatack, PDPP Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/02/demand-up-for-bigger-ro-ro-but-inadequate-infrastructure-poses-a-hurdle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/cg9xozy9/ro-ro095353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Though a third Ro-Ro ferry was inaugurated earlier this year, it has stayed ashore despite Kochi corporation’s announcement to make it operational soon.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/8ulfvar4/Screenshot-2026-10-02-014703.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:37:00.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demand up for bigger Ro-Ro, but inadequate infrastructure poses a hurdle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ro-Ro vessel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/three-held-over-death-of-mental-patient-at-scb-hospital-in-cuttack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/7xrw163a/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:35:06.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held over death of mental patient at SCB hospital in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CCTV, Cuttack, SCB hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/violence-spills-to-kannur-kasaragod-minister-janeesh-confronted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hyw9iq30/newindianexpress2026-10-01b3q85g9u32-33-1-sfiksu13009chn34.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel use batons to disperse students during a clash between SFI and KSU workers near the Stone Throne at Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:33:23.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence spills to Kannur, Kasaragod; minister Janeesh confronted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Protests, Youth Congress, O J Janeesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/jail-records-tampering-odisha-local-court-rejects-bail-plea-of-ex-choudwar-jail-superintendent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/urq20bgi/newindianexpress2025-10-09sfs28ti8Choudwar-Circle-Jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Choudwar Circle Jail.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:31:25.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jail records tampering: Odisha local Court rejects bail plea of ex-Choudwar jail superintendent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bail rejected, Odisha local Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/section-163-in-force-in-new-delhi-ahead-of-jantar-mantar-protest-against-cec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/0b6a4237-048d-4bb7-b590-f19c916069b9/P_3457184472.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The order bars, without prior written permission, public gatherings or assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:29:46.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Section 163 in force in New Delhi ahead of Jantar Mantar protest against CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, new delhi, Jantar Mantar Protest, prohibitory order, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/10-fall-ill-after-consuming-hostel-food-in-kurnool</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/qpts2kve/202602043662112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:29:09.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 fall ill after consuming hostel food in Kurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ashwini Hospital, Dr Kameswara Prasad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-govt-set-to-launch-sanjeevani-telemedicine-in-state-on-jan-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-08/a2ul5jye/202511083569346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:27:46.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt set to launch Sanjeevani telemedicine in state on Jan 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sanjeevani telemedicine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/rs-23l-crore-unused-in-five-years-due-to-weak-budget-plan-cag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/8/14/original/CAG-L-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:27:36.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.3L crore unused in five years due to weak budget plan: CAG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CAG, unused funds</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/dinesh-kumar-appointed-as-12th-prc-commissioner-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7qwu05cv/New-Project-2026-10-02T085530.661.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:26:27.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dinesh Kumar appointed as 12th PRC Commissioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dinesh Kumar, PRC Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-genomix-healthcare-organises-discussion-on-genomic-medicine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/izh2z4xu/ANI_20260713100954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>3D Genomix Healthcare was founded by Dr Aditya Samal, Dr Nityanada Upadhyay, Dr Arun Mohanty and Sribatsha Rath. Dr Arun Mohanty, CEO of 3D Genomix Healthcare, outlined the organisation’s focus on expanding access to advanced genomic testing in Odisha and eastern India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:24:23.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Genomix Healthcare organises discussion on genomic medicine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, genomic medicine, Wayne State University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/dsc-20-notification-within-a-month-hrd-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/tv8ilj4w/vijlokesh10110chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Minister also directed officials to implement ‘Mission March’ to achieve best-ever results in Class 10 examinations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:22:51.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DSC 2.0 notification within a month: HRD Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/raghuveera-seeks-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7uoum75i/vijcongress10110chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress Working Committee (CWC) member N Raghuveera Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:20:26.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghuveera seeks CEC’s resignation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Raghuveera Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odishas-chief-electoral-officer-gopalan-sought-vrs-under-pressure-opposition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/n619pnnf/202605153789147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Electoral Officer RS Gopalan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:19:16.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer Gopalan sought VRS under pressure: Opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, OPCC, VRS, Odisha RS Gopalan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/from-fears-for-man-citys-existence-to-unwavering-support-fans-are-conflicted-by-ruling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/juh3lufc/AP26272782198405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A hearing into what sanctions should be placed on City is still to come. Potential punishments include huge fines and points deductions, as well as being booted out of the Premier League.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:18:53.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From fears for Man City's existence to unwavering support, fans are conflicted by ruling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Manchester City, financial breaches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/dy-cm-pawan-kalyan-directs-aqua-units-to-follow-pollution-norms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/of3zuwxw/PK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:17:46.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Pawan Kalyan directs aqua units to follow pollution norms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/allot-34-tickets-to-bcs-ysrcp-demands-nda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/dvar8dbh/C_40_1_CH1553_37262817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP Former Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:16:46.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allot 34% tickets to BCs, YSRCP demands NDA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP local body polls, Prasada Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/protest-continues-across-kerala-as-police-book-160-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vg5iuota/32-33-1-1tcpm20110chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters gather in front of the Secretariat on Thursday following a call by the CPM district committee, condemning the police assault on SFI activists at the university hostel in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/hc52gfpk/as-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and SFI activists clash during a march, led by the SFI district committee, to the Pathanamthitta SP’s office on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:16:13.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protest continues across Kerala as police book 160 people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Violence, Protest, Youth Congress, dyfi workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/all-set-for-launch-of-rs-1-lakh-cr-horticulture-hub-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/vndi215v/horticulture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:15:03.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for launch of Rs 1 lakh-cr horticulture hub today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Global Horticulture Hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-government-regularises-jobs-of-13k-junior-teachers-in-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lrrykp67/newindianexpress2025-06-228vys958steacher-resignation-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The notification, issued in supersession of the department’s earlier order of April 2, said the teachers’ service from their respective dates of joining till December 31, 2025, will be treated as service rendered in schematic/contractual capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:14:50.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government regularises jobs of 13k junior teachers in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, jobs, Odisha government, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/we-will-move-sc-against-hcs-bc-quota-order-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/9ud7380k/C_40_1_CH1553_37092151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:13:24.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We will move SC against HC’s BC quota order: CM Chandrababu Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Chandrababu Naidu cabinet, BC reservations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-reconstruction-firmly-on-track-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/orx3a3cr/reconstruction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the Pedalaku Sevalo-Praja Vedika in Repalle constituency of Bapatla district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:11:39.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP reconstruction firmly on track: CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/cm-majhi-calls-for-citizen-participation-to-make-bhubaneswar-the-cleanest-city</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2sd5jss8/CM-calls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Majhi &amp; H&amp;UD min Krushna Chandra Mahapatra during the cleanliness drive on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:10:25.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi calls for citizen participation to make Bhubaneswar the cleanest city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cleanest city, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Odisha CM Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/five-arrested-for-abducting-couple-from-thrissur-lodge-sexually-assaulting-woman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:09:27.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five arrested for abducting couple from Thrissur lodge, sexually assaulting woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sexual assault, abducting, Thrissur lodge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-hc-sets-aside-34-bc-quota-in-local-body-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/svpo8f8v/Maintain-decorum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:09:02.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC sets aside 34% BC quota in local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-registers-1410-rise-in-september-gst-collections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-11/8g2cut5q/images-2026-09-11T092227.990.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commercial Taxes Department Chief Commissioner Babu A</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:07:20.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP registers 14.10% rise in September  GST collections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, GST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/odisha-to-play-big-in-indias-tourism-growth-focus-on-global-visitors-deputy-cm-pravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/58s75fex/Pravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida addressing a media conference here on Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:07:06.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to play big in India’s tourism growth, focus on global visitors: Deputy CM Pravati  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, FICCI, Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, OTB, FAM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/02/four-day-chenetha-bazaar-begins-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/l0twmfpw/Chenetha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organised by CCAP to mark Gandhi Jayanti, it will be held from October 1 to 4, from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:06:11.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four-day Chenetha Bazaar begins in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Chenetha Bazaar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/aps-guntur-selected-for-3d-printed-rural-house-pilot-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-16/366l1sox/C_40_1_CH1298_30458211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:05:02.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Guntur selected for 3D-printed rural house pilot project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PMAY-G, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/02/asian-games-2026-indian-womens-recurve-archery-team-stun-south-korea-to-clinch-historic-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/548c2nkg/Recurve-archery.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seasoned campaigner Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod held their nerve in challenging windy conditions to outshoot the defending champions and script a historic triumph.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:04:28.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games 2026: Indian women's recurve archery team stun South Korea to clinch historic gold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Ankita Bhakat, Asian Games 2026, recurve archery, Kumkum Mohod, Kirti Sharma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/02/new-yorks-governor-removes-da-in-cornell-rape-allegations-appoints-ag-letitia-james-to-take-over</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/w5nozgfo/AP26275048798211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, listens as Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference in New York, Oct. 11, 2023.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/baqnis3a/AP26274551075443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shown is the the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:04:06.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New York's governor removes DA in Cornell rape allegations, appoints AG Letitia James to take over</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Kathy Hochul, Cornell University, Cornell University fraternity house, Gang rape allegations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/15-acre-amruta-manohi-land-restored-to-lord-jagannath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/akyreq35/New-Project-2026-10-02T083318.760.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The land, involved in two cases, is located near Gundicha Temple in Puri and had been brought up for change of kisam (classification), but Member, Board of Revenue, Satyabrata Sahu, exercising powers vested under Section 32 of the Odisha Survey and Settlement Act, 1958, restored it to the Srimandir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:03:50.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1.5 acre Amruta Manohi land restored to Lord Jagannath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SJTA, Gundicha temple, Lord Jagannath temple land, Odisha Survey and Settlement Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/ap-ranks-2nd-in-pm-kaushal-vikas-yojana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/1c8l1z78/C_40_1_CH0095_32446830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister N Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:02:27.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP ranks 2nd in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, HRD and Education Minister N Lokesh, PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/cm-chandrababu-naidu-urges-shgs-to-expand-biz-with-dwcra-loans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/xtx702yu/expand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM encouraged women to start small businesses with the support of DWCRA loans and government incentives and gradually expand their enterprises.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:00:13.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu urges SHGs to expand biz with DWCRA loans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/mahanadi-water-dispute-moving-closer-to-resolution-says-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/k9ryefj8/New-Project-2026-10-02T082552.712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:57:33.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahanadi water dispute moving closer to resolution, says CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah​, Mahanadi water dispute, Odisha CM Majhi, Central Water Commission (CWC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/02/igmc-stadium-set-for-rs-60-cr-revamp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/avxpiwgz/Stadium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renovation works underway at the IGMC stadium on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:56:51.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IGMC Stadium set for Rs 60-cr revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation, IGMC stadium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/02/nia-files-chargesheet-against-two-in-odishas-sundarpada-bomb-blast-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/lbpdr7r3/ANI_20260514063013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The agency had taken over the investigation from Airfield police and re-registered the case on April 4. The incident had occurred in Azad Nagar area of Sundarpada within Airfield police limits.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:53:08.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA files chargesheet against two in Odisha's Sundarpada bomb blast case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NIA, Sundarpada bomb blast, Explosive Substances Act and Explosives Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/saregama-copyright-case-sc-refuses-relief-to-ilaiyaraaja</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/j4cul8be/202605183792629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ilaiyaraaja</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:50:26.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saregama copyright case: SC refuses relief to Ilaiyaraaja</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Ilaiyaraaja, Saregama copyright case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/12-per-cent-of-inmates-in-kerala-prisons-seek-mental-health-help</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/65obn13d/202603073699169.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to figures with the prisons and correctional services department, 1,201 of the 9,805 inmates – roughly 12.24% – currently in jails across the state, have sought mental health support.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7zn6v4cg/Screenshot-2026-10-02-015342.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:50:25.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 per cent of inmates in Kerala prisons seek mental health help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Inmates, mental health help</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/govt-mulls-airline-security-advisory-after-flydubai-incident-to-digitise-aerodrome-entry-permits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/l0oq9zl7/IMG-20261001-WA0013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aviation press briefing by Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha (left) and Director General of BCAS Rajesh Nirwan at Udyan Bhawan in Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:49:57.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt mulls airline security advisory after FlyDubai incident; to digitise Aerodrome Entry Permits</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FlyDubai, Aerodrome Entry Permits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/01/why-punjab-congress-is-replacing-amarinder-warring-as-factionalism-deepens-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/y1wtn6zp/Amarinder-Singh-Raja-Warring.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring attends a meeting of party workers in Ludhiana.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:49:11.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Punjab Congress is replacing Amarinder Warring as factionalism deepens ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Punjab Congress infighting, Punjab Congress crisis, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, 2027 Punjab Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/kerala-jayathilak-may-face-vigilance-probe-in-muttil-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/z6yj8fdl/New-Project-2025-04-24T073346.470.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr A Jayathilak IAS</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:47:53.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Jayathilak may face Vigilance probe in Muttil case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Muttil tree-felling case, Jayathilak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/encroachments-block-stormwater-drains-in-elakkiampatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/cuj9p1z6/whatsapp_image_2026_10_01_at_55411_pm072625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Elakkiampatti have urged the administration to take steps to improve the storm drains in their area which have allegedly been encroached on by local businesses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:47:48.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Encroachments block stormwater drains in Elakkiampatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elakkiampatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/valparai-to-ban-single-use-pet-bottles-from-this-october-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-23/o6n5fmat/202504233385879.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:47:03.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valparai to ban single-use PET bottles from this October</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PET bottles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/02/foundation-stone-laid-for-upgradation-of-rpf-dog-training-centre-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/30/original/_short-coated-tan-dog-2253275.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>2026-10-02T02:46:17.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foundation stone laid for upgradation of RPF dog training centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, dog training, RPF dog training centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/01/india-prevail-over-pakistan-in-seven-goal-thriller</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/le2coojf/Hockey1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian team led by three goals to nil before their opponents came storming back to equalise. However, India just about won in the end</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:46:08.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India prevail over Pakistan in seven-goal thriller </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Hockey, 2026 Asian Games, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/adoor-prakashs-open-criticism-of-cm-satheesan-exposes-new-battlelines-in-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/7ell07lu/Adoor-Prakash-VD-Satheesan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF convener Adoor Prakash's (L) open questioning of Satheesan is being viewed as part of a bigger move, targeting the CM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:45:48.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adoor Prakash’s open criticism of CM Satheesan exposes new battlelines in Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, V D Satheesan, Adoor Prakash</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/gsi-mapping-sparks-tungsten-fears-among-melur-villagers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-07/6onpuowt/C_1_1_CH1452_10621025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:43:43.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GSI mapping sparks tungsten fears among Melur villagers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GSI, Melur taluk, tungsten extraction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/telangana-man-poses-as-missing-son-demands-rs-40l</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/l8d05d07/ANI_20260917122529.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, Lakshma Reddy’s close friend Mohan Reddy introduced Yadaiah, a resident of Nakrekal, as Srinivas Reddy. Another person, identified as Fakiru Mohan Reddy, allegedly assisted in the impersonation and demanded Rs 40 lakh from Lakshma Reddy for finding and returning his missing son.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:43:38.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana man poses as missing son, demands Rs 40L</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, fake rumour</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/rare-yellow-coppersmith-barbet-spotted-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/6jq35ww5/New-Project-2026-10-02T081103.513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cream-yellow coppersmith barbet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:42:00.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare yellow coppersmith barbet spotted in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, coppersmith barbet, seen green bird</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/srinagar-diary-mlas-question-officials-interference-in-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lvx1ksz2/omar092342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:41:04.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | MLAs question officials’ interference in House</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J-K CM Omar Abdullah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/bihar-seeks-iaf-help-in-relief-work-in-six-flooded-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/dm355ual/1-53-30091-pti09302026000176b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of a partially submerged Kali Ghat in Patna on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:40:13.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar seeks IAF help in relief work in six flooded districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IAF, Bihar floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/telangana-commercial-tax-revenue-up-15-percent-in-september</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/h059v0vv/New-Project-2026-10-02T080910.610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professional tax was the only segment to register negative growth, declining 4% from Rs 77 crore to Rs 74 crore. Overall tax revenue stood at Rs 7,303 crore, Rs 6 crore short of the target of Rs 7,309 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:39:40.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana commercial tax revenue up 15 percent in September</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, vat, Commercial Taxes collections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/discharge-from-mettur-hikedto-15k-cusecs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/momqj34b/C_1_1_CH1332_123998146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mettur Dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:39:02.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discharge from Mettur hiked
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/vijayanagara-era-idol-worth-rs-1-crore-seized-in-madurai-three-smugglers-held</loc>
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<image:caption>15th-century Vijayanagara-period metal idol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:38:06.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayanagara-era idol ‘worth Rs 1 crore’ seized in Madurai, three smugglers held</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/religious-travel-tops-domestic-overnight-trips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/l6jjsjpf/domestic093933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The average pilgrimage trip cost Rs 7,694 against Rs 32,167 for health and medical travel, according to the latest Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey released by the National Statistical Office.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/k89srn5f/Screenshot-2026-10-02-013814.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:37:22.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Religious travel tops domestic overnight trips</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/02/cure-act-notification-today-to-replace-ghmc-framework</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-09/19d9u4nf/GHMC-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Building of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:35:54.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CURE Act notification today, 
to replace GHMC framework</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, CMC, MMC, CURE Bill, Capital Value System (CVS)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/chennai-to-get-street-level-flood-alerts-three-days-in-advance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/11ub9cf5/20250504206F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:34:29.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai to get street-level flood alerts three days in advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai monsoon, Flood Management Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/honeymoon-over-cracks-surface-in-congress-over-cm-satheesans-style</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/abiw9mz9/UDF-upset-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF convener Adoor Prakash</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:33:33.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honeymoon over? Cracks surface in  Congress over CM Satheesan’s style </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress, V D Satheesan, Adoor Prakash</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/02/smit-machchhar-boy-from-gujarat-who-prefers-to-fly-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/vdipijrp/1-53-01101-pti10012026000384b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art of Capt Smit Machchhar at Puri.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:31:56.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smit Machchhar: Boy from Gujarat who prefers to fly high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat government, Smit Machchhar, Vishishtha Gujarat Garima Award</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/adilabad-farmers-await-three-phase-power-connections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/ccnub0sj/TNIEimport2021718originalElectricitypowercreditsmissing.avif</image:loc>
<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>2026-10-02T02:29:41.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adilabad farmers await three-phase power connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad, power connections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/chennai-port-system-to-ease-container-movement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bcxx6b91/port1104446.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Port Setu’ was developed by the Chennai chapter of the National Association of Container Freight Stations and went live on September 17</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:28:42.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai port system to ease container movement </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Chennai Port, Intelligent Vehicle Monitoring System</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/malayalis-find-new-farming-frontier-in-africa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/fyrclszp/Farming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjas Rahman at his farm in Sierra Leone</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/lfyc9mxx/Malayalis_find.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/o8tc0eev/frontier.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:27:24.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayalis find new farming frontier in Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Africa, Malayalis, farming frontier</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/indigenous-tech-key-to-defence-ex-drdo-chief-samir-kamat-at-uoh-convocation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/7ctldzgb/Indigenous.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla confers degrees at UoH convocation on Oct 1.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:27:03.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indigenous tech key to defence: Ex DRDO chief Samir Kamat at UoH convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, DRDO, UoH, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Operation Sindoor, Samir Kamat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/el-nino-impact-unlikely-tn-to-see-normal-ne-monsoon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/bxaoe9yb/forecast102539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forecast Outlook for Northeast Monsoon in Southern Peninsula was released at Northeast Monsoon Forecast Outlook Forum - 2026 held in National Institute of Ocean Technology on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:26:41.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino impact unlikely, TN to see normal NE monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, El Nino, Northeast Monsoon Seasonal Outlook Forum 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/srirangam-temple-land-fraud-dmk-secy-held-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/n73dbldm/New-Project-2026-10-02T075253.634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK Srirangam area secretary M Ramkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:23:50.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srirangam temple land fraud: DMK secy held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, M Ramkumar, Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/eflu-students-question-rss-event-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/28/original/eflu-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EFLU campus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:22:11.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EFLU students question RSS event nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, EFLU, Bhagat Singh, RSS event</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/ngo-flags-irregularities-in-granting-affiliation-to-tn-teacher-education-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/57ro640j/New-Project-2026-10-02T074824.682.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:20:51.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGO flags irregularities in granting affiliation to TN teacher education colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NGO, Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/delhi-hc-refuses-to-overturn-bjp-mla-raju-kumar-singhs-conviction-in-celebratory-firing-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/on64andg/raju-bihar094309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:20:43.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses to overturn BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh’s conviction in celebratory firing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Raju Kumar Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/victory-stones-of-ikkeri-nayaks-in-kerala-are-gradually-fading</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/1b61w7u4/Ikkeri-Nayaks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the few remaining Ikkeri Nayaks victory stones at Karattuvayal in Kasaragod.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:19:40.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Victory stones of Ikkeri Nayaks in Kerala are gradually fading</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Victory stones, Ikkeri Nayaks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/money-laundering-charges-framed-against-yasin-malik</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/n54ju6bn/TNIEimport2022530originalYasinMalik1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:18:23.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Money laundering charges framed against Yasin Malik</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yasin malik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-government-response-sought-on-plea-against-don-bosco-school-textbooks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/4uvmcfux/ANI_20260709114723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:18:22.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government response sought on plea against Don Bosco School textbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, CBSE, Telangana government, NCERT textbooks, Don Bosco School</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/special-drive-to-enrol-new-left-out-voters-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/vgy06406/C_23_1_CH0873_36372028.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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:17:41.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special drive to enrol new, left-out voters in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/02/competition-hurts-revenue-but-keralams-prison-kitchens-endure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/i474rall/freedom-food-factory1091544.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freedom Jail Food prepared by inmates at Kakkanad Jail and put up for sale near Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kaloor, Kochi.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/qz8icywq/Screenshot-2026-10-02-014753.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:16:19.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Competition hurts revenue, but Keralam's prison kitchens endure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, prison kitchens, business venture</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-plea-against-holding-bypolls-in-five-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/b4rg2oo7/202609243952776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:15:38.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on plea against holding bypolls in five seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC order, K Venkatachalapathy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/nin-hyderabad-study-flags-cardiac-risks-of-vitamin-d-deficiency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/9doxq15a/newindianexpress2026-09-01110j4zuyHeart-Health.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rats fed vitamin D-deficient diets showed increased oxidative damage, including lipid peroxidation and DNA damage, along with reduced levels of reduced glutathione and key antioxidant enzymes. Researchers also observed increased Nox2 expression, indicating a more pro-oxidant environment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:13:42.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIN Hyderabad study flags cardiac risks of vitamin D deficiency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Vitamin D, ICMR-NIN scientists, cardiac risks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/madras-hc-refuses-to-rejectelection-petition-against-esakki-subayas-victory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:12:59.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to reject
election petition against Esakki Subaya’s victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Ambasamudram constituency, Esakki Subaya</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/minor-sexually-assaulted-three-nabbed-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/tu3wvakp/ANI_20260831041512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:12:17.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor sexually assaulted, three nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi crime, Minor assaulted</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/hindu-college-teachers-protest-flag-governance-financial-irregularities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/t5oxbnot/hinsu084252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hindu College Staff Association during the protest on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:10:58.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindu College teachers protest, flag governance &amp; financial irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Hindu College, Hindu College Staff Association</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/after-rain-free-monsoon-expect-cold-free-winter-this-year-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/0imgg8xy/ANI_20250524135210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The broader national outlook indicates above-normal maximum temperatures over parts of eastern, central and northern India during October, while several areas could also record above-normal minimum temperatures.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:10:43.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After ‘rain-free’ monsoon, expect ‘cold-free’ winter this year in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, monsoon, IMD Hyderabad, El Nino, Indian Ocean Dipole</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/cpm-says-parties-bribing-bypoll-voters-tvk-the-worst</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/8aim8qic/Stalin’s-remarks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM state secretary P Shanmugam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:07:49.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM says parties bribing bypoll voters, TVK the worst</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, P Shanmugam, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/no-puc-no-fuel-rule-causes-chaos-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/zbm7ultx/Petrol01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the new system, petrol pumps have been equipped with automated mechanisms linked to the Parivahan database to identify vehicles without valid PUC certificates.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:07:35.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule causes chaos in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, petrol pumps, Delhi air pollution, Delhi petrol pumps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/barapullah-traffic-rush-forces-entry-closure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/5rk6kj1p/barapula050824351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A road closed in the Mayur Vihar Phase 1 area in view of the heavy traffic rush; long snarl-ups in the Barapullah Phase 3 elevated corridor area on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2q7fo5ph/barapula030824051.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barapullah flyover has witnessed long traffic snarls since it was thrown open to the public on Wednesday, just a day after its inauguration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:06:35.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barapullah traffic rush forces entry closure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/sccl-coal-supplies-to-telangana-plants-rise-25-percent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/81avbfr6/newindianexpress2026-09-09ory4nb9eSingareni-Collieries-Company-Limited-SCCL.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCCL increased coal supplies to Telangana’s thermal power plants by 24.58% to 198.2 lakh tonnes from 159.1 lakh tonnes during the same period last year, the company said in a statement released on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:05:35.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCCL coal supplies to Telangana plants rise 25 percent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, SCCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/commuters-stuck-as-long-weekend-chokes-city-roads</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/q724izzu/dsc5505jpg105326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles were seen moving bumper-to-bumper at several stretches, with commuters taking longer than usual to cover their regular routes.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:04:24.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commuters stuck as long weekend chokes city roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi traffic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-industrial-proposals-worth-rs-16384-crore-cleared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/25yaszwm/New-Project-2026-10-02T073222.606.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 1,172 industrial units have been approved this year, involving Rs 16,384.5 crore in proposed investment and projected employment for 30,511 people. In 2025-26, 2,163 units were approved, involving Rs 10,237.08 crore and 51,029 projected jobs.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:03:25.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Industrial proposals worth Rs 16,384 crore cleared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Industrial proposals, CDMOs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/cm-launches-dpcc-control-room-to-monitor-pollution-sources-in-real-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/3nwzl8cd/ANI_20260930093200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:02:54.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM launches DPCC control room to monitor pollution sources in real time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air pollution, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, DPCC control room</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/police-say-no-to-stir-against-cec-organisers-firm-on-assembling</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/645haxyh/jantar-mantar-cops112100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security has been intensified at Jantar Mantar and key points in New Delhi district.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:00:09.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police say no to stir against CEC,  organisers firm on assembling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Students Protest, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/cm-revanth-playing-with-peoples-emotions-to-please-rahul-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-19/9gk7pw12/G%20Kishan%20Reddy_EPS123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:58:11.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth playing with people’s emotions to please Rahul: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah​, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Telangana CM Revanth, Minister G Kishan Reddy, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/02/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-opens-sports-complex-in-rohini</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/zuhqeyif/hthzdp9a0aaqhfijpg111706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu inaugurated a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) sports complex.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:57:56.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu opens sports complex in Rohini</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, sports complex, Delhi Rohini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/listed-all-my-investments-in-2009-poll-affidavit-ktr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/f90e6ctq/New-Project-2026-10-02T072437.359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao speaks during a meeting with partymen at the party office in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:55:09.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Listed all my investments in 2009 poll affidavit: KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hitec city, election affidavit, BRS Leader KTR, Kaleshwaram Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-special-officers-to-address-senior-citizens-grievances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-14/kqn3sptk/illusjuly4805-09-2024210011092605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Aasara pension scheme currently provides Rs 2,016 a month to 15.60 lakh senior citizens, offering them a measure of financial security. The government is also providing cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh under the Rajiv Aarogyasri scheme to reduce the financial burden of serious illnesses in old age.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:51:20.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana special officers to address senior citizens’ grievances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Special officers, Adluri Laxman Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/02/nizams-jewellery-collection-may-get-a-new-abode</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/2o08ho26/page1-anchor-sarpechprince101927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:49:19.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nizams’ jewellery collection may get a new abode</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RBI, Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, Nizams of Hyderabad, Nizams’ jewellery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/plea-filed-against-use-of-automated-data-matching-platform-by-eci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/0tf72nho/202604043734095.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petitioner further alleged that the methodology, parameters and functioning of the ECINet/ERONET platform had not been sufficiently disclosed in the public domain.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:47:10.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea filed against use of automated 
data-matching platform by ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, plea, Election Commission of India (ECI), ERONet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-congress-ensures-social-balance-in-mlc-nominations-says-mp-mallu-ravi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/487cca48-9394-46b7-b02e-753282c626cc/C_23_1_CH1236_28890631.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha MP Mallu Ravi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:43:36.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Congress ensures social balance in MLC nominations, says MP Mallu Ravi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Congress, TPCC, Telangana Congress MP Mallu Ravi, MLC nominations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tn-cm-vijays-outreach-to-cong-after-polls-proved-his-secular-credentials-vck</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/v8nwvixf/bloc090551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, VCK chief Thirumavalavan, TNCC president Manickam Tagore &amp; MDMK leader Vaiko in Madurantakam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:40:54.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay’s outreach to Cong after polls proved his secular credentials: VCK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/mlc-polls-telangana-congresss-first-move-leaves-rivals-scrambling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/phrog6re/New-Project-2026-10-02T070624.524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The early move has left the opposition parties with less room for manoeuvring. In the Mahbubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad constituency, the BRS is yet to settle on a candidate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:37:26.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLC polls: Telangana Congress’s first move leaves rivals scrambling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Congress, MLC polls, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/gcc-sees-1295-rise-in-property-tax-collection-689-increase-in-professional-tax-in-h1-2026-27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/naxz1wta/202609023927002.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:35:29.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC sees 12.95% rise in property tax collection, 6.89% increase in professional tax in H1 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, GCC Commissioner GS Sameeran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/man-kills-wife-over-suspicion-of-infidelity-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/kr4u5rgp/ANI_20251226125024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:33:32.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills wife over suspicion of infidelity in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, Mangadu police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/telangana-ministers-to-visit-delhi-ask-centre-to-declare-235-mandals-drought-hit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/9bykzk96/New-Project-2026-09-23T074645.095.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, The Cabinet also requested the Union government to declare the affected mandals as drought-hit and provide financial assistance to the state to take up relief measures.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/2nvpjuyp/Ministers.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:31:58.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Ministers to visit Delhi, ask Centre to declare 235 mandals drought-hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, drought-hit, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Dearness Allowance (DA), Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/02/industrial-waste-finds-its-way-to-sea-through-illegal-pipeline-probe-underway-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/52rmxr97/Industrial-waste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials inspecting the spot at Panaiyur Periyakuppam in Chengalpattu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:31:48.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industrial waste finds its way to sea through illegal pipeline; probe underway in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, industrial waste, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/association-flays-redeployment-of-tn-govt-doctors-wants-vacant-posts-in-ghs-filled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-08/4xfz2myf/Doctor-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:29:01.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association flays redeployment of TN govt doctors, wants vacant posts in GHs filled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN doctor, SDPGA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/02/sir-notices-blos-to-visit-electors-collect-papers-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/qe5a2zd7/20260713383f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BLOs will upload the documents on the ECINet platform for consideration by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs (AEROs).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:27:37.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR notices: BLOs to visit electors, collect papers in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, BLOs, C Sudharshan Reddy, SIR notice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/kavins-parents-begin-stir-want-tn-to-challenge-verdict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-01/lt4tcwbo/Kavin’s-parents-begin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chandrasekar and Tamilselvi protesting in front of their house at Arumugamangalam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-02T01:26:04.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavin’s parents begin stir, want TN to challenge verdict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kavin Selvaganesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/02/tasmac-to-invite-fresh-tenders-for-new-bar-licences</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/qhlbiltx/ANI_20250424112245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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