<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/10/if-you-dont-take-responsibility-you-cannot-help-your-team-win-games-kaif-on-rishabh-pant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/586uxrc3/PTI04092026000657B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant walks off the ground after his dismissal during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:36:46.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If you don't take responsibility, you cannot help your team win games: Kaif on Rishabh Pant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rishabh Pant, IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants vs KKR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/up-adds-over-84-lakh-voters-electorate-reaches-1339-cr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/4yw8k1t5/202601203645622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:35:35.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP adds over 84 lakh voters, electorate reaches 13.39 Cr</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/key-bishnoi-gang-operative-pradip-shukla-held-in-madhya-pradesh-for-extortion-racket</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.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>2026-04-10T07:34:09.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key Bishnoi gang operative Pradip Shukla held in Madhya Pradesh for extortion racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, extortion cases, Pradip Shukla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/10/subodh-agarwal-from-top-ias-officer-to-key-figure-in-rajasthans-jal-jeevan-mission-scam-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/jbe5dz7a/New-Project-45.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Subodh Agarwal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:30:31.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subodh Agarwal: From top IAS officer to key figure in Rajasthan’s Jal Jeevan Mission 'scam' case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Jal Jeevan Mission, Jal Jeevan mission scam, Former ACS Subodh Agarwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/islamabad-under-tight-security-as-pakistan-readies-us-iran-talks-amid-fragile-truce</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/jb2fordk/Pakistan-US-Iran-talks.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and Paramilitary soldiers patrol to ensure security ahead of the United States and Iran's possible negotiations in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, on Friday, April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:25:15.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Islamabad under tight security as Pakistan readies US-Iran talks amid fragile truce</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Islamabad Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/justice-yashwant-varma-resigns-amid-impeachment-proceedings-over-cash-controversy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-21/ssodiwvh/Justice-Yashwant-Varma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Varma was repatriated from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court after wads of burnt currency notes were allegedly found at his official residence 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>2026-04-10T07:23:04.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice Yashwant Varma resigns amid impeachment proceedings over cash controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Judge Yashwant Varma, Justice Yashwant Varma impeachment, Justice Yashwant Varma case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/elephants-play-out-heartwarming-moment-as-they-welcome-young-one</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/3hxfheo9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-7.53.48-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Videos of a nine-member herd crossing the road with the newborn have gone viral.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:17:08.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephants play out heartwarming moment as they welcome young one</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, elephants, human-wildlife conflict, Chinnakanal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/10/aimim-led-by-asaduddin-owaisi-quits-humayun-kabir-alliance-to-fight-bengal-polls-solo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/ckf4b93l/C_53_1_CH1537_43380910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi, left, and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) Chief Humayun Kabir.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:16:11.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, quits Humayun Kabir alliance, to fight Bengal polls solo</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal Elections, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Humayun Kabir, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/5ajs1zrs/New-Project-46.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumar took the oath in Hindi in the presence of Union Minister and Leader of the House J P Nadda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:13:36.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Nitish Kumar Rajya Sabha oath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/10/eve-hewson-joins-channing-tatum-in-upcoming-racing-thriller-isle-of-man</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/bo89wgfd/eve.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irish actor Eve Hewson</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:58:55.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eve Hewson joins channing tatum in upcoming racing thriller 'Isle of Man'</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Irish actor Eve Hewson, Isle of Man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/will-let-my-work-do-the-talking-raghav-chadha-amid-rift-with-aap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/yihkr4ab/202604033732940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:57:16.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will let my work do the talking': Raghav Chadha amid rift with AAP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, aap, Raghav Chadha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/10/fifa-picks-52-referees-for-the-world-cup-including-two-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/z9a76dbh/AP26099641854167.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It's the second time that female referees take part in a men's World Cup — in Qatar four years ago there were three female referees and three female assistant referees.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:53:30.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA picks 52 referees for the World Cup, including two women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, FIFA World cup 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/telangana-hc-grants-one-week-anticipatory-bail-to-pawan-khera-in-case-registered-against-him-in-assam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/9envftlf/20260405067f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC grants one-week anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:50:04.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants one-week anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in case registered against him in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam, Telangana, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Telangana High Court, Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/10/andy-robertson-to-leave-liverpool-at-end-of-season-after-9-years-at-club-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/lu9eoldv/Robertson.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Liverpool's Andy Robertson</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:38:30.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of season after 9 years at club</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Liverpool, Andy Robertson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/srinagar-tulip-garden-draws-nearly-three-lakh-visitors-amid-tourism-revival</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/29/original/Tulip_Garden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinagar tulip garden</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:09:53.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar tulip garden draws nearly three lakh visitors amid tourism revival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, tourism, Tulip garden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/congress-slams-pm-modis-u-turn-on-womens-quota-seeks-apology</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/90igtpoi/New-Project-26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress said that Modi owes an “apology” to the women of India.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:08:48.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams PM Modi’s U-turn on women’s quota, seeks apology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, PM Modi, women’s reservation law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/curse-for-humanity-pakistan-ministers-remarks-draw-israeli-rebuke-putting-peace-talks-at-risk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/3oisvul5/ANI_20251114154007.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:03:59.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Curse for humanity': Pakistan minister’s remarks draw Israeli rebuke, putting peace talks at risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, Khawaja Asif, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Islamabad Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/10/fifa-adds-new-even-more-expensive-world-cup-ticket-categories-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/wjl9wqy2/C_1_1_CH1035_115509620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FIFA President Gianni Infantino</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:03:57.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, FIFA World cup 2026, World Cup ticket, expensive tiers of tickets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/10/meryl-streep-highlights-lack-of-roles-for-older-women-as-she-returns-in-devil-wears-prada-sequel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/u07034jj/202604023731730.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hollywood actor Meryl Streep</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:00:38.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meryl Streep highlights lack of roles for older women as she returns in 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada 2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/10/ipl-2026-powell-rues-umpiring-blunder-sluggish-wicket-after-kkrs-narrow-loss-to-lsg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zvpb3nxh/PTI04092026000489B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lucknow Super Giants' Prince Yadav, left, celebrates after dismissing KKRs' Finn Allen during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:58:55.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Powell rues umpiring 'blunder', sluggish wicket after KKR's narrow loss to LSG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants vs KKR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/expedite-disposal-of-pending-trafficking-cases-in-odisha-ncw-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/hklk67hd/Expedite-disposal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar speaking at the meeting, at Lok Seva Bhawan on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:50:42.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expedite disposal of pending trafficking cases in Odisha: NCW chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, pending trafficking cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/10/ketamine-queen-gets-15-years-in-prison-for-selling-matthew-perry-the-drugs-that-killed-him</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/as4k118c/AP26091533666137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matthew Perry poses for a portrait in New York on Feb. 17, 2015</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:50:39.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Matthew Perry, Ketamine Queen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/six-members-of-family-killed-as-two-cars-collide-in-chhattisgarhs-kanker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/x5l9qccc/IMG-20260410-WA0040-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mangled remains of the car in which the family was travelling.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:49:32.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six members of family killed as two cars collide in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh, Kanker road accdient</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/osstet-results-out-7238-per-cent-qualify-exam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-12/h08k7q1m/P_4258856605.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:49:22.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OSSTET results out, 72.38 per cent qualify exam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, OSSTET</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/odisha-secures-8th-rank-in-country-in-implementation-of-pmgsy-for-fy2025-26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-10/yyw950x9/New-Project-2025-06-10T102824.610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rural Development minister Rabi Narayan Naik.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:40:48.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha secures 8th rank in country in implementation of PMGSY for FY2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, PMGSY</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/10/one-tech-tip-a-new-generation-is-reviving-the-ipod-for-distraction-free-listening</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/hqlu5zyv/AP26097538551822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An iPod is displayed after its introduction by Apple CEO Steve Jobs during a news conference, Oct. 23, 2001, in Cupertino, Calif.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:37:46.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Tech Tip: A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, apple, iPod</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/paddy-procurement-mismanagement-orissa-hc-seeks-state-govts-response</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-18/0xpdv0sq/P_4484889997.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:36:48.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paddy procurement mismanagement: Orissa HC seeks state govt’s response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Paddy procurement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/karnataka-police-takes-choudwar-jail-escapee-raja-sahani-on-remand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A special team of Karnataka police, which was camping in Cuttack following his arrest, had appealed the JMFC Court here to grant them seven-day remand to interrogate him in connection with the high-value robbery case.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:35:01.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka police takes Choudwar jail escapee Raja Sahani on remand  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Raja Sahani, jewellery showroom heist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/naveen-patnaik-accepts-patras-resignation-misra-or-mangaraj-likely-successor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/9/original/Sasmit_Patra_New.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Member Sasmit Patra’s resignation came two days after Santrupt Misra, political secretary to the party chief, took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:32:12.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen Patnaik accepts Patra’s resignation; Misra or Mangaraj likely successor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Naveen Patnaik, Sasmit Patra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/xi-tells-taiwan-opposition-leader-reunification-inevitable-part-of-history-in-beijing-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/5wjjx621/Cheng-Li-wun-and-Xi-Jinping.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A television shows the meeting between Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, at a restaurant in Taipei, on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:28:25.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader reunification 'inevitable part of history' in Beijing talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Xi Jinping, Taiwan tensions, China-Taiwan conflict, Cheng Li-wun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/srikant-jena-alleges-tribal-repression-at-sijimali-congress-forms-team</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/rejs2hdb/New-Project-2025-03-10T091326.210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader Srikant Jena</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:25:42.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srikant Jena alleges tribal repression at Sijimali, Congress forms team</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Srikant Jena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/now-bhubaneswar-mp-aparajita-sarangi-bats-for-metro-rail-urges-cm-majhi-to-revive-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/26/original/Aparajita_Sarangi_EPS_Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/wba7w9op/cats.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:24:03.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Now, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi bats for Metro Rail, urges CM Majhi to revive project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Aparajita Sarangi, Metro rail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/hbts-new-initiative-to-empower-women-vendors-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ljkjvqja/pic20904chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HBT launches Sambhavi Suruchi to empower women street food vendors</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:19:10.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HBT’s new initiative to empower women vendors in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Humara Bachpan Trust, empower women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/odisha-government-orders-speedy-rollout-of-gramodaya-in-10-maoist-hit-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/7t9e508u/Anu-Garg.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief secretary Anu Garg</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:17:14.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government orders speedy rollout of Gramodaya in 10 Maoist-hit districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gramodaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/10/lost-in-the-noise-the-real-issues-kerala-forgot-this-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/dbeap5wz/Pizhala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People queueing up in front of a polling booth at St. Francis UP School in Pizhala</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:16:37.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lost in the Noise: The Real Issues Kerala Forgot This Election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, 2026 election, Assemply elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/vedanta-ensures-water-for-farms-in-odishas-kalahandi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/iopgg7eo/newindianexpress_2024-03_77f49a27-b1b9-4b5d-b502-8039f242ac67_Vedanta_Aluminium.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:15:46.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta ensures water for farms in Odisha's Kalahandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/10/thiruvananthapuram-mental-health-centre-inmates-denied-franchise-rights-violation-alleged</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/nz7pmxsy/oolampara120938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Peroorkada Mental Health Centre</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:15:38.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram mental health centre inmates denied franchise, rights violation alleged </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Elections, Kerala Elections, Inmates, Kerala Elections 2026, Peroorkada Mental Health Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/cm-majhi-launches-rs-616-crore-power-projects-warns-officials-of-action-for-outages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/tql8n40f/CM-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi, deputy CM KV Singh Deo, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi and OPTCL CMD Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma after the sub-station inauguration on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:14:57.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi launches Rs 616 crore power projects, warns officials of action for outages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, power projects, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/10/at-8062-per-cent-nemom-records-2nd-highest-polling-in-thiruvananthapuram-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8tvbazwu/Nemom-records.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters, including women and a young mother carrying her child, wait in a queue to cast their ballots at the Government ITI Varkala during the Kerala Assembly Election on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ukdj2lz7/Nemom_recor.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:11:53.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 80.62 per cent, Nemom records 2nd highest polling in Thiruvananthapuram district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Elections, Kerala Elections, Nemom, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/congress-working-committee-to-meet-today-womens-quota-delimitation-on-agenda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-02/1jkt1gnr/PTI05022025000308A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from May 2, 2025, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting 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>2026-04-10T05:08:30.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress Working Committee to meet today; women’s quota, delimitation on agenda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress Working Committee, CWC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/vance-sets-off-to-pakistan-to-lead-talks-with-iran-as-wars-ceasefire-remains-shaky</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/037xo5c2/AP26098718748153.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance pauses after speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:07:05.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance sets off to Pakistan to lead talks with Iran as war's ceasefire remains shaky</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, JD Vance, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Islamabad Talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/10/kerala-poll-shocker-vote-cast-before-man-arrives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zr01ggfw/img2285084505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party workers engaged in an argument with polling officials as voter Saji S (extreme left) looks on.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:07:02.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala poll shocker: Vote cast before man arrives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Apr/10/will-hybrid-cars-take-the-fast-lane-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ec83hjor/Toyota-Hyryder.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Toyota Hyryder</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/1gc4xr32/Hyundai-CRETA-Summer-Edition-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyundai CRETA</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/lrudvi5h/Vitara-Hybrid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vitara Hybrid</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/n60sxlen/engine-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ygaw596p/Taigun.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taigun</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:04:44.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will hybrid cars take the fast lane?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, Hyundai Creta, hybrid cars, Toyota Hyryder, Vitara Hybrid, Taigun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/10/kerala-assembly-polls-first-time-voters-two-perspectives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/6uqwfg52/First-time-voters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uthara R Pillai &amp; Niranjan H</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T05:04:20.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly polls: First-time voters, two perspectives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Elections, Kerala Elections, first-time voters, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/india-us-review-trade-defence-and-quad-ties-rubio-to-visit-new-delhi-in-may</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ikqu202u/ANI_20260410003518.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio in Washington; US Secretary of State to visit India next month</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:58:59.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, US review trade, defence and Quad ties; Rubio to visit New Delhi in May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Vikram Misri, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/high-costs-low-output-kerala-hc-questions-relevance-of-vigilance-tribunals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/z9dctsbf/Kerala_HC_v92avKz.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala 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>2026-04-10T04:56:37.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High costs, low output: Kerala HC questions relevance of vigilance tribunals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, vigilance tribunals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/uneasy-silence-between-nc-mla-veeri-after-bill-rejection-in-jk-assembly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/xmtkhgly/PTI04012026000362B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Bashir Veeri during the Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, in Jammu, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:55:50.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uneasy silence between NC, MLA Veeri after Bill rejection in J&amp;K Assembly </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, National conference, Open Merit quota, Private Member’s Bill, Bashir Ahmad Veeri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/jayis-organs-journey-by-air-and-train-to-save-lives-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/1k1yl00l/Jayi’s-organs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V R Rajesh, Dr Jeevesh Thomas, Basil and Dr Jo Joseph of Lisie Hospital with the heart of Jayi Jayakumar.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/62oxenwi/Jayi_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Which was airlifted from Thiruvananthapuram, at Grand Hyatt in Kochi on Thursday. It was transplanted in a 14-year-old girl from Malappuram</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:55:31.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayi’s organs journey by air and train to save lives in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Organ donation, Jayi Jayakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/archery-coach-in-haridwar-school-booked-for-raping-student</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-22/ery4wyys/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:55:09.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Archery coach in Haridwar school booked for raping student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/can-win-at-least-3-to-4-seats-in-kerala-be-decisive-force-nda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-26/g2nm13dg/Welfare-Pa-rty.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Top leaders — including state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, former Union minister V Muraleedharan and party veteran P K Krishna Das — exuded confidence that the NDA would become a decisive force in the next assembly.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:53:12.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Can win at least 3 to 4 seats in Kerala, be decisive force’: NDA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, BJP, NDA, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/how-anureet-wattas-dont-interrupt-while-we-dance-echoes-indias-trans-right-debates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/0lrkks27/Take-BTS-7.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Don’t Interrupt While We Dance</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gnua0njn/TAke-IMG9813.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Behind the scenes of Don’t Interrupt While We Dance</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pfptijrm/Take-IMG9834.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Anureet Watta's Don’t Interrupt While We Dance echoes India's trans right debates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Entertainment, Transgender bill, Queer movie, transgender amendment bill, queer films, anureet watta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/10/chinas-k-pop-worries-the-reasons-why-a-ban-on-korean-entertainment-has-lasted-a-decade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/upssn2od/AP26097069843014.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fans react during a comeback concert of K-pop band BTS near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, March 21, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:52:23.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, K-POP, BTS concert, Korean entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/kerala-2026-polls-to-be-last-three-front-contest-says-bjps-rajeev-chandrasekhar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/5vxf7bwr/PTI04092026000024B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the state Assembly elections, in Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:51:38.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala 2026 polls to be last three-front contest, says BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/police-doing-their-job-cm-himanta-sarma-defends-action-against-pawan-khera</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o1nmcg0x/20260406064f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:48:57.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Police doing their job': CM Himanta Sarma defends action against Pawan Khera</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam, Pawan Khera, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/fcra-bill-a-setback-for-bjps-christian-outreach-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-27/i9z9w8hk/TNIEimport202288originalBJP-CongressFlags.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:48:05.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘FCRA Bill a setback for BJP’s Christian outreach’: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BJP, Congress, FCRA bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/indian-astronauts-complete-mitra-training-in-ladakh-for-psychological-readiness-for-space-mission</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/m6lmc5y4/AP26093511396128.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Group Captains Angad Pratap Singh, Shubhanshu Shukla, Prashanth Nair and Ajit Krishnan undergo MITRA training to simulate isolation, stress and team dynamics in space missions</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:44:51.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian astronauts complete MITRA training in Ladakh for psychological readiness for space mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/upalokayukta-cracks-down-on-officials-over-mandya-linemans-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/fmdznant/New-Project-2026-01-14T082138.806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:43:35.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upalokayukta cracks down on officials over Mandya lineman’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/taking-flight-over-the-ganga-19-seater-seaplane-completes-flawless-second-trial-in-rishikesh-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/o5q4hkwp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-10-at-10.06.04-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts believe this service will redefine high-end tourism, allowing international and domestic travelers to bypass road congestion and reach the heart of Rishikesh in minutes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:43:00.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taking flight over the Ganga: 19-seater seaplane completes flawless second trial in Rishikesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, seaplane, SkyHop Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/no-pro-udf-muslim-consolidation-in-malabar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-09/pt36bcin/newindianexpress2025-07-080wscssycCongress-contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:41:40.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No pro-UDF Muslim consolidation in Malabar’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, LDF, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/kerala-minor-missing-on-bababudangiri-trek-search-continues-for-second-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/dddhamps/missing091919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinanda from Palakkad, had travelled to Chikkamagaluru with her family as part of a tourist group.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:41:09.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala minor missing on Bababudangiri trek, search continues for second day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/digital-extortion-racket-busted-trio-arrested-for-blackmailing-uttarakhand-restaurateur-with-faked-cockroach-video-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ffd9h82n/New-Project-2026-04-10T100801.463.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused were targeting the business owner by threatening to sabotage his reputation with a manufactured video of unhygienic food.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:39:48.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digital extortion racket busted: Trio arrested for blackmailing Uttarakhand restaurateur with faked ‘Cockroach’ video</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttarakhand police, Digital extortion racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/gaganyatris-call-for-greater-private-role-crew-autonomy-in-indias-human-space-missions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/hjvx4avc/GAGANYATRIS.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:39:34.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaganyatris call for greater private role, crew autonomy in India’s human space missions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/flower-sellers-daughter-from-bengaluru-scores-97</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zvowf6vz/New-Project-44.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rakshita Maria</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:37:53.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flower seller’s daughter from Bengaluru scores 97% in PU II exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/pu-ii-toppers-mantra-for-success-no-pressure-no-tuitions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ccwhahjz/New-Project-43.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aditi celebrates with her mother in Bengaluru on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:36:26.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PU II toppers’ mantra for success: 
No pressure &amp; no tuitions....</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/bjp-leader-arrested-for-harassing-staff-of-rmc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/bqppg2pf/202604093741800.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>2026-04-10T04:34:28.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader arrested for harassing staff of RMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/pu-ii-overall-pass-percentage-at-8158-no-exam-3-this-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/3/5/original/students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/kuxtkj6l/percentage.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:33:53.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PU II: Overall pass percentage at 81.58, no exam-3 this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/bajrang-dal-leader-held-in-odisha-womans-suicide-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/bqppg2pf/202604093741800.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>2026-04-10T04:33:29.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bajrang Dal leader held in Odisha woman’s suicide case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/childless-woman-kills-9-year-old-niece-out-of-jealousy-in-odisha-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-07/i7ccg7gs/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:32:34.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Childless woman kills 9-year-old niece out of jealousy in Odisha, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arrested, Odisha woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/10/markets-rebound-in-early-trade-on-banking-stocks-global-cues-positive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/zoos6xzn/20260201421f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade 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>2026-04-10T04:32:18.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Markets rebound in early trade on banking stocks, global cues positive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/10/bengaluru-man-run-over-by-pallakki-tractor-during-procession-in-hulimavu-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ujrkq46l/New-Project-42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akshith Purushotham</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:31:33.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru man run over by pallakki tractor during procession in Hulimavu, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/police-on-high-alert-for-hanuman-jayanti-bike-rally-in-odishas-sambalpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/u2lc31tv/Police-on-high.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central forces taking part in the flag march at Sambalpur</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:30:19.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police on high alert for Hanuman Jayanti bike rally in Odisha's Sambalpur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sambalpur police, Hanuman Jayanti procession</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/ganja-worth-rs-110-crore-seized-from-forest-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/d3j6z5x5/Ganja-worth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The contraband, suspected to be stored for illegal transportation, is estimated to be worth over Rs 1.10 crore.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:28:59.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganja worth Rs 1.10 crore seized from forest in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganja seized</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/10/zombie-drug-scare-in-bengaluru-false-police-say-viral-video-not-linked-to-drugs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/g88fi3nl/New-Project-41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man in viral video seen disoriented was under medication and alcohol, not xylazine</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:28:43.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Zombie drug’ scare in Bengaluru false, police say viral video not linked to drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/odishas-rushikulya-rookery-sees-record-drop-in-mass-nesting-of-olive-ridley-turtles</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/lf33t88o/Rushikulya-rookery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Olive Ridley turtles</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:27:58.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Rushikulya rookery sees record drop in mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Olive Ridley, Rushikulya rookery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/10/rupee-gains-10-paise-to-9241usd-amid-global-tension-risks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/18/original/Rupee_Reuters.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:27:44.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 10 paise to 92.41/USD amid global tension risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Indian Rupee, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/moefcc-joint-secy-inspects-aspirational-plans-in-odishas-koraput</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-31/wxq4n4wq/202601313657147.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>2026-04-10T04:26:08.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoEFCC joint secy inspects aspirational plans in Odisha's Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Satya­jit Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/10/doddaballapura-ii-pu-student-suicide-lecturer-booked-for-abetment-after-note-alleges-harassment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/4d4ba126-ee9a-4148-9700-ed0a85d9d1ea/suicide.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:25:21.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doddaballapura II PU student suicide: Lecturer booked for abetment after note alleges harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/10/padhee-reviews-key-devpt-projects-new-sambalpur-city-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/e6nijj3o/MSkftG89400x400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additional chief secretary of Housing and Urban Development department Usha Padhee</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:23:07.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padhee reviews key devpt projects, new Sambalpur city plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sambalpur Municipal Corporation, Usha Padhee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/mysuru-police-crack-murder-case-involving-hearing-speech-impaired-accused-using-tech-sign-language-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/fb9bda1e-4217-43e6-a34b-cd40bbf50b6f/ANI_20240118143624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:22:43.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mysuru police crack murder case involving hearing, speech impaired accused using tech, sign language experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/10/fire-services-seeks-special-protection-unit-for-safety-of-vvips</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/ag2voizn/P_4695445312.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>2026-04-10T04:17:35.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire Services seeks special protection unit for safety of VVIPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Fire and Emergency Services Department, Special Fire Protection Unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/army-chief-calls-modern-warfare-multi-domain-cites-operation-sindoor-as-example</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/g9xntup2/Army-Chief.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (L) and Chief Of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi at Ran Samwad on Thursday | Vinod Kumar T</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:16:17.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army chief calls modern warfare multi-domain, cites Operation Sindoor as example</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/bengalurumysuru-trains-to-run-at-130-kmph-soon-travel-time-set-to-reduce-somanna</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/llsst9lr/Somanna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Porters working at Mysuru railway station handover a memorandum to MoS for Railways V Somanna and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in Mysuru on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:15:10.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru–Mysuru trains to run at 130 kmph soon, travel time set to reduce: Somanna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/10/tejasvi-surya-urges-karnataka-govt-to-fix-roads-along-tcs-world-10k-route-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-31/rnno4ylm/P_4451859341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Tejasvi Surya</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:13:33.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tejasvi Surya urges Karnataka govt to fix roads along TCS World 10K route in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Tejasvi Surya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/kerala-votes-long-wait-begins-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/hlawq15e/Kerala-votes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhaskaran and Thankamani, an elderly couple from Thanthonnithuruth island near Kochi, return after voting at a polling booth in Pachalam on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/uxm0mwri/Keral.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:05:49.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala votes, long wait begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/valiya-purakkal-krishnan-the-102-year-old-from-kerala-who-is-still-committed-to-democratic-values</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ledkq8fx/Valiya-Purakkal-Krishnan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Valiya Purakkal Krishnan arrived to cast his vote at Guruvayur Sree Krishna School accompanied by his son Jayarajan, daughter, and Congress leader K P Udayan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:03:34.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valiya Purakkal Krishnan: The 102-year-old from Kerala who is still committed to democratic values</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/the-silent-absentees-cut-off-from-poll-spectacle-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/o6v9xy34/The-silent-absentees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There was a home-voting facility for people above 80. Others went to the booth.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8wl4wyv8/fc.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:53:53.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The silent absentees – cut off from poll spectacle in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/little-bizmen-in-keralas-kattilangadi-make-an-honest-buck-on-poll-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ypo0npku/VOTERS-QUEUE2062247.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pickles kept the children engaged while their mothers stood in queue to vote</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:51:24.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Little ‘bizmen’ in Kerala's Kattilangadi make an honest buck on poll day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/sweet-ec-initiative-stirs-bitter-halwa-of-confusion-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/hkbh0iae/Sweet-EC-initiative.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First-time voters receive halwa from Dr Rathan U Kelkar, CEO Kerala, after casting their votes in Thiruvananthapuram, as part of the ‘Vote Sweetened Kerala’ campaign</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/nlqkme5m/Sweet.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:45:59.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sweet EC initiative stirs bitter ‘halwa’ of confusion in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Election Commission, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/10/irked-by-lack-of-development-ramanthuruthu-voters-in-kochi-make-poll-officials-wait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/anbmscan/Irked-by-lack-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials waiting for voters at a temporary shed at Ramanthuruth.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/oweawyjb/Irke.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subramanyan, a resident of Ramanthuruth speaks about the apathy of authorities who have denied them basic amenities.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:43:36.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irked by lack of development, Ramanthuruthu voters in Kochi make poll officials wait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Ramanthuruthu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/from-isolation-to-inclusion-malapandaram-tribe-casts-votes-marking-slow-democratic-integration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/78f2bk7b/A-vote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chellamma, 80, of Malampandaram tribe, at her home in Sathram after casting her vote.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:40:27.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From isolation to inclusion: Malapandaram tribe casts votes, marking slow democratic integration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Malapandaram tribe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/assembly-elections-decoding-higher-poll-percentages-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ufw0j0l2/Decoding-poll.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait to cast their votes in the assembly elections at Perambra Koothali AUP School.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/u4eb4etu/Deco.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:36:38.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly elections: Decoding higher poll percentages in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Assembly polls, voter turnout, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/defying-illness-and-terrain-74-year-old-tribal-woman-in-keralas-kozhimala-votes-with-unwavering-resolve</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/aj1ii0t9/Santhamma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>74-year-old Santhamma</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:33:26.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defying illness and terrain, 74-year-old tribal woman in Kerala's Kozhimala votes with unwavering resolve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, tribal woman, Kerala Elections 2026, Santhamma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/mercury-effect-voters-stay-indoors-reach-booths-late-in-cities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/1r8a6jtw/Mercury-effect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait to vote outside a polling booth in Davanagere South on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:32:24.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mercury effect: Voters stay indoors, reach booths late in cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/10/419-in-poll-fray-in-city-perambur-tops-with-47</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/0leejpv3/419-in-poll-fray.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Responding to AIADMK allegations, DMK youth wing secretary and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said DMK stood with people during the Covid-19 pandemic.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:31:59.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>419 in poll fray in city, Perambur tops with 47</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Mylapore, Perambur constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/siddu-camp-mlas-to-visit-delhi-likely-to-discuss-cabinet-reshuffle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/4/original/Siddaramaiah1_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:31:22.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddu camp MLAs to visit Delhi, 
likely to discuss cabinet reshuffle  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/10/15-chennai-lpg-agencies-under-scanner-over-delay-in-distribution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/uh05xqjn/New-Project-2026-04-10T090017.220.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Consumers queuing up at Indane distributor Prasanna Gas Agency’s office in Korattur</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:30:45.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 Chennai LPG agencies under scanner over delay in distribution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, LPG cylinder, Prasanna Gas Agency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/priyank-sharanaprakash-defend-kharges-poisonous-snakes-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6vpt1mid/ANI_20260408080740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:30:13.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyank, Sharanaprakash defend Kharge’s ‘poisonous snakes’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/forum-seeks-karnataka-guvs-assent-to-anti-honour-crimes-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/904cz9bk/P_4596460568.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:29:11.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forum seeks Karnataka Guv’s assent to anti-honour crimes Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/10/demolition-drive-in-hyderabad-leaves-street-vendors-jobless-seek-rehabilitation-from-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ghoantv5/Demolition-drive-leaves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A vendor salvage scrap metal from the remnants of their shops that were demolished at Anand Bagh Chowrasta by the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s700cs0d/Demo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debris from the structures that were demolished at Anand Bagh Chowrasta by the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation on Thursday | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:28:34.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolition drive in Hyderabad leaves street vendors jobless, seek rehabilitation from government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Street Vendors, Demolition drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/10/one-killed-as-air-compressor-prank-turns-fatal-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/77pq2sc5/death-3.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>2026-04-10T03:27:39.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed as air compressor prank turns fatal in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, air compressor prank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/10/cop-stages-protest-in-front-of-secretariat-sets-dmk-flag-afire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/18/original/DMK_Flag_EPS122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK flag used for representative purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:26:51.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cop stages protest in front of secretariat, sets DMK flag afire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Protest, DMK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/inked-but-yet-to-be-linked-tribal-voters-trek-5-km-to-lone-polling-booth-in-kozhikode</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ctkds5y3/Inked-but-yet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bindu and Rajan, a tribal couple from Vilangad, after casting their vote at the Paloor polling booth on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:25:18.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inked, but yet to be ‘linked’: Tribal voters trek 5 km to lone polling booth in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Tribal voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/fir-against-congress-worker-over-cash-for-vote-episode-in-bagalkot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/25hyylhr/New-Project-40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Video of alleged money distribution surfaces; polling peaceful overall, voters turn out in large numbers across booths</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:24:45.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against ‘Congress worker’ over ‘cash-for-vote’ episode in Bagalkot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/10/hyderabad-likely-to-record-over-40c-for-next-10-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/wfk2aakg/summer10904chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man uses a piece of cardboard to shield himself from the sun in Secunderabad.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:24:02.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad likely to record over 40°C for next 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/injured-rare-turtle-released-into-sea-after-three-month-medical-rehab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s1767njv/Injured-rare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image of the hawksbill turtle species</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:23:52.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injured rare turtle released into sea after three-month medical rehab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Neelankarai coast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/scenes-from-jana-nayagan-leaked-online</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/slub9b3b/Jana_Nayagan.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay in a still from Jana Nayagan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:22:46.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scenes from Jana Nayagan leaked online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, 'Jana Nayagan' movie, Actor-politician Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/10/digital-ticketing-gains-ground-in-tgsrtc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-18/avt1keyf/TGSRTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:22:12.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digital ticketing gains ground in TGSRTC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, TGSRTC, Digital ticketing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/10/multiple-fire-mishaps-across-hyderabad-no-casualties</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:21:24.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Multiple fire mishaps across Hyderabad, no casualties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/ultra-high-speed-rail-too-costly-for-kerala-rrts-hits-sweet-spot-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-12/89flhvv2/strrlairpti075907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Regional Rapid Transit System image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o4h44a9u/Ultra-high-speed-rail.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:21:12.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ultra-high-speed rail too costly for Kerala, RRTS hits sweet spot: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Regional Rapid Transit System</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/telanganas-warangal-corridor-to-anchor-usd-1-trillion-growth-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-18/qcnxtcbh/Rameshwar-Paradip-coastal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/hu0nxxxh/Warangal-corridor.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:20:12.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's Warangal corridor to anchor USD 1 trillion growth plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Warangal corridor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/cmrl-plan-to-take-over-mrts-on-track-for-multilateral-funding</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ct0hui6c/CMRL-plan-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project consultant is preparing assessments and a financial feasibility study for the proposed modernisation of the Beach-St Thomas Mount corridor</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:19:54.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL plan to take over MRTS on track for multilateral funding </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority, Balaji Railroad Systems Private Limited</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/kerala-assembly-polls-gulf-returnee-casts-maiden-vote-at-72</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/qojb6nxe/Maiden-vote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sadiq Ali setting out to vote</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:19:02.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly polls: Gulf returnee casts maiden vote at 72</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, maiden vote</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/probe-on-after-info-board-of-tnstc-bus-displays-tvk-name-in-sivakasi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ekks66d1/Probe-on-after.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The info board of a TNSTC bus showing the name of a political party</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:18:15.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe on after info board of TNSTC bus displays TVK name in Sivakasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNSTC, TVK death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/kmc-slaps-six-month-suspension-on-seven-mbbs-students-for-ragging</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/18/original/released.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kakatiya Medical College premises</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:18:03.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KMC slaps six-month suspension on seven MBBS students for ragging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kakatiya Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/telangana-hc-orders-action-against-illegal-temple-arch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/l068nwjf/ANI_20250726120300.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>2026-04-10T03:16:47.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders action against ‘illegal’ temple arch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/dmk-bristles-over-attack-on-kanimozhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/23/original/Thamizhachi_Thangapandian1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:15:02.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK bristles over attack on Kanimozhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Kanimozhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/amid-lpg-concerns-telanganas-nalgonda-speeds-up-png-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/11/original/stream.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>2026-04-10T03:14:23.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid LPG concerns, Telangana's  Nalgonda speeds up PNG expansion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, PNG, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/kerala-assembly-polls-at-95-madhavans-date-with-democracy-never-fails</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/23dalynw/Madhavan’s-date-with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>95-year-old K Madhavan Nair being assisted to the polling station at Jagathy Govt HS.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:12:21.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly polls: At 95, Madhavan’s date with democracy never fails</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/after-brs-leader-kt-rama-raos-invite-jeevan-says-kcr-should-return-as-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/7p48vsyn/jeevanreddy0904chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao along with senior leader who resigned from Congress party T Jeevan Reddy at the latter's residence in Jagtial</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:12:11.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After BRS leader KT Rama Rao’s invite, Jeevan says KCR should return as CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Jeevan Reddy, Bharat Rashtra Samithi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/eps-supports-ec-transfers-gives-jail-warning-to-kani</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vrw7d52b/EPS-supports.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EPS campaigns for D Jayakumar in Royapuram on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:11:01.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS supports EC transfers, gives jail warning to Kani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/92-year-old-in-kochi-opts-against-home-voting-casts-vote-in-person</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/c14389go/A-lifetime.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N O George showing his inked finger after casting his vote at Matha Nagar Public School in Kochi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:10:59.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>92-year-old in Kochi opts against home voting, casts vote in person</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, 92-year-old, Nedungadan Ouseph George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/desiltation-of-kadam-project-stalled-farmers-raise-concerns-ahead-of-monsoon-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-06/83ymxaf0/dilabad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kadam project</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:10:33.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Desiltation of Kadam project stalled, farmers raise concerns ahead of monsoon in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kadam project, desiltation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/10/stocks-rally-on-optimism-over-iran-war-ceasefire-oil-extends-gains</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/nu36m6ze/AP26097518930052-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robert Greason works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:09:26.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stocks rally on optimism over Iran war ceasefire, oil extends gains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/surprise-inspections-help-in-curbing-teaching-learning-lapses-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8ry30e9q/Surprise-inspections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of an inspection team during a visit to a school in Sangareddy</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/zy65jvvg/Surpr.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:08:14.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surprise inspections help in curbing teaching, learning lapses in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, surprise inspections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/poll-season-is-here-parties-get-their-act-together</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/pvsq8fak/New-Project-39.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:07:39.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll season is here, parties get their act together</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/may-seek-tvks-support-to-form-nda-govt-in-state-athawale</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/z6cjsurt/New-Project-2026-04-10T083500.918.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramdas Athawale</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:07:36.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>May seek TVK’s support to form NDA govt in state: Athawale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/facial-recognition-attendance-to-be-made-mandatory-in-telangana-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-31/jb02y83y/C_23_1_CH1119_32952742.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>2026-04-10T03:06:48.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Facial recognition attendance to be made mandatory in Telangana colleges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Facial recognition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/bagalkot-davanagere-south-bypolls-see-peaceful-voting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zjk3zma2/bagalkot104642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bagalkot witnessed good polling from the beginning- it registered 11.87% at 9 am and 65.68 % at 5 pm compared to Davanagere South that witnessed 9.01% and 63.04% respectively.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:04:27.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bagalkot, Davanagere South bypolls see peaceful voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/rythu-discom-to-start-operations-on-telangana-formation-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00afd41f-d66e-4c7e-b545-c6ceafcae75e/powerline_electricity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of electricity tower used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:03:12.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rythu Discom to start operations on Telangana Formation Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rythu Discom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/breakfast-scheme-for-schoolkids-from-june-2-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/3x4f9de1/Breakfast-scheme.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka distributes bicycles to students under the Amma Foundation initiative at Bonakal in Khammam district on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:02:08.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Breakfast scheme for schoolkids from June 2 in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, breakfast scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/10/rs-179-crore-k-100-waterway-in-bengaluru-turns-cesspool-residents-flag-stench-mosquito-menace</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/g0630zhl/cesspool.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The K-100 water channel resembles a drain due to inflow of sewage</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:01:51.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 179 crore K-100 waterway in Bengaluru turns cesspool, residents flag stench, mosquito menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/vijay-immature-congress-is-with-dmk-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/l4o2fi83/P_4709377346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:01:22.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay immature, Congress is with DMK:  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/minister-uttam-asks-centre-to-double-telanganas-boiled-rice-quota</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/7852thz8/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qy2iwr5u/Uttam-asks-Centre.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:00:56.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Uttam asks Centre to double Telangana’s boiled rice quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, boiled rice quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/from-bihar-to-keralas-smooth-democracy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/jqgepw00/From-Bihar-to-Kerala’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prem Kumar Singh and Sangeetha Devi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:59:41.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Bihar to Kerala’s ‘smooth’ democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/chief-secretary-asks-collectors-to-prioritise-road-safety-roll-out-arrive-alive-drive-across-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/chd4cxzd/New-Project-2026-02-17T101749.084.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/cmuzm01h/Arrive-Alive.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:59:27.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Secretary asks collectors to prioritise road safety, roll out ‘Arrive Alive’ drive across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, K Ramakrishna Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/10/heatwave-alert-for-bengaluru-as-mercury-soars</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/w3ukizds/Mercury-shoots-up-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A passenger at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Bus Terminal uses an umbrella to protect herself from the summer heat</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/on7cjbnq/HEATWAVEaa.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:58:54.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave alert for Bengaluru as mercury soars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/rs-14-crore-swindled-using-ids-of-deceased-cops-in-telanganas-karimnagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/x49w8xhv/Shivadhar-Reddy.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP B Shivadhar Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:56:15.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1.4 crore swindled using IDs of 
deceased cops in Telangana's Karimnagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, deceased cops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/from-up-to-kerala-rug-seller-casts-vote-roots-himself-in-adopted-home</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/0v1wfduj/Pappu-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salwan Ali aka Pappu after casting his vote at Matha Nagar School in Kochi on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:56:13.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From UP to Kerala: Rug seller casts vote, roots himself in adopted home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Bhadohi, Kerala Elections 2026, Rug seller</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/forced-into-sex-work-by-uncle-minor-gangraped-for-over-month-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/12/22/original/Depression-3-Express-Illustrations.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>2026-04-10T02:54:13.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forced into sex work by uncle, minor gangraped for over month in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-lg-cm-attend-ip-university-convocation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/q9j3o1k2/LG-CM-honour.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta with L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu during ceremony</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:53:52.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi LG, CM attend IP University convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/with-800-passengers-in-1st-month-delhis-double-decker-bus-slowly-becoming-popular</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/n8c8trnp/With-800-passengers.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:52:13.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With 800 passengers in 1st month, Delhi's double decker bus slowly becoming popular</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/cm-revanth-orders-expedited-repairs-to-klis-barrages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ili3yzlu/Revanth-orders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy chairs a review meeting on Kaleshwaram project along with Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:51:46.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth orders expedited repairs to KLIS barrages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, KLIS barrages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/madurai-bench-of-the-madras-high-court-orders-immediate-removal-of-church-cross</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras 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>2026-04-10T02:50:25.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court orders immediate removal of church cross</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/telangana-hc-reserves-orders-on-pawan-kheras-anticipatory-bail-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bs4qeewp/Property-owners-get-relief.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>2026-04-10T02:49:54.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC reserves orders on Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/friend-steals-cash-gold-after-borrowing-key</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-02/b328baar/Handcuff.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>2026-04-10T02:49:51.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friend steals cash, gold after borrowing key</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/ug-courses-in-tn-govt-arts-colleges-with-poor-enrolment-may-be-wound-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/f61d3160-8954-441f-8023-3446c1031529/P_3647876355.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>2026-04-10T02:49:08.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UG courses in TN govt arts colleges with poor enrolment may be wound up </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, UG courses, TN govt arts college</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/china-slams-us-pressure-on-north-korea-on-trip-to-pyongyang</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/vd9bsxyv/AFP20260410A7BY6WEv1HighResNkoreaChinaDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This picture taken on April 9, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 10, 2026 shows Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) shaking hands with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Geumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:48:40.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China slams US pressure on North Korea on trip to Pyongyang</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, China, North Korea's nuclear programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/foundation-laid-for-100-bed-critical-care-block-in-telanganas-kondapur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/402yn7et/newindianexpress2024-0610f14d57-5e84-45bf-8db6-2521a5c86b55P3617556192.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:48:35.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foundation laid for 100-bed critical care block in Telangana's Kondapur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Damodar Rajanarsimha, Critical Care Blocks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/after-days-of-rains-temperature-rises-to-normal-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-12/z9lvx5lo/C_53_1_CH1506_3969437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:47:24.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After days of rains, temperature rises to normal in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/from-four-walls-to-a-polling-booth-thiruvananthapuram-woman-casts-vote-on-an-electric-wheelchair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ho6u87cr/32-33-1-9tsabeena10904chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabeena after travelling to the booth for the first time on her own to vote.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:47:20.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From four walls to a polling booth: Thiruvananthapuram woman casts vote on an electric wheelchair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, polling booth, Kerala Elections 2026, electric wheelchair</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/offset-printing-charges-up-40-in-tn-west-asia-war-to-blame</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/catylfwo/P_4681254468.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>2026-04-10T02:46:15.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Offset printing charges up 40% in TN, West Asia war to blame </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, West Asia war, offset printers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/bhagwat-to-open-rss-founder-memorial-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/f42gf283/Bhagwat-to-open.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The underconstruction Sri Keshava Spoorti Mandir at Kandakurthi village</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:46:13.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhagwat to open RSS founder memorial in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, RSS, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-high-court-sends-dhurandhar-2-song-copyright-row-for-mediation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/kmpxj1c2/202602173677219.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court further noted that the parties were willing to settle the dispute through mediation and directed them to appear before the High Court Mediation Centre on April 22.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:44:21.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi high court sends ‘Dhurandhar 2’ song copyright row for mediation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/nellai-man-attacked-during-peace-meeting-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.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>2026-04-10T02:43:35.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nellai man attacked during peace meeting dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Man attacked</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/madurai-hc-tells-mha-to-decide-sri-lankan-refugees-sons-citizenship-plea-in-four-months</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras 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>2026-04-10T02:42:43.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai HC tells MHA to decide Sri Lankan refugee’s sons’ citizenship plea in four months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sri Lankan, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/10/harassment-drives-nurse-to-end-life-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/ogi7lhm4/death-3.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>2026-04-10T02:40:31.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harassment drives nurse to end life in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/dmrc-to-procure-90-cars-for-15-driverless-trains-on-magenta-line</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/vw5cqwkn/metro02113904.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:39:30.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMRC to procure 90 cars for 15 driverless trains on magenta line</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/cbse-mandates-third-language-in-class-6-orders-schools-to-implement-within-7-days-without-textbooks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/29/original/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:38:29.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE mandates third language in class 6, orders schools to implement within 7 days without textbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBSE, Textbook, third language</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/no-music-to-poll-zubeen-garg-absence-felt-in-assam-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/oer0f2hr/ANI_20260227025522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singer Zubeen Garg</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:37:03.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No music to poll; Zubeen Garg absence felt in Assam elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam, Singer Zubeen Garg, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/six-months-on-students-and-faculty-in-tn-still-havent-been-paid-for-the-anti-drug-survey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/hc8ejjeu/202510243552027.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>2026-04-10T02:36:46.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six months on, students and faculty in TN still haven’t been paid for the anti-drug survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, anti-drug survey, TN drug survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/rush-of-early-voting-birds-in-kerala-diminishes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/fxhe7hne/poll-115558.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>2026-04-10T02:36:16.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rush of early voting birds in Kerala diminishes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/noida-student-death-family-alleges-foul-play-police-say-drowning-confirmed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/0jitxsf3/pit111832.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:36:12.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida student death: Family alleges foul play, police say drowning confirmed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/10/vijayawada-municipal-corporation-sets-up-89-water-kiosks-to-quench-thirst</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/a3mhp2un/VMCcc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman quenches her thirst as she drinks water from a kiosk setup by VMC on a sunny afternoon in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:32:28.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation sets up 89 water kiosks to quench thirst </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, water kiosks, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/kerala-assembly-polls-gen-z-travel-far-and-wide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/oq9ut2t8/GenZtravel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M K Farhana &amp; M K Farisa</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:31:15.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly polls: Gen Z travel far and wide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/wont-interfere-in-fit-person-appointment-but-speed-up-selection-of-temple-trustees-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/t4ze6mzh/‘Won’t-interfere-in-Fit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Masaniamman temple at Anaimalai in Coimbatore</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:31:01.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Won’t interfere in Fit Person appointment but speed up selection of temple trustees’: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Masaniamman temple, Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/nia-files-12-cases-in-malda-hostage-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-08/uvwai8ll/NIA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Investigation Agency (NIA)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:30:16.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA files 12 cases in Malda hostage crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NIA, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/10/rail-parcel-app-boosts-services-in-vijayawada-division</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-17/ou3ot2ue/C_40_1_CH1412_28943129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada Railway Station</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:30:15.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rail Parcel App boosts services in Vijayawada Division </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Rail Parcel App</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/ensure-free-power-for-all-eligible-weavers-minister-savitha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/xpycfl9t/vijminister20904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Handlooms &amp; Textiles minister S Savitha addressing the officials on implementation of free power scheme to handloom weaver households and powerloom units at a hotel in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:28:25.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure free power for all eligible weavers: Minister Savitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, weavers, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savitha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/pm-modi-holds-rallies-in-bengal-says-tmc-made-state-factory-of-infiltrators-for-vote-bank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/f6g5vylp/PTI04092026000090B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a public meeting ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Haldia, West Bengal.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:27:57.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds rallies in Bengal; says TMC made state 'factory of infiltrators for vote bank'</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, election rally, TMC government, PM Narendra Modi​, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/cbse-mandates-third-language-in-class-6-within-a-week-directs-schools-to-start-immediately</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jv4hqx28/CBSE-gives.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:27:14.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE mandates third language in Class 6 within a week, directs schools to start immediately</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/andhra-signs-mou-with-olive-group-for-rs-500-crore-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/6xfjy5wh/Olive-Group.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a prime destination for tourism investments, said Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh during his two-day visit to Mumbai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:26:16.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra signs MoU with Olive Group for Rs 500-crore project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Kandula Durgesh, Olive Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/sec-17-land-issue-aiadmk-targets-dmk-mla-to-implead-in-sc-petition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/tg2t0x12/New-Project-2026-04-10T075419.631.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Legislator Pon Jayaseelan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:25:54.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sec 17 land issue: AIADMK targets DMK, MLA to implead in SC petition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Legislator Pon Jayaseelan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/kerala-assembly-polls-a-trans-postmasters-call-for-inclusion-through-the-ballot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/czg9sj6i/parvathy-transwoman-tvm102102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parvathy poses after casting her vote</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:25:25.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly polls: A trans postmaster’s call for inclusion through the ballot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Transwoman, Kerala Elections 2026, Parvathy T S, trans postmaster</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/ranchi-diary-health-cottages-to-come-up-in-every-panchayat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/jiww7jfl/ranchi-ansari092331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:25:07.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Diary: Health cottages to come up in every panchayat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand government, Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari, Health cottages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/self-enumeration-for-census-from-april-16-guntur-collector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/5d8w51om/guntur10904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guntur District Collector CM Saikanth Varma</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:24:45.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-enumeration for Census from April 16: Guntur Collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Census 2026, CM Saikanth Varma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-high-court-rejects-sanjay-bhandaris-plea-upholds-fugitive-economic-offender-tag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/8/original/sanjay_bhandari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:23:35.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi high court rejects Sanjay Bhandari’s plea, upholds fugitive economic offender tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/bjp-meet-today-to-take-a-call-on-bihar-govt-formation-as-nitish-kumar-reaches-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/0zjbj48d/nitish05062408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nitish Kumar greets upon arrival at his residence, in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:21:36.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP meet today to take a call on Bihar govt formation as Nitish Kumar reaches Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, Nitish Kumar, BJP, Bihar government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/dda-razes-sainik-farm-houses-to-secure-green-cover-on-govt-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/9pe9zgfl/DDA-razes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drive at Tilapth Valley clears unauthorised structures; 23 farmhouses demolished while some areas remain due to High Court stay orders</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:21:12.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA razes Sainik Farm houses to secure green cover on govt land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/seven-held-for-ticket-racket-at-dwaraka-tirumala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/74my58qx/C_40_1_CH1543_34594623.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dwaraka Tirumala temple.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:20:50.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven held for ticket racket at Dwaraka Tirumala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dwaraka Tirumala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/cwc-kept-in-the-dark-on-hosur-pocso-case-police-fail-to-inform-within-24-hrs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/qjwiqjfj/ANI_20260407024258.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>2026-04-10T02:20:09.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CWC kept in the dark on Hosur Pocso case, police fail to inform within 24 hrs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO case, Child Welfare Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-vidhan-sabha-sites-in-vicinity-get-fake-bomb-threat-email-probe-on</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zqf413ix/delhi-assembly-gate113639.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:19:48.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Vidhan Sabha, sites in vicinity get fake bomb threat email, probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/unseasonal-rain-but-wheat-production-looks-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/eb69a685-711d-497a-a5a6-eca25c4f90c6/C_53_1_CH1373_3441094.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India has harvested 40% of its total wheat, and the rest, which would start harvesting from mid-April, is in the Indo-Gangetic plains. However, these regions have experienced excess rainfall in the past 10 days.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gru9gpqc/Screenshot-2026-04-10-012913.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:18:59.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unseasonal rain, but wheat production looks up </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, wheat production, unseasonal rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/three-girls-drown-in-waterfall-another-hurt-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/yer7ztaa/drow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three young girls lost their lives after accidentally slipping into the water and drowning while taking photos at the Mullugummi waterfalls of Burja Panchayat in Hukumpeta Mandal, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:18:42.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three girls drown in waterfall, another hurt in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, drown, Waterfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/paralysed-octogenarian-stands-up-for-democracy-in-keralas-vengara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/vy84x3e9/Vote-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eighty-two-year-old Muhammed K T at a polling booth in Vengara to cast his vote.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:18:10.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paralysed octogenarian stands up for democracy in Kerala's Vengara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/cm-naidu-slams-claims-of-rs-25-lakh-crore-capital-spend-as-lies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/7p1a63k3/Naidu-slams-claims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu interacts with farmers during the ‘Mee Bhoomi - Mee Hakku’ programme at Surepalli village in Bapatla district on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:17:07.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu slams claims of Rs 2.5 lakh crore capital spend as  ‘lies’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Mee Bhoomi - Mee Hakku</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/minister-atchannaidu-launches-attack-on-ysrcps-jagan-raises-questions-over-ysr-death-and-vivekananda-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-18/83hsswrb/Ensure-prompt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/z23vgpm9/Viveka-deaths.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:16:10.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Atchannaidu launches attack on YSRCP's Jagan, raises questions over YSR death and Vivekananda case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-pwd-begins-dpr-for-najafgarh-drain-road-project-to-ease-congestion-boost-connectivity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-11/mxoometj/Najafgarh-drain.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:15:49.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi PWD begins DPR for Najafgarh drain road project to ease congestion, boost connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/lawmakers-must-rise-above-differences-om-birla</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/l0zfo6jc/51523091035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaker Om Birla lights the ceremonial lamp at the conference in Panaji.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:13:07.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lawmakers must rise above differences: Om Birla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/ttd-to-expand-srivari-sevak-services-build-5000-temples-across-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/qrufxk6c/tirumala40904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srivari sevaks.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:12:10.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD to expand Srivari Sevak services, build 5,000 temples across Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TTD, Srivari Sevak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-govt-to-roll-out-separate-eoffice-platforms-for-departments-universities-psus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/aw9ysivz/New-Project-38.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>System to be split into three to reduce congestion, improve data security and enable smoother paperless functioning across departments and institutions</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:11:52.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt to roll out separate eOffice platforms for departments, universities, PSUs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/an-indelible-vote-reunion-in-wayanad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fi2qdhpm/An-‘indelible.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Landslide survivors at polling booth in Chooralmala, Wayanad</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:11:14.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An ‘indelible’ vote reunion in Wayanad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Wayanad, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/evolve-framework-for-social-media-ban-for-children-under-13-minister-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/he3gz8hw/Evolve-framework.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh chairs the Group of Ministers meeting on social media ban for children at his Undavalli residence on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:09:47.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Evolve framework for social media ban for children under 13: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Social media ban</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-government-transfers-4-ias-29-danics-officers-in-major-bureaucratic-rejig</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/ff74bf02-235f-45e6-87c5-0a931623bc6c/transfer_shuffle_pic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Move aimed at boosting efficiency and accountability; key postings made across departments</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:08:43.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government transfers 4 IAS, 29 DANICS officers in major bureaucratic rejig </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/tdp-backs-womens-bill-says-south-wont-lose-out-on-delimitation-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/7/original/Sri_Krishna_Devarayalu_Lavu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:07:56.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP backs women’s bill, says South won’t lose out on delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP, Delimitation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/democracy-wins-with-record-voting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/dhncbjsq/1-53-09041-pti04092026000233a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather outside a polling station before casting their votes in the Assam Assembly elections, at Bokakhat in Golaghat district, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/tgurgvgb/32_33_1_poll11_0904chn_34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters stand in a long queue at the polling station at Govt. UPS, Ambalathara in Thiruvananthapuram on polling day.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:06:54.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democracy wins with record voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala Elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/centre-urges-states-to-step-up-efforts-to-eliminate-communicable-diseases-by-2030</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/arub7dw6/Strengthen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punya Salila Srivastava Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare visits Ayushman Arogya Shivir at Gollapudi on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:05:44.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre urges states to step up efforts to eliminate communicable diseases by 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, communicable diseases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/10/ernakulam-district-records-7989-per-cent-voter-turnout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ee6rv8jn/Ernakulam-records.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anganwadi workers engaging children at the Women and Child-Friendly (Vanitha Shishu Souharda) booth at MMOVHSS School, Panayappally, Mattanchery.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/m3m7zzko/Ernakul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Major Archbishop of Syro-Malabar Church Mar Raphael Thattil after casting his vote at Thengod School, Kakkanad.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/guwdc2xb/Ernakulxzc.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:05:27.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ernakulam district records 79.89 per cent voter turnout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, ernakulam district, Kerala Elections 2026, third highest voter turnout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/10/delhi-police-files-chargesheet-of-877-pages-in-janakpuri-crash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/54wsc19h/Chargeshee.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/e33r1k4u/Screenshot-2026-04-10-013056.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:04:17.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police files chargesheet of 877 pages in Janakpuri crash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/police-failed-to-curb-obscene-content-offensive-messages-on-sm-andhra-pradesh-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/4mwldroh/HCcc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh 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>2026-04-10T02:04:10.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police failed to curb obscene content, offensive messages on SM: Andhra Pradesh HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/headless-dcw-resumes-limited-work-struggles-with-staff-shortage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/qj9xboky/New-Project-37.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:02:33.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Headless DCW resumes limited work, struggles with staff shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/six-more-accused-in-andhra-terror-link-case-taken-into-custody-for-questioning</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-25/a5q2krur/ANI_20250625124720.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>2026-04-10T02:02:31.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six more accused in Andhra terror link case taken into custody for questioning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra terror link case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/liquor-policy-case-andhra-pradesh-hc-asks-cid-for-details</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pmucwf49/HC-orders-post-as-per-qualifications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:00:32.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liquor policy case: Andhra Pradesh HC asks CID for details </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/cii-andhra-pradesh-discusses-msme-boost-skill-training-and-jobs-with-minister-srinivas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/d3o0gy44/vijminister50904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CII delegation met MSME minister Kondapalli Srinivas on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:59:38.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CII Andhra Pradesh discusses MSME boost, skill training and jobs with Minister Srinivas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/ulbs-record-7669-property-tax-collection-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/r8x5eqnl/C_32_1_CH0992_68555432.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/khp0pho1/ULBs.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:57:53.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ULBs record 76.69% property tax collection in Andhra </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, property tax, urban local bodies (ULBs)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/delhi-high-court-asks-copyright-office-to-decide-if-ai-can-own-copyright-within-eight-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/negzy2rf/Citing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi 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>2026-04-10T01:55:42.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi high court asks copyright office to decide if AI can own copyright within eight week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/10/cm-naidu-to-launch-quantum-computer-testing-facility-on-april-14</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/90d37iut/vijcmo1104434.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary to AP Chief Minister P.S. Pradyumna, SRM-A.P. University authorities, scientists and researchers addressing the media in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:52:58.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to launch quantum computer testing facility on April 14</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, quantum computer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/death-inevitable-but-no-one-can-bury-my-welfare-schemes-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/23sae2fc/New-Project-2026-04-10T071833.997.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin and K’taka dyCM DK Shivakumar at a campaign rally in Chengalpattu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:49:53.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death inevitable, but no one can bury my welfare schemes: Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Chief minister MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/10/tdp-backs-womens-bill-says-south-wont-lose-out-on-delimitation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-19/ema98c7r/Lok-Sabha-15.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:47:48.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP backs women’s bill, says South won’t lose out on delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, TDP, Delimitation, women’s bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/tamil-nadu-wont-bow-down-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/2dut6xbw/stalin20904chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM MK Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:46:20.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Tamil Nadu won’t bow down’: CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/16-year-olds-shirt-gets-caught-in-lathe-dies-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/1g7r9ibl/202604073737860.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>2026-04-10T01:37:48.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old's shirt gets caught in lathe, dies in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, death, 16-year-old</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/water-troughs-ponds-being-filled-up-for-wildlife-in-kovai-forests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-02/d29cy2t6/1-1-erode10104cbe3.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>2026-04-10T01:33:00.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water troughs, ponds being filled up for wildlife in Kovai forests </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, wildlife, Coimbatore Forest Division</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/immigration-board-denies-mahmoud-khalils-appeal-bringing-activist-one-step-closer-to-deportation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-16/0rgvhvi8/AP26015521561946.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil holds a news conference outside Federal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Philadelphia.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:31:59.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, deportation, Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian activist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/cant-try-lawyers-for-clients-defamatory-remark-rules-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/uq7hq2up/202603253721361.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:28:45.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can’t try lawyers for clients’ defamatory remark, rules Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, defamatory remarks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/10/hip-hop-pioneer-afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-age-68</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/3rl00tbd/AP26099714188275.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hip hop DJ pioneer Afrika Bambaataa speaks at a news conference in New York on Feb. 28, 2006.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:24:23.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Hip-hop, Afrika Bambaataa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/federal-judge-finds-pentagon-is-violating-court-order-to-restore-access-to-reporters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/d546ex2a/AP26096740706702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump, accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:19:30.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pentagon, federal judge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/10/melania-trump-delivers-statement-at-the-white-house-denying-knowledge-of-jeffrey-epsteins-crimes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zwkpnaem/AP26099679344735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First lady Melania Trump speaks to reporters Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:11:28.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Melania Trump, Jeffrey Epstein</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/10/cm-stalin-predicts-dmk-win-in-200-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/91rn3qgf/New-Project-2026-04-10T063315.322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:05:24.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Stalin predicts DMK win in 200+ seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/09/kalpakkam-a-milestone-on-road-to-reliability</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-18/rgcki18k/C_1_1_CH1280_113984721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>View of the reactors at Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T23:00:08.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalpakkam a milestone on road to reliability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/09/reading-high-turnouts-made-more-hazardous-in-post-sir-voting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/hcgov62t/P_471657951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bindu and Rajan, a tribal couple from Vilangad, after casting their vote at the Paloor polling booth in Kozhikode</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T22:57:28.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reading high turnouts made more hazardous in post-SIR voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/09/quick-take-whats-in-a-name</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/i1bgpx3j/AFP-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man walks past a recent artwork by street artist Banksy in Paris</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T22:43:26.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | What's in a name?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/09/for-critical-magnets-the-state-must-carry-its-part-of-the-risk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/51a8fedo/9april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A recent assessment by Niti Aayog shows near 100 percent import dependence for lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare-earth elements—exactly the inputs that sit in batteries, electric vehicle motors and wind turbine generators</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T22:16:36.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For critical magnets, the State must carry its part of the risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/khamenei-says-does-not-seek-war-with-us-israel-signals-shift-in-management-of-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ufa56qp7/AP26098076950379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demonstrators chant slogans as they hold Iranian flags and a poster of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a gathering after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:27:12.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khamenei says does not seek war with US, Israel; signals shift in management of Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/08/2026-kerala-assam-puducherry-assembly-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/trf27b2o/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-1.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elections to the Assembly constituencies in Kerala and Assam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, began at 7 am on April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:01:49.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 Assembly polls: Puducherry, Assam record highest voter turnout; Kerala surpasses 2021 polling percentage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, LIVE, Nation, Kerala Elections, Assam Elections, Puducherry Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/gopinath-last-survivor-of-indias-first-test-win-dies-at-96</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rufb03mi/Gopinath1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CD Gopinath</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:59:58.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gopinath, last survivor of India's first Test win, dies at 96</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, first Test, India vs England Test, CD Gopinath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/09/three-held-in-bihar-for-allegedly-plotting-attack-on-pm-narendra-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/p77lpsz3/ANI_20250613130807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three youths arrested in Bihar for 'plotting' attack on PM Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:56:59.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held in Bihar for allegedly plotting attack on PM Narendra Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Prime Minister’s Office, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-polls-end-peacefully-with-over-78-per-cent-turnout-in-high-stakes-contest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rmfxz7rq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-8.08.52-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters queue up to cast their votes at Government High School, Kachani, in Vattiyoorkavu constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, during the first hour of polling in the Assembly elections on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:55:25.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala polls end peacefully with over 78 per cent turnout in high-stakes contest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala, voter turnout, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/prabhsimran-wants-to-be-more-than-an-explosive-opener</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/y4rw8bmd/Prabh1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prabhsimran Singh (L) with PBKS headcoach Ricky Ponting</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:54:31.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prabhsimran wants to be more than an explosive opener</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings, Head coach Ricky Ponting, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/israel-lebanon-talks-likely-to-start-next-week-in-us-hezbollah-rejects-proposal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4p2uzxwv/Netanyahu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:47:34.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel-Lebanon talks likely to start next week in US; Hezbollah rejects proposal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, israel lebanon, Isarel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/csk-should-bring-in-akeal-brevis-in-playing-xi-balaji</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jwgz3bmf/CSK2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings have lost all three matches so far</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:42:44.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK should bring in Akeal, Brevis in playing XI: Balaji</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Chennai Super Kings, L Balaji, Indian premier league 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/09/high-voter-turnout-in-assam-assembly-polls-excites-both-bjp-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/l0ul14vj/PTI04092026000021A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait in queues to cast their votes during the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station at Bonda, in Guwahati, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:32:06.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High voter turnout in Assam assembly polls excites both BJP, Congress </news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Assam, Elections, Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/09/selecting-gatekeepers-of-merit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vj7xq57n/x2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s constitutional design, by contrast, is strikingly minimal on appointments and stringent on removals of state administrators</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Selecting gatekeepers of merit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/09/candidates-vaishali-grabs-sole-lead-with-four-rounds-remaining</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/eqg5ge6m/P_4308301423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:17:38.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates: Vaishali grabs sole lead with four rounds remaining</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, R Vaishali, Candidates Chess 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/president-droupadi-murmu-gives-assent-to-capf-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/na333y2j/C_1_1_CH1035_117972722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:15:02.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to CAPF Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, President's assent, CAPF bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/09/highest-ever-voter-turnout-testimony-not-only-for-india-but-for-entire-democratic-world-cec-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rjcs3vdr/ANI_20260409160644.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CEC Gyanesh Kumar congratulates electors of Assam, Puducherry, Keralam; calls Assembly elections "testimony" for democratic world.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:05:38.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Highest ever voter turnout testimony not only for India but for entire democratic world: CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Nation, Kerala, Puducherry Elections, Assam Elections, voter turnout, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, democratic world</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/three-labourers-killed-in-landslide-on-hulikal-ghat-in-shivamogga</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/oymofhxp/PHOTO-2026-04-09-21-17-32.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hulikal Ghat is a crucial route connecting the Malenadu and Karavali regions.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:50:57.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three labourers killed in landslide on Hulikal Ghat in Shivamogga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, landslide, construction workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/indian-team-to-visit-us-this-month-to-revive-stalled-trade-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/mtyf65ro/ANI_20250510050929.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:46:25.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian team to visit US this month to revive stalled trade talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, India-US Ties, Trade talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Apr/09/fire-breaks-out-at-mumbai-airport-due-to-short-circuit-no-casualties-reported</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/u1frbuqy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-10.13.13-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Terminal One at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:40:28.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at Mumbai airport due to short circuit; no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Maharashtra, Nation, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Short circuit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/09/bihar-bjp-removes-posters-outside-patna-office-featuring-samrat-choudhary-as-next-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6oq0d11s/202511013560044.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:28:31.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar BJP removes posters outside Patna office featuring Samrat Choudhary as next CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Bihar CM post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/lpg-supply-stable-despite-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-petroleum-secretary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/r0z25tbu/C_53_1_CH1214_43244236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG tanker Shivalik</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:19:48.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG supply stable despite Strait of Hormuz tensions: Petroleum secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>LPG, LPG supply, Strait of Hormuz tensions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/tcs-announces-salary-hikes-for-all-eligible-employees-across-grades</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2015/7/9/19/original/TCS.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salary hike at TCS |Reuters</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:16:34.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS announces salary hikes for all eligible employees across grades</news:title>
<news:keywords>TCS, TCS pay hike, TCS increament</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/banks-asked-to-offer-near-real-time-info-on-cross-border-payments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-13/puldtz8q/ANI_20251013132247.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI eases rules to facilitate cross-border payments</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:14:16.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks asked to offer near real-time info on cross-border payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>cross-border payments, bank payments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/09/sarthak-goloui-header-rescues-point-for-jamshedpur-against-mumbai-city</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/anq30pgx/JFC-V-MCFC-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thrilling match between Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai ended in a 1-1 draw</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:11:01.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sarthak Goloui header rescues point for Jamshedpur against Mumbai City</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Mumbai City FC, Indian Super League, Jamshedpur FC, Indian football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/exporters-fear-goods-exports-in-fy26-likely-to-decline-by-2-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-04/pzz5kq4w/ANI_20250804102200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian exports</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:10:57.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exporters fear goods exports in FY26 likely to decline by 2-3%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Exporters , India exports, India exports to Middle East, Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/tnie-impact-jharkhands-bidikai-gets-first-school-with-iim-ranchi-support</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/eod1rqws/Bidikai-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand's Budikai gets first school with IIM Ranchi support.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:08:34.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE Impact | Jharkhand's Budikai gets first school with IIM Ranchi support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Primary school, IIM Ranchi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/09/puducherry-records-highest-ever-8987-voter-turnout-in-assembly-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/9fbcbpus/PTI04092026000042B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A voter gets her finger marked with indelible ink while casting vote during the Puducherry Assembly elections, at a polling station in Puducherry, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:44:25.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry records highest-ever 89.87% voter turnout in Assembly elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry Elections, voter turnout, Polling day, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/rbi-proposes-one-hour-delay-in-digital-transactions-above-rs-10000</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/e5cz7b9j/RBI_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:43:18.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI proposes one-hour delay in digital transactions above Rs 10,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI, transactions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/india-races-to-secure-energy-supplies-as-us-iran-ceasefire-opens-narrow-window-in-gulf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/13/original/Iran_India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:34:43.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India races to secure energy supplies as US-Iran ceasefire opens narrow window in Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, energy supplies, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/cbi-registers-rs-590-crore-banking-scam-case-involving-idfc-first-au-small-finance-bank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-01/zx58uw4j/newindianexpress2024-0700b81269-fdf8-4961-8f36-6b76700873aanewindianexpress20240297daf9f3aa1146a9b79ba2a91668a3caCBI.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) logo.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:21:24.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI registers Rs 590 crore banking scam case involving IDFC First, AU Small Finance Bank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Central Bureau of Investigation, IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/pakistans-intervention-halts-iran-retaliation-as-tehran-tightens-hormuz-movement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/5g77seh9/AP26099322292558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People inspect the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike a day earlier in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:06:43.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's intervention halts Iran retaliation as Tehran tightens Hormuz movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Israeli strike on Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/bangladeshi-woman-indian-lover-held-in-haridwar-for-using-fake-ids</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/b7xojbqk/IMG-20260409-WA0156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Both individuals have been booked under stringent sections of the law, and authorities are currently interrogating them.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:55:11.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshi woman, Indian lover held in Haridwar for using fake IDs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, forged documents, Bangladeshi illegal immigrant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/army-ramps-up-info-warfare-game-after-op-sindoor-rollout-to-corps-level</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/77e2btky/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-8.44.42-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi speaking at Ran Samvad Tri Services Dialogue held in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:18:19.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army ramps-up info-warfare game after Op Sindoor, rollout to Corps level</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Operation Sindoor, info-warfare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/absconding-ex-acs-held-in-delhi-in-rs-960-crore-jal-jeevan-mission-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/q1r9xoge/202604093741484.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:16:11.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Absconding Ex-ACS held in Delhi in Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jal Jeevan mission scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/young-legislators-key-to-achieve-viksit-bharat-by-2047-says-rs-dy-chairman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/10803d2a-e247-4f68-8e3a-79a7d87e5c50/ANI_20240511070644.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:07:39.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young legislators key to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, says RS Dy Chairman </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Harivansh Narayan Singh, Viksit Bharat 2047</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/chhattisgarh-achieves-97-pc-e-kyc-under-mgnrega-introduces-qr-based-transparency-measures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/k5ciz8sp/202604013730587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 2,86,975 projects across 11,668 gram panchayats have been designed using scientific data to ensure they meet specific local environmental and logistical needs.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:55:44.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh achieves 97 pc e-KYC under MGNREGA, introduces QR-based transparency measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, MGNREGA, e-KYC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/nri-term-insurance-demand-doubles-in-two-years-west-asia-tensions-trigger-35-pc-monthly-surge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/89g0pqn8/ANI_20250813024035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NRIs' term insurance purchases from India double in last 2 years: Report analysis.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:51:09.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRI term insurance demand doubles in two years, West Asia tensions trigger 35 pc monthly surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, NRI term insurance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/mamata-slams-pm-modi-for-misrepresenting-facts-over-fish-production-in-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/ne4fsjrw/Mamata-Banerjee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:49:13.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata slams PM Modi for  misrepresenting facts over fish production in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/09/brief-clash-between-bjp-congress-workers-in-puducherry-polling-booth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/8/original/BJPandCongresspartyflags.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP and Congress flag used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:46:42.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brief clash between BJP, Congress workers in Puducherry polling booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry Elections, Elections, Clash, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/morth-plans-annual-dpr-workshops-to-improve-project-quality-transparency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/e2jil46h/New-Project-2025-03-10T163128.090.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:42:52.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoRTH plans annual DPR workshops to improve project quality, transparency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, MORTH, DPR workshops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/west-bengal-elections-mother-of-rg-kar-rape-victim-files-her-nomination-from-panihati-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/wq0v5kyu/ANI_20260409141513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ratna Debnath files her nomination from Panihati seat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:38:53.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother of RG Kar rape victim files her nomination from Panihati seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal elections, RG Kar rape victim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/over-24-vultures-found-dead-in-ups-dudhwa-buffer-zone-secondary-poisoning-suspected</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-04/j4dgvb90/C_1_1_CH1405_108548314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Himalayan Griffon Vulture.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:36:20.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 25 vultures found dead in UP's Dudhwa buffer zone; secondary poisoning suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR), Himalayan Griffons, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/09/nia-registers-12-cases-deploys-teams-to-probe-detention-of-judicial-officers-in-west-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/y6pfjy4y/NIA-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIA logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:35:54.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA registers 12 cases, deploys teams to probe detention of judicial officers in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, NIA, Judicial officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/09/ayush-stands-tall-in-china-sindhu-prannoy-crash-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vk5k09uc/Ayush.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayush Shetty</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:34:06.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayush stands tall in China; Sindhu, Prannoy crash out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, Ayush Shetty, Badminton Asia Championships 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/sc-says-temple-access-must-be-open-to-all-warns-exclusion-may-divide-society-impact-hinduism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/sl177iu4/Supreme-Court-of-India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building 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>2026-04-09T14:31:25.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC says temple access must be open to all; warns exclusion may divide society, impact Hinduism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Hinduism, Supreme Court of India, Sabarimala hearing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/cd-gopinath-last-surviving-member-of-indias-first-test-winning-team-dies-at-96</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-14/ogu2dyv0/C-D-Gopinath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CD Gopinath took to cricket at 17, but his has now been a 78-year-long love affair with the 'noble game'.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:04:44.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CD Gopinath, last surviving member of India’s first Test-winning team, dies at 96</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CD Gopinath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/sc-dismisses-plea-seeking-national-task-force-to-ensure-compliance-with-food-safety-measures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/xr7rtb9z/ANI_20260316113343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:42:42.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC dismisses plea seeking national task force to ensure compliance with food safety measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Food safety, Supreme Court of India, compliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/clash-between-bjp-cong-dmk-supporters-at-puducherry-polling-booth-police-resort-to-lathi-charge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qk2bckda/BJP-vs-Cong-clash-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:41:20.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clash between BJP, Cong-DMK supporters at Puducherry polling booth; police resort to lathi-charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>BJP and Congress-DMK,  Puducherry clash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/09/around-30-injured-in-poll-related-violence-in-assam-seven-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jocyb4xg/PTI04092026000131B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security personnel stands guard as people wait in queues to cast their votes during the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Darrang district, Assam, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:34:58.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Around 30 injured in poll-related violence in Assam; seven arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Assam, Elections, Nation, arrested, Poll Violence, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/09/vendor-killed-by-mob-after-he-hacked-driver-to-death-over-parking-dispute-in-bihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-02/81y3o2q1/Mob-attack.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:33:27.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vendor killed by mob after he hacked driver to death over parking dispute in Bihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, murder, petty dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/irans-nuclear-chief-rules-out-restrictions-on-enrichment-programme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ha2c0q95/New-Project-2026-04-09T185810.354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump has insisted "there will be no enrichment of uranium" by Iran after the war.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:32:23.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's nuclear chief rules out restrictions on enrichment programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, uranium enrichment, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/23-year-old-student-drowns-in-water-filled-pit-in-noida</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/mx4170u9/202601243650037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:13:06.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23-year-old student drowns in water-filled pit in Noida</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, drown</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/bki-terror-module-busted-in-punjab-two-held-with-grenades-ied-material</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7y46wf2e/Punjab-Police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Police logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:12:32.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BKI terror module busted in Punjab; two held with grenades, IED material</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, arrested, Terror module, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), IED material</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/legendary-mountaineer-jim-whittaker-the-first-american-to-summit-mount-everest-dies-at-97</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/33c4ys6o/Jim-Whittaker.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jim Whittaker is interviewd for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the First American Ascent of Mount Everest in Berkeley, Calif.,Feb 22, 2013</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:05:22.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mount Everest, Jim Whittaker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/09/behind-the-red-glow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/57ovec9z/CCTV-cameras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative imgae of CCTV cameras.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:02:13.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behind the red glow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/09/the-fungus-labs-couldnt-find</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/lvhkd9gx/euca1095638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eucalyptus leaves.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:57:19.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The fungus labs couldn’t find</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/films-by-almodovar-pawlikowski-and-hamaguchi-lead-an-auteur-heavy-cannes-film-festival-lineup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/50vf6lf9/Cannes.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cannes film festival president Iris Knobloch, right, and Cannes film festival delegate general Thierry Fremaux attend a press conference to announce the International Cannes film festival line up for the upcoming 79th edition, Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Paris.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:54:00.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Films by Almodovar, Pawlikowski and Hamaguchi lead an auteur-heavy Cannes Film Festival lineup</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Pedro Almodovar, Cannes Film Festival 2026, Paweł Pawlikowski</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/midnight-flying-surgeons-ran-covert-kidney-transplant-racket-across-four-up-cities-nine-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/734377cc-38c1-4d48-9d7d-5d0f521d10b9/newindianexpress_2024-07_d0aef959-6d77-4c2d-b072-b5bbd3088b05_TNIE_import_2023_7_28_original_KIDNEY.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Six suspects, among them several doctors, are still on the run. According to police sources, teams are working with authorities in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida and Meerut to trace their movements.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:51:27.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Midnight ‘flying surgeons’ ran covert kidney transplant racket across four UP cities; nine arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, kidney transplant racket, flying surgeons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/09/warmer-world-tired-mind</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8d7e3usd/heat-management.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:46:41.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warmer world, tired mind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/09/former-ips-officer-manoj-ninama-gets-bjp-ticket-aap-rebel-raju-karpada-joins-bjp-ahead-of-gujarat-local-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/baz3azhc/Former-IPS-JOining-BJP.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>At Shamlaji, in the presence of State Minister P C Baranda, Ninama donned the saffron scarf.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:44:40.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former IPS officer Manoj Ninama gets BJP ticket; AAP rebel Raju Karpada joins BJP ahead of Gujarat local polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Gujarat local body polls, IPS officer Manoj Ninama, farmer leader Raju Karpada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/travelers-face-higher-costs-and-fewer-flight-options-as-jet-fuel-prices-swing-amid-west-asia-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/60bu4vmm/AP26089650460646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stained-glass windows cast colorful shadows on the floor as travelers walk through LaGuardia Airport in New York, Monday, March 30, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:39:21.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing amid West Asia conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Flight price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/place-names-antithetical-to-bengals-culture-will-be-changed-bjp-chief-nabin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/hkakgysj/P_4709037379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin during an election campaign.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:37:09.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Place names antithetical to Bengal's culture will be changed: BJP chief Nabin</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, BJP government, BJP chief Nitin Nabin, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/09/tamil-nadu-poll-heat-ec-in-the-crossfire-over-chief-secretary-transfer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-27/xxp3higp/Chidambaram-moves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader P Chidambaram</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:28:51.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu poll heat: EC in the crossfire over Chief Secretary transfer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Election Commission of India, Congress leader P Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/womens-reservation-is-need-of-an-hour-pm-modi-asserts-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ch5y7fyx/womens-reservation-bill-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:26:20.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Women's reservation is need of an hour’: PM Modi asserts Women’s Reservation bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>pm modi, womens reservation bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/haryana-suspends-two-ias-officers-as-probe-into-rs-590-crore-bank-scam-intensifies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/97e9aa31-2421-46b8-a55b-52efd4cfbe26/suspend_photo.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:25:31.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana suspends two IAS officers as probe into Rs 590 crore bank scam intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, IAS officers suspended, IDFC scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/09/robot-greets-voters-at-model-polling-booth-in-pondy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s4zck5n4/images-6.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robot 'Nila' welcomes voters at the Puducherry model polling booth</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:18:54.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Robot welcomes voters at model polling booth in Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Robot Nila, Puducherry model polling booth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/market-snaps-5-day-winning-streak-over-profit-booking-ceasefire-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-24/drimd2v4/202510243551481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:08:57.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Market snaps 5-day winning streak over profit booking, ceasefire concerns </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, Indian Equity Markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/tcs-q4-profit-rises-12-as-deal-wins-ai-revenue-strengthen-growth-momentum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-09/ykbbdg45/ANI_20250109112504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TCS registers 12% profit growth in Oct-Dec quarter, revenue up 5.6%</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:02:11.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS Q4 profit rises 12% as deal wins, AI revenue strengthen growth momentum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, net profit, Tata Consultancy Services, TCS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/pil-in-sc-seeks-stringent-guidelines-on-aadhaar-issuance-flags-misuse-by-infiltrators-posing-as-citizens</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/7wos0jck/Aadhaar_cards_Express_File_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Aadhaar cards used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:59:42.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines on Aadhaar issuance; flags misuse by infiltrators posing as citizens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, guidelines, Supreme Court of India, Aaadhaar, public interest litigation (PIL)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/time-has-come-to-vote-against-those-humiliating-your-mothers-sisters-nitin-nabin-slams-mamata-banerjee-govt-over-women-s-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/hrxiaeg2/ANI_20260409111512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Time has come to vote against those humiliating your mothers, sisters": BJP National President Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:56:05.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vote out those insulting women: Nitin Nabin targets Mamata govt on safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Niti Nabin, West Bengal election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/09/tamilinterviews2026apr09rs-durai-senthilkumar-cinema-is-a-gamble</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/zp5sjoee/Leader_RS_Durai_Senthilkumar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Legend Saravanan in a still from Leader (L) and director RS Durai Senthilkumar (R)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:55:46.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RS Durai Senthilkumar: 'Cinema is a gamble'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Balu Mahendra, Leader, Legend Saravanan, RS Durai Senthilkumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr08chris-sullivan-among-others-round-out-ally-clark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/e1u0xfzb/Chris_Sullivan_Main_2025.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chris Sullivan joins Ally Clark</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:55:09.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chris Sullivan, among others round out Ally Clark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ally Clark</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr08noah-hawley-directs-a-reimagination-of-terrified</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/aby06s1b/Noah_HeadshotPC_Carolyn_Fong.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noah Hawley</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:54:28.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noah Hawley directs a reimagination of Terrified</news:title>
<news:keywords>Noah Hawley</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr08one-piece-season-3-titled-the-battle-of-alabasta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6d6ye082/ArabastaArc.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>One Piece Season 3 titled The Battle of Alabasta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:54:04.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Piece Season 3 titled The Battle of Alabasta</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Battle of Alabasta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr08no-change-in-akhil-akkinenis-lenin-release-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ti4quzuy/AkhilLenin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akhil Akkineni's new poster from Lenin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:53:31.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No change in Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Akhil Akkineni, Lenin, Bhagyashree Borse, Murali Kishor Abburu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Akhil Akkineni’s birthday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr08sai-marthand-to-direct-adivi-seshs-next</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/72p1in6x/seshsaimarthand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adivi Sesh and Sai Marthand</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:52:57.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Marthand to direct Adivi Sesh's next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Adivi Sesh, Sai Marthand, Little Hearts, Dacoit, Supriya Yarlagadda, Goodachari 2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/six-month-old-killed-after-temple-wall-collapses-in-lucknow-probe-underway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3gq3hdlh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-17.21.18.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:52:30.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-month-old killed after temple wall collapses in Lucknow; probe underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Investigation, Wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr08allu-arjun-atlees-aa22xa6-titled-raaka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/qimf0xin/allu_arjun_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L - Allu Arjun and Atlee; R - The first look of the actor from Raaka</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:52:29.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allu Arjun-Atlee's AA22xA6 titled Raaka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Allu Arjun, Atlee, AA22xA6, Raaka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr07chris-messina-esai-morales-and-michael-pena-join-tumor-cast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ff67pqnh/Tumor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tumor stars Chris Messina (L), Esai Morales (M), and Michael Pena</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:51:51.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chris Messina, Esai Morales, and Michael Pena join Tumor cast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chris Messina, Tumor, Esai Morales, Michael Pena, Sam Rockwell</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/teluguinterviews2026apr08adivi-sesh-after-g2-i-want-to-work-with-someone-elses-vision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fsxfyq6l/adiviseshdacoit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adivi Sesh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:51:20.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adivi Sesh: After G2, I want to work with someone else's vision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Adivi Sesh, Dacoit, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Supriya Yarlagadda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr06krithi-shetty-confirmed-as-one-of-the-female-leads-in-anil-ravipudis-next</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/r36f57fa/anilkrithi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krithi Shetty and Anil Ravipudi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:50:44.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krithi Shetty confirmed as one of the female leads in Anil Ravipudi’s next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anil Ravipudi, Krithi Shetty, Vignesh Shivan, Love Insurance Kompany, Pradeep Ranganathan, Nayanthara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr06severance-fame-adam-scotts-hokum-gets-may-release</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yg7yssji/Hokum.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adam Scott in a still from Hokum</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:50:17.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severance fame Adam Scott's Hokum gets May release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hokum, Damian McCarthy, Adam Scott</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/teluguinterviews2026apr07mrunal-thakur-i-always-want-to-surprise-myself</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qsgy7yqy/MrunalThakur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mrunal Thakur</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:49:31.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mrunal Thakur: I always want to surprise myself</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dacoit, Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Shaniel Deo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/manipur-cm-promises-stern-action-in-bomb-attack-that-killed-two-children-amid-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/os3pp5l5/202602193680088.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said the state government is in constant contact with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure an effective response and restore normalcy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:44:08.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur CM promises stern action in bomb attack that killed two children amid protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Protest, Y Khemchand Singh, stern action</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/ipl-2026-shubman-gill-fined-rs-12-lakh-for-slow-over-rate-in-gts-win-over-dc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/0x1hjk41/ANI_20260326153620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season with a one-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring contest on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:43:55.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Shubman Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate in GT’s win over DC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Shubman Gill, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/ahmedabad/2026/Apr/09/96-villagers-fall-ill-after-consuming-snack-at-religious-event-in-ahmedabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/mnhfom8j/Food-poisoning-hospitalised.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:30:50.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>96 villagers fall ill after consuming snack at religious event in Ahmedabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Ahmedabad, Nation, food poisoning, religious event</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/cpim-flags-mass-disenfranchisement-in-bengal-seeks-ec-intervention-over-electoral-roll-deletions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/pm1ymv6k/C_32_1_CH1206_68144131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM general secretary MA Baby flagged concerns over the alleged lack of transparency in the exercise, claiming that electoral lists were released in formats that hindered public scrutiny.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:24:23.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) flags 'mass disenfranchisement' in Bengal; seeks EC intervention over electoral roll deletions</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, MA Baby, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), West Bengal elections 2026, voter deletion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/mercedes-maintains-lead-in-luxury-car-market-top-end-luxury-vehicle-sales-grew-by-25-in-q1cy26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/z1uoxfx4/202603133706901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Core’ segment also contributed to the sales performance in FY 25-26 and in Q1 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:18:43.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mercedes maintains lead in luxury car market, top-end luxury vehicle sales grew by 25% in Q1CY26 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Mercedes-Benz, luxury car vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/ceasefire-in-iran-war-teeters-in-the-face-of-disagreements-over-lebanon-and-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/izh0nkad/AP26099311844033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government supporters gather to mark the 40th day since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:14:27.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceasefire in Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/09/box-office-hit-india-women-pugilists-toppers-in-asian-cships</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/shgpq2c9/Priya-60-kg-celebrates-her-gold-medal-win-with-BFI-president-Ajay-Singh-and-the-coaches-at-Asian-Boxing-Championship-2026.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priya (60 kg) celebrates her gold medal win with BFI president Ajay Singh and the coaches at Asian Boxing Championship</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/zh3hh3xl/ArundhatiAsianBoxingCredit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arundhati Choudhary</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ryhrr6hz/Preeti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preeti Sai Pawar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:12:10.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India women pugilists toppers in Asian C'ships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Ajay Singh, boxing, Indian Boxing, Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Minakshi Hooda, Asian Boxing Championships 2026, Priya Ghanghas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/four-dead-38-rescued-during-attempted-channel-crossing-from-france-to-uk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/eu2kpuz8/AP26098310109460.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Policemen look at migrants as they board a small boat in an attempt to reach Britain on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Malo-les-Bains, northern France.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:58:48.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, English Channel, Channel crossing, migrant boat capsizes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/fooling-muslims-is-easy-controversy-in-bengal-over-humayun-kabirs-video-tmc-seeks-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/79hjr5kp/202512223615475.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:56:44.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Fooling Muslims is easy': Controversy in Bengal over Humayun Kabir's video, TMC seeks probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Trinamool Congress, Humayun Kabir, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/jenna-ortega-nearly-quit-acting-before-breakthrough-role-in-you-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-28/nglwy201/C_35_1_CH0280_62371752.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jenna Ortega leads Netflix's Emmy-winning series 'Wednesday'.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:56:41.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jenna Ortega nearly quit acting before breakthrough role in 'You'</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Jenna Ortega</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/bangar-points-to-key-moment-in-dcs-narrow-one-run-loss-to-gt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fswprxuw/ANI_20260409101300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Indecision towards end...": Bangar on DC's one-run loss to GT</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:51:10.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangar points to key moment in DC’s narrow one-run loss to GT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sanjay Bangar, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/ahmedabad/2026/Apr/09/two-from-jharkhand-based-mobile-theft-gang-arrested-by-ahmedabad-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/y1mjoz10/Accuse-in-police-coustody-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police have already registered 12 offences, while several victims remain unidentified due to unlocked phones with no immediate ownership trace.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:50:15.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two from Jharkhand-based mobile theft gang arrested by Ahmedabad police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ahmedabad, Nation, IPL, mobile theft gang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/david-millers-last-ball-hesitation-costs-delhi-capitals-in-one-run-thriller-against-gujarat-titans</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cnt1m8rq/GT_VS_DC_174.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>One Run, One Moment: DC lose again in heartbreaker</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:42:02.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>David Miller’s last-ball hesitation costs Delhi Capitals in one-run thriller against Gujarat Titans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, Indian Premier League, David Miller, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/6-guarantees-for-bengal-pm-modi-lays-out-bjps-vision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/kfv3uxbb/PM-modi-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:37:24.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“6 Guarantees for Bengal”: PM Modi Lays Out BJP’s Vision</news:title>
<news:keywords>pm modi, west bengal elections, tmc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/fighting-for-justice-in-zubeen-gargs-death-wife-speaks-after-casting-vote-in-assam-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gkq5c5un/Garima-Saikia-Garg.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:35:34.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fighting for justice in Zubeen Garg’s death: Wife speaks after casting vote in Assam elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>zubeen garg, assam elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/bengal-polls-rg-kar-victims-mother-files-nomination-as-bjp-candidate-from-panihati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/48k3pjid/Ratna-Debnath-BJP.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>RG Kar rape and murder case victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, contests under the BJP from Panihati.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:34:24.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: RG Kar victim's mother files nomination as BJP candidate from Panihati</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, RG Kar case, RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, West Bengal elections 2026, Ratna Debnath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/congress-led-udf-set-for-landslide-in-kerala-leaders-claim-100-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/5uwlbmcr/Udf.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:34:04.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress-led UDF Set for Landslide in Kerala? Leaders Claim 100+ Seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>udf, congress, kerala elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/protest-rallies-across-manipur-valley-districts-against-bomb-attack-demand-arrest-of-perpetrators-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6giwe4c7/20260407217L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charred remains of trucks following a protest over the killing of two toddlers in an alleged bomb attack on the night of April 6 in Bishnupur.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:17:25.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protest rallies across Manipur valley districts against bomb attack, demand arrest of perpetrators</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur, Manipur violence, Bishnupur bomb attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/centre-mandates-direct-passing-of-port-concessions-to-exporters-amid-west-asia-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/wx9q2r6h/20260316638ff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DG Shipping asks ports to provide concessions to exporters, advises seafarers to remain safe</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:15:13.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre mandates direct passing of port concessions to exporters amid West Asia conflict </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, directorate general of shipping, West Asia conflicts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/09/miniature-art-transforms-an-alley-into-a-surrealist-wonderland-at-mississippis-tiniest-museum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/x58jbc71/AP26097533403178.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two figurines canoe down a painted pipe at the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:12:45.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miniature art transforms an alley into a surrealist wonderland at 'Mississippi's Tiniest Museum'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel, Miniature art, Mississippi's Tiniest Museum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Apr/09/thousands-of-fans-gather-as-bts-launches-world-tour-in-south-korea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/i588d5op/AP26099242724181.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fan of K-pop band BTS arrives for the BTS World Tour Arirang outside its venue in Goyang.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:05:13.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, BTS, world tour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/09/maharashtra-congress-backs-out-of-baramati-contest-cites-respect-for-ajit-pawar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rqo1ajt1/20260301187f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:00:15.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra: Congress backs out of Baramati contest, cites respect for Ajit Pawar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra Elections, Elections, Nation, Sunetra Pawar, Congress Party, Baramati bypolls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/volkswagen-group-eyes-5-market-share-in-india-by-2030-with-evs-and-alternative-fuel-push</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2015/9/29/14/original/Volkswagen%20Legal%20Land_R.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this Sept. 23, 2015 file photo, company logos of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen sit in a box at a scrap yard</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:47:31.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Volkswagen Group eyes 5% market share in India by 2030 with EVs and alternative fuel push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Volkswagen Group, India’s passenger vehicle market</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/kate-jackson-jaclyn-smith-and-cheryl-ladd-reunite-for-charlies-angels-50th-anniversary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fhawqfv8/AP26097126927963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left, Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd, cast members in the classic television series "Charlie's Angels," pose together at the PaleyFest LA 50th anniversary celebration</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:37:41.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for 'Charlie's Angels' 50th anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Charlie's Angels, 50th anniversary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/israel-kills-top-hezbollah-official-as-netanyahu-says-lebanon-strikes-will-continue-wherever-necessary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-28/9skrtn3i/Benjamin-Netanyahu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:35:07.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel kills top Hezbollah official as Netanyahu says Lebanon strikes will continue 'wherever necessary'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, West Asia conflict, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Israel attack on Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/india-rides-out-global-storm-with-strategic-calm-jyotiraditya-scindia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/3adggu3q/20260122200f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jyotiraditya Scindia</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:34:11.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rides out global storm with strategic calm: Jyotiraditya Scindia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, GDP, Jyotiraditya Scindia, broadband connectivity, All India Management Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/09/nitish-kumar-to-take-oath-as-rajya-sabha-mp-on-april-10-nda-to-choose-next-bihar-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/ekhrfitu/ANI_20260305054334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:32:40.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha MP on April 10, NDA to choose next Bihar CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar Chief Minister, Rajya Sabha MP, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/bagalkot-bypolls-barring-a-few-incidents-polling-peaceful-4369-per-cent-voter-turnout-recorded-till-1-pm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4s1f7mat/Polling-pink-booth-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women standing in queue to cast their vote in Bagalkot on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:24:10.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bagalkot bypolls: Barring a few incidents, polling peaceful; 43.69 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, voter turnout, Bagalkot bypolls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/rahul-gandhi-vows-to-scrap-discriminatory-system-in-capfs-which-denies-leadership-opportunities-to-capf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/62xx25pm/ANI_20260409065129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:22:15.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi vows to scrap 'discriminatory system' in CAPFs which denies leadership opportunities to CAPF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Leadership, ​Rahul Gandhi, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/india-a-safe-anchor-amid-global-uncertainty-shaktikanta-das</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/ecaa7798-e45b-478d-8542-1468b85fa9d0/Reserve%20Bank%20raises%20concern.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shaktikanta Das</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:22:01.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India a ‘safe anchor’ amid global uncertainty: Shaktikanta Das</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nation, Shaktikanta Das, global uncertainty, AIMA National Leadership Conclave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/bjp-deleted-over-90-lakh-voters-during-sir-to-grab-power-in-bengal-mamata</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/p90tay4b/Mamata-Banerjee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses an election rally in North 24 Parganas on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:11:19.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP deleted over 90 lakh voters during SIR to grab power in Bengal: Mamata</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal SIR, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/09/japanese-town-sours-on-the-crowds-coming-to-see-cherry-blossoms-mount-fuji</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/g2z0waic/AP26099047373030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign and national visitors arrive at the entrance of Arakurayama Sengen Park Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:11:04.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji</news:title>
<news:keywords>Travel, cherry blossoms, Mount Fuji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/sc-warns-states-on-rising-child-trafficking-cases-seeks-coordinated-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:54:55.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC warns states on rising child trafficking cases; seeks coordinated action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Child trafficking, Supreme Court of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/sabarimala-judgement-proceeds-on-assumption-that-men-are-superior-centre-tells-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/1vl42up2/on-passive-euthanasia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises 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>2026-04-09T08:32:01.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala judgement proceeds on assumption that men are superior: Centre tells SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kerala, Sabarimala Case, Sabarimala women's entry, Sabarimala judgement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/cognitive-gym-needed-in-ai-era-to-preserve-creativity-iit-kanpur-director-manindra-agarwal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-14/l858t7dz/C_23_1_CH0065_29115858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof Manindra Agarwal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:30:14.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Cognitive gym' needed in AI-era to preserve creativity: IIT-Kanpur director Manindra Agarwal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, IIT-Kanpur, Cognitive Gyms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/modi-pledges-six-guarantees-if-bjp-wins-asks-voters-to-end-nirmam-tmc-rule-for-viksit-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jqi9thph/Modi-rally1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally in Haldia, West Bengal, on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:24:16.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi pledges six guarantees if BJP wins, asks voters to end 'nirmam' TMC rule for 'Viksit Bengal'</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Narendra Modi, BJP vs TMC, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadanews2026apr09jayaram-karthik-explores-the-mind-of-a-psychopath-in-kaada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/lstjz0r1/Kaada.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Kaada (L) and the cast and crew of the film (R)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:12:17.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayaram Karthik explores the mind of a psychopath in Kaada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kaada,  Vishrut Nayak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadanews2026apr09adarsh-gunduraj-calendar-centres-on-an-experience-common-to-all-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/133h16jn/Calendar.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:11:59.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adarsh Gunduraj: Calendar centres on an experience common to all women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Adarsh Gunduraj, Calendar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadanews2026apr09ravi-srivatsa-vengeancedoesnt-stop-with-one-person</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qi7bpwks/Gangs_of_UK.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster for Gangs of UK</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:11:44.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravi Srivatsa: Vengeance doesn’t stop with one person</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ravi Srivatsa, Gangs of UK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadainterviews2026apr09rajesh-dhruva-i-even-cut-off-friendships-to-immerse-myself-as-peter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3gx0wfjw/Living_Peter.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:11:25.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajesh Dhruva: I even cut off friendships to immerse myself as Peter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajesh Dhruva, Janvi Rayala, Ravishka Shetty, Peter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/09/even-if-i-forget-people-wont-forget-him-falling-at-sasikalas-feet-udhayanidhi-takes-dig-at-eps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/1dkvote1/Udhayanidhi-and-Edappadi-Palaniswami.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin (L) and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami (R).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:09:19.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Even if I forget, people won't forget him 'falling' at Sasikala's feet: Udhayanidhi takes dig at EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/09/clash-between-bjp-congress-dmk-supporters-at-puducherry-polling-booth-police-resort-to-lathicharge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/teyp9ip3/Clash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to reports, an argument broke out between supporters of Congress candidate TPR Selvam and BJP leader and Home Minister A Namassivayam.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:00:53.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clash between BJP, Congress-DMK supporters at Puducherry polling booth; police resort to lathicharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry Elections, Others, Tamil Nadu, Elections, BJP, Clash, congress-dmk alliance, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/09/union-cabinet-clears-rs-13037-crore-jaipur-metro-phase-2-to-ease-traffic-congestion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/orqajdqe/1003246908.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>2026-04-09T07:42:47.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Cabinet clears Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 to ease traffic congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Jaipur, Nation, Jaipur Metro Phase-2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/uk-pushes-for-ceasefire-extension-to-lebanon-as-starmer-tours-gulf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/w8dfz1cx/AP26092413198322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaks during a virtual summit at the Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office in London, on Thursday April 2, 2026, with around 35 countries to discuss ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:39:17.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK pushes for ceasefire extension to Lebanon as Starmer tours Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel attack on Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/you-cannot-fault-david-millers-intent-gavaskar-defends-dc-batter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2q20p4cv/Miller.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Capitals' David Miller plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:29:36.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>You cannot fault David Miller's intent: Gavaskar defends DC batter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, David Miller, IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/09/himanta-urges-assam-voters-to-shape-future-as-gogoi-says-polls-will-bring-powerful-fearless-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/kerevxju/Assam-Elections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress candidate in Jorhat and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi (L); BJP candidate in Jalukbari and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (R).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:16:17.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta urges Assam voters to shape future as Gogoi says polls will bring ‘powerful, fearless’ state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Elections, Assam, Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/09/psg-beats-liverpool-2-0-in-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-salah-stays-on-bench</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o9kvefyd/AP26098702511170-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG's Desire Doue, left, celebrates with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between PSG and Liverpool on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:08:41.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg; Salah stays on bench</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Champions League quarterfinal, PSG vs Liverpool</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/nato-burden-sharing-back-in-focus-as-trump-renews-criticism-after-rutte-meeting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pqk0aiea/AP26098505622103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, is joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, for a photo opportunity at the State Department, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:00:32.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO burden-sharing back in focus as Trump renews criticism after Rutte meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, NATO chief Mark Rutte</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/india-us-review-west-asia-crisis-defence-and-tech-ties-during-foreign-secretarys-washington-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/krmos5s1/HFcSpe2aYAA8sVN.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets with US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition &amp; Sustainment Michael P Duffey at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:52:26.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, US review West Asia crisis, defence and tech ties during Foreign Secretary’s Washington visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, India-US talks, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/09/atletico-punish-10-man-barcelona-take-control-of-champions-league-tie</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/mhk9zgin/AFP20260408A77H2VMv1HighResFblEurC1BarcelonaAtleticoMadrid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:51:00.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Julian Alvarez, Champions League quarter-final, Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/woman-arrested-after-allegedly-abducting-newborn-from-hospital-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7kaatc9a/kidnap.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused was identified as T. Jyothi, being taken by the police.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:44:28.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman arrested after allegedly abducting newborn from hospital in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, newborn kidnapped</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/nalgonda-government-school-turns-institution-of-excellence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o1vt4nb8/Nalgonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parents queue up for admissions</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:42:29.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalgonda government school turns institution of excellence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda government school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/teen-drug-peddler-held-with-narcotics-worth-rs-11-lakh-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/tkqpanm8/ANI_20250617075528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said Sai Nikhil, a Hyderabad native, had dropped out of intermediate studies and developed a drug habit during college.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:39:57.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen drug peddler held with narcotics worth Rs 11 lakh in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Teen drug peddler</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/ngt-refuses-stay-on-future-city-project-in-telangana-seeks-state-response</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s29gutza/Future-City.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Future City project</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:38:26.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT refuses stay on Future City project in Telangana, seeks state response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Future City project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/hyderabad-office-leasing-hits-record-586-million-square-feet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rys6knp2/Hyd-sees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Overall office leasing grew 48% year-on-year from 4 million sq ft in Q1 2025, making Hyderabad the second-largest market for office space absorption among eight major cities in the country.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:36:13.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad office leasing hits record 5.86 million square feet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad office leasing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/09/cm-revanth-pinarayi-war-of-words-peaks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/xft0z82r/Revanth-Reddy-L-and-Pinarayi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy campaigns for Congress in Mavelikara; (right) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan speaks at a press conference on Tuesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:32:42.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth, Pinarayi war of words peaks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Telangana, CM  Pinarayi Vijayan, CM A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/pm-modi-urges-mps-to-back-women-reservation-act-calls-for-cross-party-unity-to-empower-nari-shakti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-09/opdeco7o/Modi-rolls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said women constitute nearly half of India's population, their contributions to the nation are vast and invaluable.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:30:39.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges MPs to back Women Reservation Act, calls for cross-party unity to empower ‘nari shakti’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narendra Modi, Women in Politics, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Women Reservation Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/assembly-bypolls-voting-underway-in-nagalands-koridang-tripuras-dharmanagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/zkz211io/202604093740464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voting is underway in Koridang amid heavy security on April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:29:27.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly bypolls: Voting underway in Nagaland’s Koridang, Tripura’s Dharmanagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, Tripura bypolls, Koridang Bypoll, Dharmanagar Bypoll, Nagaland Bypolls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/vande-mataram-row-rocks-madhya-pradeshs-imc-congress-distances-from-issue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vxzyc6x2/ANI_20260409052702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indore Municipal Corporation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:22:11.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram row rocks Madhya Pradesh's IMC; Congress distances from issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Nation, Vande Mataram, IMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/alarming-antibiotic-resistance-found-in-bacteria-causing-eye-infections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ttmszwnj/bacteria.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Researchers said eye infections occur when bacteria enter through minor injuries, foreign particles, environmental exposure or contact.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:22:03.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alarming antibiotic resistance found in bacteria causing eye infections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, antibiotic resistance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/black-marketeering-pushes-small-eateries-to-the-edge-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/j4xn87gi/Black-marketeering.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers load and unload commercial LPG cylinders at a godown in Cherlapally industrial area on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/kvo0qnbx/Black-marketeerin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long queue of auto-rickshaws at an LPG refilling centre | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/a8vusv1o/Black-marketeeringaa.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0poeempy/the-edge.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:20:10.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Black marketeering pushes small eateries to the edge in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, black marketing, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/interview-enough-supplies-to-meet-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vuv9dxvt/M-Stephen-Raveendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M Stephen Raveendra Civil Supplies Commissioner</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:18:42.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW: ‘Enough supplies to meet demand’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Stephen Raveendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/lpg-shortage-erodes-earnings-of-auto-drivers-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/peo1jhty/LP-G-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A serpentine queue of auto-rickshaws seen at an LPG refilling station at Errum Manzil in Hyderabad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/p0bx8u7o/auto-drivers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sameer Shaik affixes a notice in his autorickshaw requesting passengers to pay more while he waits outside an LPG refilling centre in Errum Manzil in Hyderabad on Tuesday | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:16:53.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG shortage erodes earnings of auto drivers in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, autorickshaw drivers, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/karregutta-forest-region-in-telangana-opens-up-as-maoist-influence-ends</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/suv110rr/Karregutta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reiterating the improved security situation, the DGP said there was no active Maoist presence in the Karreguttalu region.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:12:40.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karregutta forest region in Telangana opens up as Maoist influence ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Maoist influence, Karregutta forest region</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/polling-begins-in-keralam-assam-and-puducherry-for-assembly-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/m5v8aal8/Election1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:09:42.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polling begins in Keralam, Assam, and Puducherry for Assembly elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keralam Assam Puducherry polls, Assembly elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/polling-for-by-election-in-karnatakas-bagalkot-assembly-starts-peacefully</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7ydaliqr/by-election-in-Baglakot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An elderly woman has come to the polling booth to cast her vote in Bagalkot on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:05:59.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>
Polling for by-election in Karnataka's Bagalkot assembly starts peacefully</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, by-election, Baglakot assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/congress-slams-indias-cop33-bid-pullback-calls-it-modi-govts-true-commitment-to-paris-accord</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-28/9nccsazp/Modi-and-Ramesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Congress General Secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh (R).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:57:25.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams India's COP33 bid pullback, calls it Modi govt's 'true commitment' to Paris Accord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Paris Accord, UN climate summit, COP33</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/trumps-iran-war-widens-rift-with-european-nationalists-once-viewed-as-maga-allies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/a469aa1u/AP26097587462485.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance wave to the audience at the end of a pre-election rally in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:54:38.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, MAGA, West Asia Confict, Global right</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/oil-prices-rise-stock-markets-tumble-in-early-trade-amid-fresh-tensions-in-west-asia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2qz2myfc/20241023019L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the National Stock Exchange headquarters in Mumbai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:39:48.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices rise, stock markets tumble in early trade amid fresh tensions in West Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, NSE, BSE, Global oil prices, Indian stock market, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/iran-chart-shows-sea-mine-risk-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yoraxylf/AP26098722663466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:29:49.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran chart shows sea mine risk in Strait of Hormuz amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/israeli-strikes-threaten-iran-truce-as-vance-claims-us-made-no-promise-on-lebanon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/n41bucsg/AP26098422047405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke rises following several Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:26:31.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes threaten Iran truce as Vance claims US made 'no promise' on Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel attacks on Lebanon, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/abusive-post-on-former-actor-hyderabad-cops-arrest-guntur-man</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jb5y8ag4/Abusive-post.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police warned that posting abusive, defamatory or offensive content could invite legal action under relevant provisions of law.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:22:35.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abusive post on former actor: Hyderabad cops arrest Guntur man</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Abusive post</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/seven-hyderabad-lakes-to-be-revived-at-rs-145-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/3gzym74a/Kudi-Kunta-sparkles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Locals take part in the inauguration of the rejuvenated Kudi Kunta in the Masjid Banda area of Kondapur in Hyderabad on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/swuuk3dt/lakesaa.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:20:19.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven Hyderabad lakes to be revived at Rs 145 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad lakes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/el-niño-may-hit-kharif-yield-in-andhras-anantapur-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/9ja4mng0/ANI_20260314131414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rising temperatures and weakened rainfall could trigger prolonged dry spells, severely affecting crop sowing, growth, and yields.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:17:24.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño may hit Kharif yield in Andhra's Anantapur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kharif Season, El Niño</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/flight-instructor-booked-for-raping-trainee-pilot-in-begumpet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the accused continued to threaten her with harm and defamation, which prevented her from approaching authorities immediately.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:17:09.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flight instructor booked for ‘raping’ trainee pilot in Begumpet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, rape, Flight instructor, trainee pilot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/scenic-sileru-turns-risky-as-officials-warn-tourists-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pkeriqxd/godavari20804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharalamma picnic spot at sileru river in Polavaram district..a deadly water falls and stream.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:15:38.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scenic Sileru turns risky as officials warn tourists in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sileru River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/drunk-man-mows-down-two-engineering-students-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/6/original/Traffic_strat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased were identified as Kancherla Shiva (20) and Nakirekanti Sandeep Kumar (20), both natives of Nalgonda district.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:15:32.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk man mows down two engineering students in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, 150 BAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-to-bring-law-with-fines-jail-for-abusive-language-online-says-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-26/abqiuasw/Social-media-OTT-apps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:15:21.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to bring law with fines, jail for abusive language online, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/pil-seeks-orissa-hcs-intervention-to-address-police-workload</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/eqxwymbi/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:13:28.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL seeks Orissa HC’s intervention to address police workload</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/minister-danasari-anasuya-calls-for-efficient-use-of-rural-water-resources</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qxbdh7r8/New-Project-2025-06-18T110152.291.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panchayat Raj &amp; Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:09:16.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Danasari Anasuya calls for efficient use of rural water resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Danasari Anasuya, rural water resources</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/central-university-of-odisha-students-stage-protest-over-demands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/2f1grvho/CUO-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students staging protest in front of the university gate on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:08:43.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central University of Odisha students stage protest over demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/two-held-for-attacking-police-during-asset-seizure-at-ganjam-crusher-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f94157b4-35c7-49db-8312-8d9ac87e389c/ANI_20240510120715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:07:45.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held for attacking police during asset seizure at Ganjam crusher unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/brs-leader-harish-raises-concern-over-unscientific-operation-of-klis-devadula-motors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3iu8uiij/Harish-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:07:33.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader Harish raises concern over ‘unscientific’ operation of KLIS, Devadula motors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/cm-revanth-reddy-asks-corporates-to-prioritise-csr-spending</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/zszmgfr5/CM-asks-corporates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during a meeting with the representatives of companies in Hyderabad on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:06:34.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy asks corporates to prioritise CSR spending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CSR spending</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/acb-traps-gudur-meo-school-assistant-taking-rs-15000-bribe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ysic2aaf/ACB-traps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ZPHS headmaster J Ravi Kumar and school assistant G Chandramouli.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:05:41.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB traps Gudur MEO, school assistant taking Rs 15,000 bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, bribe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/5-health-centre-staff-held-for-embezzling-rs-2-crore-govt-funds-in-odishas-ganjam-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-22/ery4wyys/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:05:28.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 health centre staff held for embezzling Rs 2 crore govt funds in Odisha's Ganjam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/anganwadi-teacher-tied-to-tree-abused-in-telanganas-rasool-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yqy9hcmo/whatsapp-image-2026-04-08-at-93523-pm093658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite her pleas for mercy, three men, Outi Bandeppa, Kotagiri Ramulu and Bhutale Vaijyanath, allegedly tied her to a tree.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:04:57.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anganwadi teacher tied to tree, abused in Telangana's Rasool village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, anganwadi teacher, tied to tree</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/death-toll-in-firecracker-blast-in-nayagarh-rises-to-4-as-15-year-old-boy-succumbs-to-burns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-04/67fxktov/ANI_20250104085052_CjgEql3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:03:33.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in firecracker blast in Nayagarh rises to 4 as 15-year-old boy succumbs to burns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/separate-mishaps-claim-lives-of-three-pilgrims-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/6mw14uxo/202604033733684.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A head-on collision on the outskirts of Suryapet early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two devotees and left several others injured.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:02:27.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Separate mishaps claim lives of three pilgrims in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, mishaps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/trump-says-us-military-to-stay-deployed-near-iran-until-real-agreement-reached</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pxb1l34b/AP26096746519575.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:00:13.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/vaccine-goof-up-chc-superintendent-anm-get-show-cause-notice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/8/original/COVID-Vaccine-AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:58:43.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaccine goof-up: CHC superintendent, ANM get show-cause notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/when-clothes-maketh-character-pia-benegal-on-costume-design-and-working-with-father-shyam-benegal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/my5fcjfh/da28c0ea-430b-41c3-8325-2bceae25f0fb.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pia Benegal</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/73d0ygtc/10sld9.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Slight differences in colour &amp; embroidery show the disparity between maturity and status between Karisma Kapoor &amp; Rekha’s characters in Zubeidaa</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:57:39.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Clothes Maketh Character: Pia Benegal on costume design and working with father Shyam Benegal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bollywood, fashion, Shyam Benegal, Hindi film</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/ii-pu-exam-1-results-to-be-out-at-3pm-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/21/original/NO_EXAMS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students can log in to karresults.nic.in and enter their login details to check their results.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:57:14.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>II PU Exam-1 results to be out at 3pm today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, II PU Exam-1 results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/rayagada-tense-after-tribal-police-clash-over-sijimali-bauxite-mine-road-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/htfcffhu/Uneasy-calm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers armed with traditional weapons stand guard at Sijimali on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:56:47.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rayagada tense after tribal-police clash over Sijimali bauxite mine road project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/comprehensive-plan-to-address-bannerghatta-traffic-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/p7si6uzw/Comprehens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru South City Commissioner K N Ramesh and officials inspect a junction on Bannerghatta Main Road on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:54:55.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Comprehensive plan to address Bannerghatta traffic in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bannerghatta Main Road, traffic bottlenecks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/aaib-report-blames-low-engine-oil-pressure-for-rourkela-aircraft-crash-landing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7o1pb8wd/img-20260110-wa0009094928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aircraft had suffered major damage on impact; one passenger later died while five others were injured</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1xc5nqgc/AAIB-report-blames.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:53:58.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAIB report blames low engine oil pressure for Rourkela aircraft crash landing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/facilities-in-colleges-primitive-minister-dr-mc-sudhakar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rlf2bdql/Facilities-in-colleges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister MC Sudhakar launches the logo for the Career 2 Campus Summit on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:53:51.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Facilities in colleges primitive: Minister Dr MC Sudhakar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/towing-resumes-in-bengaluru-staff-to-wear-body-cameras</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/c8us84bt/towing-vechicle104527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At present, two towing vehicles are operational. Once more vehicles are procured, towing will be implemented across the city.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:52:36.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Towing resumes in Bengaluru, staff to wear body cameras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, abandoned vehicles, Towing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/bswml-to-roll-out-e3900-cr-plan-to-tackle-garbage-woes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/60kvddej/garbage-collection120638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official said that the total value of the 33-package tenders is around Rs 3,900 crore, where garbage contractors have to look after garbage collection and transportation for seven years.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:50:48.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSWML to roll out E3,900-cr plan to tackle garbage woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BSWML</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/miscreants-kidnap-4-month-old-baby-from-couple-at-nirakarpur-railway-station-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/iy312yb2/Miscreants-kidnap-4-month.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child was taken around 12.30 am as parents waited for train; police launch probe but no CCTV footage available</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:49:30.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miscreants kidnap 4-month-old baby from couple at Nirakarpur railway station in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/tata-lockheed-keen-to-invest-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/d0qy5iil/C_23_1_CH1236_35142411.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructure Ltd (TLMAL) MD Tim Riffle paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister 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>2026-04-09T04:47:53.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Lockheed keen to invest in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/three-from-bengaluru-drown-in-tank-in-vijayapura-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-20/j7lnjday/8ec13fe9d09738be0e067686465442f2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and emergency personnel, along with Adarsh Nagar police, rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:47:21.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three from Bengaluru drown in tank in Vijayapura district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, drown, Vijayapura district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/delhi-hc-permits-restoration-of-x-account-blocked-over-posts-defaming-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-11/4lh78cmi/ANI_20250924105907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Delhi High Court premises 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>2026-04-09T04:46:54.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC allows restoration of parody X account blocked over posts on PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Delhi High Court, X accounts, X accounts blocked, social media crackdown, NimoYadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-govt-silent-on-neradi-barrage-opposition-alleges-state-interest-compromised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/24/original/tmc12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Move comes amid ongoing legal battle and concerns over diversion of Vansadhara river water</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:46:40.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt silent on Neradi barrage; Opposition alleges ‘state interest’ compromised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-hc-orders-status-quo-on-outdoor-advertising-policy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/mevuk79x/HC-acquits.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>2026-04-09T04:46:00.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders status quo on outdoor advertising policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/minor-held-for-stealing-gold-from-grannys-house-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/237e2f0f-ec8a-437d-b48a-4e619a9398f9/ANI_20240517113911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police then obtained a body warrant and produced the juvenile before the Juvenile Justice Board on April 2, and took him into custody for three days.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:45:48.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor held for stealing gold from granny’s house in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, gold, Minor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/2nd-accused-in-bidadi-double-murder-case-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/10/original/Priest-arrest12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On credible information, a police team arrested him in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon. The accused was brought to Bidadi on a transit warrant.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:44:13.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2nd accused in Bidadi double murder case held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bidadi double murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/bjd-rift-widens-as-sasmit-patra-resigns-as-parliamentary-leader</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/20/original/Sasmit_Patra_New.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Member Sasmit Patra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:44:10.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD rift widens as Sasmit Patra resigns as parliamentary leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-hc-orders-centre-to-consider-cbi-probe-over-fcra-violations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/xn3ptj1w/ANI_20250706043427.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>2026-04-09T04:44:02.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders Centre to consider CBI probe over FCRA violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, FCRA violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/midwifery-programme-aims-to-reduce-c-sections-telangana-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/402yn7et/newindianexpress2024-0610f14d57-5e84-45bf-8db6-2521a5c86b55P3617556192.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:43:10.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Midwifery programme aims to reduce C-sections: Telangana government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, midwifery care</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/work-on-indigenous-cryogenic-engines-fast-paced-isro</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/v66uls5m/ISRO-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISRO is said to be in talks with Russian space agencies on procuring state of the art cryogenic engines.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/s2b713bv/Wor.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:41:19.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work on indigenous cryogenic engines fast-paced: ISRO </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/banjara-lake-choked-by-sewage-encroachments-hydraa-chief-ranganath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/jn03j32r/HYDRAA-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HYDRAA chief A V Ranganath.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:41:16.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banjara lake choked by sewage, encroachments: HYDRAA chief Ranganath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A V Ranganath, Banjara lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-cm-launches-36-industrial-projects-worth-rs-40811-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/7rzj3t1b/CM-Majhi-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi chairing the roundtable with investors and industry leaders. Also present are Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi | Express</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4474hdon/CM_Majhi.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:41:01.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM  launches 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-hc-defers-kaleshwaram-case-verdict-to-april-22</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.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>2026-04-09T04:40:37.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC defers Kaleshwaram case verdict to April 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/central-team-probes-scb-hospital-icu-fire-that-killed-12-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/ui3ukn61/scbfire11603chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the panel will submit a report to the Centre after examining causes and response to the ICU fire incident</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:39:51.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central team probes SCB hospital ICU fire that killed 12 in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/defence-civil-aviation-to-jointly-develop-adilabad-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/49oo31w9/Kishan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Coal &amp; Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, along with Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu and Adilabad MP G Nagesh, greet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh 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>2026-04-09T04:39:26.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defence, Civil Aviation to jointly develop Adilabad airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/315-launches-in-2025-record-year-for-global-space-activity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/26/original/CHAN-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:38:57.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>315 launches in 2025, record year for global space activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/harish-is-spreading-malicious-lies-about-my-family-minister-ponguleti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gdbphd08/Ponguleti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy during a press conference at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:37:49.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish is spreading malicious lies about my family: Minister Ponguleti </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/09/crorepati-chief-engineer-in-vigilance-net-spent-rs-13-lakh-on-air-travel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3tckr26t/New-Project-36.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The three-storey building belonging to Mohanty in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:37:02.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Crorepati’ chief engineer in Vigilance net spent Rs 13 lakh on air travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/congress-leader-pawan-khera-files-plea-for-anticipatory-bail-in-telangana-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/n7ffjzox/Pawan-Khera.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:35:02.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leader Pawan Khera files plea for anticipatory bail in Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-holds-first-pension-adalat-for-police-retirees-16-cases-resolved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/quqvw95s/New-Project-35.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:34:10.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha holds first Pension Adalat for police retirees, 16 cases resolved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/no-bribes-boards-to-adorn-government-offices-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/0igjsmyx/New-Project-2025-12-02T084051.041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:33:32.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No Bribes’ boards to adorn government offices in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, No Bribes boards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-issues-guidelines-for-census-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4c52my03/guidelines.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>2026-04-09T04:32:37.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana issues guidelines for census-2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Census, K Ramakrishna Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/09/107-cylinders-seized-from-illegal-lpg-storage-unit-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2nud25ug/img67740804chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG cylinder seized from wood godown at Samnatarapur Chhak area in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:28:43.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>107 cylinders  seized from illegal LPG storage unit in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-expands-5-kg-lpg-sale-at-petrol-pumps-to-ease-supply-confusion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qwz5inm9/Raids-intensified.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People from Salia Sahi slum waiting in queue to get LPG cylinders in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:25:47.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha expands 5-kg LPG sale at petrol pumps to ease supply confusion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/09/sick-and-depressed-retired-accountant-strangles-wife-to-death-in-bhubaneswar-surrenders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/uo7m02g2/New-Project-34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Debaraj Sarangi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:23:03.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sick and depressed’, retired accountant strangles wife to death in Bhubaneswar, surrenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/woman-makes-a-song-and-dance-for-site-title-deed-in-karnatakas-sira-town</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/56vkms8b/tumkuru104719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara listens to the grievances of an elderly woman in Tumakuru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:21:04.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman makes a song and dance for site title deed in Karnataka's Sira town</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, site title deed, Sira town</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/adani-group-bets-big-on-odisha-with-rs-33000-crore-investment-in-3-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/l53dffyz/Adani-Group-bets-big.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi in an interaction with Karan Adani on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:18:58.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Group bets big on Odisha with Rs 33,000 crore investment in 3 projects </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Adani Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/dggi-arrests-man-for-availing-rs-1979-crore-itc-fraudulently-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-14/odduq5g2/ANI_20250514111932.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>2026-04-09T04:17:21.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGGI arrests man for availing Rs 19.79 crore ITC fraudulently in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, DGGI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/shankar-vilas-rob-in-guntur-will-becompleted-by-may-2027-rb-minister-bc-janardhan-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-07/olt2fiwl/P_4465244740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R&amp;B minister BC Janardhan Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:15:04.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shankar Vilas ROB in Guntur will be
completed by May 2027: R&amp;B Minister BC Janardhan Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, BC Janardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/bjp-steps-up-attack-on-kharge-congress-slams-assam-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6vpt1mid/ANI_20260408080740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:14:29.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP steps up attack on Kharge, Congress slams Assam CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, provocative remarks, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, poisonous snakes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-government-imposes-61-day-fishing-ban-from-april-15-to-conserve-marine-resources</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/awq40fen/40-143-1-8vsp020804chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen sort their catch and roll in nets after returning from a day's voyage at the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:13:04.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government imposes 61-day fishing ban from April 15 to conserve marine resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishing ban</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/cm-siddaramaiah-accuses-ec-of-bias-defends-guarantee-schemes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ihvpiep1/C_53_1_CH1525_42329427.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:10:07.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah accuses EC of bias, defends guarantee schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Guarantee schemes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/kodagu-district-bjp-unit-suspects-trekkers-maoist-link-files-complaint</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/aqphk1d7/1.-Sharanya-with-villagers-on-Tadiyandamol.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharanya was found inside the forest zone in the Tadiandamol range, with members of the local Adiya tribal community assisting authorities in the rescue.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:04:51.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodagu district BJP unit suspects trekker’s Maoist link, files complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, Sharanya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/tn-mechanised-boat-seized-seven-fishers-held-in-andhras-nellore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/m3x5lltk/tirupati100804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nellore Special Task Force patrolling boat Police seized a Tamilnadu fishing boat on the sea, later the boat along with TN fishermen brought to Juvvaladinne fishing harbour in Nellore District for further investigation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:04:37.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN mechanised boat seized, seven fishers held in Andhra's Nellore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fisherman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/iranian-sisters-studying-at-au-seek-government-help</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/foch9349/40-143-1-8vsp150804chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian women who approached the district collector's office in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:02:31.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian sisters studying at AU seek government help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Iranian sisters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-will-offer-innovative-story-driven-experience-minister-kandula-durgesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/cejtposk/vijminister20804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh announced that Amaravati will be developed into an International Creative Economy Hub, marking a transformative step in the stateâ?Ts global outreach.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:00:48.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Andhra will offer innovative, story-driven experience’: Minister Kandula Durgesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Kandula Durgesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/reservation-for-women-in-karnataka-assembly-polls-soon-minister-chaluvarayaswamy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/8/original/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:59:43.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reservation for women in Karnataka Assembly polls soon: Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, reservation for women, Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/anti-brahminism-is-an-outdated-ideology-tvk-treasurer-p-venkataramanan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/j9ynrall/‘Anti-Brahmin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Venkataramanan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:59:13.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Anti-Brahminism is an outdated ideology’: TVK treasurer P Venkataramanan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, P Venkataramanan, Anti-Brahminism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/karnataka-government-rules-out-auto-lpg-shortage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pq28x2ep/rick103400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The food, civil supplies and consumer affairs department on Wednesday issued a statement, saying that some reports about auto drivers queuing up at fuel stations due to a shortage are “false and misleading.”</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:52:11.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government rules out auto LPG shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, auto LPG shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/off-the-cuff-vijays-tvk-vs-dmk-line-blurs-as-supporters-heckle-ntk-rallies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/k7lncasf/New-Project-33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay conducts a roadshow at Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:50:33.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Vijay’s ‘TVK vs DMK’ line blurs as supporters heckle NTK rallies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/change-rooms-part-of-rs-25-cr-koraiyar-falls-infra-makeover</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9fedfxw8/P_4714276615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tiruchy’s Koraiyar Falls made safer with ₹2.5 crore tourist facilities</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:40:59.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Change rooms part of Rs 2.5-cr Koraiyar Falls infra makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/ttdc-begins-electric-boat-operations-on-pykara-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/c62wwdiy/nilgirs110804cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:38:22.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTDC begins electric boat operations on Pykara Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/gundalpatti-residents-seek-underpass-in-nh-44-bridge-threaten-poll-boycott</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-20/7eb4s3yd/13.5-cr-sanctioned.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:36:22.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gundalpatti residents seek underpass in NH 44 bridge, threaten poll boycott</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/tvk-campaign-chaos-cadres-fail-to-recognise-own-candidate-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/u8l29zxd/New-Project-32.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK candidates flag weak grassroots network, coordination gaps in Coimbatore</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:32:56.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK campaign chaos: Cadres fail to recognise own candidate in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/kerala-girl-missing-in-karnatakas-chikkamagaluru-hills</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/dddhamps/missing091919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinanda from Palakkad, had travelled to Chikkamagaluru with her family as part of a tourist group.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/zasedxny/Keral.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/n00dqlu3/Kerala-girl.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:25:16.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala girl missing in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Missing, Kerala girl, Chikkamagaluru hills</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/andhra-to-boost-sports-infrastructure-across-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/q4m5ta8i/sports.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sports Minister M Ramprasad Reddy, SAAP Chairman A Ravi Naidu and MP Kesineni Sivanath at foundation laying works of IGMC Stadium</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:23:20.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra to boost sports infrastructure across state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, sports infrastructure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/absence-of-high-profile-campaigning-vexes-congress-candidates-in-kovai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/7w1pbird/1-1-singanallur10304cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinidhi, Singanallur candidate.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:22:57.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Absence of high-profile campaigning vexes Congress candidates in Kovai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/groundwater-use-dips-in-karnataka-minister-boseraju</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/hdeaa1ua/NSBoserajuVBvb42.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Minister for Science and Technology NS Boseraju</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/k5scxi99/Groundwate.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:22:18.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groundwater use dips in Karnataka:  Minister Boseraju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Groundwater</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/tdp-activists-can-reach-top-positions-with-sincerity-hard-work-minister-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fajqrrlg/vijlokesh20804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh during meeting with 'My TDP App' top 10 performers at the central party office in Mangalagiri on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:21:06.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP activists can reach top positions with sincerity, hard work: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, TDP activists</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/plastic-dumping-in-ukkadam-threatens-birdlife-worsens-pollution-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/dq6m6s2n/1_1_plastic1_0704cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plastic waste has been dumped at Ukkadam Wholesale Fish Market in Coimbatore</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:20:26.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plastic dumping in Ukkadam threatens birdlife, worsens pollution in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/1l-objects-in-space-by-2030-istrac-chief-ak-anil-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/b8q2ag4h/India-has-129-space-debris.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 50,000 debris objects above 10 cm in size have been identified</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:20:05.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1L objects in space by 2030: Istrac chief AK Anil Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, space objects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/dy-cm-pawan-urges-students-to-contribute-to-society-at-au-fete</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/19p9xd30/PK-urges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM K Pawan Kalyan hands over a certificate to a student at the AU centenary mega cultural festival held in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:17:51.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Pawan urges students to contribute to society at AU fete</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Andhra University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/safety-match-units-in-tn-to-stop-work-from-april-12-to-25-cite-rising-cost</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/g7qa29do/Safety-match-factory.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:17:27.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safety match units in TN to stop work  from April 12 to 25, cite rising cost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/cm-naidu-to-hand-over-land-title-books-to-vemuru-ryots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/tqae9dmg/v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:16:43.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to hand over land title books to Vemuru ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Vemuru ryots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/printers-miss-poll-boom-as-campaigns-go-digital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/mvjikms8/Printers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With stricter norms and rise of digital campaigns, demand for posters and pamphlets has dropped sharply, leaving many printing units and workers without orders</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:16:38.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Printers miss poll boom as campaigns go digital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/lpg-as-wedding-gift-boomerangs-on-groom-in-uttara-kannada-taluk-admin-serves-notice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/fzekdb5i/LPG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A LPG cylinder being gifted at a wedding in Uttara Kannada.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:15:26.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG as wedding gift boomerangs on groom in Uttara Kannada, taluk admin serves notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG cylinder, Uttara Kannada, Wedding Gift</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/tamil-nadu-reviews-centres-highway-decongestion-policy-weighs-funding-models</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/vemhivg9/C_1_1_CH1405_115280226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:14:32.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu reviews Centre’s highway decongestion policy, weighs funding models</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/focus-on-quality-power-with-zerotariff-hike-minister-gottipati-ravi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3ic6x632/Focus-on-quality.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurates Vidyut Nilayam at Gunadala in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:13:13.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on quality power with zero
tariff hike: Minister Gottipati Ravi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/minister-manohar-reviews-gas-supply-orders-crackdown-on-delivery-delays</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/d49a2f96-0dfd-4224-ab97-e60e25b2d71d/P_3496437580.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister N Manohar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:12:10.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Manohar reviews gas supply, orders crackdown on delivery delays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, gas supply, N Manohar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/ptr-alleges-centre-using-metro-projects-as-leverage-flags-bias-against-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-22/3v574lcc/C_1_1_CH1344_109027253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palanivel Thiagarajan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:10:56.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PTR alleges Centre using metro projects as leverage, flags bias against Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/emerge-as-entrepreneurs-not-job-seekers-minister-savitha-tells-youth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/dv2b1oq1/C_40_1_CH1456_3299129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for BC Welfare, Economically Weaker Sections, Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:09:23.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emerge as entrepreneurs, not job seekers, Minister Savitha tells youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister S Savitha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/sterilization-of-wild-animals-to-check-numbers-its-an-idea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/usmpoyi8/Sterilization.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest department officials said the immuno-contraception programme was being discussed with the minister for only elephants and leopards, which are outside forest areas.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s7141tc2/Thorough_analysis.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:08:13.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sterilization of wild animals to check numbers? It’s an idea  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sterilization</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-government-withdraws-rtc-land-given-to-lulu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/k9lemhfp/HC-rebukes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh 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>2026-04-09T03:07:48.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government withdraws RTC land given to Lulu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSRTC land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-totally-free-from-left-wing-extremism-now-dgp-harish-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gg5ipna3/vijdgp1103101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP Harish Kumar Gupta.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:06:41.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra totally free from Left-Wing Extremism now: DGP Harish Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Maoist, DGP Harish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/10-years-on-kin-of-tn-workers-who-died-in-ap-firing-await-justice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/1vigk62n/New-Project-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims, daily-wage labourers, were shot dead in 2015; questions over the police version persist</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:06:02.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 years on, kin of TN workers who died in AP firing await justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/cm-naidu-pushes-resurvey-drive-sets-deadline-for-112-crore-passbooks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:04:53.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu pushes resurvey drive, sets deadline for 1.12 crore passbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/clean-fuel-usage-reduces-operational-costs-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ytlfihvb/vijcm30804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during review meeting on roads, buildings and transport department at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:03:19.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clean fuel usage reduces operational costs: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/will-bjp-succeed-in-congress-bastion-of-davanagere-south-constituency-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/i7bm5nw7/Samarth-Shamanur-Mallikarjun-and-Srinivas-T-Daskariyappa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress’s Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjun (L) and BJP’s Srinivas T Daskariyappa.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8et7c5io/Davanagere-South-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:00:47.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will BJP succeed in Congress bastion of Davanagere South constituency in Karnataka?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, Congress, Davanagere South constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-pradesh-hc-directs-government-to-form-vigilance-committee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pmucwf49/HC-orders-post-as-per-qualifications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:59:50.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC directs government to form Vigilance Committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Vigilance Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/mavigun-costs-just-10-of-amaravati-ysrcp-leader-jagan-mohan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/vpijqeh5/C_40_1_CH0095_33762735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:58:18.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘MAVIGUN costs just 10% 
of Amaravati’: YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Mavigun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/savukku-shankar-held-in-ap-for-violating-bail-condition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-18/kbbeltxi/New-Project-2025-01-18T074636.029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traced to a lodge in Andhra, Shankar was brought to Chennai after allegedly skipping court-mandated surrender following medical bail</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:55:18.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Savukku Shankar held in AP for violating bail condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/aiadmk-cosies-up-to-ajith-rajini-fans-amid-threat-from-vijays-tvk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/sffbfone/DMK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party sources say outreach to fan bases aims to prevent votes drifting to TVK, even as TVK workers cite campaign gaps</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:53:21.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK cosies up to Ajith, Rajini 
fans amid threat from Vijay’s TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/will-nota-buck-the-trend-this-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-14/1dolzadr/NOTA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/oxy3oege/Will_NOTA_buck.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:48:56.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will NOTA buck the trend this election?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, NOTA, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/lone-transgender-candidate-wants-to-make-villivakkam-model-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/dobx63z2/Lone-transgender.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTK leader Seeman with party candidate S Roshini</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:48:49.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lone transgender candidate wants to make Villivakkam model constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, S Roshini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/when-kannada-cadence-swayed-polls-in-kerala-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/96r9g5qq/When-Kannada.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>2026-04-09T02:44:50.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Kannada cadence swayed polls in Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, kannada, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/bagalkot-assembly-constituency-in-karnataka-sees-a-battle-between-veteran-novice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/drunt6k2/Battle-for-Christian-votes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP has fielded seasoned politician Veeranna Charantimath, while the Congress has nominated newcomer Umesh Meti.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6th58bq2/Bagalkot.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:43:26.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bagalkot Assembly constituency in Karnataka sees a battle between veteran &amp; novice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bagalkot Assembly constituency, Umesh Meti, Veeranna Charantimath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/will-dharmapuri-vote-for-change</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1xbrx9fq/will-d’puri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid agrarian stress and job crisis, candidates from NDA, DMK alliance and others seek to sway a socially diverse electorate</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8er2fkfo/Screenshot-2026-04-09-021912.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9kpokl9m/Screenshot-2026-04-09-021931.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/64fn9a6k/Screenshot-2026-04-09-021947.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:42:57.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will Dharmapuri vote for change ?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/ldf-raises-fresh-charges-against-bjp-in-thrissur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/19/original/16zLDF.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>2026-04-09T02:40:01.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF raises fresh charges against BJP in Thrissur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, distributing kits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/stalin-used-police-department-as-a-toy-not-to-prevent-crime-vijay</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8cdqulg9/CM-used-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay held road shows in Thalaiyoothu, Thachanallur, Vannarpettai and Murugankurichi on Wednesday | Express</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:39:56.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin used police department as a toy, not to prevent crime: Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-gears-up-for-polls-as-271-crore-electors-head-to-30495-booths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/klhuyex6/32-33-1-8tpink40804chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials prepare a pink polling booth for women voters at Government GHSS Manacadu in Thiruvananthapuram on the eve of the Assembly elections.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:37:00.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala gears up for polls as 2.71 crore electors head to 30,495 booths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/a-photo-finish-on-the-cards-in-karnatakas-davanagere-south-bagalkot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/iizqfbd3/bagalkot104628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Staff deployed for bypoll duty leave for polling booths in Bagalkot bDavanagere South on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yxqz75k8/Davanagere-South.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Davanagere South on Wednesday, the eve of voting. The results of the two bypolls will be announced on May 4.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:32:06.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A photo finish on the cards in Karnataka's Davanagere South, Bagalkot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bypolls, Bagalkot Assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/09/a-city-in-transition-a-table-in-bloom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/61mlije2/chicken-keema-roulade.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chicken Keema Roulade</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gyl1omn6/Surbhi-Bhandari.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surabhi Bhandari</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gmw53bfh/Aamras-karba.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aamras karba</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A City in Transition, A Table in Bloom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Food, Gurugram, Culture, food review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/pm-will-do-what-is-necessary-to-stalin-with-a-smile-eps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2xp3x31v/New-Project-29.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edapaddi K palanisamy campaigns for Velachery constituency candidate MK Ashok at Velachery during the election campaign on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:29:53.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM will do what is necessary to Stalin with a smile: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/rising-poll-spending-fuels-indias-festival-of-democracy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4cuq2b9r/The-crore-values.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All major fronts made their active presence at the Karamana Junction in the Nemom constituency for the final showdown of their election campaigns. LDF candidate V Sivankutty and UDF candidate KS Sabarinathan were also present here.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gqmibnp4/The_c_r_ore_valu.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:28:27.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising poll spending fuels India’s ‘festival of democracy’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, poll spending, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/keen-contest-on-cards-as-pondy-goes-to-polls-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/bwrz46s5/img4920010804chn9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparations are underway at a polling station set up at VOC Higher Secondary School on Mission Street ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections. Officials were seen installing signage, decorating the premises, and completing voter awareness displays as part of the arrangements on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:25:41.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keen contest on cards as Pondy goes to polls today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Elections, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/star-campaigners-big-political-names-in-keralas-poll-arena</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ghxbwbgb/thrissur82903chn32083141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited twice as part of the assembly election campaign</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/13krdz6y/STAR.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:24:43.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Star campaigners: Big political names in Kerala’s poll arena</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, star campaigners, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/bjp-eyes-bengal-breakthrough</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8bgnmk0q/1-53-08041-pti04082026000101b1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>: Security officials conduct a route march as part of a voter awareness initiative ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uw3q6aev/Screenshot-2026-04-09-022048.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:24:30.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP eyes Bengal Breakthrough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, BJP, TMC, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/kamal-haasans-mnm-offers-full-refund-of-candidate-fees-after-opting-out-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/3/9/original/kamal_haasan_polparty_eps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:23:00.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamal Haasan's MNM offers full refund of candidate fees after opting out of Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/assam-polls-from-promises-to-personal-attacks-in-big-poll-face-off</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/axiyaqww/1-53-08041-pti04082026000169b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling officials after collecting election materials from a distribution centre, leave for their respective booths on the eve of voting in the Assam Assembly elections, in Guwahati, Wednesday, April 8, 2026</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:22:25.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam polls: From promises to personal attacks in big poll face-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam Elections, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/delhi-woman-found-dead-in-bed-box-in-pg-facility-boyfriend-two-more-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/91kqx8rw/Woman-found.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A crime team and a forensic team were called to the spot to collect evidence.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:20:21.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi woman found dead in bed box in PG facility; boyfriend, two more held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, bed box, PG facility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/come-clean-on-delimitation-stalin-tells-centre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jblertk8/img5309010804chn9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilnadu Chief minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin,during the election campaign at Municipality ground in Villupuram on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:19:34.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Come clean on delimitation, Stalin tells centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/eco-tourism-in-bastar-under-government-lens</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pali6tck/bastar084207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Environmentalists flag threat to Green Cave from illegal constructions.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:19:23.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Eco-tourism’ in Bastar under government lens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bastar, Chhattisgarh government, eco-tourism, Green Cave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-assembly-polls-key-fights-political-flashpoints</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/i0mep0un/Vote.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>2026-04-09T02:18:38.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala assembly polls: Key fights, political flashpoints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/im-not-afraid-of-death-stalin-hits-back-at-eps-over-covid-19-comment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/v9adynpx/‘I’m-not-afraid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM MK Stalin at a campaign rally in Tiruvannamalai on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:17:40.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I’m not afraid of death’, Stalin hits back at EPS over Covid-19 comment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, CM MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/more-than-rs-500-crore-loss-in-one-month-makhana-worst-hit-bihar-traders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/qyup73yy/C_32_1_CH1550_72757658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commodities such as makhana, rice and vegetables are currently unable to be exported. A major portion of Bihar’s import and export trade relies on West Asian nations and the shipping routes that traverse the region.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:15:57.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than Rs 500 crore loss in one month, makhana worst hit: Bihar traders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, West Asia conflict, Makhana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/gps-must-for-all-water-tankers-in-delhi-national-green-tribunal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7awl1oiu/plant084952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On May 28 last year, the tribunal had made it mandatory for all tankers operating in Delhi to be fitted with GPS tracking systems.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/otb6gyoh/Screenshot-2026-04-09-034324.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:15:42.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GPS must for all water tankers in Delhi: National Green Tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, GPS, Water tankers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/tn-ramps-up-lpg-access-for-migrant-workers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/5tgagfd0/C_32_1_CH0343_72898125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:14:20.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN ramps up LPG access for migrant workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/high-stakes-kerala-election-to-shape-states-political-future</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rg63k7kc/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sushamavathi, an elderly voter, enquiring with a police officer about the voting procedures, at Ramanthuruth in Kochi on Wednesday. This booth has only 19 voters and a temporary shed has been erected for voting.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uiu4kq9c/Kera.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:13:08.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High-stakes Kerala election to shape state’s political future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/bhopal-diary-first-woman-ifs-officer-to-head-state-wildlife-wing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gn2i3uhd/sameeta092530.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 1992 batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer identified as Dr Samita Rajora has become the first woman to head the wildlife wing of the forest department in the tiger-cheetah state of Madhya Pradesh.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:12:07.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary: First woman IFS officer to head state wildlife wing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, woman IFS officer, Madhya Pradesh wildlife wing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/trans-person-electrocuted-near-beach-railway-station-while-crossing-median-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/opht85rb/202603193713678.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:10:55.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trans person electrocuted near Beach railway station while crossing median in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/sc-seals-up-residential-plots-used-for-schools-hospitals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building 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>2026-04-09T02:10:53.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seals UP residential plots used for schools, hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, residential plots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/yoginis-return-home-from-travels</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/tf0e4wjv/DSC1783.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ujqh2xcy/DSC0498.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beena S Unnikrishnan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yoginis return home from travels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Beena S Unnikrishnan, artist Beena S Unnikrishnan, Muktakeshi , 64 yoginis, Tantric traditions, Hindu Tantric traditions , Adi Shakti , Ma Tripura Sundari, Matangi, Ekaa: The One - The 64 Yogini Trail’, Y-64: Whispers of the Unseen,  Jain Joseph, Lalit Kala Akademi, chennai news, chennai events, events this week in chennai, art exhibition in chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/09/kerala-records-946-lakh-new-vehicles-registrations-jump-166</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/9d54oyhr/New-Project-2026-04-09T073653.673.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/eraldxue/aa.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:09:23.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala records 9.46 lakh new vehicles, registrations jump 16.6%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, vehicle  registrations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/cm-shri-schools-to-start-admission-for-class-vi-to-ix</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-28/myi0nw8u/school092158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:08:09.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shri schools to start admission for Class VI to IX  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CM Shri Schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/udhayanidhi-stalin-accuses-bjp-aiadmk-of-trying-to-stall-womens-aid-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/aa45iw1l/NDA-tried-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhaya campaigning at GKM Colony in Kolathur on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:07:10.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP, AIADMK of trying to stall women’s aid scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/mohsina-kidwai-a-quiet-anchor-of-congress-when-it-mattered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/dhzbl0at/kiwdwai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohsina Kidwai</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:06:48.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohsina Kidwai: A quiet anchor of Congress, when it mattered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, mohsina kidwai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/easy-access-will-be-ensured-for-pwds-in-all-polling-stations-eci-tells-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2uo5m4h1/New-Project-28.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petitioner submitted photographs flagging deficiencies, while court posted the matter for further hearing in three weeks</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:03:46.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Easy access will be ensured for PwDs in all polling stations, ECI tells Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/manesar-contractual-workers-strike-work-for-better-pay-work-condition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/n23zm8ly/protest105536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 7,000 contract workers gathered outside factory gates, raising slogans for better wages and improved workplace conditions.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:03:12.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manesar contractual workers strike work for better pay, work condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Workers strike, IMT Manesar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/bjp-dissolved-standing-committee-3-months-in-advance-to-push-tenders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/54saa94t/Praveen-Kumar-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MCD co-incharge Praveen Kumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:03:00.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BJP dissolved standing committee 3 months in advance to push tenders’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, aap, BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-may-bid-farewell-to-140-seat-map-as-delimitation-looms-after-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4f5cxt2r/Poll-panel-to.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>2026-04-09T02:01:50.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala may bid farewell to 140-seat map as delimitation looms after 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Delimitation, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/gorakhpurs-ai-based-flood-warning-centre-draws-pm-modi-niti-aayog-praise</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6y8xf3wd/gorakhpur110243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UFMC was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on July 23, 2025. It functions as an advanced urban flood early warning and decision support system.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:01:38.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gorakhpur’s AI-based flood warning centre draws PM Modi, NITI Aayog praise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NITI Aayog, Gorakhpur, Flood warning sysrem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/si-suspended-three-police-personnel-booked-for-opening-fire-on-farmer-in-tirunelveli</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yv1i3k4x/img20260408wa00820804tvl6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers and relatives of a farmer injured in a police firing stage a protest at Alangulam in Tenkasi district on Tuesday, demanding action against the personnel involved. MP Robert Bruce also participated in the protest</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:01:01.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SI suspended, three police personnel booked for opening fire on farmer in Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/final-hours-see-frenzy-as-parties-eye-crucial-swing-voters-in-kerala-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/crom830v/gang’-and.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/512k1a2d/the_final_blitz.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:58:53.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final hours see frenzy as parties eye crucial swing voters in Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, swing voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/trumps-epic-fury-hands-blow-to-long-haul-truckers-in-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ms038vz7/Trump’s-‘epic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trucker Inderjeet Singh, who has been making trips between Punjab &amp; Chennai since 1993</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5zua0pk1/epic-fury’-hands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>trucker Sanjoy Roy with an LPG cylinder | shiba prasad sahu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:55:50.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s ‘epic fury’ hands blow to long-haul truckers in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/delhi-khan-chacha-account-used-as-mule-one-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4q46e30h/arrest-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:55:49.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: Khan Chacha account used as mule; one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Mule account, Khan Chacha account</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/court-can-decide-if-a-religious-practice-is-superstition-says-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:54:21.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court can decide if a religious practice is superstition, says SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Sabarimala Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/madras-high-court-directs-joint-asi-revenue-survey-of-thiruparankundram-hill-by-may</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bawe313q/ASI-TN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruparankundram hill</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:54:17.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court directs joint ASI-revenue survey of Thiruparankundram hill by May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thiruparankundram Hill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-stand-on-plea-against-transgender-law</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7x8a7e8y/C_32_1_CH1108_73144424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community holds a placard during a protest against the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rfwx2dg8/Screenshot-2026-04-09-014116.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:52:30.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea against transgender law </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, Delhi HC, transgender law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/madras-hc-bench-stays-multiple-orders-of-single-judge-in-deepathoon-issue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras 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>2026-04-09T01:52:16.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bench stays multiple orders of single judge in Deepathoon issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thiruparankundram Hill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/cm-rekha-gupta-directs-mcd-to-boost-waste-management</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jiovco3l/P_4621577856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:51:04.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta directs MCD to boost waste management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, waste management, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/india-wont-hold-cop33-due-to-busy-calendar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8uom3o69/ANI_20260408172141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India withdraws its proposal to host COP33 in 2028</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:50:01.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India won’t hold COP33 due to ‘busy calendar’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, climate summit, Conference of Parties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/capital-cool-wednesday-coldest-april-day-in-11-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/j9y14dbl/sunset04121112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of sunset on a rainy day near India Gate on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:48:50.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital cool: Wednesday coldest April day in 11 years </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Coldest April</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/09/seize-historic-occasion-to-empower-nari-shakti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hcpbslqb/Seize-historic-occasion.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:44:24.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seize historic occasion to empower nari shakti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Narendra Modi, Nari Shakti, Women’s empowerment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/agustawestland-delhi-hc-rejects-middlemans-plea-for-release</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/gf0ftelm/Univ-can’t-curb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi 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>2026-04-09T01:42:15.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AgustaWestland: Delhi HC rejects middleman’s plea for release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AgustaWestland</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/cm-rekha-gupta-l-g-visit-vasudev-yamuna-bazar-ghats-take-stock-of-rejuvenation-work</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/5zp92k2e/CM-L-G-visit-Vasudev.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu and CM Rekha Gupta at the Vasudev Ghat.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:39:31.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta, L-G visit Vasudev, Yamuna Bazar ghats; take stock of rejuvenation work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta, Yamuna Bazar ghats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/special-camps-to-help-migrant-workers-procure-lpg-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4mw1rwiw/lpg-pti1064736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The camps will be conducted in coordination with the OMCs to facilitate convenient access to 5 kg FTL cylinders for the eligible migrant workers upon the payment and submission of Aadhaar cards as identity proof.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:37:58.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special camps to help migrant workers procure LPG in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LPG, migrant workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/municipal-corporation-of-delhi-to-revamp-parking-at-130-sites</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/chozlojr/surface-parking122248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apart from the infra upgrade, the MCD has issued fresh directives to streamline parking operations.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:35:09.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Municipal Corporation of Delhi to revamp parking at 130 sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, parking lots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-explore-a-solution-after-weeks-of-fighting-and-hundreds-of-deaths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s7dwmhmx/Afghanistan-Pakistan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:17:57.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to explore a solution after weeks of fighting and hundreds of deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/09/when-over-enthusiasm-to-exercise-franchise-backfired</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/de6i4ki1/phone.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When over enthusiasm to exercise franchise backfired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime, Kerala state assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/09/every-vote-counts-keralas-history-of-nail-biting-electoral-margins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ypo0npku/VOTERS-QUEUE2062247.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/q01mmo2b/19Z-ELECTION-108030732.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/kl87rfq7/LOCAL-BODY49040102.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/nv6qrssy/32-33-1-9twomen60912chn34.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every Vote Counts: Kerala’s History of Nail-Biting Electoral Margins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Assembly elections 2026, history of election, vote matters, Nail-Biting Electoral Margins</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/the-cost-of-being-unavailable-for-women-influencers-online</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4dimnjf6/socialmediainfluencer1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The cost of Being “unavailable” for women influencers online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Women influencers, Chennai influencers, Tamil influencers, Chennai news, influencer follower loss, social media trends India,  women creators India, influencer relationships impact, Instagram follower drop, influencer marketing India, female influencers audience bias, dating reveal backlash, online audience behaviour, Tamil social media influencers, Chennai social media trends, features, gender,  gender features , chennai, chennai features, instagram, instagram down, instagram influencers, social media influencers, chennai instagram influencers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/knitting-real-and-surreal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8be22qgd/image2-copycopy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Author Sucheta Dasgupta</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/dpmllvaa/image1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chitra Viraraghavan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/req2ennc/image0.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishna Shastri Devulapalli</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ladies' Night': Knitting real and surreal </news:title>
<news:keywords>sucheta dasgupta, ladies' night, book , author , Running Head Books</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/kshitijs-play-mirrors-generational-love-and-trauma-patterns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8qa9fq9y/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-1.30.07-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kshitij</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/13wj17ui/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-1.04.26-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from the play Farewell: An Entropy of Separation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/l5ovzdpy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-05-at-1.03.02-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from the play Farewell: An Entropy of Separation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kshitij’s play mirrors generational love and trauma patterns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, love, Rangbhoomi Spaces &amp; Events, Kshitij, Farewell: An Entropy of Separation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/where-heritage-meets-high-jewellery-the-house-of-roses-timeless-sparkle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/amswconx/DSC6729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biren Vaidya</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8clqlgly/DSC_6574.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where Heritage Meets High Jewellery: The House of Rose’s Timeless Sparkle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fashion, jewellery, Teach For Change, House Of Rose, Biren Vaidya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/building-drones-that-handle-the-unexpected</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/itmormtg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-8.48.10-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building drones that handle the unexpected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Science, robotics, Drones, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/arvind-venugopal-i-was-an-accidental-singer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/xkcjvgpz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-8.42.21-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arvind Venugopal</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/i7f5n8af/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-8.42.21-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arvind Venugopal: I was an accidental singer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, Musician, Arvind Venugopal, Wesley College Grounds, G Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/framing-life-through-light-and-lens-shamdat-on-craft-cinema-and-staying-real</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/oyqoyg7t/SHYAMDUTT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shamdat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Framing Life Through Light and Lens: Shamdat on Craft, Cinema, and Staying Real</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, cinematographer, Uppena, Thandel, Shamdat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/raja-ravi-varmas-signed-paintings-are-rare-to-surface-at-auctions-today-says-great-great-granddaughter-rukmini-varma</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/29au991x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-12.20.47-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rukmini Varma</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/u7rnztf8/download.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Yashoda and Krishna painting by Raja Ravi Varma that fetched a staggering Rs 167.2 crore</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/t3q8sz5x/SelfportraitbyRajaRaviVarma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raja Ravi Varma</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raja Ravi Varma’s signed paintings are rare to surface at auctions today, says great-great-granddaughter Rukmini Varma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Raja Ravi Varma, Rukmini Varma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/neelira-a-portrayal-of-dignity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/pxxeil8m/cinemaexpress2026-03-16uk7l3j82Neelira.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neelira: A portrayal of dignity </news:title>
<news:keywords>neelira , representation , tamil movie , jaffna </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/cairn-its-a-climb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/efyan3gm/cairn1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9kz8ss00/cairn2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/sojsnkbx/cairn3.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bt3dip3h/cairn4.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cairn: It's a climb </news:title>
<news:keywords>cairn , gaming , are you game </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/an-ancient-jain-temple-in-thiruparuttikunram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cpnsz5tn/Tirupparutikunra.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An ancient Jain temple in Thiruparuttikunram</news:title>
<news:keywords>temple talk , jain temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/08/sports-federations-mess-reflects-poorly-on-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-30/1zqrewsa/ANI_20250930100000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:43:20.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sports federations' mess reflects poorly on government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/08/ability-to-absorb-price-pressure-depends-on-wars-length-breadth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/28/original/RBI_PTI123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Citing volatile energy prices and supply bottlenecks, the central bank moderated its estimate for real GDP growth in 2026-27 to 6.9 percent</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:24:33.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ability to absorb price pressure depends on war's length, breadth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/08/assam-kerala-puducherry-to-vote-today-to-elect-new-assemblies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/f6r2mn0g/Elections-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote tomorrow to elect new assemblies, arrangements in place for smooth polling.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:55:46.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote today to elect new assemblies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Assam Elections, Puducherry Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/08/quick-take-cleaning-our-conscience</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9x0p4k9g/AFP-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Between 2019 and 2023, 377 Indians died cleaning sewers and septic tanks</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:49:40.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Cleaning our conscience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/us-says-iran-closing-hormuz-would-be-completely-unacceptable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/6xlv7vjh/AP26098004177676.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The White House is seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:37:28.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says Iran closing Hormuz would be 'completely unacceptable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iran-says-us-ceasefire-unreasonable-after-repeated-violations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/glqpuca3/AP26098038942082.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian pro-government demonstrators burn the U.S. and Israeli flags during a gathering after announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel, at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:16:29.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says US ceasefire 'unreasonable' after 'repeated violations'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/08/ipl-2026-kkr-mystery-spinner-daksh-ready-for-big-delivery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/68mnlbjp/KKR-firoz1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daksh Kamra in action</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rr4eoxdj/Daksh-and-coach.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coach Sandeep Kharub (fifth from left) with his trainees</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:57:36.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: KKR mystery spinner Daksh ready for big delivery
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Kolkata Knight riders, Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, Indian premier league 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-to-discuss-leaving-nato-in-meeting-with-alliance-chief-rutte-white-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/u8fikazp/AP26098398443193.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:44:26.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with alliance chief Rutte: White House</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Trump vs NATO, NATO chief Mark Rutte, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/08/candidates-vaishali-sacrifices-both-rooks-beats-deshmukh-in-round-9</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/26/original/Ready_to_script1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:34:07.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates: Vaishali sacrifices both rooks, beats Deshmukh in Round 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Candidates Chess</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/08/a-flatterer-who-never-forgets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0lge2nle/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shockingly, making the chatbot factual—preventing it from hallucinating, forcing it to cite only true information—does not solve the problem.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Machines that deceive to flatter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, artificial inteligence, AI chatbots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/08/why-india-must-heed-gulf-nations-plans-for-post-war-future</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ubexrwbc/8april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The idea of ‘localisation’ in jobs—employing more citizens—is not new in the Gulf regionBut hitherto, it was mostly a slogan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why India must heed Gulf nations' plans for post-war future </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Gulf countries, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/patients-turning-to-online-self-diagnosis-increase-health-risks-delay-medical-care-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9gz8e6wv/ANI_20240131174808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When health decisions are based on unverified inputs, critical symptoms are often overlooked or underestimated, allowing conditions to progress silently.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:27:02.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patients turning to online self-diagnosis increase health risks, delay medical care: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Health, self-diagnose, Health risks, digital-first healthcare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/08/ipl-2026-buttler-sundar-step-up-to-assist-gill-as-titans-prevail-despite-rahuls-effort</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4dbvpjvy/ipl1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jos Buttler set the tone with quickfire fifty up front for Titans</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:25:31.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Buttler &amp; Sundar step up to assist Gill as Titans prevail despite Rahul's effort</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, ​  KL Rahul ​, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/fssai-tightens-food-safety-net-conducts-nearly-4-lakh-inspections-across-food-establishments-in-2025-26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/3qz5e8ap/ANI20260408163545.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:15:49.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI tightens food safety net; conducts nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, FSSAI, Food safety, inspections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/netanyahu-says-us-iran-ceasefire-done-in-full-coordination-with-israel-truce-not-end-of-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4p2uzxwv/Netanyahu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:05:32.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire done in 'full coordination' with Israel, truce 'not end of campaign'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-hints-at-long-term-repo-rate-pause</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pfjvnci8/202604023731362.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI policy rate status quo</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:04:01.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI hints at long-term repo rate pause</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI, RBI repo rate, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/tata-sons-listing-rbi-to-unveil-new-nbfc-framework</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hrtnr5l8/C_53_1_CH1214_43558956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bombay House, headquarters of the Tata Group in Mumbai, Maharashtra - PTI Photo</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:00:34.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Sons listing: RBI to unveil new NBFC framework</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons, RBI, NBFC framework</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/more-than-100-killed-as-israel-strikes-central-beirut-after-saying-iran-truce-does-not-apply-there</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/53tp8lqt/AP26098432549681.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First responders work at the site of an Israeli airstrike that struck an apartment building in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:23:59.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 100 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce does not apply there</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli strikes, Iran War, West Asia Confict, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-following-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/w8z4arqq/ANI_20260406052551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:18:19.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again following Israeli strikes on Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Israeli strike on Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/china-says-afghanistan-and-pakistan-agree-to-explore-comprehensive-solution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/86izpmy5/CHINESE_BALLOON.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:05:12.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore 'comprehensive solution'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Peace talks, Afghanistan-Pakistan clash, cross-border tension</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/parking-landing-charges-for-domestic-carriers-cut-by-25-for-three-months-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/48wysz2v/1000808287.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:00:23.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parking, landing charges for domestic carriers cut by 25% for three months amid West Asia crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Asia crisis, domestic carriers, landing charges, parking charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/west-asia-ceasefire-sparks-rs-17-lakh-crore-investor-wealth-surge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/q4pgovhj/ANI_20250207100919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:55:54.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia ceasefire sparks Rs 17 lakh crore investor wealth surge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Equity markets, West Asia ceasefire, Benchmark indices, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/bmw-beats-slowdown-in-luxury-car-market-amid-ev-push-sales-surges-17-in-q1-to-4567-units</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/lkvwqnck/IMG4214.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO of BMW Group India.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:48:36.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMW beats slowdown in luxury car market amid EV push, sales surges 17% in Q1 to 4,567 units</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, BMW India, Luxury cars</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/08/congress-spices-up-baramati-bypoll-refuses-to-withdraw-candidate-against-dcm-sunetra-pawar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rqo1ajt1/20260301187f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar, is contesting the election.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:46:59.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress spices up Baramati bypoll, refuses to withdraw candidate against DCM Sunetra Pawar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Sunetra Pawar, Baramati bypolls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/08/calcutta-hc-grants-bail-to-saradha-scam-accused-sudipta-sen-clears-release-after-13-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/8mwcaxfz/202512103603394.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta 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>2026-04-08T16:43:33.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC grants bail to Saradha scam accused Sudipta Sen, clears release after 13 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Saradha scam, Calcutta High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/ai-powered-control-room-with-90-screens-to-monitor-80700-polling-booths-24x7-during-bengal-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9pyvo3vc/59010315-390a-438f-9b39-f3dce14eca42.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:37:46.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-powered control room with 90 screens to monitor 80,700 polling booths 24x7 during Bengal elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026, central control room, polling observers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/measured-thaw-jaishankarrahman-talks-aim-reset-dhaka-renews-hasina-extradition-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/jnjtpm1e/Jaishankar.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:18:32.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Measured thaw: Jaishankar–Rahman talks aim reset; Dhaka renews Hasina extradition demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, India Bangladesh ties, Sheikh Hasina extradition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/goa-nightclub-fire-ed-attaches-assets-worth-over-rs-17-crore-of-club-that-operated-on-forged-nocs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/zovebbuf/newindianexpress2026-02-20pq5xa747newindianexpress2025-12-03zvvs0fygnewindianexpress2025-08-02ftmrrxybNew-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:18:00.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goa nightclub fire: ED attaches assets worth over Rs 17 crore of club that operated on forged NOCs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Enforcement Directorate, forgery case, Goa Nightclub Fire, Luthra brothers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/08/india-backs-ceasefire-seeks-unhindered-trade-via-hormuz-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/xabg0son/Trade-Route-Must-Stay-Free.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:56:12.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India Backs Ceasefire, Seeks Unhindered Trade via Hormuz Route</news:title>
<news:keywords>strait of hormuz, us iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/08/malayalaminterviews2026apr08dijo-jose-antony-dont-expect-a-strong-political-statement-in-pallichattambi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cwfh3tlr/DijoJoseAntonyTovinoThomasPallichattambi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dijo Jose Antony (L), Tovino Thomas in Pallichattambi (R)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/64e87l3d/leaddijopallichattambi_2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9wh1emlk/leaddijopallichattambi_3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/piopegwo/leaddijopallichattambi_1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:45:42.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dijo Jose Antony: Don’t expect a strong political statement in Pallichattambi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dijo Jose Antony, Dijo Jose Antony interview, Dijo Jose, Dijo Jose interview, Dijo, Dijo interview, Pallichattambi, Pallichattambi interview, Tovino Thomas, Tovino, Tovi, Jana Gana Mana, Queen, Malayalee From India, Jana Gana Mana 2, Aadujeevitham</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/madhya-pradesh-prepares-to-implement-ucc-committee-likely-to-be-formed-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-01/xirhbs8n/C_53_1_CH1509_43080439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:43:32.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh prepares to implement UCC; committee likely to be formed soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Uniform Civil Code, committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/death-toll-in-sudden-manipur-flare-up-rises-to-five-as-one-more-protester-succumbs-to-injuries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1gahnrcu/PTI04072026000062A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People set fire to tyres as they block a road in protest after two children were killed and their mother was injured in a bomb attack, in Bishnupur district, Manipur, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:42:51.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in sudden Manipur flare-up rises to five as one more protester succumbs to injuries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, bomb attack, Manipur violence, Yumnam Khemchand Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/ai-adoption-outpaces-security-in-india-trendai-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-01/h3i5p1tz/ANI_20250205102306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:37:41.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI adoption outpaces security in India: TrendAI report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Artificial Intelligence AI, AI adoption, TrendAI report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/08/ayush-stuns-world-no-7-in-opening-round-lakshya-falls-early</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/05yqsjyu/ANI_20260408060452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayush Shetty</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:35:48.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayush stuns World No 7 in opening round, Lakshya falls early</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Badminton Asia Championships 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/govt-doubles-5-kg-lpg-cylinder-quota-to-ease-supply-concerns-amid-hormuz-tensions-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/rqr0b5qv/202502013315751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:30:06.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, 5-kg LPG cylinder quota, Hormuz tensions, supply concerns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/accused-wanted-in-bjp-councillor-murder-arrested-in-uttarakhand-after-six-years-under-operation-prahar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/fjhrgkvl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-20.45.56.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Rinku Sharma wanted in connection with the high-profile murder of a local political leader.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:29:44.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accused wanted in BJP councillor murder arrested in Uttarakhand after six years under ‘Operation Prahar’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Murder accused, Operation Prahar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/army-chief-undertakes-sortie-in-homegrown-prachand-lch-takes-stock-of-hals-helicopter-programmes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/mo7ovogr/HFYK9lVa8AIPOPM.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visits Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Bengaluru facilities.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:24:42.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army Chief undertakes sortie in homegrown Prachand LCH, takes stock of HAL's helicopter programmes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Light Combat Helicopter, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iran-fm-raises-israeli-ceasefire-violations-in-call-with-pakistani-mediators</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/vqq5uz3k/ANI_20260310061437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had accused US soldiers of using people in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as "human shields".</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:20:00.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran FM raises Israeli 'ceasefire violations' in call with Pakistani mediators</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel ceasefire violation, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/08/mohsina-kidwai-veteran-congress-leader-former-union-minister-dies-at-94</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/91cfmza1/Congress-Veteran-No-More-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:09:30.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohsina Kidwai, Veteran Congress Leader &amp; Former Union Minister, Dies at 94</news:title>
<news:keywords>mohsina kidwai, congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/kerala-polls-cong-levels-vote-for-cash-allegation-in-palakkad-bjp-denies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/vkoarfzo/ANI_20240408144115.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Fake news fabricated to tarnish my reputation," says BJP candidate Shobha Surendran</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:04:47.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll eve flashpoint in Palakkad over ‘cash handout’ video</news:title>
<news:keywords>Congress allegation, BJP, Shobha Surendran, cash handout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/union-cabinet-approves-various-infra-projects-hike-in-fertiliser-subsidy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-04/lksswgur/Ashwini-Vaishnaw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:04:02.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Cabinet approves various infra projects, hike in fertiliser subsidy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Union Cabinet, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, fertiliser subsidy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/08/cash-for-vote-storm-in-palakkad-sobha-surendran-caught-on-camera</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/p8g8s2si/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-17.38.49.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:56:33.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cash-for-Vote’ storm in Palakkad: Sobha Surendran caught on camera?</news:title>
<news:keywords>sobha surendran, palakkad, bjp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/india-adds-553-gw-non-fossil-capacity-in-a-year-becomes-third-largest-in-renewable-energy-pralhad-joshi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-24/0f03ecsl/ANI_20250224163301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:49:01.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India adds 55.3 GW non-fossil capacity in a year, becomes third-largest in renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/uttarakhand-prepares-for-digital-census-live-in-couples-to-be-recognised-as-families</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/buf20div/IMG-20260408-WA0176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iva Ashish Srivastava, Director of Census Operations in Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:46:38.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand prepares for digital census; live-in couples to be recognised as families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttarakhand UCC, Census 2026, Live-in couples, enumeration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Apr/08/punch-got-punchier-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/mbcrgil6/Image-8-Charging.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/e95y0znk/Image-1-Full-Dashboard.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1qlxjlfp/Front-3-4th-2.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:41:09.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punch got punchier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, Auto, Punch.ev</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/hcs-order-on-ponda-bypoll-shocking-waiting-for-eci-response-goa-cm-sawant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0oq44t2b/ANI_20260313073700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Goa CM Pramod Sawant</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:35:55.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM Sawant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pramod Sawant, Election Commission of India (ECI), Ponda bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Apr/08/two-beasts-with-new-roar-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/prg2o6zj/Harrier1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ru9az1yc/Safari.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/sezwu31u/Ebella.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1vhwx91w/Cyberster-Irises-Cyan.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:34:54.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two beasts with new roar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, safari, Tata Harrier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/08/assam-polls-opposition-front-to-take-on-ndas-might</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/xw82p3dg/PTI04072026000066A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, centre, addresses a press conference ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Election, in Guwahati, Assam, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:34:40.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam polls: Opposition front to take on NDA's might</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Elections, Elections, Nation, Congress, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP-led NDA, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/08/no-shorage-of-domestic-lpg-cylinders-in-bihar-minister-leshi-singh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6ig117nq/lpg_2092103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As far as commercial gas cylinders are concerned, it was initially stopped as the government’s priority was to cater to the requirements of domestic cylinders, Singh said.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:34:36.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No shorage of domestic LPG cylinders in Bihar: Minister Leshi Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, LPG cylinders, Leshi Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/pawan-khera-says-assam-cm-using-police-to-intimidate-him-instead-of-replying-to-charges-on-wife</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-10/yogklb42/Pawan-Khera.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera addresses a press conference at the AICC headquarters 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>2026-04-08T14:29:33.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan Khera says Assam CM using police 'to intimidate' him instead of replying to charges on wife</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pawan Khera, Assam CM Himanta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/centre-tells-sc-adultery-same-sex-rulings-based-on-constitutional-morality-not-good-law</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/14/original/sabarimala12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala temple</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:22:36.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tells SC adultery, same-sex rulings based on ‘constitutional morality’ not good law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court of India, adultery, Sabarimala hearing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/08/historys-reckoning-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/in3shuhy/IMGL8144.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/c1xyghu5/IMGL8182.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/lh1ownns/IMGL8174.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/phuvukj9/IMGL8269.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:14:20.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History’s Reckoning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, play, P K Rosy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/us-stocks-jump-on-war-ceasefire-deal-as-oil-shares-fall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ypfqvzfp/AP26097518930052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robert Greason works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:12:41.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US stocks jump on war ceasefire deal as oil shares fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Business, ceasefire, US stocks, Iran War, oil shares</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-does-not-expect-iran-war-to-dent-remittances-governor-sanjay-malhotra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/ue38wvnm/pti.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:11:24.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI does not expect Iran war to dent remittances: Governor Sanjay Malhotra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/08/standout-campaigns-to-get-voters-to-the-booth-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0ereptug/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.34.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/v0qt6nqc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-15.59.37.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cg76xssz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.39.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/thj1bzx4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.40.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bffbvqg7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.35-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:08:48.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standout campaigns to get voters to the booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SVEEP, Kerala state assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/udupi-untreated-sewage-released-into-sea-upa-lokayukta-files-17-suo-motu-complaints</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/6s3tivdb/0049340522035054157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa inspects the Sewage Treatment Plant in Nittoor, Udupi on February 27.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:03:03.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udupi untreated sewage released into sea; Upa Lokayukta files 17 suo motu complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Upa Lokayukta, untreated sewage, Udupi sewage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/palakkad-bjp-candidate-shobha-surendran-faces-vote-for-cash-allegations-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/njo8yswa/Sobha-goes-on-a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDA candidate Sobha Surendran interacts with devotees at the Sree Anjaneya Swamy temple near the Palakkad Fort on Thursday morning</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:02:40.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palakkad BJP candidate Shobha Surendran faces vote-for-cash allegations ahead of assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Shobha Surendran, vote-for-cash allegations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/cm-stalin-slams-eci-for-shifting-tn-cs-says-move-shows-saffronisation-of-poll-body</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/d33t2cnf/ANI_20260407215316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:02:15.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Stalin slams ECI for shifting TN CS, says move shows saffronisation of poll body</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Chief Secretary transfer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/chhattisgarh-hc-demands-accountability-over-surging-wildlife-deaths-due-to-electrocution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/6n8h13hf/chhattisgarhhighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh 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>2026-04-08T14:00:49.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh HC demands accountability over surging wildlife deaths due to electrocution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh High Court, live wire, electrocution deaths, wildlife fatalities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/pakistan-army-pushes-for-uav-corps-sets-up-pocket-of-excellence-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/t8m33o7k/U4HQPYF6ZZPVVJO6L42SWYV7IY.jpg.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan’s move also comes against the backdrop of a changing internal threat profile.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:56:28.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Army pushes for UAV Corps, sets up ‘pocket of excellence’ unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan Army, UAV Corps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/allahabad-hc-acquits-man-on-death-row-for-murder-of-nia-officer-wife-says-case-full-of-doubts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ub1geg04/ANI_20260325104409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad 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>2026-04-08T13:52:37.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC acquits man on death row for murder of NIA officer, wife; says case 'full of doubts' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Allahabad High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/08/ipl-2026-dc-opt-to-bowl-as-gill-returns-for-gt-in-delhi-clash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5ju9a2yk/Screenshot-2026-04-08-191033.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Axar said it was a fresh wicket and believed batting second would be an advantage, adding that DC had chased well in recent games.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:43:51.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: DC opt to bowl as Gill returns for GT in Delhi clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL 2026, DC vs GT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/08/art-of-war-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/2b1nr7sh/KERALAM2065917.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/preubmvv/BJP065838.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bcwd6iiv/UDF065855.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:41:20.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Art’ of War</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Election campaigns, Kerala state assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/this-is-not-an-election-between-parties-it-s-to-safeguard-tamil-nadu-s-self-respect-dmk-mp-kanimozhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/x14zrqtg/ANI_20260330065753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"DMK is going to be voted back to governance": Kanimozhi confident of party returning to power 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>2026-04-08T13:20:03.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not just a party contest, but a fight to protect Tamil Nadu’s self-respect: DMK’s Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections , Kanimozhi, DMK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tamil-nadu-will-not-accept-any-decision-on-delimitation-without-the-states-consent-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/zj83cnc6/PTI04082026000151A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:19:57.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu will not accept any decision on delimitation without the State's consent: CM Stalin </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Delimitation, CM Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/kerala-youth-not-keen-on-voting-in-upcoming-assembly-polls-cite-distance-disillusionment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/26/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:15:38.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala youth not keen on voting in upcoming Assembly polls; cite distance, disillusionment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Voting, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/forex-trading-curbs-not-forever-interventions-to-tame-extreme-volatility-rbi-guv</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/3crylzmh/ANI_20260408055225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI Governor says forex intervention only to curb volatility not targeting specific level of Rupee</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:14:36.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex trading curbs not forever, interventions to tame extreme volatility: RBI Guv</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, Forex trading curbs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/haryana-to-offer-up-to-rs-70000-aid-for-upsc-hpsc-prelims-qualifiers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/s91mg33t/ANI_20250826160543.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:12:17.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana to offer up to Rs 70,000 aid for UPSC, HPSC prelims qualifiers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, UPSC, financial assistance, HPSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/schoolgirl-allegedly-gang-raped-by-seven-people-threatened-to-leak-video-in-ups-bareilly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/s479zju7/gang-rape-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representatve purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:07:15.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schoolgirl allegedly gang-raped by seven people, threatened to leak video in UP's Bareilly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, leaked video, gang rape, threaten</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/hdfc-bank-gets-rbi-clean-chit-again-guv-says-no-governance-or-mgmt-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/hbbl1ylq/C_53_1_CH1540_41145250.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:03:44.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HDFC Bank gets RBI clean-chit again, Guv says no governance or mgmt issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, HDFC Bank, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, RBI clean-chit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/gurugram-tops-march-2026-pollution-rankings-ghaziabad-most-polluted-india-in-fy-202526-says-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/6/original/Gurugram_Pollution_PTI_Final.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A metro train runs on a railway track amid low visibility due to a thick layer of smog, following Diwali celebrations in Gurugram.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:01:10.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram tops March 2026 pollution rankings, Ghaziabad most polluted India in FY 2025–26 says report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Air Quality Index</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/cobra-jawan-killed-after-tree-collapses-on-camp-during-storm-in-saranda-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/97js49e7/202504163379244.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Extreme weather continues to pose a major obstacle to the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Saranda.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:49:28.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CoBRA jawan killed after tree collapses on camp during storm in Saranda forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, jawan killed, Saranda forest, CoBRA jawan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iranian-president-confirms-participation-in-peace-talks-in-islamabad-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/di0axa48/Screenshot-2026-04-08-180816.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:44:16.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian President confirms participation in peace talks in Islamabad: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/08/middle-east-tensions-hit-gujarat-industry-as-1212-units-shut-over-28000-run-below-capacity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/3/21/original/petrol_Crude.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>As tensions between Israel, the United States and Iran escalated during the conflict, the flames of war not only engulfed the Gulf but also scorched Gujarat’s once-thriving factories.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:38:26.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Middle East tensions hit Gujarat industry as 1,212 units shut, over 28,000 run below capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Others, Middle East crisis, Gujarat industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/08/ips-officer-manoj-ninama-files-vrs-sparks-speculation-over-political-debut-as-gujarat-gears-for-local-body-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/11iq7esa/Ninama-ips.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran IPS officer Manoj Ninama.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:27:49.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer Manoj Ninama files VRS; sparks speculation over political debut as Gujarat gears for local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, voluntary resignations, IPS officer Manoj Ninama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/08/assam-assembly-polls-udalguri-congress-candidate-suren-daimari-quits-party-ahead-of-polling</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/p132n246/ANI_20260105091642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches BJP wall painting campaign ahead of 2026 Assembly polls.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:25:58.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Assembly Polls: Udalguri Congress candidate Suren Daimari quits party ahead of polling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Assam, Elections, Nation, Congress candidate, Assam assembly elections 2026, Udalguri, Suren Daimari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-says-countries-that-supply-weapons-to-iran-will-face-50-per-cent-us-tariffs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-09/gsw6x09c/Trump-Tariff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:23:49.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says countries that supply weapons to Iran will face 50 per cent US tariffs</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US tariffs, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/bjp-chief-nabin-accuses-tmc-of-altering-bengals-demography-vows-reversal-if-voted-to-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/neen1hr5/C_53_1_CH1506_42278729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:22:44.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nabin accuses TMC of altering Bengal’s demography; vows reversal if voted to power</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, infiltrators, BJP chief Nitin Nabin, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/08/climate-stress-implying-adverse-effects-on-indias-economy-aggravating-health-issues-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-07/2ucos2vq/New-Project-2024-12-07T092828.310.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:21:38.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate stress implying adverse effects on India's economy, aggravating health issues: Report </news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, World, Climate stress, India's economy, ClimateRISE Alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/17-year-old-boy-rapes-minor-girl-in-lucknow-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/0bnee52f/202604063736433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:15:22.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old boy rapes minor girl in Lucknow, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, minor girl raped, minor boy arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/travel-costs-disinterest-or-politics-why-keralas-youngsters-stay-away-from-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/h44ysz8n/249331a18fbe657d76d2022a277e220d.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:11:22.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala polls: As campaigns go silent, fence-sitters emerge as kingmakers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, fence-sitters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-response-on-pleas-challenging-transgender-rights-amendment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/cgcpgw2a/ANI_20260327062629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi 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>2026-04-08T12:08:02.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on pleas challenging transgender rights amendment </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, centre, Transgender, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iran-guards-say-have-no-trust-in-us-finger-on-trigger</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gdsckm8y/AFP20260408A7427CQv1HighResYemenIranIsraelUsWarHouthi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, brandishes his weapon as he rallies in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, in Sanaa on April 8, 2026, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East war.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:57:35.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran Guards say have 'no trust' in US, 'finger on trigger'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/eci-orders-transfer-of-tn-chief-secretary-muruganandam-adgp-davidson</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/jn5kd22x/TN%20CS.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary N Muruganandam</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:55:41.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI orders transfer of TN Chief Secretary Muruganandam, ADGP Davidson </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham, TN Chief Secretary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-says-us-will-dig-up-uranium-buried-in-iran-iran-does-not-confirm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/jpbp201r/AP26098222207633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A government supporter chants slogans during a gathering after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States and Israel in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:44:38.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will 'dig up' uranium buried in Iran; Iran does not confirm</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/hours-after-us-iran-ceasefire-announcement-uae-oil-refinery-in-iran-report-attacks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uw7gp592/AP26098010852892.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Iranian cluster munition missile explodes in the sky over northern Israel, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:35:41.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hours after US-Iran ceasefire announcement, attacks reported on Iran's oil refinery, Gulf countries</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/uk-healthcare-assistant-awarded-damages-after-being-called-auntie-at-work</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:17:47.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK healthcare assistant awarded damages after being called 'auntie' at work</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NHS, UK healthcare assistant, Auntie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/dhurandhar-the-revenge-breaks-bollywood-records</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/9g8quzmu/dhurandharrevenge1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Still from 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:04:41.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' breaks Bollywood records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Bollywood, Jio Studios, Dhurandhar: The Revenge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/dmk-led-bloc-a-cash-box-alliance-says-vijay-in-tirunelveli</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/6vu89hkl/vijayopentop.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:50:17.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK-led bloc a cash-box alliance, says Vijay in Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, DMK-led bloc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/vigilance-raids-six-properties-of-central-irrigation-circles-senior-engineer-over-da-allegations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9zgy9pen/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-12.04.57.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vigilance officials also found gold ornaments from Mohanty’s possession and their weight and valuation are being calculated.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:45.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance raids six properties of central irrigation circle’s senior engineer over DA allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, disproportionate assets case, Vigilance raid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/indian-origin-drug-lord-bhinder-wanted-by-fbi-flees-india-after-impounded-passport-was-revoked-release</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/mt4dxyxe/ANI_20250310111228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inspector Prabhjit Singh, who was in charge of the CIA, gave clearance to revoke Bhinder’s passport suspension as the matter was marked to him.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:44.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin drug lord Bhinder, wanted by FBI, flees India after impounded passport was revoked, release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian-origin drug lord, Shawn Bhinder, Shehnaz Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/kollam-accident-young-sportswomen-hurt-in-car-incident-involving-udf-activists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-05/f8xty1pn/ANI_20250105060608.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The driver, identified as Devanand, has been taken into custody.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:31:32.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kollam Accident: Young sportswomen hurt in car incident involving UDF activists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Bindu Krishna, women athletes, Kollam accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/08/mamata-banerjee-walks-from-home-to-file-bhabanipur-nomination-amid-massive-show-of-support</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/qnpkev01/New-Project-27.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wearing her trademark simple attire and greeting people with folded hands and a smile, Banerjee acknowledged party workers lined along both sides of the road as she walked</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:31:32.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'My life began from here': Mamata marches from home to file Bhabanipur nomination amid massive show of support</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, Bhabanipur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/womens-share-in-indias-credit-system-rises-to-26-portfolio-hits-rs-76-lakh-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08/ddd951dd-92ec-4e51-bf70-a1e36b49f58d/ANI_20240803083956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:20:05.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s share in India’s credit system rises to 26%, portfolio hits Rs 76 lakh crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nation, NITI Aayog, Women Entrepreneurship Platform, WEP, credit system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/08/ed-raids-seven-locations-in-bengal-linked-to-merlin-group-in-money-laundering-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/qx97dbj1/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:19:34.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids seven locations in Bengal linked to Merlin Group in money laundering probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Enforcement Directorate, money laundering probe, raids, Merlin Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/delhi-hc-calls-tweets-by-rana-ayyub-highly-derogatory-communal-seeks-response-from-centre-x</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/17/original/Rana_Ayub-Facebook.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Journalist Rana Ayyub.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:15:08.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC calls tweets by Rana Ayyub 'highly derogatory, communal'; seeks response from Centre, X</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi HC, Rana Ayyub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/karan-adani-announces-rs-33000-crore-investment-push-in-odisha-across-data-power-cement-sectors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/tsn81e5t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.38.57.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karan Adani greets Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi in presence of Industries Minister Sampad Charan Swain on Tuesday at Khurda.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:10:32.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karan Adani announces Rs 33,000 crore investment push in Odisha across data, power, cement sectors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, investment, Karan Adani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/ec-removes-bengal-observer-for-failing-to-state-number-of-polling-stations-in-his-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/3erq20gr/ElectronicvotingmachineEPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:07:28.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC removes Bengal observer for failing to state number of polling stations in his constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Election Commission, Polling station, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/08/inside-a-huge-compound-on-thailand-cambodia-border-where-10000-workers-scammed-people-globally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/icb0t0qo/AP26097365223851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thai soldiers inspect a work station at the scam compound in O'Smach, Cambodia, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:05:41.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, Thailand-Cambodia border, O’Smach Resort complex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/feel-like-starting-practising-law-again-mamata-banerjee-slams-bjp-ec-over-voter-deletions-vows-to-move-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/upl0e19t/20260407225f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the saffron party of trying to manipulate the electoral rolls and offering money to woo voters.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:56:48.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feel like practising law again: Mamata Banerjee slams BJP, EC over voter deletions; vows to move court </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, voter deletion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/rajinikanth-advises-youngsters-not-to-risk-their-lives-following-vijays-vehicle-during-campaign-trail</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/21/original/Rajinikanth_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Rajinikanth</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:55:09.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth advises youngsters not to risk their lives following Vijay's vehicle during campaign trail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Vijay, actor Rajinikanth, Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/lt-governor-sacks-two-more-jk-government-employees-under-article-311-over-alleged-militant-links-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-02/spvoxs6m/ANI_20260125164510.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J&amp;K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:55:04.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lt Governor sacks two more J&amp;K government employees under Article 311 over alleged militant links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, LeT, Lashkar-e-Taiba, L-G Manoj Sinha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/08/mysterious-illness-claims-lives-of-fivechildren-in-rajasthans-salumber</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-18/o9g3p60c/ANI_20250118041110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:53:07.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mysterious illness claims lives of five
children in Rajasthan’s Salumber</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Rajasthan, mysterious illness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-says-us-will-help-with-traffic-buildup-in-hormuz-strait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/a7sh12or/ANI_20260303224722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:50:23.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Hormuz Strait</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/ncerts-class-9-english-textbook-pushes-multilingual-learning-under-nep-2020</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/g0trr1gd/1000807995.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students are asked to list words such as grandmother, grandfather, mother, father, sister and brother in any five Indian languages by interacting with classmates or teachers.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:49:04.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT’s Class 9 English textbook pushes multilingual learning under NEP 2020</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, NCERT, Class 9 English textbook</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/kyiv-calls-for-ukraine-ceasefire-after-iran-truce</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/wvlufnxo/202508183484202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:40:24.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kyiv calls for Ukraine ceasefire after Iran truce</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ​Russia Ukraine War, Ukraine Ceasefire, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/digital-badge-campaign-in-kerala-taps-college-network-to-inspire-first-time-voters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hczt6roj/New-Project-2026-04-08T150618.022.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the initiative, young people are encouraged to display a 'My Vote Power' badge on their social media profiles.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:38:24.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digital Badge campaign in Kerala taps college network to inspire first-time voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, first-time voters, Kerala Elections 2026, Digital Badge campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/india-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-expects-unimpeded-freedom-of-navigation-through-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/ipb520b4/Randhir-Jaiswal-MEA-briefing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:37:20.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, expects 'unimpeded freedom of navigation' through Hormuz </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/have-highest-respect-for-gujaratis-kharge-expressses-regret-over-illiterate-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/8680x28h/Kharge-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:35:06.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Have 'highest respect' for Gujaratis: Kharge expressses regret over 'illiterate' remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, remarks, Mallikarjun Kharge, regret</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/kashmiri-shia-muslims-celebrate-us-iran-ceasefire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5afbqsqd/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-2.54.01-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Many were seen carrying large portraits of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US and Israeli attack.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:30:15.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kashmiri Shia Muslims celebrate US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, shia muslims, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/boats-sit-idle-at-mumbais-historic-dock-as-the-iran-war-drives-up-fuel-costs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bgrv036q/AP26098299352318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishing boats remain anchored at Sassoon Dock beside a cooperative diesel pump that is shut due to rising bulk fuel prices in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:25:04.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boats sit idle at Mumbai’s historic dock as the Iran war drives up fuel costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/ketamine-queen-to-be-sentenced-for-selling-matthew-perry-the-drugs-that-killed-him</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/jsiwbdwy/AP26091533666137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matthew Perry poses for a portrait in New York on Feb. 17, 2015.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:18:51.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, English, Matthew Perry, Ketamine Queen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/congress-releases-second-list-for-bengal-polls-replaces-7-candidates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bmoanw14/ANI_20260408082825.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal: Congress replaces 7 candidates for second phase of Assembly polls</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:15:13.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress releases second list for Bengal polls, replaces 7 candidates</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Congress, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/grammy-winning-singer-songwriter-ray-stevens-recovering-after-neck-injury</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/nv8oqkqa/AP26097849059011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ray Stevens</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:15:01.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after neck injury</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, neck injury, Ray Stevens, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Apr/08/icl-fincorps-new-ncd-issue-opens-on-april-10-2026-offering-effective-yield-up-to-1225</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/nqeo3b74/ICL-Fincorp.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ICL Fincorp offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including Gold Loans, Hire Purchase Loans, and Business Loans. The ICL Group has also diversified into various sectors such as travel, fashion and diagnostics.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:11:47.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICL Fincorp’s new NCD Issue opens on April 10, 2026, offering effective yield up to 12.25%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, ICL Fincorp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/up-cm-adityanath-orders-immediate-relief-for-crop-losses-highlights-surge-in-agriculture-growth-rate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/yyokz0ui/ANI_20260322062239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked the officials to maintain active coordination with insurance companies to ensure the quick settlement of crop insurance claims.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:07:40.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP CM Adityanath orders immediate relief for crop losses; highlights surge in agriculture growth rate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Yogi Adityanath, crop damage, agricultural growth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/eps-calls-stalin-led-government-a-failure-model-labels-dmk-as-evil-in-velacherry-rally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/x8lxk0uv/P_3825196514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK leader Edappadi Palanisamy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:54:33.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS calls Stalin-led government a 'failure model', labels DMK as 'evil' in Velacherry rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, EPS, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, failure model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/goa-nightclub-fire-luthra-brothers-granted-bail-in-forgery-case-to-be-released-from-jail</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/28/original/Luthra_brothers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:44:46.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers granted bail in forgery case, to be released from jail </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Goa Nightclub Fire, Luthra brothers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/englishnews2026apr07andy-serkis-set-to-reprise-alfred-role-in-the-batman-ii</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/b8hynce6/AS_Al.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L) Andy Serkis; (R) The actor as Alfred in The Batman</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:06:50.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Serkis set to reprise Alfred role in The Batman II</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andy Serkis, The Batman II, Robert Pattinson, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/englishnews2026apr07glen-powell-judd-apatow-film-titled-the-comeback-king</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/kmvcdvah/Glen_Powell.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glen Powell (L), The Comeback King poster (M), Judd Apatow</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:06:23.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glen Powell-Judd Apatow film titled The Comeback King</news:title>
<news:keywords>Glen Powell, Judd Apatow, The Comeback King</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/englishinterviews2026apr08project-hail-mary-producer-aditya-sood-science-fiction-is-the-most-successful-genre-in-cinema</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/kdnr38o8/Project_Hail_Mary_Aditya_Sood.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary (L) and Aditya Sood (R)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:04:27.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Project Hail Mary producer Aditya Sood: ‘Science Fiction is the most successful genre in cinema'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aditya Sood, Project Hail Mary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/hindinews2026apr07tumbbad-2-begins-shooting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/c7pj7066/tumbbad2shoot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the sets of Tumbbad 2</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:03:34.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tumbbad 2 begins shooting</news:title>
<news:keywords>tumbbad 2, sohum shah, nawazuddin siddiqui</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/internationalfeatures2026apr07cinema-without-borders-theatre-of-lifethe-friends-house-is-here</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1az2t0us/0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Friend’s House Is Here still</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:02:49.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cinema Without Borders: Theatre of Life—The Friend’s House Is Here</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cinema Without Borders, The Friend’s House Is Here</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/08/controversial-speech-in-kattakkada-complaint-filed-with-kerala-police-chief-ec-against-bjp-candidate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/42pretxc/krishnadas___EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP candidate PK Krishnadas</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:00:50.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Controversial speech in Kattakkada: Complaint filed with Kerala police chief, EC against BJP candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Elections, Kerala Elections, Love Jihad, Kerala Elections 2026, PK Krishnadas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/tn-will-become-regressive-state-if-sanghi-group-win-polls-udhayanidhi-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6x7tkwg4/C_1_1_CH1469_118914429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilnadu Deputy Chief minister and DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T08:00:32.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN will become regressive state if 'Sanghi group' win polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/08/ec-tmc-meeting-turns-stormy-cec-asks-tmc-delegation-to-get-lost-derek-obrien-shouts-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0smh4yv6/30b5ceeb-8241-423e-a101-05de44ab385e.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP delegation Derek O’Brien- ⁠Sagarika Ghosh- ⁠Menaka Guruswamy Saket Gokhale Coming out after Meet CEC at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:55:10.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC-TMC meeting turns stormy: CEC asks TMC delegation to 'get lost', Derek O’Brien shouts back</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, Chief Election Commission of India, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/taiwan-opposition-leader-says-china-visit-to-sow-seeds-of-peace</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/dd9cym66/Cheng-Li-wun.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image taken from video, Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun delivers remarks ahead of her trip to China at the Kuomintang (KMT) headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T07:43:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan opposition leader says China visit to sow 'seeds of peace'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Taiwan tensions, China-Taiwan conflict, Cheng Li-wun, KMT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
</urlset>