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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor continues to lead after eight rounds of EVM counting.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Assembly bypoll results LIVE | Prashant Kishor leads in Bankipur; BJP wins in Manjalpur, Congress ahead in Datia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/03/bjp-retains-manjalpur-seat-satish-patel-wins-by-over-30000-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>Satish Patel's result marks the BJP's first electoral victory in the constituency after the death of Yogesh Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJP retains Manjalpur seat, Satish Patel wins by over 30,000 votes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tanveer-sait-voices-dissent-after-karnataka-cabinet-snub-supporter-attempts-suicide</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MLA Tanveer Sait</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:41:21.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanveer Sait voices dissent after Karnataka cabinet snub; supporter attempts suicide </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tanveer Sait, Karnataka Cabinet expansion, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/tamil-nadu-moves-supreme-court-over-karnatakas-failure-to-release-cauvery-water</loc>
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<news:title>Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court over Karnataka's failure to release Cauvery water</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/17-dead-in-explosion-during-peace-rally-in-pakistans-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-province</loc>
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<image:caption>People carry a casket of a victim of suicide bombing, to transport after collecting from a hospital in Mingora, the main town of the Swat Valley in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:00:24.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 dead in explosion during peace rally in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/neet-protests-supreme-court-permits-withdrawal-of-firs-bars-relief-in-heinous-crime-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:00:18.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET protests: Supreme Court permits withdrawal of FIRs, bars relief in heinous crime cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, NEET protests, withdrawal of FIRs, heinous crime cases</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/03/parliament-monsoon-session-day-11-live-two-bills-on-lok-sabha-agenda-amid-likely-disruptions</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party MPs Dimple Yadav, Awadesh Prasad, Neeraj Kushwaha Maurya, Priya Saroj, Chhotelal Kharwar, Jaya Bachchan and others stage a protest over alleged embezzlement of devotees' offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T10:00:14.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 LIVE | Both Houses adjourned for the day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadanews2026aug02vivek-simha-takes-on-his-first-negative-role-in-anireekshita-atithigalu</loc>
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<image:caption>Vivek Simha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:43:55.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vivek Simha takes on his first negative role in Anireekshita Atithigalu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anireekshita Atithigalu, Vivek Simha, Manoj Annayya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadanews2026aug02former-child-actor-karthik-sharma-turns-director-with-bhavantara</loc>
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<image:caption>Stills from Bhavantara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:43:03.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former child actor Karthik Sharma turns director with Bhavantara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karthik Sharma, Bhavantara, Tanvi Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/emergency-measures-in-place-as-monsoon-claim-15-lives-in-kerala-says-cm-vd-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:42:58.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emergency measures in place as monsoon claim 15 lives in Kerala, says CM VD Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan, Kerala floods 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadanews2026aug02prajna-cinema-never-left-me</loc>
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<image:caption>Prajna in stills from Ayogya 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:42:29.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prajna: Cinema never left me</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ayogya 2, Prajna, Arjun Janya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/03/kannadainterviews2026aug02priyanka-upendra-i-hope-to-take-up-direction-next-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Priyanka Upendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:42:09.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Upendra: I hope to take up direction next year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Detective Teekshana, Priyanka Upendra, Trivikram Raghu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/03/englishnews2026aug02rebecca-hall-joins-the-secrets-of-secrets-adaptation</loc>
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<image:caption>Rebecca Hall to star alongside The Secrets of Secrets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:41:38.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rebecca Hall joins The Secrets of Secrets adaptation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rebecca Hall, The Secrets of Secrets</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/03/hindinews2026aug01rj-mahvash-joins-the-cast-of-junaid-khan-tamannaah-bhatia-starrer-ragini-3</loc>
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<image:caption>RJ Mahvash; Junaid Khan; Tamannaah Bhatia - lead cast of Ragini 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:40:29.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RJ Mahvash joins the cast of Junaid Khan-Tamannaah Bhatia starrer Ragini 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ragini 3 cast, Junaid Khan, Tamannaah Bhatia, RJ Mahvash</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/03/englishnews2026aug02samara-weaving-to-play-emma-frost-in-marvels-x-men-film</loc>
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<image:caption>January Jones as Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class (L) and Samara Weaving (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:38:44.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samara Weaving to play Emma Frost in Marvel's X-Men film</news:title>
<news:keywords>X-Men, Jake Schreier, January Jones, Samara Weaving</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/03/hindinews2026aug01tiger-shroff-signed-for-viccky-jains-next-production-venture-remo-dsouza-to-helm-direction</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiger Shroff; Remo D'Souza; Viccky Jain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:37:21.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff signed for Viccky Jain’s next production venture; Remo D’Souza to helm direction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiger Shroff, Remo d souza, Abhishek Banerjee, Elvish Yadav</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/03/tamilnews2026aug02karthi-30-devi-sri-prasad-comes-on-board-kalyan-shankar-directorial</loc>
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<image:caption>(L) Karthi 30 launch photo; (R) Devi Sri Prasad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:36:11.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karthi 30: Devi Sri Prasad comes on board Kalyan Shankar directorial</news:title>
<news:keywords>karthi 30, devi sri prasad, karthi, kalyan ram, meenakshi chaudhary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/wrestlers-will-file-appeal-against-decision-to-acquit-brij-bhushan-vinesh-phogat</loc>
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<image:caption>Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat with others during their protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament House, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:13:25.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wrestlers will file appeal against decision to acquit Brij Bhushan: Vinesh Phogat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Other, Women Wrestlers, Brij Bhushan Singh, WFI sexual assault case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/thirupparankundram-deepam-row-sc-issues-notice-on-tamil-nadu-govts-plea-refuses-to-stay-madras-hc-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T09:12:19.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thirupparankundram deepam row: SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu govt's plea, refuses to stay Madras HC order</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/03/uk-pm-burnham-says-infantino-wrong-man-to-lead-fifa</loc>
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<image:caption>Burnham’s strong words follow his initial robust reaction to Infantino’s proposals regarding the FIFA World Cup earlier in the week.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:31:00.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM Burnham says Infantino ‘wrong man’ to lead FIFA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Gianni Infantino, FIFA, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/fashion/2026/Aug/03/inside-ridhi-gargs-nature-inspired-festive-collection-husn-e-jahan</loc>
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<image:caption>From the ‘Husn-e-Jahan’ collection</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Designer Ridhi Garg</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T08:15:10.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Ridhi Garg’s nature-inspired festive collection ‘Husn-e-Jahan’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-asks-mea-to-use-diplomatic-channels-to-trace-indian-seafarer-missing-after-black-sea-drone-attack</loc>
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<news:title>SC asks MEA to use diplomatic channels to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea drone attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of External Affairs, MV AGN Ragnar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-20-congress-mlas-to-be-sworn-in-as-ministers-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:32:09.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion: 20 Congress MLAs to be sworn in as ministers today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Cabinet expansion, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/one-killed-over-20-injured-as-overloaded-ksrtc-bus-plunges-down-slope-near-pothundy-dam</loc>
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<image:caption>The bus reportedly rolled down the slope before getting wedged between trees, preventing it from plunging further and possibly averting a bigger tragedy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:24:04.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, over 20 injured as overloaded KSRTC bus plunges down slope near Pothundy Dam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/kerala-hc-grants-bail-to-nine-cpm-workers-held-in-ed-officials-attack-case</loc>
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<image:caption>While granting bail, the court noted that the investigation in the case was almost complete and that the applicants had already been remanded to police custody.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:05:18.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC grants bail to nine CPM workers held in ED officials' attack case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, CPM workers, ED officials' attack case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/icmr-unicef-urges-nutrition-education-in-classes-112-to-curb-childhood-obesity</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:05:14.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICMR-UNICEF urges nutrition education in Classes 1–12 to curb childhood obesity</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UNICEF report</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/03/jk-pacer-auqib-nabi-earns-maiden-india-call-up-as-bumrah-ruled-out-of-sri-lanka-tests</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T07:02:00.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K pacer Auqib Nabi earns maiden India call-up as Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, J&amp;K pacer Auqib Nabi, Sri Lanka Tests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/cuba-state-energy-firm-reports-new-nationwide-blackout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/b1ole9rj/202608033889348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:59:54.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cuba</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/03/sc-asks-calcutta-hc-to-decide-within-a-week-on-abhishek-banerjees-plea-to-travel-abroad-for-eye-treatment</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:58:41.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Calcutta HC to decide within a week on Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad for eye treatment</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-via-email-police-conduct-searches-no-suspicious-object-found</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:55:31.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi schools receive bomb threats via email; police conduct searches, no suspicious object found</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi schools bomb threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-to-centre-ensure-every-road-has-encroachment-free-space-for-pedestrians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:53:49.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to Centre: Ensure every road has encroachment-free space for pedestrians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Pedestrian safety</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-of-spying-for-israel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/b5raixg6/AP26210612960531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran executed two men convicted of spying for Israel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:42:56.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>spying for Israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/sc-agrees-to-hear-plea-seeking-alternative-protest-venue-says-jantar-mantar-faces-access-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:42:37.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC agrees to hear plea seeking alternative protest venue, says Jantar Mantar faces access issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/03/world-cup-star-vozinha-finally-lands-in-chile-to-join-colo-colo-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/om01cp8f/AP26215049638514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colo Colo, Chile’s most successful soccer club, announced the signing of Josimar Évora Dias, better known as Vozinha, on July 24.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:35:26.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup star Vozinha finally lands in Chile to join Colo Colo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Chile club Colo Colo, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/madras-high-court-grants-bail-to-vilathikulam-dmk-mla-markandayan-over-speech-against-tn-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MLA GV Markandayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:31:43.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court grants bail to Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan over speech against TN CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, DMK MLA GV Markandayan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/those-who-opposed-ram-temple-now-question-donations-yogi-hits-back-as-sp-protests-ayodhya-row</loc>
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<image:caption>In the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the Samajwadi Party's MLAs staged a protest against various issues, including the Ayodhya donation row, paper leaks and the failure of law and order.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:27:02.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Those who opposed Ram temple now question donations’: Yogi hits back as SP protests Ayodhya row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Yogi Adityanath, Ayodhya donation row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/03/phd-on-positive-self-talk-is-giving-me-an-edge-in-competition-says-cwg-bronze-medallist-seema</loc>
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<image:caption>Seema Kaliramna in action at the Scotstoun.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:22:43.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PhD on positive self-talk is giving me an edge in competition, says CWG bronze medallist Seema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, CWG 2026, Seema Kaliramna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trumps-attorney-general-pick-says-has-reached-deal-with-senators-after-standoff</loc>
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<image:caption>Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:14:24.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Todd Blanche</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/the-corridor-of-hope-a-journey-in-pursuit-of-dignity</loc>
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<image:caption>Savithri infront of the house refurbished using her earnings in Raipada village~Savithri of Raipada hamlet in Odisha who has worked as a migrant labourer in Kerala~Nanajya Pradhan, the Sarpanch of Danekbadi panchayat, who has worked as a migrant labourer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:04:38.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The corridor of hope, a journey in pursuit of dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/delhi-court-acquits-ex-wfi-chief-brij-bhushan-singh-in-sexual-harassment-case-filed-by-women-wrestlers</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:04:11.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court acquits ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Women Wrestlers, Brij Bhushan Singh, WFI sexual assault case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/pathanamthitta-on-high-alert-as-torrential-downpour-batters-kerala-schools-shut-and-dams-open</loc>
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<image:caption>People sit on the staircase of a house submerged in flood water following heavy rainfall, in Pathanamthitta on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T06:01:05.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pathanamthitta on high alert as torrential downpour batters Kerala; schools shut and dams open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala floods 2026, Pathanamthitta flood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/jailed-ex-leader-maduro-welcomes-any-path-to-dialogue-in-venezuela</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/spcrcyqo/Nicolas-Maduro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venezuela's imprisoned former leader Nicolas Maduro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:51:31.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailed ex-leader Maduro welcomes 'any path to dialogue' in Venezuela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nicolas Maduro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/ministers-unable-to-convince-anyone-of-e20s-harmlessness-jairam-ramesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/dw7qegfw/20260523109F_jiASDFl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public anger is growing: Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre over E20 petrol concerns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:43:44.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers unable to convince anyone of E20's harmlessness: Jairam Ramesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, E20 petrol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/el-niño-takes-a-toll-on-aquaculture-in-ap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/0cb76nld/20250504201f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:39:48.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño takes a toll on aquaculture in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, El Niño</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-kunal-kamra-cancels-whitefield-shows-moves-performances-to-koramangala-venue</loc>
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<image:caption>Kunal Kamra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:37:36.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Kunal Kamra cancels Whitefield shows, moves performances to Koramangala venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Koramangala, Comedian Kunal Kamra, Whitefield shows</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/more-pregnant-women-are-dying-in-congo-as-they-avoid-hospitals-over-ebola</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/lre30av4/AP26214506803857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Esther Lutula, a 26 year-old woman who is four months pregnant and a mother of four, who stopped going for prenatal checkups shortly after the current Ebola outbreak, stands outside her house in Bunia, northeastern, Congo, Tuesday, June 16, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:33:40.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More pregnant women are dying in Congo as they avoid hospitals over Ebola</news:title>
<news:keywords>ebola</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/03/60000-migrants-one-border-crisis-what-happened-in-spains-ceuta</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:32:57.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60,000 migrants, one border crisis: What happened in Spain’s Ceuta </news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Spain, Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/cross-country-rally-organisers-booked-after-participants-allege-registration-fee-scam-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/qfjajymk/lgfsdysk0w.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Event management personnel were reportedly taken into custody for questioning before the FIR was registered at Bagalur Police Station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:28:40.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cross-country rally organisers booked after participants allege registration fee scam in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cross-country rally, registration fee scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/argentina-leader-doubles-down-on-calling-brazils-president-a-thief</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentine President Javier Milei reiterated accusations against his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on August 3, 2026, calling him a “thief” and “corrupt,” one week after his remarks sparked a diplomatic crisis between the two South American giants.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:15:44.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina leader doubles down on calling Brazil's president a 'thief'</news:title>
<news:keywords>brazil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-police-question-suspect-after-alleged-attack-on-pappu-yadav</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ezdia32q/20260802297L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, addresses a press conference at his residence, in New Delhi on Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:07:19.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police question suspect after alleged attack on Pappu Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, knife attack, slipper, MP Pappu Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/organ-donation-turnaround-lands-kerala-national-award</loc>
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<image:caption>Organ Donation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T05:01:11.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Organ donation turnaround lands Kerala national award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala organ donation, Kerala national award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/detained-suu-kyi-meets-red-cross-official-in-myanmar-presidents-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/aysczxba/Aung-San-Suu-Kyi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jailed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:56:51.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detained Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Myanmar: President's office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Myanmar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/iran-déjà-vu-trump-once-again-threatens-massive-escalation-against-tehran-only-to-walk-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/yljvxks4/AP26212592341666.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen during a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:45:47.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran, only to walk back</news:title>
<news:keywords>tehran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/pm-modi-hails-indias-39-medal-commonwealth-games-haul-as-glasgow-hands-baton-to-2030-hosts-ahmedabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/q4dp3mpc/AP26214764317965.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare, second left passed the baton to Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association of India, and then to Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:33:45.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hails India's 39-medal Commonwealth Games haul as Glasgow hands baton to 2030 hosts Ahmedabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Commonwealth Games, Commonwealth Games Ahmedabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/03/sit-issues-public-notice-for-fourth-accused-in-gade-sai-krishna-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0edbqfiz/vijcrime11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gade Vijayalakshmi, mother of rowdy-sheeter Sai Krishna, and his family members speak to the media in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:30:57.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT issues public notice for fourth accused in Gade Sai Krishna case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gade Sai Krishna case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/nemakal-clash-16-arrested-get-14-day-remand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ymxxb4ls/C_40_1_CH1553_3641055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voidance at Nemakal and Sangala villages in Aluru assembly constituency in Kurnool district on Sunday. Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:30:13.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nemakal clash: 16 arrested, get 14-day remand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nemakal clash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/pedestrian-deaths-in-andhra-rise-over-40-pc-in-four-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/19/original/BengalureansAA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Similarly, the total road accident deaths have also reported an increase from 7,039 in 2020 to 8,346 in 2024, marking an increase of more than 18.5 per cent over the past four years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:28:35.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pedestrian deaths in Andhra rise over 40 pc in four years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pedestrian deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/msme-park-work-to-resume-as-andhra-government-resolves-tribal-land-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-15/he3ohh9a/C_40_1_CH1555_32440329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue officials have also assured them that their original lands covered under the Recognition of Forest Rights (RoFR) Act will be identified on the ground and restored to them for cultivation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:26:45.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSME Park work to resume as Andhra government resolves tribal land row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MSME park, tribal land row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/12-organ-transplant-centres-to-be-set-up-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/ke7bckns/Why-pvt-hosps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:24:08.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 organ transplant centres to be set up in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Organ transplant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/skills-vital-for-jobs-in-global-economy-madhu-murthy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/vspb6rje/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-07-at-10.47.45-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) Chairman Prof. Madhu Murthy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:23:26.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Skills vital for jobs in global economy’: Madhu Murthy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Madhu Murthy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/03/urdu-academy-to-honour-non-muslim-scholars-pushes-wider-participation-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/nrorhnrv/Urdu-Academy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the media at the State office in Vijayawada, Shubli said the Urdu Ki Udaan – Urdu Sahitya Vikas programme will be held at Haripriya Function Hall, Kadapa, on August 2.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:22:39.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urdu Academy to honour non-Muslim scholars, pushes wider participation in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Urdu Academy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/theres-no-point-doing-script-advice-for-tv-says-mythologist-devdutt-pattanaik-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/2ppvqfle/Devdutt-Pattanaik</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devdutt Pattanaik at Bengaluru Poetry Festival</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qiw21oma/Braille-Typewriter</image:loc>
<image:caption>The event saw visitors lined up to try their hand at typing in Braille</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:19:50.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'There's no point doing script advice for TV,' says mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Indian mythology, Devdutt Pattanaik, Book, Mythology, Hindu mythology, Odyssey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/five-boat-disasters-reignite-demand-for-insurance-cover-for-fishing-vessels-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Stating that the vessel is their livelihood, the owners said that the state government must consider providing compensation for fishing vessels that sink in sea.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:12:30.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five boat disasters reignite demand for insurance cover for fishing vessels in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fishing vessels, boat disasters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/03/us-dollar-weakens-sharply-against-the-japanese-yen-after-market-interventions-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/nynidu4d/US-dollar-weakens-sharply-against-the-Japanese-yen-after-market-interventions.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A person walks past an electronic board showing the US dollar and Japanese yen exchange rate at a securities firm in Tokyo on Monday, August 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:11:39.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Japanese yen, market interventions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tn-farmers-made-to-deboard-train-forcibly-at-nagpur-by-maharashtra-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-29/plp3dht8/ANI_20251029122316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KV Elankeeran, president of the federation, who led the delegation, said the police forcibly put them on the Tamil Nadu Express despite repeated requests to allow them to continue their journey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:10:41.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN farmers made to deboard train forcibly at Nagpur by Maharashtra police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra Police, TN farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/seven-cops-in-tiruppur-facing-graftcharges-shunted-to-armed-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/y1pusv7x/202506143428429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is alleged that some police personnel demanded money to complete formalities, including handing over the bodies to the relatives of the accident victims.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:06:32.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven cops in Tiruppur facing graft
charges shunted to Armed Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, graft charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/coimbatore-woman-slips-into-palakkad-waterfalls-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/y6eyl7af/pkd_accident_4085252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Personnel from the fire and rescue services recovered her body after a difficult operation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:03:58.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore woman slips into Palakkad waterfalls, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Palakkad waterfalls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/after-forest-departments-direction-barbed-fence-removed-at-sirukundra-tea-estate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-18/0vinjhy2/202509183513779.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nilgiris Forest Department in TN clamps down on tourism inside private tea estates</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:02:12.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After forest department's direction, barbed fence removed at Sirukundra tea estate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sirukundra tea estate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/polluted-water-discharged-into-noyyal-river-due-to-delay-in-setting-up-stps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ois0a6yt/P_4895614668.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noyyal River.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T04:01:35.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polluted water discharged into Noyyal River due to delay in setting up STPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Noyyal River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/valvil-ori-festival-begins-at-kolli-hills</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/5w0tn3q0/images.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cultural programmes, including folk dances, traditional music, silambam performances and programmes by school and college students, were held throughout the day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:59:58.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valvil Ori festival begins at Kolli Hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kolli hills</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/12-year-old-girl-killed-four-hurt-in-accident-near-tns-attur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/qs6apn6j/202604163751581.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While travelling, their two-wheeler reportedly collided with another motorcycle, causing all five occupants to lose balance and fall onto the road.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:54:03.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old girl killed, four hurt in accident near TN's Attur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-enforced-easy-flow-corridor-to-unclog-traffic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/bzhpmunl/C_35_1_CH1576_68294659.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:48:55.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Enforced Easy Flow Corridor 
to unclog traffic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru East City Corporation, EEFC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/fresh-showers-add-to-flood-misery-of-kendrapara-villagers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/1aelnfkk/202607263879363.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:43:42.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh showers add to flood misery of Kendrapara villagers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/03/ntr-collector-calls-for-terrace-gardens-to-build-healthier-and-greener-society</loc>
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<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha urged families to adopt terrace gardening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:43:07.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR Collector calls for terrace gardens to build healthier and greener society</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR Collector G Lakshmisha, terrace gardens</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/subas-pani-remembered-ahead-of-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-05/miqbn30b/New-Project-2025-08-05T091858.712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subas Pani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:41:45.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subas Pani remembered ahead of death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Subas Pani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/tata-power-discoms-excel-in-rooftop-solar-installations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/ph43voaz/202607283881768.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:41:08.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Power discoms excel in rooftop solar installations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, TPCODL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/fm-varsity-seeks-govt-approval-for-setting-up-quantum-technology-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-24/k8mgvv4i/FAKIOR.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fakir Mohan University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:59.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FM varsity seeks govt approval for setting up Quantum Technology Hub </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fakir Mohan University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/andhra-pradesh-rolls-out-low-cost-rice-at-130-outlets-in-rythu-bazaars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/5jf47ij9/Bazaars.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar inaugurated the programme at the APIIC Rythu Bazaar in Vijayawada and distributed rice to consumers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:40.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh rolls out low-cost rice at 130 outlets in Rythu Bazaars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rythu bazaars, low-cost rice</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/38-year-old-man-drowns-in-odishas-mahanadi-while-trying-to-rescue-teenage-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/ngqx28fw/Mahanadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:26.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38-year-old man drowns in Odisha's Mahanadi while trying to rescue teenage son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, drowned death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/03/a-constitutional-beacon-why-madras-high-courts-conversion-verdict-matters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/j2ygjuxm/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:39:12.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A constitutional beacon: Why Madras High Court's conversion verdict matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, caste, Hindu, islam, Madras High Court​, Justice G R Swaminathan, conversion verdict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/low-storage-of-upper-kolab-casts-shadow-over-kharif-irrigation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/kwis0kd1/irrigation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upper Kolab reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:38:46.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low storage of Upper Kolab casts shadow over kharif irrigation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Upper Kolab reservoir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/demand-for-extension-of-puri-koraput-express-to-jeypore-gathers-pace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/e723aaaa-6da5-453c-aca5-f697603ab06e/ANI_20240427035610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradeep Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:38:24.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demand for extension of Puri-Koraput Express to Jeypore gathers pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradeep Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/rockfall-risk-at-laxmi-dungri-amid-slope-protection-hope</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/12/original/Tunnel_at_Laxmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Laxmi Dungri</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:37:18.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rockfall risk at Laxmi Dungri amid slope protection hope</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Laxmi Dungri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/four-minors-held-for-murder-of-spice-trader-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/48nou7ll/202608013887445.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:36:35.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four minors held for murder of spice trader in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, minor arrest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/alur-ysrcp-mla-held-after-political-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/tbu4s7bx/YSRCP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP and YSRCP supporters involved in a heated argument during a violent clash in a village under the Alur Assembly constituency in Kurnool district on Sunday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:36:27.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alur YSRCP MLA held after political violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Political Violence, YSRCP MLA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/opposition-to-protest-in-parliament-over-police-action-on-student-protests-seek-amit-shahs-statement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/m94x1qn2/shah1084218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:35:35.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition to protest in Parliament over police action on student protests, seek Amit Shah's statement</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-youth-slashes-own-tongue-over-family-row-in-ganjam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-08/ittjwk9m/Crime.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a crime scene used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:35:32.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth slashes own tongue over family row in Ganjam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha youth</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/relief-eludes-deluge-hit-village-in-odishas-jagatsinghpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/c6oqu4a5/Relief-eludes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Houses damaged in floods at Mundasahi village in Raghunathpur block</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:33:03.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relief eludes deluge-hit village in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha village</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/scor-gm-inspects-infrastructure-projects-of-four-divisions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/t68t4dlt/divisions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCoR General Manager Sandeep Mathur undertakes extensive inspections across all four divisions | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:32:42.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCoR GM inspects infrastructure projects of four divisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Infrastructure projects, SCoR GM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/mettur-water-delay-pushes-crop-insurance-coverage-in-delta-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/1lmavmn6/Mettur-water-delay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the water was not released from Mettur dam on the stipulated date of June 12, only those farmers who got agriculture electricity connections cultivated Kuruvai paddy this year using the ground water.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hubrdlkz/Screenshot-2026-08-03-033411.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:32:42.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mettur water delay pushes crop insurance coverage in delta districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crop insurance coverage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/dmk-accuses-tvk-government-of-lack-of-transparency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3ummruo8/DMK-accuses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paranthaman addressing a press meet at the DMK headquarters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:31:21.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK accuses TVK government of lack of transparency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-govt-grants-premature-release-of-19-convicts-dara-singh-not-on-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/o3qxxhlh/202511133574114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:31:10.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt grants premature release of 19 convicts, Dara Singh not on list </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rabindra Kumar Pal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/three-years-on-msmes-seek-go-to-end-repeated-modt-registration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/tfe02b64/202607273879596.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MSME entrepreneurs told TNIE the delay has forced thousands of MSMEs to continue paying registration and stamp duty every time they renew MoDT</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:29:29.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three years on, MSMEs seek G.O. to end repeated MoDT registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MoDT registration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-cm-directs-suspension-of-ex-dfo-accused-in-murder-of-paralakhemundi-acf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/95addanf/Rath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:28:45.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM directs suspension of ex-DFO accused in murder of Paralakhemundi ACF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/coalition-government-turned-andhra-pradesh-into-police-state-jagan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/b8yvbppm/Coalition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:27:55.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coalition government turned Andhra Pradesh into ‘police state’: Jagan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra coalition government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-declares-bulldozer-war-on-narcotics-mafia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/zfs6swib/Majhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati administers pledge to abstain from drugs to participants, in presence of CM Mohan Charan Majhi, at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:27:10.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi declares bulldozer war on  narcotics mafia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tn-eyes-rs-50k-crore-investment-fund-ai-city-automated-welfare-in-vision-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/rtaldoop/20260412388f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN eyes welfare, AI governance vision.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:26:36.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN eyes Rs 50K-crore investment fund, AI City, automated welfare in vision plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AI city, investment fund</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/on-odisha-visit-president-to-take-train-to-berhampur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/lipy4tkw/Prez.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel carrying out carcade rehearsal at Airport road ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:26:07.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>On Odisha visit, President  to take train to Berhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, President Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/iit-bbs-secures-over-500-campus-placements-in-2025-26-season</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-19/zwnctnzo/main-gate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:25:15.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-BBS secures over 500 campus placements in 2025-26 season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Indian Institute of Technology-Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/guntur-spine-surgeon-wins-award-at-singapore-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2018/3/11/ON_THEsdsd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:25:01.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guntur spine surgeon wins award at Singapore meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Singapore, spine surgeon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/two-tvk-functionaries-held-for-cheating-man-of-rs-22-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>The two party functionaries allegedly used the name of Prohibition and Excise Minister K Vignesh and promised to secure the transporter a Tasmac loading contract.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:23:50.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two TVK functionaries held for cheating man of Rs 22 lakh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/mined-areas-restoration-imp-for-sustainable-development-in-odisha-experts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:53.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mined areas’ restoration imp for sustainable development in Odisha: Experts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha mines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/why-route-thala-culture-continues-to-fuel-student-violence-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/9rob4s5v/Why-‘route-thala’-culture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Route thala’ revolves around students asserting dominance over the bus or suburban train routes they use to commute between home and college.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:27.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why ‘route thala’ culture continues to fuel student violence in Chennai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/punasa-mangoes-fetch-high-prices-ahead-of-onam</loc>
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<image:caption>Punasa mangoes fetch high prices ahead of Onam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:25.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punasa mangoes fetch high prices ahead of Onam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Onam, Punasa mangoes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/stalin-and-dks-nexus-undermining-tns-interest-in-cauvery-dispute-minister-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Electricity C T R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:22:17.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin and DKS nexus undermining TN's interest in Cauvery dispute: Minister Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery dispute, CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-pete-area-to-get-dedicated-fire-hydrant-network</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) head office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:20:46.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Pete area to get dedicated fire hydrant network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Pete area, fire hydrant network</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/ap-jac-issues-ultimatum-to-government-on-pending-financial-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>AP JAC Amaravati chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlu and other leaders attend State level meeting held at Revenue Bhavan in Vijayawada on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:20:46.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP JAC issues ultimatum to government on pending financial issues </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, financial issues, AP JAC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/n-chandrababu-naidu-thanks-pm-for-early-release-of-andhra-pradesh-tax-share</loc>
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<image:caption>N Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM for early release of Andhra Pradesh tax share</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:18:55.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>N Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM for early release of Andhra Pradesh tax share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tax share, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/amid-rti-complaint-cjps-abhijeet-dipke-says-scholarship-loan-financed-us-education</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-19/rixkj8n9/P_4873476690.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke during</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:18:36.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid RTI complaint, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke says scholarship, loan financed US education</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/dsg-seeks-rs-9-lakh-welfare-payout-advocates-protection-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/9s564o8v/4057cm073953.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:17:53.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DSG seeks Rs 9 lakh welfare payout, 
advocates’ protection law </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tns-thiruverumbur-sipcot-in-race-for-the-union-governments-bhavya-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3jakhs6p/202605243800626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Thiruverumbur SIPCOT Industrial Park will significantly strengthen Tiruchy’s industrial ecosystem by attracting fresh manufacturing investments</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:16:27.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN's Thiruverumbur SIPCOT in race for the Union Government’s BHAVYA scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BHAVYA scheme, Thiruverumbur SIPCOT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/odisha-govt-to-roll-out-special-incubation-prog-for-shg-led-rural-enterprises-in-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-04/9cbertv6/BBSR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT-Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:16:05.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to roll out special incubation prog for SHG-led rural enterprises in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, IIT-Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/five-member-panel-set-up-to-study-tiger-conservation-in-the-nagarjunasagarsrisailam-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/soc1y7xw/Pawan-reiterates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:15:26.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-member panel set up to study tiger conservation in the Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Nagarjunasagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/three-of-family-killed-as-landslide-buries-shed-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/z8x2u0em/Three-of-family-killed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and Emergency Services personnel rescue a labourer from landslide debris in Thirthahalli town on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:15:05.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three of family killed as landslide buries shed in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, landslide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/03/bmc-to-launch-drive-against-illegal-constructions-in-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/f7b08947-76b8-4e04-82b6-1c3887862f12/TNIE_import_2023_11_29_original_bhubaneswar.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:15:03.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC to launch drive against illegal constructions in city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/only-2000-girls-took-hpv-vaccine-in-six-months-tn-mulls-drive-in-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:14:56.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 2,000 girls took HPV vaccine in six months; TN mulls drive in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, HPV vaccine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/03/10-coastal-districts-put-on-alert-as-hirakud-water-reaches-mundali</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/obgjan01/Hirakud.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flooded village in Kendrapara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:14:36.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 coastal districts put on alert as Hirakud water reaches Mundali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Hirakud water</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-omr-confusion-sparks-protest-women-cops-win-hearts-at-police-constable-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3z8rxjps/‘mismatch’-triggers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candidates wait to enter the exam hall at St Joseph's Indian High School in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:13:20.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: OMR confusion sparks protest; women cops win hearts at police constable exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vijayapura, OMR confusion, Civil Police Constable Recruitment Examination</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/pest-infestation-adds-to-woes-of-farmers-hit-by-lack-of-water-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-03/boh60w6v/Planthoppers-strike.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paddy cultivation in Nagapattinam is hit by pest infestation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:12:43.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pest infestation adds to woes of farmers hit by lack of water in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, pest infestation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/no-shredders-madurai-corporations-compost-centres-struggle-to-handle-increase-in-waste</loc>
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<image:caption>The corporation operates 38 MCCs across the city, of which 36 are operational, while the remaining two are under maintenance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:11:23.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No shredders, Madurai Corporation’s compost centres struggle to handle increase in waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, micro-compost centres</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/bhogapuram-airport-is-n-chandrababu-naidus-vision-bc-janardhan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/6vfbe3lk/Bhogapuram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Infrastructure and Investments BC Janardhan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:11:03.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhogapuram Airport is N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision: BC Janardhan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, BC Janardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/46-year-old-rapes-woman-after-luring-her-with-film-offer-held-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/57g2eyjd/women-safety-ANI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Based on the victim’s complaint last week, the police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and the IT Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:09:10.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>46-year-old rapes woman after luring her with film offer, held in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/education-reforms-are-meaningful-only-when-they-address-root-causes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/jyam6ku7/EDUCATION-REFORMS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayaram, Director of Valley School and Secretary of Bangalore Education Centre (BEC) - Krishnamurti Foundation India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:08:58.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Education reforms are meaningful only when they address root causes’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Jayaram, Education reforms, Director of Valley School</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/03/heavy-rain-relief-camps-in-thiruvanthapuram-raise-concerns-over-health-hazards</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:07:20.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain, relief camps in Thiruvanthapuram raise concerns over health hazards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, heavy rains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/03/andhra-pradesh-inks-four-mous-with-australia-to-harness-clean-energy-advanced-manufacturing</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu felicitates Australian Minister Julian Hill at his camp office on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:06:22.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh inks four MoUs with Australia to harness clean energy, advanced manufacturing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Australia, MoUs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/03/patna-diary-bihar-prohibition-drives-more-tipplers-to-jharkhand-up-for-alcohol</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/nc1telfm/Samrat-Choudhary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:05:34.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patna Diary: Bihar prohibition drives more tipplers to Jharkhand, UP for alcohol</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tasmac-may-float-online-tenders-for-fresh-bar-licence-in-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/yipgpt1o/Tasmac-may-float.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the exercise, the corporation is also considering allowing cooking facilities inside bars for the first time, a long-standing demand of bar owners.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:03:57.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac may float online tenders for fresh bar licence in August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/three-year-old-girl-beaten-to-death-moms-partner-held-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/tn675awm/C_32_1_CH1219_67210711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the early hours of Sunday, the child, who was crying in pain from her injuries, was allegedly assaulted again by Vigneshwaran, after which she lost consciousness.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:03:47.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-year-old girl beaten to death, mom’s partner held in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, girl beaten to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/03/81st-national-sample-survey-round-begins-with-focus-on-rural-economy-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/nkx78ogq/81st-National-Sample.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District panchayat president V Priyadarshini releasing the brochure of 81 st round of National Sample Survey in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:03:40.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>81st National Sample Survey round 
begins with focus on rural economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, National Statistical Office, Statistics Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-fearing-dissent-congress-keeps-list-of-ministers-secret</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mdh0tzkq/ANI_20260801104322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meanwhile, Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s visit to Delhi on Saturday created ripples as he was thought to be lobbying for Hoskote MLA Sharat Bachegowda and Anekal MLA Shivanna.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T03:02:51.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Fearing dissent, Congress keeps list of ministers secret</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-cm-will-protect-state-our-peoples-interests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/f5446uos/Will-protect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar with Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy during the all-party meeting on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:59:59.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM: Will protect state, our people’s interests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM, Cauvery basin, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/03/bodies-of-two-missing-fishermen-recovered-search-on-for-one-more-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/zdspnxjx/C_1_1_CH1332_110833348.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a fishing boat 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>2026-08-03T02:59:33.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of two missing fishermen recovered; search on for one more in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, fishermen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/over-421-lakh-candidates-take-karnataka-police-constable-exam-for-3991-posts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/mvix3vgz/P_4895697974.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candidates who wrote the preliminary exam for civil police constable posts at exam center in Mysuru on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:58:01.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 4.21 lakh candidates take Karnataka police constable exam for 3,991 posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, KEA, Karnataka Examinations Authority, police constable exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/for-delhis-delivery-riders-every-downpour-means-more-orders-more-income-and-more-danger</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/6crfqrlx/New-Project-97.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi rains bring higher earnings for gig workers, but flooded roads and risks remain</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/si9rqow9/roub.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/s33raqjd/FACILITIES-FOR-GIG-WORKERS.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8tl678o2/FOR-GIG-WORKERS.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ad0f0z71/WHO-IS-FOOTING-THE-BILL.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:56:30.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For Delhi's delivery riders, every downpour means more orders, more income and more danger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/flood-situation-remains-critical-in-kottayam-residents-grapple-with-aftermath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/1vjx5ko7/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mortal remains of Regina Johny and son, Josephin Johny, who were killed in the landslide at Payyanithottam, Poonjar, being kept for public homage on the Holy Spirit Public School campus</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:55:19.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood situation remains critical in Kottayam, residents grapple with aftermath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-boy-dies-after-choking-on-plastic-toy-in-snack-pack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/g0r82lgk/Boy-dies-after-choking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mukund Mayur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:51:54.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Boy dies after choking on plastic toy in snack pack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru district, Hunsur, Boy dies, boy chokes on plastic toy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/manual-scavenging-two-sent-into-toilet-pit-in-karnataka-probe-ordered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/onxzj4za/Manual-Scavenging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:49:39.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manual Scavenging: Two sent into toilet pit in Karnataka, probe ordered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Manual Scavenging, Davanagere, toilet pit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/padma-honour-for-vellappally-has-devalued-award-gopalan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-30/1hmbdv37/ANI_20260130171333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industrialist Gokulam Gopalan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:49:31.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padma honour for Vellappally has devalued award: Gopalan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Industrialist Gokulam Gopalan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/row-sparks-in-kerala-over-inclusion-of-ministers-personal-staff-in-teacher-recruitment-panel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/t1unjpw1/New-Project-55.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:47:28.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row sparks in Kerala over inclusion of ministers' personal staff in teacher recruitment panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Education Rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/karnataka-36-yr-old-man-dies-in-police-station-relatives-allege-custodial-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/icf8bj6o/36-yr-old-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large crowd gathers at the Hagaribommanahalli police station | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:47:12.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: 36-yr-old man dies in police station; relatives allege custodial death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, police station, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-court-orders-trial-of-man-accused-of-possessing-43-tonnes-of-codeine-cough-syrup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/pmxevbdo/ANI_20251209202537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bottles of banned Codeine syrup. 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>2026-08-03T02:47:08.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court orders trial of man accused of possessing 4.3 tonnes of codeine cough syrup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/tn-to-withdraw-cases-booked-against-students-during-anti-neet-stir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/y9pyce2i/rajmohan084638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Development Minister A Rajmohan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:46:44.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN to withdraw cases booked against students during anti-NEET stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Minister Rajmohan, Anti-NEET protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/l-g-to-students-have-confidence-in-nations-institutions-own-capabilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qqyvj9r0/L-G-to-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during his visit to Kirori Mal College</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:46:15.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G to students: Have confidence in nation’s institutions, own capabilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-gets-light-showers-no-respite-from-humidity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/vtek74bk/New-Project-96.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The weather office has forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:45:38.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi gets light showers, no respite from humidity </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/bengaluru-replacement-of-pipes-fixes-water-leaks-in-three-areas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/23/original/Pipelinework.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:45:29.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Replacement of pipes fixes water leaks in three areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BWSSB, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board, water leaks, old pipes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/chennais-anna-salai-elevated-corridor-on-track-for-november-launch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/gxd8mth8/Anna-Salai-elevated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 3.2-km project, touted as the country’s first elevated corridor to be built directly above an operational metro tunnel, is being built using prefabricated steel components.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ov8j72yz/Screenshot-2026-08-03-035054.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:44:45.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai's Anna Salai elevated corridor on track for November launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anna Salai elevated corridor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/lite-byte-from-cabinet-hopes-to-consolation-chairs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/6ysgu7uh/New-Project-2026-08-03T081125.912.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of Congress flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:42:33.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lite byte: From Cabinet hopes to consolation chairs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, Lite byte</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/language-of-protest-understanding-covid-generation-beyond-profanity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/knwr6agi/25071-pti07252026000288a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP protesters celebrate at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, July 25, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:42:25.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language of protest: Understanding Covid generation beyond profanity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/a-lot-of-work-to-do-sit-probing-psc-exam-scams-redoubles-efforts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/180e8iop/lot-of-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:41:55.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘A lot of work to do’: SIT probing PSC exam scams redoubles efforts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SIT, PSC exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-clears-first-pay-hike-in-16-years-for-disaster-management-authority-staff</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/tlew7ezo/Disaster-staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The revised structure raises remuneration by up to 100% for Project Officers, District Project Officers and Project Coordinators.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:40:45.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi clears first pay hike in 16 years for disaster management authority staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tata-trusts-to-focus-on-healthcare-education-says-chairman-noel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/bjpwyoqi/Tata-Trusts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:40:11.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Trusts to focus on healthcare, 
education, says chairman Noel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tata Trusts, Noel Tata, 2026 Global Leadership Conclave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/thuravoor-ambalapuzha-track-doubling-gains-pace-earthwork-tenders-invited</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/rqmkneux/Thuravoor-Ambal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:39:22.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thuravoor-Ambalapuzha track doubling gains pace, earthwork tenders invited</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Thuravoor-Ambalapuzha track</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/tn-cm-defers-bengaluru-visit-at-karnatakas-request</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qr46xtnr/TN-CM-defers-B’luru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water being released from the Kabini reservoir in Mysuru district on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:37:45.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM defers Bengaluru visit at Karnataka's request</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery water dispute, Karnataka CM, Tamil Nadu CM, CM  DK Shivakumar, C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/floodwaters-recede-from-ranni</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/dbzhx7wv/Floodwaters-recede-from.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People cleaning the Ranni bus station that was flooded, on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:36:38.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floodwaters recede from Ranni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, Ranni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/03/delhi-govt-approves-compensation-of-up-to-rs-75-lakh-for-unnatural-deaths-of-prisoners-in-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:36:28.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt approves compensation of up to Rs 7.5 lakh for unnatural deaths of prisoners in custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/ktr-asks-rahul-to-apologise-over-revanths-criminal-waste-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/xcr4zx8f/ANI_20260715162540.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:35:32.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR asks Rahul to apologise over 
Revanth’s ‘criminal waste’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congrss, BRS, BRS KTR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/03/five-killed-as-car-rams-parked-lorry-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/9a74zcme/Five-killed-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangled remains of the car.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:35:16.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed as car rams parked lorry in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Car accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/negligence-lack-of-coordination-cause-of-suffering-pinarayi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/b0ye6wtz/Negligence-lack-of-coordination.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents shifting their belongings to relief camps after their homes were flooded due to heavy rain at Kannadikkal in Kozhikode on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:34:56.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Negligence, lack of coordination cause of suffering: Pinarayi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/03/bedave-beda-lalbagh-walkers-oppose-tunnel-road-project-form-human-chain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/obevj10o/‘Bedave-beda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Environmentalists and volunteers form a human chain in protest against the tunnel road project at Lalbagh in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:32:44.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bedave beda’: Lalbagh walkers oppose tunnel road project, form human chain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Lalbagh, Human Chain, Tunnel road, Lalbagh Walkers’ Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/03/18404-gujarat-cooperatives-in-losses-10-non-functional</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/aii0xtj8/New-Project-2026-07-29T170851.536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Cooperation</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ltuqjmmz/Screenshot-2026-08-03-025537.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:32:02.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18,404 Gujarat cooperatives in losses, 10% non-functional  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/lack-of-knowledge-behind-congress-criticism-of-kaleshwaram-lift-irrigation-scheme-brs</loc>
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<image:caption>B Vinod Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:31:44.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of knowledge behind Congress criticism of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme: BRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/indias-rich-cultural-tapestry-takes-centre-stage-as-commonwealth-baton-heads-to-ahmedabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/433wvqyw/PTI08032026000024A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glasgow: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, left, hands over the Commonwealth Games Federation flag to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:29:15.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's rich cultural tapestry takes centre stage as Commonwealth baton heads to Ahmedabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 CWG, Glasgow Commonwealth Games, CWG, Ahmedabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/security-up-in-migrant-areas-in-jk-after-recent-terror-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0wr2zb2c/Security-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:28:33.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security up in migrant areas in J&amp;K after recent terror attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K terror attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-near-egypts-suez</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-02/q6czdl5z/ANI_20250802000732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:28:19.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes near Egypt's Suez</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Egypt, earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/centre-enhancing-mineral-supply-chain-g-kishan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/weciy90v/ANI_20260611155125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Coal &amp; Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:27:23.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre enhancing mineral supply chain:  G Kishan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Semiconductors, Union Coal &amp; Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/rahul-gandhi-reiterates-centre-owes-neet-aspirants-an-apology-after-meeting-bereaved-tamil-nadu-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/jg7h9nwm/HOoTtONaQAA278.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha made the remarks after meeting families of three Tamil Nadu medical aspirants—Gopika, Roshini and Vetri Anandan—who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:26:06.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi reiterates Centre owes NEET aspirants an apology after meeting bereaved Tamil Nadu families</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/03/102-shifted-to-relief-camps-in-ernakulam-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/3/original/Keralarains_004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala floods</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:23:56.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>102 shifted to relief camps in Ernakulam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/65-year-old-killed-as-minor-crashes-car-into-scooty-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/0oo5stfv/car10208chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A videograb of the CCTV footage showing the car, being driven by the 17-year-old suspect, ramming into the victim in Hyderabad on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:23:05.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>65-year-old killed as minor crashes car into scooty in Hyderabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Accident, minor crashes car</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/gen-z-always-with-bjp-piyush-goyal-claims-rahul-feels-threatened-by-modis-youth-connect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/pt3hkjaq/ANI_20260729090537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Piyush Goyal speaks to the mediapersons outside the Parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:21:19.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z 'always with' BJP: Piyush Goyal claims Rahul 'feels threatened' by Modi's youth connect</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal, Gen Z, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/bonalu-fervour-grips-secunderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8hyq96vr/Bonalu-fervour.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad resonated with chants of “Jai Mahankali”</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:20:49.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bonalu fervour grips Secunderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Bonalu, Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/trump-says-gulf-leaders-input-weighed-heavily-in-decision-to-hold-off-on-ordering-new-iran-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/0gobh2do/President-Donald-Trump-speaks-to-reporters-onboard-Air-Force-One-while-returning-to-the-White-House-Sunday-Aug.-2-2026.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One while returning to the White House, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:20:04.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Gulf leaders’ input weighed heavily in decision to hold off on ordering new Iran strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump,  Gulf allies, US forces, Iran strikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/telangana-government-neglecting-hindu-temples-festivals-bandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-15/02k20zef/202601153639509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:17:24.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government neglecting Hindu temples, festivals: Bandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hindu temples, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/03/158-recruitment-and-entrance-exam-cases-await-trial-despite-completed-cbi-probes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/d89lncug/P_4752019882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CBI will approach high courts to transfer long-pending cases to special fast-track courts, where trials must be completed within three months under the amended law.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:17:21.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>158 recruitment and entrance exam cases await trial despite completed CBI probes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/03/heavy-rainfall-worsens-misery-of-mundamveli-pt-apartment-residents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/19/original/Colony_residents_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:15:37.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rainfall worsens misery of Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala rains, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/festivities-draw-leaders-across-party-lines-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0mrynwzg/Festivities.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Potharajus pose during the ghatam procession for the Lal Darwaza Mahankali temple in Old City of Hyderabad on Sunday | Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:14:11.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Festivities draw leaders across party lines in Hyderabad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, A Revanth Reddy, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/rs-87-crore-worth-of-paddy-missing-three-mill-owners-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3v391fwi/cr-worth-paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 87 crore worth of paddy missing, three mill owners booked</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:11:41.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 87 crore worth of paddy missing, three mill owners booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, mill owners, paddy missing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/bhatti-urges-nris-to-be-partners-in-telanganas-growth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ccmrrkho/Bhatti-urges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka speaks during a meeting with Indian Overseas Congress representatives in the US</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:09:03.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhatti urges NRIs to be partners in Telangana's growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Indian Overseas Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/couple-booked-for-five-crore-chit-fund-fraud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/gme4fzwm/202605133786646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Couple booked for five crore chit fund fraud</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:07:17.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple booked for five crore chit fund fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, couple booked, chit fund fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/road-links-restored-as-godavari-floodwaters-recede</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-06/98ztq9zx/Godav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The roads had been cut off after floodwaters submerged stretches at Thurubaka in Dummugudem mandal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:04:39.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road links restored as Godavari floodwaters recede </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Godavari floodwaters, Road links</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/03/drunk-woman-drowns-baby-in-bairamalguda-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ejf7qyvy/ANI_20260408174650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>34-year-old woman allegedly drowned her nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda lake</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T02:01:26.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk woman drowns baby in Bairamalguda lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Drunk woman, Bairamalguda lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/junior-colleges-across-telangana-wait-for-lecturers-stretches-into-new-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ertd4wud/classroom-India-college.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government junior colleges across Telangana are waiting for hundreds of lecturers. More than two months into the 2026-27 session, around 350 posts remain vacant across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:58:54.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Junior colleges across Telangana wait for lecturers; stretches into new term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, lecturers, Junior colleges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/new-book-traces-states-archaeological-milestones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-19/1c0blpcc/P_4873528588.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The volume chronicles a series of landmark finds, including a Mesolithic hutment at Chinnamarur, an ivory comb from Pochampadu dating to around 1000 BCE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:55:04.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New book traces state’s archaeological milestones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, archaeological discoveries, books and authors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/03/plans-afoot-to-lengthen-all-ernakulam-junction-railway-station-platforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/9wg3uef6/Plans-afoot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Platform extension works will be undertaken at Ernakulam Junction railway station to accommodate longer trains</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:49:39.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plans afoot to lengthen all Ernakulam Junction  railway station platforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/elappully-eyes-keralas-1st-groundnut-village-tag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/434q36k7/groundnut084338.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Groundnut</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:47:53.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elappully eyes Kerala’s 1st ‘groundnut village’ tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, groundnut, Elappully, groundnut village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/mahindra-university-holds-fifth-annual-convocation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8ed0illl/C_23_1_CH1119_3627813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahindra University Chancellor Anand Mahindra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:44:42.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahindra University holds fifth annual convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rahul Bajaj, Mahindra University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/madayi-wards-off-kerala-monsoon-maladies-with-mari-theyyam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/luluaypn/mari-theyyam-2082804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>mari theyyams</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:42:01.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madayi ‘wards off’ Kerala monsoon maladies with mari theyyam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala monsoon, theyyam, mari theyyams, Pulaya community</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/three-girls-flee-hostel-allege-worm-infested-food-unhygienic-toilets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/vevu2hx2/hree-girls-flee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girls also alleged that worms were found in the breakfast served at the hostel, bathrooms were unclean and students were subjected to harsh punishment for waking up late.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:40:28.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three girls flee hostel, allege worm-infested food, unhygienic toilets</news:title>
<news:keywords> Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya hostel </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/from-her-paniya-roots-young-kerala-artisan-grows-a-contemporary-jewellery-brand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qwkwj1en/aparna1083118.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aparna Raj with her grandmother Cheeru wearing traditional Choothumuthu and Panathali</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aparna and her grandmother making traditional paniya ornaments</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/a2qbr8ss/jewellery_1083223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paniya inspired ornaments made by Aparna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:40:11.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From her Paniya roots, young Kerala artisan grows a contemporary jewellery brand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sultan Bathery, Paniya, rosary pea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/khammam-devarapalli-greenfield-highway-set-for-formal-inauguration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/yssx88ce/hammam-Devar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 162.04-km highway is expected to shorten the Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam journey by about 60 km and reduce travel time by one to two hours.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:38:02.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway set for formal inauguration</news:title>
<news:keywords>formal inauguration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/03/business-lessons-beyond-the-classroom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-02/zgqtpuz8/C_32_1_CH0343_6677117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 350 stalls offered everything from handmade candles, bangles and potted plants to slime</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:34:59.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Business lessons beyond the classroom </news:title>
<news:keywords>classroom </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/03/kerala-on-alert-as-rain-misery-continues-toll-climbs-to-11</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/htgo7q5p/STAT-E-ON-ALERT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers evacuate residents from houses flooded by the overflowing Poonoor river at Anakkayam, Moozhikkal, in Kozhikode on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:33:43.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala on alert as rain misery continues; toll climbs to 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/03/suspect-in-shooting-at-idaho-restaurant-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-police-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/qlf418bd/AP26214049907166.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image provided by KMVT shows the scene of a shooting that started at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 in Twin Falls, Idaho</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T01:17:05.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspect in shooting at Idaho restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, death, Idaho fast-food restaurant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/art-flowing-in-the-air-the-69th-anniversary-celebration-of-psbb-group-of-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/k3eghc5n/psbb100108chn1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Art flowing in the AIR: The 69th anniversary celebration of PSBB Group of Schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kamarajar Arangam, Abhinaya 2026, Teynampet, Chennai, PSBB, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Group of Schools, Padma Seshadri, Dr (Mrs) YG Parthasarathy , YGP, AIR, Accountability , Integrity , Responsibility , music , dance, theatre, 69th anniversary celebration , Raga Sisters , Ranjani , Gayatri , Subhasree Thanickachalam , Nungambakkam , KK Nagar , Siruseri , T Nagar </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/where-have-the-pandi-squares-gone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/am3h7tdq/images.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where have the Pandi squares gone?</news:title>
<news:keywords>trdaitional game , traditional hopscotch, pandi square , pittu , seven stones , new cityscapes, childhood memories </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/03/madurai-panthers-ready-to-rule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/sq46fmbn/sports.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Panthers ready to rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, cricket, sports, TNCA, TNPL, Madurai Panthers, TNPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/03/feast-of-flavours-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/mzw757kj/JW-Marriott-Hotel-Bengaluru-x-JW-Marriott-Khao-Lak-Resort-Spa-Thai-Pop-Up.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/vqivajon/BurgerImage2Vada-Vow-Malleshwaram-Market-Bengaluru-WoodsideInnBeer-Burger-Festival.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/a6mako01/Oh-Calcutta-Shorshay-Ilish.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/5oygoed2/bis.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feast of Flavours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Food, Thailand, burgers, food popups</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/at-least-14-killed-in-suicide-bombing-at-peace-rally-in-northwest-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3sd191fq/AFP20260802C3TC49Ev1HighResPakistanAttack.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel cordon off a street following a suicide bombing during a protest in Pakistan's Swat district on August 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:24:30.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 14 killed in suicide bombing at peace rally in northwest Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, suicide bombing, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Swat Valley, Pakistan suicide attack, Kabal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/02/bjps-rise-to-power-redraws-leadership-at-kolkatas-marquee-durga-puja-committees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/s1qw2ld1/20260705120L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from July 05, 2026, an artist draws a wall graffiti on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja festival on the theme "Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering Puja and prayer at Goddess Durga idol" at Chaltabagan Durga Puja pandal, in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:16:42.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's rise to power redraws leadership at Kolkata's marquee Durga Puja committees</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Durga Puja, Durga Puja committees, BJP vs TMC, Durga Puja 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/warring-downplays-pro-channi-slogans-accuses-aap-of-politicising-congress-events</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/q2oei494/20260529260L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:16:16.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warring downplays pro-Channi slogans, accuses AAP of politicising Congress events</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/slipper-thrown-at-pappu-yadav-over-ram-temple-skit-mp-alleges-bid-on-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hyjkywcs/PTI08022026000405B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP Pappu Yadav addresses the media, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. A man allegedly hurled a slipper at Yadav during a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:15:59.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slipper thrown at Pappu Yadav over Ram temple skit; MP alleges bid on life</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Pappu Yadav, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam, Ram temple skit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/dk-shivakumar-listens-only-to-stalin-not-congress-leadership-tn-minister-amid-cauvery-water-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mphsglur/C_1_1224798866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Electricity and Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:15:41.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DK Shivakumar listens only to Stalin, not Congress leadership: TN minister amid Cauvery water dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water dispute, MK Stalin, CM  DK Shivakumar, TN Minister Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/it-is-essential-taslima-nasreen-bats-for-ucc-implementation-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ihgwf7iv/PTI08022026000257B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:13:06.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It is essential': Taslima Nasreen bats for UCC implementation in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uniform Civil Code, Taslima Nasreen, UCC Implementation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/around-158-exam-fraud-cases-probed-by-cbi-await-trial-amid-centres-fast-track-courts-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Around 158 exam fraud cases probed by CBI await trial amid Centre's fast-track courts push</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/jharkhand-recruitment-exam-row-students-continue-stir-threaten-assembly-gherao-cjp-extends-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/we4e4v10/PTI08022026000462A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students gather during a protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T19:09:00.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand recruitment exam row: Students continue stir, threaten Assembly gherao; CJP extends support</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/02/more-girls-adopted-mark-welcome-shift-in-indian-attitudes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/mwjctjmx/rawpixel.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Data shared by the Central Adoption Resource Authority shows that 5,022 children were adopted in 2025-26, including 4,685 through domestic adoption and 337 through inter-country adoption</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:59:17.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More girls adopted marks welcome shift in Indian attitudes</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/02/hydraa-must-match-intent-with-integrity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/jn03j32r/HYDRAA-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HYDRAA chief A V Ranganath has been facing severe backlash over contempt of court and pending cases against the agency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:58:00.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA must match intent with integrity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/02/small-fixes-or-full-reform-is-the-question</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/q8wuxa7j/2aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite formal justifications, the abrupt cabinet paper has triggered public criticism regarding the NPP coalition's motives</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:56:54.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small fixes or full reform is the question</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/02/faithline-the-vel-of-wisdom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/4n8d4ndo/ENS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Murugan is the beloved god of the Tamils because they chose each other</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:54:57.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithline | The 'vel' of wisdom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Tamils, lord murugan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/2026-cwg-best-performance-outside-india-sumariwalla-pleased-with-continual-progress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/7300wy8j/Gulveer123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gulveer Singh won medals both men's 10000m and 5000m</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:50:46.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG | Best performance outside India: Sumariwalla pleased with continual progress  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Athletics Federation of India, Tejaswin Shankar, Commonwealth Games 2026, Adile Sumariwalla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/14-dead-as-ukraine-russia-exchange-strikes-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/uepp3egm/AP26214465843131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighter put out a fire at a Nova Poshta postal warehouse following Russian air attack on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:50:08.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14 dead as Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes: officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/iran-says-close-to-hormuz-deal-with-oman-after-us-suspends-attack-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/v6m5l3be/AP26167495359337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:46:40.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/we-are-always-looking-to-encourage-each-other-indias-boxing-champions-reflect-after-record-punches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8tcfbcch/boxing1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lovlina Borgohain, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Sai Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:35:04.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We are always looking to encourage each other': India's boxing medallists reflect after record punches in CWG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, boxing, Lovlina Borgohain, Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Sai Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, Commonwealth Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/02/quick-take-the-cooling-trap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/yk5skw08/AP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air conditioning external units are seen on the wall of a building in Rome</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | The cooling trap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/hours-before-datia-by-poll-counting-congress-suspends-disqualified-ex-mla-rajendra-bharti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ytm748hx/1nuegk94datia-mla-rajendra-bharti-membership-cancelled625x30003April26.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:27:26.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hours before Datia by-poll counting, Congress suspends disqualified ex-MLA Rajendra Bharti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Rajendra Bharti, Kunwar Ghanshyam Singh, Datia by-poll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/why-immigration-remains-strong-for-trump-among-republicans-according-to-a-new-ap-norc-poll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0d7b21lb/AP26214512630249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest during an early morning operation in Park Ridge, Ill., Sept. 19, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:14:03.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US  President Donald Trump, Trump immigration crackdown</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/2026-cwg-after-glasgow-high-india-eye-home-run-in-amdavad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/gt6y0907/Mirabai-PTI-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mirabai Chanu completed a hat-trick of gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/cqy7g3aj/Asmita-PTI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Judoka Asmita Dey clinched a historic gold in the -48kg weight category</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T18:09:05.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: After Glasgow high, India eye home run in Amdavad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sakshi Chaudhary, Mirabai Chanu, 2026 Commonwealth Games, 2030 Commonwealth Games, Amdavad 2030</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/02/spider-man-brand-new-day-nets-second-best-north-american-opening-ever-with-355-million</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/pua60ca3/AP26208758241746.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T17:43:13.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Spider-Man, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Brand New Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/02/tamilinterviews2026aug02producer-francis-markus-went-from-climate-change-to-geopolitics-in-life-in-loom</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Life in Loom; Francis Markus</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T17:06:03.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Producer Francis Markus: Went from climate change to geopolitics in Life in Loom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Francis Markus, Life in Loom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/02/sher-e-punjab-t20-league-a-fantastic-platform-shubman-gill</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Chairman Meet Hayer (2nd R), Shubman Gill (R) and Arshdeep Singh (L) and others during the launch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:59:07.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sher-e-Punjab T20 League a fantastic platform: Shubman Gill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Sher-e-Punjab T20 league</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/no-answer-keys-no-results-ugc-net-candidates-left-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:caption>National Testing Agency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:41:41.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No answer keys, no results: UGC-NET candidates left in limbo</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Testing Agency (NTA), UGC-NET exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/gen-z-and-the-great-wealth-transfer-effect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/qr0mn57u/ANI_20260714052624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wealth creation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:26:16.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z and the great wealth transfer effect</news:title>
<news:keywords>wealth creation, Gen Z</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/ban-on-bangladeshs-awami-league-move-against-democracy-exiled-author-taslima-nasreen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qwfoyjan/PTI08022026000252B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin addresses a press conference, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:10:15.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ban on Bangladesh's Awami League move against democracy: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/commerce-min-prepares-cabinet-note-to-amend-the-definition-of-services-under-sez-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/ax86i9h7/C_40_1_CH1555_35851916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Special economic zone</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:06:43.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commerce min prepares Cabinet note to amend the definition of services under SEZ Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>SEZ, SEZ Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/analysts-see-rbi-holding-rates-despite-inflation-monsoon-woes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/xyq9uio7/RBI%20issues.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:04:06.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Analysts see RBI holding rates despite inflation, monsoon woes</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/lightning-strikes-kill-five-women-injure-four-in-jharkhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/4mneyzde/202607243877286.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:02:31.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lightning strikes kill five women, injure four in Jharkhand</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/why-your-children-cannot-be-your-retirement-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/07f31d6b-de04-4d73-ae6c-1eb1ecf5d0b8/ANI_20240309072414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Building a Retirement Corpus</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T16:02:01.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why your children cannot be your retirement plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>retirement plan, children , investment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/recruitments-are-becoming-more-specific-to-the-skills-required-kind-of-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/6/original/Happiest_Minds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Happiest Minds Technologies</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:58:33.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Recruitments are becoming more specific to the skills required, kind of projects’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Happiest Minds, Joseph Anantharaju, Venkatraman Narayanan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/explain-how-terrorists-entered-jk-despite-sealed-borders-farooq-abdullah</loc>
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<image:caption>National Conference president Farooq Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:45:07.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Explain how terrorists entered J&amp;K despite sealed borders': Farooq Abdullah</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Aug/02/india-vs-sri-lanka-gill-and-co-to-play-three-day-warm-up-from-august-7</loc>
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<image:caption>File pic of Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:35:34.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka: Gill and Co to play three-day warm-up from August 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Gautam Gambhir, India vs Sri Lanka, Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/centre-plans-major-intelligence-expansion-along-bangladesh-border-with-40-new-sib-units</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/p7vwxkyq/ANI_20260729133347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Union Ministry of Home Affairs .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:34:14.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre plans major intelligence expansion along Bangladesh border with 40 new SIB units</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Bengal, West Bengal, MHA, India-Bangladesh border, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/inter-state-poaching-racket-that-killed-10-leopards-in-mp-forests-busted-11-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/bko6r4vx/Leopard-caught.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:27:13.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inter-state poaching racket that killed 10 leopards in MP forests busted; 11 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, leopards, poachers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/02/weaponising-extraordinary-laws-to-silence-dissent-congress-on-rights-activist-held-under-nsa-in-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/44560a2e/New-Project-94.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:20:39.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent: Congress on rights activist held under NSA in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, India, NSA, Assam government, Pranab Doley</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/asian-games-for-us-is-like-the-olympics-bfi-chief-aims-higher-after-historic-cwg-display</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/cj4b1bw1/Boxing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(from left) Sakshi Chaudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, BFI chief Ajay Singh with gold medallists from the women's section</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:06:54.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Asian Games for us is like the Olympics': BFI chief aims higher after historic CWG display</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, BFI, Ajay Singh, boxing, Sakshi Chaudhary, Indian Boxing, Lovlina Borgohain, Commonwealth Games 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/02/yay-dosti-bengalureans-share-their-friendship-day-rituals-ahead-of-friendship-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/bxkiizg0/friendship-band-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/3lh44yln/roshni.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roshni Ghosh and her friends</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ba6w8lw1/sheena.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheena Mariam cafe hopping</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/1i02gcss/malvika-and-gayathri.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/k3onuefo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-31-at-16.13.54.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Souvenirs treasured by Anjitha Eldho</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:02:38.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yay Dosti! Bengalureans share their friendship day rituals ahead of Friendship Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Friendship Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/israel-says-it-has-serious-concerns-with-hamas-disarmament-deal-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/en8ohwjb/AP26204320079038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians stand near a landfill in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, Thursday, July 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:41:14.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Gaza genocide, Hamas deal, US-Hamas deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/pappu-yadav-says-protested-to-protect-sanatan-as-bjp-vhp-demand-apology-over-ram-temple-theft-skit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ezdia32q/20260802297L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP from Purnea, Pappu Yadav, addresses a press conference at his residence, in New Delhi on Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:39:28.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pappu Yadav says protested to 'protect Sanatan' as BJP, VHP demand apology over Ram Temple 'theft' skit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, VHP, Pappu Yadav, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/if-modi-is-bringing-development-why-do-you-live-abroad-raj-thackerays-swipe-at-vivek-oberoi-madhavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/zfwitlur/ANI_20260430204109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:30:21.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If Modi is bringing development, why do you live abroad?': Raj Thackeray's swipe at Vivek Oberoi, Madhavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Raj Thackeray, Vivek oberoi, Actor Madhavan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/mens-hockey-national-cship-tamil-nadu-suffer-narrow-defeat-maharashtra-thrash-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/hvw4xx0l/C_1_1_CH1528_117946313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File Picture of the Coimbatore hockey stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:28:48.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Men's hockey National C'ship: Tamil Nadu suffer narrow defeat, Maharashtra thrash Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/india-approves-just-1-chinese-fdi-proposal-worth-1-crore-13-hong-kong-proposals-worth-61042-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/o43yejmm/C_32_1_CH0349_71807855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:23:56.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India approves just 1 Chinese FDI proposal worth ₹1 crore, 13 Hong Kong proposals worth ₹610.42 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Indian economy, foreign direct investments, Chinese FDI, Hong Kong FDI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/02/india-vs-sri-lanka-how-gill-and-gambhir-can-adapt-without-bumrah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/r7ccsnlx/bumrah-five-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pacer Jasprit Bumrah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:22:27.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka: How Gill and Gambhir can adapt without Bumrah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Gautam Gambhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/soil-found-mixed-with-government-procured-moong-worth-rs-28-crore-in-madhya-pradesh-warehouse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hni9bhse/2k660c8ggreen-moong625x30012July23.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:10:48.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soil found mixed with government-procured Moong worth Rs 28 crore in Madhya Pradesh warehouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Moong</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/bhilai-steel-plant-scrap-theft-case-chhattisgarh-bjp-leader-arrested-party-expels-him-for-six-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/9/original/Bhillai_Fire_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhilai Steel Plant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:09:01.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhilai Steel Plant scrap theft case: Chhattisgarh BJP leader arrested, party expels him for six years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhilai Steel plant, Chhattisgarh BJP leader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/drill-baby-drill-india-to-fund-650-crore-per-well-for-60-deep-sea-wells-in-bid-to-cut-oil-imports</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/7ohzr5u3/Oil-Well-offshore.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T14:07:27.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund ₹650 crore per well for 60 deep-sea wells in bid to cut oil imports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, deep-sea mining, Maritime drill, Indian oil imports, Samudra Manthan programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/profit-booking-in-ai-stocks-lifts-indian-market-shifts-fii-focus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-31/2tczuriq/202605313808307.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The near-term direction of the market will depend on a few key factors such as Crude oil prices, FPI flows and corporate earnings growth for the rest of FY27.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:59:22.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Profit booking in AI stocks lifts Indian market, shifts FII focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FII focus, AI stocks, Profit booking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/from-athens-to-bordeaux-europes-deadly-wildfire-emergency-rages-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/igbqbokn/AP26214359931700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A firefighting helicopter drops water over a smoke-filled forest during a wildfire near Porto Germeno, northwest of Athens, Greece, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/t33ozl9k/AP26212572516791.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A firefighter walks through a charred forest near Blagon, during wildfires, southwestern France, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:38:47.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Athens to Bordeaux, Europe's deadly wildfire emergency rages on</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Wildfires, Europe wildfire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/uttarakhand-to-pay-rs-300-a-day-to-attendants-of-pregnant-women-at-birth-waiting-homes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/820ce793-c416-4e88-9303-143e08188c73/C_1_1_CH1035_100576514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:26:34.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand to pay Rs 300 a day to attendants of pregnant women at birth waiting homes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand government, pregnant women, birth waiting homes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/opec-boosts-september-production-by-188000-barrelsday-amid-west-asia-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/xvj9yxsw/202607063853257.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The increase, decided by the key countries in the enlarged Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, was widely expected by analysts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:25:18.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPEC+ boosts September production by 188,000 barrels/day amid West Asia conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Oil production, OPEC+, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/iran-media-denies-trump-claim-that-tehran-asked-us-not-to-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/jw52v5zj/AP26212737018552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian takes questions from the media during a news conference in New York on Sept. 26, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:10:49.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/over-26000-government-primary-schools-shut-in-up-after-bjp-came-to-power-akhilesh-yadav</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/szhzfeu7/20260802108L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the party office in Lucknow on Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:09:58.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 26,000 government primary schools shut in UP after BJP came to power: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, Yogi government, primary schools shut, UP government Schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/newborn-allegedly-buried-in-dung-heap-to-conceal-unmarried-womans-pregnancy-in-mps-balaghat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/xee0v15h/Infanticide.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:04:26.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn allegedly buried in dung heap to conceal unmarried woman's pregnancy in MP's Balaghat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, infanticide, Balaghat Infanticide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/02/census-2027-self-enumeration-begins-in-assam-suspended-in-two-flood-hit-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/7dlrm5a0/IndiaCasteCensus20157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The last Census of India was conducted in 2011 in two phases. The 2027 exercise will be the first digital Census.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:03:52.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027 self-enumeration begins in Assam; suspended in two flood-hit districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam, Census 2027, Digital Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/at-least-72-died-in-spains-ceuta-migrant-rush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/7hgzzt8r/AP26213691528186.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ceuta residents demonstrate against the arrival of Spanish far-right politician Alvise Pérez in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:02:37.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Morocco, Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/haryana-polices-sniffer-dogs-lead-states-anti-drug-drive-crack48-ndps-cases-in-six-months</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Built through months of rigorous training and operational experience, the bond between the handlers and the dogs has become one of Haryana Police's most potent weapons.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T13:01:28.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Police's sniffer dogs lead State's anti-drug drive, crack
48 NDPS cases in six months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/cjp-core-members-to-meet-on-august-5-to-chart-future-course-after-neet-protest-victory</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from July 24, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke (C) addresses a press conference at Jantar Mantar protest site alongside party spokespersons Saurav Das (L) and Ashutosh Ranka (R) in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T12:51:24.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP core members to meet on August 5 to chart future course after NEET protest victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/infighting-deepens-in-punjab-congress-channi-supporters-sloganeer-at-barnala-event-triggering-chaos</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T12:38:48.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Congress infighting deepens as Channi supporters sloganeer at Barnala event, triggering chaos</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Charanjit Singh Channi, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Factionalism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/interview-paper-leak-agitation-continuation-of-years-of-left-activism-not-revival-aisas-neha-bora</loc>
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<image:caption>All India Students' Association (AISA) President Neha Bora during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T12:11:21.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Paper leak agitation continuation of years of Left activism, not revival: AISA's Neha Bora</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, AISA, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/up-tops-the-country-in-ragging-complaints-followed-by-west-bengal-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/p7pw8ytu/Screenshot-2026-08-02-171850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ragging complaints increase annually.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:53:06.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP tops the country in ragging complaints followed by West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Bengal, ragging, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/five-dead-41-missing-as-ferry-catches-fire-near-madura-island-in-java-sea</loc>
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<image:caption>Passenger ship KM Mutiara Sentosa 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:25:02.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five dead, 41 missing as ferry catches fire near Madura Island in Java Sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia ferry fire, Makassar, Basarnas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/02/main-vaapas-aaunga-is-a-tribute-to-my-grandparents-uk-based-writer-nayanika-mahtani-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qwbzbzyp/BeFunky-collage-75.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nayanika Mahtani is the co-writer for the 2026 Partition-era drama film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:16:59.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is a tribute to my grandparents: UK-based writer Nayanika Mahtani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Imtiaz Ali, 'Main Vaapas Aaunga', Nayanika Mahtani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/pti-states-so-called-legislative-polls-in-pok-as-mockery-and-theatrics-calls-for-boycott</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/we63lo2o/ANI_20260802082337.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PTI claimed that thousands of people were staging a sit-in at Dhe Chok in Rawalakot and alleged that Rangers had opened fire on peaceful demonstrators.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:11:22.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PTI states so-called legislative polls in PoK as 'mockery' and 'theatrics', calls for boycott</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, PoK, PTI, so-called legislative polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/indigos-next-flight-plan-airline-targets-bigger-global-push-diaspora-traffic-through-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/yvy1mwvs/20260615266L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IndiGo controls more than 66 per cent of India's domestic market, operates a fleet of over 430 aircraft, and serves more than 95 domestic and over 40 international destinations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:10:02.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo's Next Flight Plan: Airline targets bigger global push, diaspora traffic through India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Indigo, Rahul Bhatia, Willie Walsh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/jharkhand-man-booked-for-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-pm-modi-amit-shah-adityanath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/24/original/Narendra_Modi_AP_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:00:52.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand man booked for allegedly threatening to kill PM Modi, Amit Shah, Adityanath</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/01/when-the-state-never-forgets-facial-recognition-and-the-end-of-anonymous-dissent</loc>
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<image:caption>The concern is therefore not simply misuse of information. It is whether the possibility of identification discourages citizens from exercising constitutional rights.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:55:39.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When the state never forgets: Facial recognition and the end of anonymous dissent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, CCTV surveillance, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protests, Delhi Police Surveillance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/three-killed-seven-injured-following-shootout-at-idaho-restaurant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/kvdtvoyi/AP26214049907166.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image provided by KMVT shows the scene of a shooting that started at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 in Twin Falls, Idaho.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:42:19.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed, seven injured following shootout at Idaho restaurant </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Idaho, fast food restaurant shooting, In-N-Out Burger restaurant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/02/will-the-tamil-nadu-karnataka-cauvery-river-dispute-be-cm-vijays-first-crisis</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:40:24.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Cauvery River dispute be CM Vijay's first crisis?</news:title>
<news:keywords>cauvery dispute, mekedatu dam, tamil nadu, karnataka, cm vijay, dk shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-all-party-meet-backs-united-stand-over-cauvery-as-cm-says-farmers-interests-above-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and former state chief minister Siddaramaiah during an all-party meeting to chalk out the state's legal and political strategy on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, following the CWRC's direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily for 15 days, in Bengaluru, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:35:37.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka all-party meet backs united stand over Cauvery as CM says farmers' interests 'above politics'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery dispute, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka All-Party Meet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/rescuers-recover-climber-nirmal-purjas-body-alpine-club-of-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/7kybmj84/AFP20260731C3MF264v1HighResFilesPakistanNepalAvalancheAccident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this picture taken on January 21, 2021, Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja speaks during an interview</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:27:58.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body: Alpine Club of Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, bad weather, Alpine Club of Pakistan, Broad Peak, Nirmal Purja</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/02/bumrah-ruled-out-sri-lanka-test-series-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-25/oui3wyat/C_1_1_CH1313_110678821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 32 year old had missed out on the third ODI against England at Lord's after sustaining an impact injury.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:17:55.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumrah ruled out Sri Lanka Test series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, Indian Cricket Team, Sri Lanka Test series</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/national-commission-for-minorities-receive-over-9000-complaints-in-last-five-years-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/euzj3u9t/New-Project-39.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Commission for Minorities logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:52:07.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Commission for Minorities receive over 9000 complaints in last five years: Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Muslim, National Commission for Minorities, minorities, ministry of minority affairs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/from-fields-to-commonwealth-podium-praveen-chithravels-silver-inspires-tamil-nadu-village</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Praveen Chithravel competes in the men's triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:39:27.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From fields to Commonwealth podium: Praveen Chithravel's silver inspires Tamil Nadu village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Tamil Nadu, 2026 Commonwealth Games, Praveen Chithravel, CWG 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/irans-leaders-united-over-war-but-divided-over-what-the-goal-is</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0fmpkmhv/AP26212737032196.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saeed Jalili, a hard-line former nuclear negotiator, shakes hands with a supporter</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:36:46.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's leaders united over war but divided over what the goal is</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ceasefire, Negotiations, West Asia conflict, peace deal, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/all-chhanda-chors-in-bjp-congress-ups-ante-over-ram-mandir-donation-theft</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/h5eytku8/Pramod-Tiwari.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari addresses a press conference at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 02, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:16:29.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All 'chhanda chors' in BJP: Congress ups ante over Ram Mandir donation theft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, India, BJP, Congress, Pramod Tiwari, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/02/lewandowski-scores-twice-on-home-debut-as-chicago-beats-charlotte-fc-2-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/nc9g1xiy/2026-08-02T025703Z1827406482MT1USATODAY29497341RTRMADP3MLS-CHARLOTTE-FC-AT-CHICAGO-FIRE-FC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lewandowski scores twice on home debut; Muller penalty cancels out Son opener Lewandowski, who made the move from FC Barcelona in a two-year deal with Chicago, scored a brace while Muller and Son traded one goal each in a draw in Vancouver.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:04:43.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lewandowski scores twice on home debut as Chicago beats Charlotte FC 2-1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Major League Soccer, Robert Lewandowski, Chicago Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/indian-diaspora-in-china-shares-concern-over-anti-india-social-media-content-visa-issuance-at-embassys-open-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/1qo0y7c1/newindianexpress2026-03-19hbk62uih61579831413278564193826735287211409997980438n.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:03:51.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian diaspora in China shares concern over anti-India social media content, visa issuance at embassy's Open House </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India-China ties, anti-India social media content, Open House</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/shrug-off-jersey-issue-focus-on-ending-50-year-world-cup-medal-drought-advises-sreejesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-05/7lk19sl6/C_35_1_CH0280_56975926.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former India captain and junior team coach P. R. Sreejesh said the debate over the jersey should not become about politics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:49:00.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shrug off jersey issue, focus on ending 50-year World Cup medal drought, advises Sreejesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, PR Sreejesh, Hockey India, India hockey orange jersey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/fire-toll-mounts-in-greece-as-blazes-spread</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/xl64vtcb/1698991.jpeg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greek firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of Athens in the region of Viotia, on August 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:47:53.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire toll mounts in Greece as blazes spread</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/02/how-india-scripted-its-greatest-ever-commonwealth-games-boxing-show</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/u7ytmh49/58.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/h2252fzl/64.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>How India scripted its greatest-ever Commonwealth Games boxing show</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/congress-goa-forward-begin-alliance-talks-for-2027-assembly-polls-as-aap-also-signals-tie-up-interest</loc>
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<image:caption>File Image of Goa Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress, Goa Forward begin alliance talks for 2027 Assembly polls as AAP also signals tie-up interest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/mayawati-expels-former-rajya-sabha-mp-ashok-siddarth-bsp-coordinator-from-party-over-indiscipline</loc>
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<news:title>Mayawati expels former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddarth, BSP coordinator from party over indiscipline</news:title>
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<image:caption>Launching a sharp attack on Yadav, Hari Giri alleged that the MP’s conduct mocked both Parliament and the spiritual significance attached to saffron attire.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Haridwar seers announce nationwide protest over Pappu Yadav’s saffron robe protest in Parliament</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/02/dalmianagar-municipal-council-executive-officer-vimal-kumar-beaten-to-death-in-bihars-aurangabad</loc>
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<news:title>Dalmianagar municipal council executive officer Vimal Kumar beaten to death in Bihar's Aurangabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dalmianagar Municipal Council</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/02/xabi-alonso-welcomes-mykhailo-mudryks-chelsea-return-after-doping-ban</loc>
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<image:caption>Chelsea's manager Xabi Alonso looks on during the Sydney Super Cup football match between English Premier League teams Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Xabi Alonso welcomes Mykhailo Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/govt-forgets-stolen-donations-hurt-devotees-khera-on-fir-against-mps-over-ram-mandir-donation-theft-skit</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:08:09.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt forgets stolen donations hurt devotees: Khera on FIR against MPs over Ram Mandir donation theft skit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/sc-to-hear-pleas-on-alleged-police-brutality-during-neet-protests-may-consider-sit-probe-monday</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>SC to hear pleas on alleged police brutality during NEET protests, may consider SIT probe Monday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/02/de-zerbi-unsure-over-richarlisons-future-at-spurs</loc>
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<image:caption>Richarlison (L) and Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi</image:caption>
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<news:title>De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/haryana-boxers-lead-indias-medal-haul-at-cwg-as-bhiwani-women-strike-gold</loc>
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<image:caption>Seema Kaliraman, also from Bhiwani, won a bronze medal in the discus throw, while Neeraj Chopra had to be content with a silver medal in the javelin throw..</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:56:36.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana boxers lead India's medal haul at CWG as Bhiwani women strike gold</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/pm-modi-launches-100-week-anti-drug-campaign-says-crackdown-on-traffickers-has-intensified</loc>
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<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on Aug. 2, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the virtual launch of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM Modi launches 100-week anti-drug campaign, says crackdown on traffickers has intensified</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/sri-lanka-deploys-troops-after-prison-riot</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:29:33.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/taipei-open-17-year-old-tanvi-sharma-clinches-maiden-bwf-super-300-title-ends-indias-18-year-wait</loc>
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<image:caption>In a heartwarming moment, Tanvi took off her gold medal and placed it around coach Park Tae-sang's neck before the two posed together for photographs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:18:01.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taipei Open: 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma clinches maiden BWF Super 300 title, ends India's 18-year wait</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/flawed-tourist-registration-data-clouds-mussoories-carrying-capacity-assessment-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>A large proportion of tourists entering Mussoorie</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:06:39.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flawed tourist registration data clouds Mussoorie’s carrying-capacity assessment in Uttarakhand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/02/eala-stuns-osaka-to-book-washington-final-against-pegula-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day six of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 01, 2026 in Washington, DC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:49:34.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Naomi Osaka, Washington Open, Alexandra Eala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/kerala-rain-toll-rises-to-eight-5792-shifted-to-relief-camps-as-flood-situation-begins-to-ease</loc>
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<image:caption>A man paddles a canoe past the inundated Sree Mahadeva Temple in a waterlogged area following heavy rain, in Kochi, Kerala, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:29:32.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala rain toll rises to eight; 5,792 shifted to relief camps as flood situation begins to ease</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/02/sopranos-actor-vincent-pastore-known-for-playing-mobsters-and-tough-guys-dead-at-80</loc>
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<image:caption>Vincent Pastore, arrives at the Asbury Park Conventional Hall during red carpet arrivals prior to the New Jersey Hall of Fame inductions, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, in Asbury Park, N.J</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:26:48.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/02/brentford-pays-club-record-fee-for-lens-midfielder-mamadou-sangaré</loc>
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<image:caption>Lens' Mamadou Sangare in action during the French League One soccer match between Lens and Auxerre in Lens, France, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:23:32.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brentford pays club-record fee for Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/odisha-development-authorities-act-to-be-amended-for-enabling-erdas</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha names Anu Garg as new Chief Secretary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:14:25.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Development Authorities Act to be amended for enabling ERDAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, ODA Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/cpim-leaders-criticise-satheesan-over-malappuram-visit-amid-kerala-rain-disasters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/uamhkc2d/New-Project-92.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satheesan attended multiple events in Malappuram on Saturday, the same day Kerala witnessed widespread landslides and flooding that claimed several lives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:13:11.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) accuses CM Satheesan of skipping rain disaster response for Youth League leader's event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, CM VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/02/kangana-ranaut-criticises-hrithik-roshan-over-unreasonable-comments-amid-online-trolling-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:11:21.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kangana Ranaut criticises Hrithik Roshan over ‘unreasonable comments’ amid online trolling row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Kangana ranaut, Hrithik Roshan, NEET Protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/tn-government-to-move-sc-on-monday-over-cauvery-water-dispute-minister-nirmalkumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Electricity Minister C T R Nirmalkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:11:18.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government to move SC on Monday over Cauvery water dispute: Minister Nirmalkumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water dispute, CTR Nirmalkumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/kudalasangama-audit-dcm-dr-g-parameshwara-raps-board-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>DCM Dr G Parameshwara addresses the media.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T06:01:16.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kudalasangama audit: DCM Dr G Parameshwara raps board officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/02/assam-flood-situation-eases-slightly-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-to-visit-affected-areas</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam flood</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:59:01.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam flood situation eases slightly; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to visit affected areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/ekamra-residency-prices-finalised-to-be-launched-soon-bhubaneswar-development-authority</loc>
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<image:caption>The Ekamra Residency housing project in Subudhipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:52:10.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ekamra Residency prices finalised, to be launched soon: Bhubaneswar Development Authority</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/chhattisgarh-government-sacks-editorial-advisor-over-offensive-reservation-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Government.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:51:17.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh government sacks editorial advisor over offensive reservation remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/flood-affects-over-48-lakh-livestock-in-odisha-helpline-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/6m70lhkp/ffca26ef-7f82-4b22-8298-5912e6bf5eb81111313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flooded area in Mathani under Basta block of Balasore district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:46:21.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood affects over 4.8 lakh livestock in Odisha; helpline issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Flood, Livestock</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/odisha-cabinet-okays-four-key-irrigation-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/29/original/Mahanadi_River_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahanadi River</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:41:42.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha cabinet okays four key irrigation projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, irrigation projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/chandigarh-advocate-arrested-for-firing-at-landlords-wife-during-eviction-proceedings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/igqf853e/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:40:15.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh advocate arrested for firing at landlord’s wife during eviction proceedings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, arrested, firing incident, Chandigarh advocate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/30-year-old-held-for-sending-obscene-videos-to-woman-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/lr0m7duc/202511223583051.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>However, the woman declined his invitation, following which he started sending her explicit videos and abusive messages containing sexually explicit remarks targeting her and her family members.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:29:18.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30-year-old held for sending obscene videos to woman in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, obscene video</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/bhitarkanika-reopens-after-three-months</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/g27cdh02/Bhitarkanika.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Entry permits are available both online and offline, while tourists have been advised to make advance bookings through the official eco-tourism portal.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:26:20.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhitarkanika reopens after three months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhitarkanika</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/visually-impaired-professor-from-rayagada-to-get-presidents-award</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/3xevoztg/Visually-i.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per an official communication from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the award will be conferred on Dash by President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:24:00.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visually impaired professor from Rayagada to get President's award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, President's award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/three-injured-in-clash-between-two-student-groups-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/fuqrnu7b/d5ae412284a7124ef12b3bf1afa4f176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At least three students sustained injuries in the assault, with two suffering serious head injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:22:13.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three injured in clash between two student groups in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, student clash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/02/care-that-keeps-you-moving</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ahektf4x/Orthopaedics.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/03hl24bj/6W9A1049.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/904azpr1/W9A3664.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:03:05.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Care That Keeps You Moving</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/sweeper-forges-jail-superintendents-signature-embezzles-rs-5-lakh-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-02/5gk1vc6r/202601023626328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, Rahul Mangan, was produced before a court on Saturday and remanded under sections 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:00:58.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sweeper forges jail superintendent's signature, embezzles Rs 5 lakh in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, embezzlement, Jail superintendent</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/interim-relief-to-sm-influencer-in-srimandir-picture-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/orszcd6s/625081cca8bc7d42215d0ca24609dd18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under Section 30-A(4-C) of Shree Jagannath Temple Act, 1953, carrying cameras, mobile phones or any other photographic device inside the temple premises is strictly prohibited.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:59:58.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interim relief to SM influencer in Srimandir picture case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, interim relief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/02/redefining-conservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/iyiqg1ew/nse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faced with this reality, co-founders Abhishek Jain and Nishanth Prasannan held extensive discussions with fellow conservationists to explore how they could meaningfully intervene.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/byrkhx3y/Red.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:58:50.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Redefining  conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Good News, Western Ghats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/02/a-garden-of-eden-in-a-gadag-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/14rjrihg/Garden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The garden has more than 100 trees-- star fruit, water apple, hill amla, cocoa, various varieties of mango, pineapple, wood apple, Malaya apple, and others.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/8o0hjeit/A-Gard.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:58:01.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Garden of Eden in a Gadag village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Good News, gadag village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/thieves-steal-cash-valuables-worth-rs-70l-from-builders-house-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/7q1q7n2o/0926whatsappimage20260801at1358010108chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thieves steal cash and valuables worth over Rs 70 lakh from builders house in capital.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:57:35.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thieves steal cash, valuables worth Rs 70L from builder’s house in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Theft, VALUABLES</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-hc-unseats-bjps-pranesh-as-mlc-congresss-gayatri-wins-legal-battle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/e3dsrz1i/202605303807129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 2021 election to the Council from the Chikkamagaluru local authorities constituency saw BJP’s Pranesh defeat Gayatri by a margin of six votes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:57:05.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC unseats BJP’s Pranesh as MLC; Congress’s Gayatri wins legal battle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-kcv-to-arrive-with-final-list</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/smfb33y7/CABINET-EXPANSION.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministerial aspirants made last-ditch efforts by meeting former CM Siddaramaiah at his Cauvery residence on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:56:18.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet expansion, KCV 
to arrive with final list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/in-debrigarh-40-year-old-tribal-woman-inspires-shift-from-forestdependence-to-conservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/5px2h4vq/1001439913071343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maithilee Bhue interacting with women members of the community</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/x3jvgn9d/dependence_to.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:54:17.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Debrigarh, 40-year-old tribal woman inspires shift from forest
dependence to conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Good News, tribal woman, Maithilee Bhue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/02/retired-rsp-manager-turns-agri-innovator-to-help-sundargarh-farmers-ditch-chemicals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3rc9rn2w/minz-2080618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gokul Minz</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/uvide9xb/a-senior-manager-from.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gokul Minz in his startup unit</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/y4ypqoqt/Reti.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:52:24.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired RSP manager turns agri innovator to help Sundargarh farmers 
ditch chemicals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Good News, Gokul Minz, Retired RSP manager</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/gurugram-mnc-employee-found-dead-after-wife-seeks-divorce-police-detain-spouse</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:51:43.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram MNC employee found dead after wife seeks divorce, police detain spouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gurugram, MNC employee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/gulveer-singh-wins-historic-5000m-bronze-becomes-first-indian-to-win-two-athletics-medals-in-single-cwg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3r28gg73/Gulveer-Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reigning Asian champion Gulveer, who had won a silver in the 10,000m on July 28, finished third in the 5000m with a time of 13 minute 24.95 seconds</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:48:04.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gulveer Singh wins historic 5000m bronze; becomes first Indian to win two athletics medals in single CWG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, 2026 Commonwealth Games, Gulveer Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/power-outages-kerosene-shortage-worsen-flood-woes-in-odishas-jagatsinghpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/7a57a26b-93a1-41cc-9a0a-62526e2c9ad2/KEROSENE.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:44:12.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power outages, kerosene shortage worsen flood woes in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kerosene</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/trump-pauses-planned-us-israel-strikes-on-iran-seeks-quick-deal-to-end-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/uxh6imw4/AP26212709205300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump departs following a cabinet meeting at Camp David, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:40:52.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump pauses planned US-Israel strikes on Iran, seeks quick deal to end conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US-Israel strikes on Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/safe-drinking-water-shortage-haunts-over-2-lakh-residents-in-odishas-kendrapara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/wl9xgxhe/Safe-drinking-water-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A submerged tube well in Srirampur village under Pattamundai block.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:40:41.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safe drinking water shortage haunts over 2 lakh residents in Odisha's Kendrapara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, drinking water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/no-ban-on-religious-attire-at-police-exam-home-minister-priyank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mdh0tzkq/ANI_20260801104322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:40:30.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No ban on religious attire at police exam: Home Minister Priyank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/man-arrested-for-involvement-in-rs-200-crore-crypto-ponzi-scam-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.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>2026-08-02T04:39:50.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for involvement in Rs 200 crore crypto ponzi scam in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, crypto ponzi scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-minister-khader-dismisses-reports-of-7000-hiv-positive-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/67v9apuv/C_35_1_CH1512_69022113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader speaks during a press meet in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:39:24.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka minister Khader dismisses reports of 7,000 HIV-positive students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Health Minister UT Khader</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-unhappy-with-centres-esa-notification</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/h4hwqbm6/Kerala-has-3rd-largest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The revised Union environment ministry notification retains Kerala's proposed 9,993.7 sq km ESA but increases the number of notified villages from 123 to 131 after administrative bifurcations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:37:40.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka unhappy with Centre’s ESA notification</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ESA notification</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/large-scale-destruction-as-rains-lash-parts-of-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-31/675x58ns/P_4347710890.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Madikeri district, over 2,000 cusecs of water is being released from the Harangi Reservoir, while several regions remain on flood alert following the heavy downpour.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:36:55.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Large-scale destruction as rains lash parts of Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, heavy rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/odisha-revises-bbsa-norms-expanding-benefits-for-pwds</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08/68ff764d-7d71-48c2-9998-188c756eb5dd/New%20Project%20-%202024-08-02T085136.715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:35:42.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha revises BBSA norms, expanding benefits for PwDs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PwDs, SSEPD, BBSA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/landslip-disrupts-rail-traffic-forces-cancellations-and-diversions-on-mangalurubengaluru-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-28/6og9rspx/P_4503271525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Restoration work is expected to continue until the affected track is declared safe for train operations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:34:43.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landslip disrupts rail traffic, forces cancellations and diversions on Mangaluru–Bengaluru route
</news:title>
<news:keywords>railway congrestion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/lucknow-diary-mayawati-remains-undisputed-bsp-boss</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/24c680f4-7869-4396-aa10-9cc86e3ac590/Mayawati_seeks_statehood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BSP leader Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:10:21.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lucknow diary: Mayawati remains undisputed BSP boss</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/pakistans-conduct-forced-india-to-keep-indus-treaty-in-abeyance-says-envoy-vinay-kwatra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-09/5xoih5cu/Vinay-Kwatra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Ambassador to the United States and former Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:03:23.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's conduct forced India to keep Indus treaty in abeyance, says envoy Vinay Kwatra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indus Waters Treaty, Vinay Mohan Kwatra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/uttarakhand-teacher-blends-garhwali-poetry-science-and-social-media-to-transform-learning</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/v4b3u84s/From-village.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:53:32.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand teacher blends Garhwali poetry, science and social media to transform learning</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/raising-the-bar-one-bottle-at-a-time-women-led-start-up-gives-gi-tagged-adi-apong-a-modern-identity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/uxmw07om/New-Project-91.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Founded in East Siang, Siang Beverages is preserving the Adi tribe's traditional rice beer through scientific processing while creating livelihoods for local women, self-help groups and farmers.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/wggmwuyk/Raisi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oter Ering Tayeng</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:49:45.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raising the bar, one bottle at a time: Women-led start-up gives GI-tagged Adi Apong a modern identity</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/bodies-of-two-students-found-after-48-hour-long-search-in-odishas-hansua-river</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hnkizwtc/Postgrad-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:44:10.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of two students found after 48-hour-long search in Odisha's Hansua river</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Drowning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/02/four-fishermen-missing-off-muthalapozhi-vizhinjam-kin-protest-delay-in-rescue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/5fsbw4kp/AP-Cyclone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:42:56.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four fishermen missing off Muthalapozhi, Vizhinjam; kin protest delay in rescue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, missing fishermen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/migrants-saviour-in-life-death-murshidabad-man-brings-bengals-gulf-workers-home</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mizfwn1r/Migr.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/y8kr2jba/Migrants’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matiur Rahaman</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d7ui8b8u/From-bringing-home-coffins-to-rescuing-stranded.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:42:26.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Migrants' saviour in life &amp; death: Murshidabad man brings Bengal's Gulf workers home</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/orissa-hc-raps-jmfc-for-ignoring-order-in-cheque-bounce-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/3m7bb598/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:40:21.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC raps JMFC for ignoring order in cheque bounce case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/odisha-cabinet-clears-cm-janajati-jeevika-mission-20</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/i6flul0p/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi chairing the state cabinet meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:39:44.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Cabinet clears CM Janajati Jeevika Mission 2.0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha cabinet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/02/kerala-gst-raids-on-jewellery-shops-detect-rs-70-cr-tax-evasion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/9z0swtpr/ANI_20260615134012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inspections began at 3 pm on July 30 and continued till the morning of July 31.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:38:43.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala GST raids on jewellery shops detect Rs 70-cr tax evasion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, jewellery shops, GST raids</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/centre-releases-rs-500-crore-in-advance-sdrf-aid-for-flood-hit-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/3iaen8em/After-aerial-survey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Revenue minister Suresh Pujari conducting aerial survey of the flood-affected districts on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:37:11.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre releases Rs 500 crore in advance SDRF aid for flood-hit Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flood, SDRF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/protests-must-not-turn-into-publicity-exercises-karnataka-cm-dks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/76xaidmo/Protests-must-not.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Mandya Rakshana Vedike protest in Mandya on Saturday raising ‘Go Back Vijay’ slogans against the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister over the ongoing Cauvery water-sharing dispute and the Mekedatu dam issue.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:35:29.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests must not turn into publicity exercises: Karnataka CM DKS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Protests, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/02/leave-granted-to-jailed-bjp-thiruvananthapuram-councillor-home-lsg-officials-role-being-probed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/90oaxu4i/P_4845767228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Thiruvananthapuram corporation office used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:33:50.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leave granted to jailed BJP Thiruvananthapuram councillor: Home, LSG officials’ role being probed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram councillor R Sugathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/cm-dks-launches-freedom-from-waste-drive-vows-cleaner-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/iviw3wt0/CM-LAUNCHES-‘.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar carries a tub of mud and debris on his head during the launch of the ‘Freedom from Waste’ campaign in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:33:48.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DKS launches ‘Freedom from Waste’ drive, vows cleaner Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Freedom from Waste</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/70-year-old-tea-worker-killed-in-wild-jumbo-attack-near-tns-gudalur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/o744jxsp/Murder-Stories.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:32:58.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70-year-old tea worker killed in wild jumbo attack near TN's Gudalur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TANTEA, Bitherkadu Forest Range</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/02/australian-delegation-explores-collaboration-opportunities-in-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/zy1b8us3/delegation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australian Assistant Minister for International Education Julian Hill visits Amaravati on Saturday to explore future collaboration opportunities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:32:25.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian delegation explores collaboration opportunities in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Australian delegation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-hc-raps-bda-chief-over-road-width-cut</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/nlaukj90/202607203871185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:32:19.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC raps BDA chief over road width cut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BDA chief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/convict-ward-closure-at-cmch-leaves-police-guarding-prisoners-in-general-wards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/tugc70bp/images-72.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore Medical College Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:31:01.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Convict ward closure at CMCH leaves police guarding prisoners in general wards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/02/planning-committee-election-from-august-17-to-19-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/gkvr8f10/Voter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Election Commission has directed district collectors to prepare the electoral roll of eligible voters and issue notice to members at least one week in advance.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:29:22.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planning Committee election from August 17 to 19 in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, elections, electoral roll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/minister-sampath-kumar-visits-man-rescued-from-bonded-labour-after-23-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/a4yj57cl/P_4780473189.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Backward Classes Welfare V Sampath Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:28:49.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sampath Kumar visits man rescued from bonded labour after 23 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sampath Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/apcpdcl-launches-ivrs-service-for-new-power-connections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/29t9nexd/vijpower10108chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) has launched an IVRS-based service enabling citizens to apply for new electricity connections directly through its toll-free helpline, 1912.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:26:54.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCPDCL launches IVRS service for new power connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, power connections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/02/mvd-cracks-down-on-illegal-bike-racing-stunt-riding-across-kochi-imposes-rs-22-lakh-as-fine</loc>
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<image:caption>MVD officials inspecting vehicles on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:25:06.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MVD cracks down on illegal bike racing 
&amp; stunt riding across Kochi, imposes Rs 2.2 lakh as fine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, illegal bike racing, stunt riding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/andhra-government-launches-dimple-pilot-project-for-mental-health-of-school-students</loc>
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<image:caption>The Government of Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with Rebound Group Global Ltd. (Australia) and with the support of the Government of Australia, launched the DIMPLE (Digital Mental Health Platform) as a pilot project in selected schools across the State. The programme was inaugurated on Saturday at GDET High School, Patamata, Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:24:55.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government launches DIMPLE pilot project for mental health of school students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, mental health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-hc-dismisses-pleas-of-mysuru-sandur-royal-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-15/pr861o2l/ANI_20250915093608.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:24:08.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC dismisses pleas of Mysuru, Sandur royal families </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/four-months-on-rs-32-crore-lalgudi-bus-stand-still-lies-unused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/f0if19ta/P_4630613621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:23:11.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four months on, Rs 32 crore Lalgudi bus stand still lies unused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNSTC, Lalgudi bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/kadapa-iit-graduate-lands-13-central-government-job-offers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/q83c6fl0/Kadapa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L Nagendra Sai.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/kzxd9jmj/Kadapaa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:23:00.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadapa IIT graduate lands 13 Central government job offers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, government job offers, Kadapa IIT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/india-has-to-grow-with-karnataka-dks-tells-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/a1y22632/India-has-to-grow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mysuru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:22:52.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has to grow with Karnataka, DKS tells PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PM Modi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/02/downpour-inundates-several-areas-of-kochi-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/gc39pdj8/Downpour.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles making their way through seawater that flooded the coastal road at Cheriya Kadavu near Kannamaly following rough tidal waves on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:22:23.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Downpour inundates several areas of Kochi district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, floods, relief camps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/police-detain-dss-activists-ahead-of-planned-go-back-modi-protest-in-mysuru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-06/nc82cm97/P_3850999476.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DSS had announced a protest march from the Clock Tower on the Manasagangotri campus to the Viveka Smaraka on Narayana Shastri Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:21:50.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police detain DSS activists ahead of planned ‘Go Back Modi’ protest in Mysuru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ‘Go Back Modi’ protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/evm-row-in-kolathur-dmk-plans-to-seek-legal-remedy-over-alleged-verification-discrepancies</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK senior counsel NR Elango</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:20:39.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EVM row in Kolathur: DMK plans to seek legal remedy over alleged verification discrepancies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NR Elango, DMK senior counsel NR Elango</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/visakhapatnam-set-to-be-growth-hub-of-asia-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/qy09fjrl/bhogapuram450108chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu and deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and others during the inauguration of Alluri Sitaramaraju International Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:17:54.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam set to be growth hub of Asia: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/writer-thottam-rajashekharan-passes-away-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/xg02k3i4/Thottam-Rajashekharan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Writer, Journalist Thottam Rajashekharan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/6zx81y6z/Writer_Thottam.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:15:39.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Writer Thottam Rajashekharan passes away in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thottam Rajashekharan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/vijayawadas-book-hundies-has-distributed-two-lakh-books-in-a-decade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/oktsdiut/fresh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Book enthusiasts take books at the free book distribution event at the Sarvottama Grandhalayam in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/l36biop8/freshaa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:15:13.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada’s Book Hundies has distributed two lakh books in a decade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Books, Book Hundies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/02/hydraa-efforts-pay-off-as-uppal-lake-springs-to-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mj5n0rv4/HYDRAA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The rejuvenated Nalla Cheruvu at Uppal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:14:03.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA efforts pay off as Uppal lake springs to life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uppal lake </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/prosecution-lapses-ex-vc-discharged-in-da-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/h5cboocb/202605093782011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:13:33.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Prosecution lapses’: Ex-VC discharged in DA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/south-indias-1st-chip-unit-breaks-ground-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4q8w9ga6/South-Indi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ground-breaking ceremony of ASIP semi-conductor unit at Tarluvada.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/pwbrf40p/unveils.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:12:40.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South India’s 1st chip unit breaks ground in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Semiconductor manufacturing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/over-58k-patients-await-life-saving-organ-transplants-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/e0f75b5f-4f50-4887-b6dc-336705eca49e/Organ_Donation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:11:35.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 5.8K patients await life-saving organ transplants in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, organ transplants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/02/mother-broker-arrested-for-bid-to-sell-newborn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/29/original/Baby.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Balapur police rescued a four-day-old baby girl and arrested her mother and an alleged broker for attempting to sell the infant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:11:34.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother, broker arrested for bid to sell newborn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Balapur police </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-all-party-meet-likely-to-focus-on-mekedatu-project-amid-rising-kabini-inflows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/f781o31x/LL-PARTY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 20,000 cusecs of water was released from the Harangi reservoir in Kodagu district on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar breaks a coconut at the Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:10:58.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka all-party meet likely to focus on Mekedatu project amid rising Kabini inflows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mekedatu project, Kabini dam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/sc-youth-stabbed-to-death-in-kodaikanal-in-fight-over-horse-on-loose-four-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/0t1i2wde/v-ramar-was-hacked-to-death092107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V Ramar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:09:49.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC youth stabbed to death in Kodaikanal in fight over horse on loose, four booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Government Dindigul Medical College Hospital, Poombarai panchayat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/attack-by-cpm-workers-during-raid-at-pinarayi-vijayans-residence-was-planned-not-spontaneous-stir-ed</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:09:06.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attack by CPM workers during raid at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence was planned, not spontaneous stir: ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Enforcement Directorate, CPM workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/02/cab-driver-held-for-forging-two-bhk-allotment-orders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/cjsgdqze/202607263878667.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Jubilee Hills Zone), along with Moghalpura police, arrested a 27-year-old cab driver for allegedly forging allotment orders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:08:26.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cab driver held for forging two BHK allotment orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/02/two-nigerian-women-held-rs-20-cr-cocaine-seized-in-nizamuddin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/17/original/handcuff-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:07:44.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Nigerian women held, Rs 20 cr cocaine seized in Nizamuddin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/row-as-minister-prays-at-tirupati-holding-draft-agriculture-budget</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister R Vinoth, carrying the draft Agriculture Budget for 2026-27, at the Tirupati temple on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:07:28.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row as Minister prays at Tirupati holding draft Agriculture Budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sri Venkateswara temple, R Vinoth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/12-years-countless-pleas-later-family-of-missing-kerala-man-seeks-cbi-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/fkc84lbd/Missing-Kerala-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subash (in pic) has been missing since April 22, 2014.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:06:53.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 years &amp; countless pleas later, family of missing Kerala man seeks CBI probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBI probe, Missing Kerala man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/andhra-posts-20-growth-in-commercial-tax-collections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/o6w1uw7i/C_32_1_CH0349_6668389.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:06:34.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra posts 20% growth in Commercial Tax collections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/tvk-govt-focused-only-on-filing-cases-not-peoples-issues-dmk-leader-v-senthil-balaji</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK leader V Senthil Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:title>TVK govt focused only on filing cases, not people’s issues: DMK leader V Senthil Balaji</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/telangana-eyes-rs-25k-crore-from-two-prime-parcels-at-raidurg</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana government has put two prime multi-use land parcels in the prestigious Knowledge City layout at Raidurg Panmaktha, Serilingampally, up for e-auction</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:04:24.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana eyes Rs 2.5K crore from two prime parcels at Raidurg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/02/l-g-calls-for-affordable-imaging-and-timely-diagnosis-for-breast-cancer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/g12dk2z7/G-calls-for-affordable-imaging-and.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during the event on Saturday | x</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:04:22.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G calls for affordable imaging and timely diagnosis for breast cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/cauvery-crisis-rain-comes-to-karnataka-governments-rescue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/qz0bf2b5/Rain-Shimla.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:02:29.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery crisis: Rain comes to Karnataka government’s rescue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery crisis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/three-held-for-sexual-assault-on-14-year-old-girl-in-tn-search-on-for-two</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/cxfakyuy/New-Project-2026-08-02T083052.102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Three held for sexual assault on 14-year-old girl in TN, search on for two</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/will-move-sc-on-monday-to-make-karnataka-release-water-minister-c-t-r-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Electricity and Law Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:00:17.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will move SC on Monday to make Karnataka release water: Minister C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/02/red-fort-turns-security-citadel-for-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/z37pj76s/Red-Fort-turns-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barricades, temporary tents near the Red Fort</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:59:33.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red Fort turns security citadel for 80th Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/set-up-2nd-centres-in-jk-cm-omar-to-business-honchos-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah speaks at IIMBue Conclave in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:59:01.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Set up ‘2nd centres’ in J&amp;K: CM Omar to Business honchos in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Omar Abdullah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/a-defining-moment-for-north-andhra-minister-ram-mohan-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi, governor Abdul Nazeer, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and others during the inauguration of Alluri Sitaramaraju International Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:57:50.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A defining moment for North Andhra: Minister Ram Mohan Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/tn-fact-check-unit-name-changed-vijay-fan-club-head-is-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:57:36.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Fact Check Unit name changed, Vijay fan club head is chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/border-trade-with-china-through-nathu-la-pass-resumes-after-six-year-suspension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/2q1ep7rn/C_35_1_CH0215_58714937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Border trade through Nathu La will operate from Monday to Thursday and continue until November.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:56:52.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Border trade with China through Nathu La Pass resumes after six-year suspension</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/backing-modi-is-nations-duty-says-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Dy CM Pawan Kalyan, Minister for IT Nara Lokesh and BJP State president PVN Madhav watch Dhimsa dance as they enter the public meeting venue at ASR International Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:56:01.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Backing Modi is nation’s duty, says CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/kerala-health-minister-muraleedharan-orders-probe-into-charges-of-financial-misconduct-in-oushadhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/a6aby95d/Delay-surgeries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister K Muraleedharan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:55:22.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Health Minister Muraleedharan orders probe into charges of financial misconduct in Oushadhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Minister Muraleedharan, Oushadhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/third-flood-warning-continues-at-bhadrachalam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/budv1ft1/Third-flood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The river Godavari surges at Bhadrachalam on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:53:39.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third flood warning continues at Bhadrachalam </news:title>
<news:keywords>flood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/lights-camera-second-chances-5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/zvul6fij/Organ-donatio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:51:26.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lights, camera, second chances</news:title>
<news:keywords>eye donation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/from-uniform-syllabus-to-common-calendar-panel-plans-fyugp-rejig-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/bd24gfob/students-2110254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seeking to raise academic standards, the report recommends redesigning both internal and end-semester question papers, with greater emphasis on higher-order thinking skills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:50:42.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From uniform syllabus to common calendar, panel plans FYUGP rejig in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Four-Year Undergraduate Programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/biography-on-sanmar-group-founder-released</loc>
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<image:caption>(L to R) N Kumar, chairman, The Sanmar Group Corporate Board; Dr Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, chairman, Nalli Silks; Dr HV Hande, former TN minister; and Vijay Sankar, chairman, Sanmar Group; at the release of the biography of Sankaralinga Iyer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:50:07.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biography on Sanmar Group founder released</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sanmar Group, SNN Sankaralinga Iyer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/bhogapuram-airport-to-drive-reverse-migration-in-north-andhra-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9iu7bi7u/Uttara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A massive gathering at the public meeting held to mark the inauguration of the Bhogapuram Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:49:02.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhogapuram airport to drive ‘reverse migration’ in North Andhra: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bhogapuram airport, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/02/truck-driver-influencer-booked-after-sting-operation-at-tn-check-post-goes-viral</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/fcxsmv32/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:48:17.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck driver Influencer booked after ‘sting operation’ at TN check post goes viral</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, arrested, Arambakkam police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/power-to-people-of-nelakondapalli-finally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/6rdol7g0/p2jpeg090656.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly 30 Gangireddula and Rajala families in Ward No. 2 of Nelakondapalli, near the Buddhist Stupa, finally received power connections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:47:33.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power to people of Nelakondapalli, finally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nelakondapalli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/heavy-inflows-push-godavari-into-flood-second-warning-at-andhras-dowleswaram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/gcmd5rrd/warning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Godavari island villages being evacuated near Rajamahendravaram; the water level in the Godavari river at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:47:07.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy inflows push Godavari into flood, second warning at Andhra's Dowleswaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Flood, Dowleswaram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/kidnap-probe-exposes-drug-gang-10-held-in-separate-operations-across-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/e5i2kyx8/Drug-trafficking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:47:06.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kidnap probe exposes drug gang; 10 held in separate operations across Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, narcotics, Abduction</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/gp-to-cancel-99-year-lease-of-five-acres-to-realtor-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/gdsk63if/GP-to-cancel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 5-acre land in question at Bettahalasur Gram Panchayat on Bengaluru outskirts</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/md9tok4i/Opposition-is-raking-up-issue.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:45:56.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GP to cancel 99-year lease of five acres to realtor in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, gram panchayat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/02/tn-man-out-on-bail-after-killing-daughter-last-year-stabs-wife-at-her-workplace-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:45:36.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN man out on bail after killing daughter last year stabs wife at her workplace, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, TN man arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/ksrtc-conductors-take-the-heat-as-priyadarshini-rush-triggers-errors-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/wgse7ats/priya102700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a KSRTC bus used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:44:41.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC conductors take the heat as Priyadarshini rush triggers ‘errors’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/kabini-full-cant-hold-back-12k-cusecs-of-inflow-karnataka-cm-dks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/7ks17edr/C_1_1_CH1441_122320033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:44:31.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kabini full, can’t hold back 12K cusecs of inflow: Karnataka CM DKS</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar, Kabini dam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/tn-cm-vijay-guv-congratulate-tn-athletes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/odrgex8f/CM-explores-legal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:44:12.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay, guv congratulate TN athletes  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Governor RV Arlekar, TN CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/pending-probe-no-bar-on-bill-payments-andhra-pradesh-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/nlm51mto/State-has-obligation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:43:51.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pending probe no bar on bill payments: Andhra Pradesh HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/turning-gratitude-into-initiative</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/dfcdaop7/Turning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:42:51.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turning gratitude into initiative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zilla Parishad High School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/gurjars-in-rajasthan-upset-about-depiction-of-local-hero-as-rajput-in-govt-booklet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4gs6rhz1/Gurjars.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:42:34.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurjars in Rajasthan upset about depiction of local hero as Rajput in govt booklet</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Rajasthan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/madras-hc-raps-tn-govt-for-leaving-an-sit-headless</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/j9qorav0/C_1_1_CH1104_121701012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:41:12.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC raps TN govt for leaving an SIT headless</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, TN Govt, SIT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/future-belongs-to-technology-synthite-industries-executive-chairman-viju-jacob</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/8pr1emdx/fut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Viju Jacob</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/0f4hytx9/uture.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/kqfsl3ym/t-if-one-undertakes-a.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:40:30.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Future belongs to technology’: Synthite Industries executive chairman Viju Jacob</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Synthite Industries, Viju Jacob</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/motors-readied-to-pump-godavari-water-into-siddipet-reservoirs-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/30/original/GODAVARI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kondapochamma Reservoir in Gajwel constituency has a capacity of 15 tmcft but currently holds only 4 to 4.5 tmcft.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:40:08.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Motors readied to pump Godavari water into Siddipet reservoirs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Godavari </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/rs-10-lakh-for-migrants-killed-in-terror-attack-omar-says-no-compensation-enough</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2014/11/26/22/original/Omar%20Abdullah2PTI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:38:42.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 10 lakh for migrants killed in terror attack, Omar says ‘no compensation enough’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/tn-visionary-on-a-mission-s-annadurais-fight-for-rivers-tribes-and-children</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/jn3f0rtk/New-Project-2026-08-02T080018.318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social activist S Annadurai during an awareness camp on child labour and child marriage at Nilakottai in Dindigul district</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:37:46.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN visionary on a mission: S Annadurai's fight for rivers, tribes and children</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Vaigai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/weight-of-a-dream</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/36n27a3b/Weight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Modem Vamshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:35:56.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weight of a dream</news:title>
<news:keywords> World Powerlifting Championship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/33-projects-approved-under-urban-challenge-fund-since-scheme-launch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-18/yjyor85t/202510183545511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat lead in Centre's Urban Challenge Fund project approvals</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:35:03.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>33 projects approved under Urban Challenge Fund since scheme launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, Urban Challenge Fund</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/elurus-gmc-balayogi-science-park-gets-rs-58-lakh-makeover</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/jrhv9t64/Balayogi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Long before it became a science park, the campus housed the Social Welfare Gurukul Residential School and Junior College for boys and girls.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d3jues0a/Balayogiaa.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/tez8sfbo/Balayog.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:33:52.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eluru’s GMC Balayogi Science Park gets Rs 58 lakh makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, GMC Balayogi Science Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/rains-breathe-life-into-famed-waterfalls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/1txoqxq5/Rains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gushing waterfalls have become a major attraction for tourists from across the erstwhile Adilabad district</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:33:22.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rains breathe life into famed waterfalls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuntala Falls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/probe-conclude-prevent-say-medical-experts-as-negligence-cases-go-up-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/n7vdo4lr/Probe-conclude-prevent.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The experts also felt that a rising number of medical negligence allegations will lead to dent doctor-patient trust.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:31:27.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe, conclude, prevent, say medical experts as negligence cases go up in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, medical negligence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/make-common-forests-priority-centre-to-states</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/i9ycgofp/forests.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:30:48.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make common forests priority: Centre to states</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/decision-on-srsp-irrigation-water-in-three-days-n-uttam-kumar-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/su64tfef/Minister-Uttam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:29:16.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decision on SRSP irrigation water in three days: N Uttam Kumar Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/two-fishermen-dead-six-missing-amid-rough-sea-conditions-across-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/fvt5rrj0/fishermen-dead-6-missing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of traditional fishing boats remain docked at Vizhinjam fishing harbour as fishermen suspended operations following adverse weather warning.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:29:11.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two fishermen dead, six missing amid rough sea conditions across Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, fishermen, rough sea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/saudi-crown-prince-urges-trump-not-to-escalate-iran-war-as-us-leader-weighs-new-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/t95nh9ry/AP18061207026813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L) and President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:28:35.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi crown prince urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Iran War, West Asia conflic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/youth-should-participate-in-national-service-unity-nsa-chief-doval</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/f4ct5b4n/Doval.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis felicitating NSA Ajit Doval (L) with Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:27:41.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth should participate in national service, unity: NSA chief Doval</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/sulurs-beacon-of-light-and-hope-how-initha-thangavelu-kumar-is-transforming-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/5vnix6b0/beacon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Initha Thangavelu Kumar at the S R Thangavelu Free Library in Sulur, Coimbatore district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:27:05.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sulur's beacon of light and hope: How Initha Thangavelu Kumar is transforming lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Sulur, Initha Thangavelu Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/the-cooperative-that-defied-all-odds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/tz9sdo51/cooperative.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bokkasgaum was the only PACS among 105 societies in the undivided Medak district to elect its governing body unanimously.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:26:20.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The cooperative that defied all odds</news:title>
<news:keywords>cooperative,  Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/02/a-made-in-india-story-making-of-a-long-jumper</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/gucy5h98/New-Project-90.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala's Sreeshankar overcomes 650-day injury layoff to win historic second Commonwealth Games silver</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:23:58.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Made in India story: Making of a Long jumper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Commonwealth Games, Sreeshankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/shrugging-off-his-own-horrors-santosh-bogan-now-rescues-forgotten-kids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ls6ojkji/forgotten.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Santosh Bogan, founder of People Helping Children (PHC), interacts with students from bridge schools in Mulugu district</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d2y3oxo7/forgottena.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Recognising the challenges faced by adolescent girls, the organisation launched the Every Month Safe Period campaign</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:22:36.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shrugging off his own horrors, Santosh Bogan now rescues forgotten kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>forgotten kids</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/02/youth-must-turn-vivekanandas-vision-into-reality-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/2vr4zjuv/Youth-must-turn-Vivekananda’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ‘Viveka Smaraka’ in Mysuru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:22:08.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth must turn Vivekananda’s vision into reality: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Karnataka, PM Modi, Vivekananda’s  vision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/prajwala-holds-state-level-meet-on-human-trafficking</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-02/vqptf6f1/202508023470235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:19:00.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prajwala holds state-level meet on human trafficking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prajwala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/the-last-line-of-care-sanjeevans-mission-beyond-medicine-in-puducherry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4x00pe11/care.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr S Mohan &amp; the Sanjeevan Palliative Care team visit a patient in Puducherry; (right) Nurses inquiring about the health condition of a woman</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:18:49.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Last line of care: Sanjeevan's mission beyond medicine in Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Sri Aurobindo Society, Institute of Palliative Medicine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/meeseva-records-220-lakh-transactions-in-single-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/po93mzbu/Family-Register.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MeeSeva recorded its highest-ever daily transaction volume by processing over 2.20 lakh transactions on July 31</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:14:15.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MeeSeva records 2.20 lakh transactions in single day </news:title>
<news:keywords>MeeSeva, transactions </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/commercial-taxes-revenue-hits-record-rs-7865-crore-in-july</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/nyozard5/ANI_20260801074534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana recorded its highest-ever monthly tax revenue in July.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:07:15.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commercial Taxes revenue hits record Rs 7,865 crore in July</news:title>
<news:keywords> GST collections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/social-media-has-become-peoples-voice-says-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/5vnz6rux/ktr30108chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president and former minister KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:02:12.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media has become people’s voice, says KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Social media</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/telangana-congress-speeds-up-process-to-fill-nominated-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/5excxyjl/C_23_1_CH1593_36198355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:56:18.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Congress speeds up process to fill nominated posts</news:title>
<news:keywords> B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/over-500-rescued-as-pathanamthitta-inundated-aranmula-boat-procession-cancelled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mn2aaqxe/Over-500-rescued.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fire and rescue services personnel escorting an elderly man carrying food to relatives who were stranded after the heavy rain submerged a road in Ranni, Pathanamthitta, on Saturday | SHAJI VETTIPURAM</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:55:25.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 500 rescued as Pathanamthitta inundated; Aranmula boat procession cancelled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pathanamthitta, inundated, Aranmula boat procession</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/seven-dead-as-extreme-rain-triggers-floods-landslides-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/2yn9dg8p/Seven-dead-as-extreme.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and Rescue Services personnel evacuate residents after floodwaters entered their homes following heavy rain in Ranni town, Pathanamthitta.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/6tv98b3p/Seven.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:52:58.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven dead as extreme rain triggers floods, landslides in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, relief camps, Flash Flood, landslides, torrential rain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/02/dont-catch-stray-dogs-at-night-animal-activists-urge-greater-chennai-corporation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/6yzahvc5/dogs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GCC staff interact with activists during dog-catching drive in Thiruvanmiyur</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:50:50.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t catch stray dogs at night, animal activists urge Greater Chennai Corporation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Stray Dogs Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/02/moderate-rain-thunderstorm-likely-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/bwot9xuj/thunderstorm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dark clouds looming over Chennai’s skyline on Saturday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:49:57.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moderate rain, thunderstorm likely in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai rains, IMD India Meteorological Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/telangana-may-see-below-normal-rainfall-in-august-september</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/53zomif4/State-braces-for-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana is likely to witness a weaker second half of the southwest monsoon</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:49:47.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana may see below-normal rainfall in August-September</news:title>
<news:keywords>below-normal rainfall </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/02/kerala-hill-town-ranni-relives-nightmare-of-2018</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/pzgslu7d/Ranni-relives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and rescue services personnel evacuating residents stranded in flood-hit homes by boat in Ranni on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/58rtdbva/Ran.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and rescue services personnel recover the body of 69-year-old Sumathi after a landslide buried her house at Adurmala in Kudayathoor, Idukki, during heavy rain</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/fzhqqacj/aa.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/i5p228ah/Ranni-relives-nightmare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and rescue services personnel carry a bedridden elderly woman on a stretcher at Puthenad Eettikkanam near Moolamattom, Idukki, The team navigated steep and treacherous forest paths to reach the woman, who had been stranded after the regular access route was washed away. The rescuers carried her for nearly 2km before safely taking her to a relief camp | Shiyami</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:46:55.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Hill town Ranni relives nightmare of 2018</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, floodwaters, Ranni, torrential rain, inundated</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/telangana-police-to-accept-applications-for-7437-vacancies-from-august-19</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-02/fkvgo92b/C_23_1_CH0065_35680848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TGSLPRB) will accept online applications for 7,437 vacancies in 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>2026-08-02T01:45:37.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana police to accept applications for 7,437 vacancies from August 19</news:title>
<news:keywords>vacancies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/02/madras-hc-directs-private-university-to-furnish-rs-33-crore-bank-guarantee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/j9qorav0/C_1_1_CH1104_121701012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:44:59.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs private university to furnish Rs 3.3 crore bank guarantee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Madras HC, Sai University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-releases-12k-cusecs-tn-may-get-water-by-monday</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/kr7dtlqm/C_1_1_CH1104_122455417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cauvery water-sharing</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:41:43.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka releases 12K cusecs; TN may get water by Monday </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/telangana-panel-discusses-hate-speech-bill-aims-to-submit-report-this-session</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-10/8q7smpis/New-Project-2025-12-10T081755.161.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>2026-08-02T01:41:32.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Telangana panel discusses hate speech Bill, aims to submit report this session</news:title>
<news:keywords>hate speech Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/telangana-at-top-with-rs-42-lakh-per-capita-income</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/o7u66jnw/202603053696894.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana has recorded the highest per capita income among all states</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:34:02.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana at top with Rs 4.2 lakh per capita income  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/13-dead-after-small-tourist-plane-crashes-in-peru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/2oh2imi1/AFP20260802C3RN4G3v1HighResPeruAirAccident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wreckage of the small plane involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of its 13 occupants is pictured in the Vista Alegre district, Nazca, Peru, on August 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T01:28:40.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 dead after small tourist plane crashes in Peru</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Plane Crash, foreign tourists t</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/playing-oz-as-it-is</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/lfs6edgz/ABOUT-ARTIST-TRANSPARENT-PNG034342-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brandon Colaco</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Playing Oz as It is</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/the-islamic-wound-that-does-not-heal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/lbgpyfca/02-AUGUST-LEAD-ILLUSTRATION031253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Islamic Wound That Does Not Heal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/blame-vs-accountability-for-a-better-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/g7h20i6d/Road-accidnt.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>2026-08-02T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blame vs Accountability For a Better India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/july-mandate-for-mayday-mayhem</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/bckasrwi/02-AUGUST-ANCHOR-ILLUSTRATION031249.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>July Mandate For Mayday Mayhem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/how-mainstream-media-lost-out-to-main-scream-media</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/0dufdqyf/3A8DC65045346.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Mainstream Media Lost Out to Main Scream Media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns, Ravi Shankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/time-and-tide-wait-for-him</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/3exbc9o1/G-0022014933.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishank Singh with his certificates and records</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/khutv08r/IMG-20260430-WA0057014957.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the Palk Strait</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time And Tide Wait For Him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/no-longer-lost-for-words</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/6gblo5zh/VKT5077014000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roshini Gupta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Longer Lost For Words</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Aug/02/take-a-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/t2k7tl2d/ZC6035035751.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vintage furniture at the Belgadia Palace</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/6dma537o/5035807.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bar by Dimensions</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/5pez2uf3/ASHIEBLE-01035821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dveep Coffee Table by Atelier Ashiesh Shah</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/c2b0kugr/BFORM1035827.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>b.form’s revolvable Dhurba bar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/3pabvy5n/1035758.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alaiia Gujral's coffee table</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/lu0cozrl/ID202054035834.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sachin Gupta, founder and principal designer, Beyond Designs: Maximalism is his design language. With traditional carpets, European chandeliers, and warm fireplaces, his homes are the epitome of grandeur</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/nwueioj8/DOWN9035831.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An antique seat</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/1j0nmtk6/SAHIBAS-PORTRAIT035910.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>“We’ve moved beyond the era of catalogue living. Clients want their homes to be a mirror of their lives and the furniture in it to be heirloom-quality art that ages alongside the family.” - Sahiba Madan, principal architect and director, Insitu Design Studio</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ux3ak5l9/IMG4998035850-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A maximalist study by Beyond Designs Home</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/dvqpnek7/IMG4761035847.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Organic Throne by Objectry</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/9n0ll9y7/IMG5005035854.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stone side table by Paarkhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/haauoe1w/Soman3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soman Rana (C) poses with gold medal on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:14:06.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dream shot: Soman takes the spotlight with superlative show to become CWG champion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, army, Shot put, para athlete, Army Para Node</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/spain-installs-sea-barrier-on-ceutas-border-with-morocco-after-frontier-rush-that-killed-67</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/pd0fm1k0/AP26212661051975.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Migrants run from Spanish police officers after crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:10:45.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain installs sea barrier on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Migrants, Morocco, Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/teachers-body-questions-delhi-universitys-move-to-seek-colleges-for-one-year-pg-courses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d9p1qw4q/DU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:01:15.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers' body questions Delhi University's move to seek colleges for one-year PG courses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, University of Delhi, one-year PG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/2026-cwg-chithravels-cwg-medal-wait-ends-with-silver</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/8baz35am/chithravel.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Praveen Chithravel in action on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/isna4tdn/selva.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Selva Prabhu in action</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:00:39.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: Chithravel's CWG medal wait ends with silver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, triple jump, Praveen Chithravel, Commonwealth Games 2026, 2026 CWG, Selva Prabhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/neet-pg-2026-aspirants-to-get-three-centre-choices-test-city-intimation-three-weeks-in-advance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-23/ghecpho7/202507233459866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The NEET-PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, will also be conducted under a robust multi-layered security framework.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:58:07.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-PG 2026 aspirants to get three centre choices, test city intimation three weeks in advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET Examination, Neet PG 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/01/lot-of-foreign-companies-keeping-eyes-on-ipl-state-leagues-new-madurai-owner-palanisamy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d3sej1tr/ashok-sir-online.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jersey for the Madurai Panthers was unveiled on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:48:48.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lot of foreign companies keeping eyes on IPL &amp; state leagues: New Madurai owner Palanisamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, Madurai Panthers, Gurjapneet Singh, TNPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/nhai-plans-digital-command-centre-to-power-nationwide-barrier-less-tolling-rollout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/y1pzjcct/PTI02012026000221B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a toll plaza used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:40:10.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI plans digital command centre to power nationwide barrier-less tolling rollout</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Toll plazas, National Highways</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/ed-attaches-rs-187-crore-assets-in-cyber-fraud-case-linked-to-us-fbi-inputs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/zvvs0fyg/newindianexpress2025-08-02ftmrrxybNew-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:36:29.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED attaches Rs 187 crore assets in cyber fraud case linked to US FBI inputs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, money laundering, Cyber fraud, Call centre scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/fir-lodged-against-a-ujjain-based-hindu-religious-preacher-for-sexually-exploiting-a-woman-devotee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/imdfwmdi/202504293390980.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The preacher claimed that the complainant woman had been blackmailing him for around a year and attempting to honey trap him.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:35:43.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR lodged against a Ujjain-based Hindu religious preacher for sexually exploiting a woman devotee</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIR against religious preacher</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/01/ajaraies-hat-trick-in-northeast-uniteds-big-win</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/1gtlp2zf/NEUFC-vs-BFC-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NorthEast United celebrate a goal against Bodoland FC on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:31:08.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajaraie's hat-trick in NorthEast United's big win </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other, Indian football, NorthEast United FC, Durand Cup, Bodoland FC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/after-deferring-report-adoption-jpc-on-higher-education-bill-to-meet-monday</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ufmra4gg/ANI_20260717101012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joint Parliamentary Committee on VBSA Bill to meet on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T17:30:54.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After deferring report adoption, JPC on higher education bill to meet Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Joint Parliamentary Committee, Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/01/back-in-kolkata-after-19-years-taslima-nasrin-says-city-shows-me-to-dream-again</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/hdnh4flj/PTI08012026000567A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin speaks during a citizens felicitation programme titled 'Returning to a Free West Bengal After 19 Years', at Rabindra Sadan, in Kolkata, Saturday, Aug. 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>2026-08-01T17:22:49.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Back in Kolkata after 19 years, Taslima Nasrin says city 'shows me to dream again'</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Taslima Nasrin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/01/despite-price-hikes-car-sales-grew-33-in-july-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/pwo9kh2v/202606013810554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India PV sales surge in June despite West Asia crisis</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:35:06.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite price hikes, car sales grew 33% in July 2026
</news:title>
<news:keywords>July car sales</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/centres-urban-challenge-fund-clears-33-projects-but-success-hinges-on-states-raising-private-capital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/u7zb0sin/Equity-fund-inflows.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre's Urban Challenge Fund clears 33 projects, but success hinges on states raising private capital.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:33:47.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre's Urban Challenge Fund clears 33 projects, but success hinges on states raising private capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, development, Urban Challenge Fund, private capital, UCF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/29-dead-thousands-of-cattle-lost-as-uttarakhand-grapples-with-wildlife-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/lhgbqynm/Tiger-population.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Official figures show that 12 people have been killed by tigers and 17 by leopards so far this year.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:26:47.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>29 dead, thousands of cattle lost as Uttarakhand grapples with wildlife conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, tigers, Leopard attack, Human-wildflife conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/glas-glowing-in-gold-indian-boxers-produce-record-breaking-show-in-cwg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/tj8fpg57/Boxing-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jaismine Lamboria stands atop the podium after her victory on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/7i7puxkv/Boxing-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preeti Sai Pawar during the medal ceremony</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/c5wpbpy0/cOACH.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coach Chhote Lal Yadav (C) has been one of the driving forces for women boxers from the Army</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:22:47.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glas-glowing in gold: Indian boxers produce record-breaking show in CWG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, boxing, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Sai Pawar, CWG 2026, Chhote Lal Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/01/four-years-for-formation-indias-transition-to-extended-undergraduate-education</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/ymow7sgp/ANI_20260623073914.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) published for the year 2023-2024, 56% of the 1278 universities have introduced four-year Undergraduate Programmes and 49% offer multiple entry and exit in academic programmes. (The image is for representational purpose only)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:20:42.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four years for formation: India’s transition to extended undergraduate education
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Four year degree programme </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/i-hope-he-apologises-to-students-cjps-dipke-urges-pm-modi-to-address-brutality-during-july-20-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/89cgzrk7/New-Project-2026-08-01T213904.149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T16:10:03.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I hope he apologises to students': CJP's Dipke urges PM Modi to address 'brutality' during July 20 protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Narendra Modi​, abhijeet dipke, Jantar Mantar protests, CJP protests, student protesters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Aug/01/unknown-metal-found-in-hiroshima-blast-debris</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/53jzyzky/HIRRqO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On August 6, 1945, the world witnessed the devastating impact of nuclear weapons for the very first time, when a U.S. plane dropped the atomic bomb “Little Boy” on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T15:41:25.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unknown metal found in Hiroshima blast debris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/anybody-supporting-delimitation-betrays-tamil-nadu-says-rahul-gandhi-urges-parties-to-oppose-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/m7k1jny6/PTI08012026000090A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrives at Chennai International Airport to interact with party office-bearers as part of its grassroots rejuvenation initiative 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan', in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Saturday, Aug 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T15:40:28.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anybody supporting delimitation betrays Tamil Nadu, says Rahul Gandhi; urges parties to oppose bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ​Rahul Gandhi, NEET-UG paper leak, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/01/gehlot-distances-himself-from-cm-for-fourth-time-slogan-amid-row-with-rajasthan-congress-chief-dotasara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ld3f7ozi/C_1_1_CH1035_120687344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T15:27:42.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gehlot distances himself from 'CM for fourth time' slogan amid row with Rajasthan Congress chief Dotasara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, Rajasthan Congress, Govind Singh Dotasara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/sc-judge-justice-bhuyan-questions-collegium-opacity-seeks-reasons-for-judicial-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/uom0ie5s/UjjalBhuyan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T15:19:09.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC judge Justice Bhuyan questions collegium opacity, seeks reasons for judicial appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SC Collegium, Ujjal Bhuyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/01/mns-chief-raj-thackeray-says-pm-modi-should-apologise-to-parents-of-neet-paper-leak-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/jfcr9iwq/202607013847565.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MNS chief Raj Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T15:05:29.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MNS chief Raj Thackeray says PM Modi should apologise to parents of NEET paper leak victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Raj Thackeray, PM Narendra Modi​, NEET-UG paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/engineer-fiancée-attacked-in-mps-guna-five-held-for-gang-rape-attempt-robbery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/57g2eyjd/women-safety-ANI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Engineer, fiancée attacked in MP's Guna; five held for gang rape attempt, robbery.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:53:55.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineer, fiancée attacked in MP's Guna; five held for gang rape attempt, robbery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, robbery, Banjara community, gang rape attempt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/01/prashant-kishor-files-complaint-with-bihar-ceo-against-patna-ssp-over-partisan-role-during-bankipur-bypoll</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/fjbtf7lb/Prashant-Kishor.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor addresses a campaign rally in the Bankipur Assembly constituency on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:34:54.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prashant Kishor files complaint with Bihar CEO against Patna SSP over 'partisan role' during Bankipur bypoll</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/do-whatever-you-want-chhattisgarh-bjp-mp-files-privilege-notice-against-ias-officer-over-alleged-misconduct</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh BJP MP Brijmohan Agarwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:26:51.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Do whatever you want': Chhattisgarh BJP MP files privilege notice against IAS officer over alleged misconduct</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/chhattisgarh-cm-condemns-kulgam-attack-announces-rs-20-lakh-ex-gratia-for-families-of-slain-labourers</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:26:40.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh CM condemns Kulgam attack, announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for families of slain labourers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, terrorist attack, Vishnu Deo Sai, Kulgam attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/kharge-slams-indian-hockey-team-jersey-colour-change-move-launches-attack-on-rss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/a5lzyewu/ANI_20260725102805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:24:29.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge slams Indian Hockey team jersey colour change move, launches attack on RSS</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS, Kharge, Indian Hockey team jersey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/kseab-policy-costs-karnataka-science-topper-direct-admission-to-bits-pilani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/xtrg8qq0/Princila-Cardoza.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Princilla Cardoza, who scored 599 out of 600 marks to emerge as the Karnataka II PUC Science topper for 2025-26, was denied admission under BITS Pilani's Direct Admission to Board Toppers scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:20:59.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSEAB policy costs Karnataka science topper direct admission to BITS Pilani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KSEAB, KSEAB policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/indias-students-need-pms-apology-not-his-forgiveness-rahul</loc>
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<image:caption>LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi meets family members and relatives of NEET victims during his visit to Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:17:33.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's students need PM's apology, not his forgiveness: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi​, NEET-UG paper leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/01/jem-operatives-allegedly-planned-terror-attack-during-jantar-mantar-students-protest-says-wb-stf</loc>
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<image:caption>The STF arrested Arpita Sarkar from Sahibganj in neighbouring Jharkhand in connection with its investigation into Hamim.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:16:39.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JeM operatives allegedly planned terror attack during Jantar Mantar students' protest, says WB STF</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Jantar Mantar Protest, JeM operatives</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/nathu-la-pass-reopens-for-india-china-border-trade-after-six-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/6/27/original/kailash_Manasarovar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nathu La route</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:09:07.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nathu La Pass reopens for India-China border trade after six years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-China Border, Nathu La Pass, six years</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/abvp-central-executive-committee-meeting-begins-in-kerala-members-discuss-education-reforms-national-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/xc0r4a0z/228144.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ABVP members also discussed the National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026, for which the organisation has submitted detailed recommendations to the Ministry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:07:40.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP central executive committee meeting begins in Kerala, members discuss education reforms, national issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ABVP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/india-china-trade-through-shipli-la-resumes-after-six-years-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/tde9r7d1/ANI_20251227132113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tribal Development and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:07:26.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-China trade through Shipli La resumes after six years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shipli La</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/2026-cwg-how-sreeshankars-advice-helped-tejaswin-shankar-to-historic-bronze-in-decathlon</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejaswin Shankar reacts after the men's decathlon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T14:00:37.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: How Sreeshankar’s advice helped Tejaswin Shankar to historic bronze in decathlon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Indian athletics, M Sreeshankar, Tejaswin Shankar, 2026 CWG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/01/forex-swap-inflows-double-in-a-fortnight-to-4082-billion-rbi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/0t161j4s/202607203871964.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The central bank said the FCNR-B deposits contributed $36.725 billion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T13:51:28.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex swap inflows double in a fortnight to $40.82 billion: RBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI Forex Swap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/varanasi-cops-book-mps-rahul-gandhi-pappu-yadav-awadesh-prasad-for-insulting-sanatan-dharma-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrives at Chennai International Airport on Saturday ahead of attendi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T13:48:21.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varanasi cops book MPs Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadesh Prasad for 'insulting Sanatan Dharma'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, FIR, Pappu Yadav, ​Rahul Gandhi, Awadesh Prasad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/pygmy-hog-added-to-national-recovery-programme-to-protect-alluvial-grasslands</loc>
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<image:caption>The endangered species of pygmy hog. (File Photo)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T13:16:36.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pygmy hog added to national recovery programme to protect alluvial grasslands</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pygmy hogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/bhalswa-landfill-site-likely-to-be-cleared-by-december-manohar-lal-reviews-remediation-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/nmufrlxg/P_4475677160.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inspection highlighted the sustained priority accorded by the ministry to the time-bound clearance of legacy waste and the comprehensive remediation of the dumpsite, officials added.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T13:08:12.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhalswa landfill site likely to be cleared by December, Manohar Lal reviews remediation work</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhalswa Landfill site, Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/us-embassies-urge-american-citizens-to-consider-departing-middle-east</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/ursif48h/ANI_20260718050139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The messages urged citizens to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:53:13.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US embassies urge American citizens to 'consider departing' Middle East</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Middle East, West Asia conflict, American citizens, US embassies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/01/do-you-pay-enough-attention-to-sticky-eyes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/pu2avjtl/anchor-main-image.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Shanthi T</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:10:20.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Do you pay enough attention to sticky eyes?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diya maria george, Diya Maria George career best article, Sticky eyes, blepharitis </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/nirmal-purja-record-holding-mountaineer-dies-in-avalanche-on-pakistans-broad-peak</loc>
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<image:caption>Nirmal Purja, one of the team member of the all-Nepalese mountaineering team that became the first to scale Mount K2 in winter, gestures as the team arrives at Tribhuwan International airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 26, 2021.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:09:41.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmal Purja, record-holding mountaineer, dies in avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nims Dai, Nirmal "Nims Dai" Purja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/tgsrtc-to-operate-175-special-buses-for-ujjaini-mahankali-bonalu</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate 175 special buses on August 2 and 3 to ferry devotees attending the Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:05:22.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC to operate 175 special buses for  Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu </news:title>
<news:keywords>TGSRTC, Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/advanced-sugarcane-research-centre-to-be-set-up-in-kovai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-16/0sdd056o/1-53-1-agribudgetsugarcane11503try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patil, a former Maharashtra minister, said the sugar industry supports nearly six crore sugarcane farmers, 50 lakh mill workers and over one crore seasonal harvest labourers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:01:25.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advanced sugarcane research centre to be set up in Kovai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sugarcane research centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/31/puri-police-creates-80-km-green-corridor-to-save-critically-injured-class-v-student</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/m5lmxwas/New-Project-81.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The efforts of police ensured the child reached the hospital in the shortest possible time, said a senior officer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:58:52.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri police creates 80-km green corridor to save critically-injured Class V student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/01/the-monk-who-left-molecular-biology-and-braved-pre-perestroika-russia-to-read-bhagavad-gita-in-secret</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhakti Vijnana Goswami Maharaj</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/hyllmm7r/1001260255.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>The young molecular biologist Vadim Tuneev before he became Bhakti Vijanan Goswami Maharaj.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/l79y625q/newindianexpress2024-11-26f1t2fiehChinmoy-Krishna-Das.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinmoy Krishna Das, of the ISKCON order, incarcerated in Bangladesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bhakti Vijnana Goswami Maharaj offering prayers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:53:03.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The monk who left molecular biology and braved pre-perestroika Russia to read Bhagavad Gita in secret</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, Russia, ISKCON, spirituality, molecular biology, researcher, bhakti vijnana goswami maharaj, krishna consiousness, perestroika, USSR, vadim tuneev</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/amid-euthanasia-push-kerala-plans-designated-stray-dog-feeding-spots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/mf21j2qw/Amid-euthanasia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>stray dogs</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:52:50.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid euthanasia push, Kerala plans 
designated stray dog feeding spots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, stray dog, euthanasia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/us-envoy-sergio-gor-urges-bangladesh-to-join-pax-silica-initiative</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/wm8huzqm/HOnBrhoWAAAMJ8y.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, Bangladesh PM Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:49:29.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US envoy Sergio Gor urges Bangladesh to join Pax Silica initiative</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh, Pax Silica initiative, US envoy Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/karnataka-to-ban-junk-food-around-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/18/original/Vegan-Gratitude-Burger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:49:14.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to ban junk food around schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka schools, Junk Food Ban</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>The University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi University retires Political Science professor after ICC upholds sexual harassment complaint</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/01/avo-can-do-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Classic Guacamole</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Creamy Avocado Pasta</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Avocado Smoothie</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Avocado Hummus</image:caption>
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<image:caption>California Sushi Rolls</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Avocado Toast</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:41:00.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avo-can-do! </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Food, Avocado</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/01/uefa-says-it-has-lost-confidence-in-fifas-infantino-after-failed-private-equity-plan-for-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>FIFA President Gianni Infantino.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:30:34.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA’s Infantino after failed private equity plan for World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>UEFA, FIFA President , Gianni Infantino</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/01/hindireview2026jul30bhai-tera-star-hai-movie-review-too-wacky-for-its-own-good</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhai Tera Star Hai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhai Tera Star Hai Movie Review: Too wacky for its own good</news:title>
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