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<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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<news:title>Uttarakhand to pay Rs 300 a day to attendants of pregnant women at birth waiting homes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/02/opec-boosts-september-production-by-188000-barrelsday-amid-west-asia-conflict</loc>
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<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>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/02/census-2027-self-enumeration-begins-in-assam-suspended-in-two-flood-hit-districts</loc>
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<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: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>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/at-least-72-died-in-spains-ceuta-migrant-rush</loc>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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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>
<news:keywords>India, cannabis, sniffer dogs, drug traffickers, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau</news:keywords>
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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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<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>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T12:37:44.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Around 158 exam fraud cases probed by CBI await trial amid Centre's fast-track courts push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Exam fraud, NEET-UG paper leak, Exam paper leaks, Anti-paper leak bill</news:keywords>
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<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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<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: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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<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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<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: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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<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: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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<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: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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<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: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>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/three-killed-seven-injured-following-shootout-at-idaho-restaurant</loc>
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<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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<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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<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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<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: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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<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>
<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:caption>National Commission for Minorities logo</image:caption>
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<news:title>National Commission for Minorities receive over 9000 complaints in last five years: Centre</news:title>
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<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:caption>Union Minister Piyush Goyal speaks to the mediapersons outside the Parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:45:28.538Z</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>
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<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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<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: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>
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<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: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>
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<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: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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/02/fire-toll-mounts-in-greece-as-blazes-spread</loc>
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<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>
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<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/2026-08-02/0cat16un/60.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/28364u19/59.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/hz2zdx7x/61.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:42:52.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How India scripted its greatest-ever Commonwealth Games boxing show</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, boxing, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, 2026 CWG</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:25:33.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, Goa Forward begin alliance talks for 2027 Assembly polls as AAP also signals tie-up interest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, 2027 Goa Assembly polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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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<image:caption>BSP leader Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:17:37.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mayawati expels former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddarth, BSP coordinator from party over indiscipline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, BSP, 2027 UP Assembly elections, Ashok Siddarth, Randhir Singh Beniwal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/haridwar-seers-announce-nationwide-protest-over-pappu-yadavs-saffron-robe-protest-in-parliament</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/udyos402/IMG-20260802-WA00791.jpg</image:loc>
<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:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:16:53.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haridwar seers announce nationwide protest over Pappu Yadav’s saffron robe protest in Parliament</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MP Pappu Yadav, saffron robes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/mzp9lbf5/ANI_20260608033742.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:10:28.166Z</news:publication_date>
<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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</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/x0dmecdc/AFP20260801C3QV2B4v1HighResFblAusEngChelseaTottenhamFriendly.jpg</image:loc>
<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:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:08:31.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Xabi Alonso welcomes Mykhailo Mudryk's Chelsea return after doping ban</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, English Premier League, Xabi Alonso, Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea return</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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>
<news:keywords>India, Pawan Khera, Ram Mandir donation theft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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: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>2026-08-02T08:02:26.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear pleas on alleged police brutality during NEET protests, may consider SIT probe Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, NEET protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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:publication_date>2026-08-02T08:02:21.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>De Zerbi unsure over Richarlison's future at Spurs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Tottenham, Richarlison, Roberto De Zerbi</news:keywords>
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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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/qdj4klg8/Seema-Kaliramna.webp</image:loc>
<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>
<news:keywords>India, CWG 2026, Haryana boxers</news:keywords>
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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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/br079v31/New-Project-95.jpg</image:loc>
<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:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:55:59.886Z</news:publication_date>
<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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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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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>
<news:keywords>World, prison riot</news:keywords>
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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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/rcmgxfcc/Tanvi-Sharma.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
<news:keywords>Other, Tanvi Sharma, Taipei Open, BWF Super 300 title</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:caption>Indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:17:27.994Z</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</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3ro67rz8/IMG-20260728-WA01791.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
<news:keywords>Mussoorie</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/rbu7dxhj/AFP202608012288643508v1HighResMubadalaCitiDcOpen2026Day6.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3kiv8vcx/New-Project-93.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains, Kerala floods 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/pjfnmvyn/AP26213770901252.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>English, The Sopranos, actor Vincent Pastore, Vincent Pastore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/3hsb3bmp/AP26213674539613.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>Football, Brentford, Mamadou Sangaré</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/t9hg86r5/202512243618128.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha names Anu Garg as new Chief Secretary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/1iqlh120/ANI_20260801191741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/yggijbsl/New-Project-2026-06-23T084616.337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electricity Minister C T R Nirmalkumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/v6lt6zzc/anteera.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM Dr G Parameshwara addresses the media.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
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<url>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/v4jfk3aj/Ekamra-Residency.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ekamra Residency housing project in Subudhipur</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Ekamra Residency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
</news:news>
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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:caption>A flooded area in Mathani under Basta block of Balasore district.</image:caption>
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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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/chandigarh-advocate-arrested-for-firing-at-landlords-wife-during-eviction-proceedings</loc>
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<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: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>
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<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: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>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/bhitarkanika-reopens-after-three-months</loc>
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<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: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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/visually-impaired-professor-from-rayagada-to-get-presidents-award</loc>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/ahektf4x/Orthopaedics.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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/02/sweeper-forges-jail-superintendents-signature-embezzles-rs-5-lakh-in-odisha</loc>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<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>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/byrkhx3y/Red.jpg</image:loc>
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<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>
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<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>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/8o0hjeit/A-Gard.jpg</image:loc>
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<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>
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<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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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: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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-kcv-to-arrive-with-final-list</loc>
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<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_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>
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</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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<image:caption>Gokul Minz</image:caption>
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<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>
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<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>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/gurugram-mnc-employee-found-dead-after-wife-seeks-divorce-police-detain-spouse</loc>
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<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:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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: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>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
<image:image>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-unhappy-with-centres-esa-notification</loc>
<image:image>
<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>
</news:news>
</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>
</news:news>
</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:publication>
<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>
</news:news>
</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: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>
</news:news>
</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: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: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:publication>
<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>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/protests-must-not-turn-into-publicity-exercises-karnataka-cm-dks</loc>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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<image:caption>Image of Thiruvananthapuram corporation office used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/02/cm-dks-launches-freedom-from-waste-drive-vows-cleaner-bengaluru</loc>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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<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: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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/02/australian-delegation-explores-collaboration-opportunities-in-amaravati</loc>
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<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: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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/02/karnataka-hc-raps-bda-chief-over-road-width-cut</loc>
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<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: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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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: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>
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</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>
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<image:caption>Minister for Backward Classes Welfare V Sampath Kumar</image:caption>
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<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>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/02/apcpdcl-launches-ivrs-service-for-new-power-connections</loc>
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<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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<url>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
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</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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<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>
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<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>
<image:image>
<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>
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<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-21/ep5f0387/nr-ilango-1090002.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
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<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>
</image:image><image:image>
<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>
<image:image>
<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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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/dhcaz6xq/freshc.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: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>
<image:image>
<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:caption>The ground-breaking ceremony of ASIP semi-conductor unit at Tarluvada.</image:caption>
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<news:title>South India’s 1st chip unit breaks ground in Andhra</news:title>
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<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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<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>
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<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>
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<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/jkctfjs4/ALL-PARTY-MEETING.jpg</image:loc>
<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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<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>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</url>
<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: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>
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<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9upxo55x/min.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
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</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>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Commercial Tax collections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-26/1o36qlp6/Senthil-Balaji.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK leader V Senthil Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:05:56.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK govt focused only on filing cases, not people’s issues: DMK leader V Senthil Balaji</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, DMK leader V Senthil Balaji</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1bafc43c-e730-4f5c-888c-6ba92ef2e583/Telangana%20rain1_0207chn_23.jpg</image:loc>
<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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</url>
<url>
<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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<url>
<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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<url>
<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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:01:58.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for sexual assault on 14-year-old girl in TN, search on for two</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, sexual assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<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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<url>
<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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<url>
<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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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/aqnuddw2/C_1_1_CH1372_119847953.jpg</image:loc>
<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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<url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/032nz6yc/Backing.jpg</image:loc>
<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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<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: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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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/third-flood-warning-continues-at-bhadrachalam</loc>
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<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: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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<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: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:title>Biography on Sanmar Group founder released</news:title>
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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: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: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>
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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>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/87om4ytm/202603293725645.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
<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>
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<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: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>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/turning-gratitude-into-initiative</loc>
<image:image>
<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: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: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>
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</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: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>
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</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>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/kqfsl3ym/t-if-one-undertakes-a.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/46dprqse/‘future.jpg</image:loc>
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<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>
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</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_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>
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</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_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>
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<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>
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<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_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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/weight-of-a-dream</loc>
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<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_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>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/02/33-projects-approved-under-urban-challenge-fund-since-scheme-launch</loc>
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<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_date>2026-08-02T02:35:03.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>33 projects approved under Urban Challenge Fund since scheme launch</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/02/elurus-gmc-balayogi-science-park-gets-rs-58-lakh-makeover</loc>
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<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>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d3jues0a/Balayogiaa.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/tez8sfbo/Balayog.jpg</image:loc>
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<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/02/rains-breathe-life-into-famed-waterfalls</loc>
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<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_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>
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</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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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: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>
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</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: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: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>
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<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>
</news:news>
</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>
</news:publication>
<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>
</news:news>
</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:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<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:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
</image:image><image:image>
<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>
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<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>
</news:publication>
<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: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:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
</news:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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: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: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_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: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_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>
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<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>
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<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_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>
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<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>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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_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>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Product Review: Mixed Impressions</news:title>
<news:keywords>forever52 </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/02/the-myth-of-skin-fasting</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Myth of Skin Fasting</news:title>
<news:keywords>skin fasting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/02/wired-to-get-fit</loc>
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<news:title>Wired to Get Fit</news:title>
<news:keywords>gym workout</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Aug/02/slow-love-without-a-deadline</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slow Love Without a Deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>wildflowering in dating , wildflowering trend</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/trump-threatens-more-strikes-on-iran-tensions-from-hormuz-to-kuwait-gaza-lead-to-more-warnings-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Palestinians inspect the scene of an Israeli airstrike near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T19:08:32.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens more strikes on Iran; Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait, Gaza lead to more warnings</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Aug/01/the-real-disruption-is-india-in-transition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/xfr5ssq9/ANI_20260729052432.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governments are forced to expand welfare as consumption is bifurcating into a K-shape on rising prices.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:51:11.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The real disruption is India in transition</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/01/the-art-of-giving-a-new-marketplace-for-philanthropy</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian households contribute around Rs 540 billion every year to charitable causes in cash, kind and services.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:49:33.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The art of giving: A new marketplace for philanthropy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/Aug/01/trump-tariffs-target-india-again</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump departs following a cabinet meeting at Camp David, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:40:55.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump tariffs target India again </news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhu Chawla, Opinion, Donald Trump, US sanctions, US tariffs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/01/duleep-trophy-patidar-to-lead-central-zone-tilak-named-south-zone-skipper</loc>
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<image:caption>Central Zone's Rajat Patidar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:33:16.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duleep Trophy: Patidar to lead Central Zone, Tilak named South Zone skipper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rajat Patidar, Duleep Trophy, Tilak Varma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/01/how-courts-not-barracks-opened-armed-forces-to-women</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:32:47.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How courts, not barracks, opened armed forces to women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/july-turns-deadliest-month-of-2026-in-pakistan-as-606-killed-in-terror-attacks-counter-operations</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T18:30:31.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>July turns deadliest month of 2026 in Pakistan as 606 killed in terror attacks, counter operations </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/all-10-climbers-swept-away-in-avalanche-in-pakistan-are-confirmed-dead</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:title>All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan confirmed dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>climber Nirmal Purja, avalanche</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/dream-shot-soman-steals-show-with-superlative-show-to-become-cwg-champion</loc>
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<image:caption>Soman Rana (C) poses with gold medal on Saturday</image:caption>
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<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>
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<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>
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<image:caption>Migrants run from Spanish police officers after crossing from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<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>
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<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>
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<image:caption>University of Delhi</image:caption>
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<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/2026-cwg-chithravels-cwg-medal-wait-ends-with-silver</loc>
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<image:caption>Praveen Chithravel in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Selva Prabhu in action</image:caption>
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<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>
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<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>
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<image:caption>The NEET-PG 2026, scheduled for August 30, will also be conducted under a robust multi-layered security framework.</image:caption>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/nhai-plans-digital-command-centre-to-power-nationwide-barrier-less-tolling-rollout</loc>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/01/ajaraies-hat-trick-in-northeast-uniteds-big-win</loc>
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<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>
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<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>Sport, Other, Indian football, NorthEast United FC, Durand Cup, Bodoland FC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/after-deferring-report-adoption-jpc-on-higher-education-bill-to-meet-monday</loc>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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</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>
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<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>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/glas-glowing-in-gold-indian-boxers-produce-record-breaking-show-in-cwg</loc>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<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>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Prashant Kishor, Bihar CEO, Bankipur bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/33c6a25c-92bb-4411-9abe-f99e609567ec/C_53_1_CH1138_35423024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh BJP MP Brijmohan Agarwal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh BJP MP Brijmohan Agarwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/bo3l70w4/C_53_1_CH1509_43578327.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/kharge-slams-indian-hockey-team-jersey-colour-change-move-launches-attack-on-rss</loc>
<image:image>
<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>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/kseab-policy-costs-karnataka-science-topper-direct-admission-to-bits-pilani</loc>
<image:image>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/indias-students-need-pms-apology-not-his-forgiveness-rahul</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/6z8vae6d/PTI08012026000372B.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/se6tdpbt/202604233760732.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/nathu-la-pass-reopens-for-india-china-border-trade-after-six-years</loc>
<image:image>
<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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/india-china-trade-through-shipli-la-resumes-after-six-years-2</loc>
<image:image>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/utv9gie3/Tejaswin44.JPG</image:loc>
<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>
</news:news>
</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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/dmp9vf3c/P_4894217931.jpg</image:loc>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/pygmy-hog-added-to-national-recovery-programme-to-protect-alluvial-grasslands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/22/original/hog-EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The endangered species of pygmy hog. (File Photo)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
</url>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
<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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/us-embassies-urge-american-citizens-to-consider-departing-middle-east</loc>
<image:image>
<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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/2lnvz6v4/anchor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Shanthi T</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T12:10:20.988Z</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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/nirmal-purja-record-holding-mountaineer-dies-in-avalanche-on-pakistans-broad-peak</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/zmgqp40t/Nirmal-Purja.webp</image:loc>
<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>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
</url>
<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:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/cdc757c4-4105-49ee-8c59-8fbe545f76f7/ujjaini16042656.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
</url>
<url>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
</url>
<url>
<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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/p45q5a26/1001260254-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhakti Vijnana Goswami Maharaj</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/hyllmm7r/1001260255.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4wa5wl0k/bbb.jpg</image:loc>
<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>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/wggzbciz/1001260256-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhakti Vijnana Goswami Maharaj offering prayers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:53:03.750Z</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>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/amid-euthanasia-push-kerala-plans-designated-stray-dog-feeding-spots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/mf21j2qw/Amid-euthanasia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>stray dogs</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:52:50.050Z</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>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/us-envoy-sergio-gor-urges-bangladesh-to-join-pax-silica-initiative</loc>
<image:image>
<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>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<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>
<image:image>
<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>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<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>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/delhi-university-retires-political-science-professor-after-icc-upholds-sexual-harassment-complaint</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/6i3ngpx3/d-univ113947.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 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>2026-08-01T11:44:23.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University retires Political Science professor after ICC upholds sexual harassment complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/01/avo-can-do-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/jsgpgrx8/pexels-rahimegul-36175050.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9njzseis/mousse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chocolate Avocado Mousse</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/c9wgc02l/guacamole.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Classic Guacamole</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ms6oiph5/pasta-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Creamy Avocado Pasta</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/viio30h1/smoothie-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avocado Smoothie</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/3rc50hwg/hummus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avocado Hummus</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/dssnzie7/sushi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>California Sushi Rolls</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9wnrs1d5/toast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avocado Toast</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:41:00.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avo-can-do! </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Food, Avocado</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<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>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/wkftirhx/AP26208397057010-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FIFA President Gianni Infantino.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:30:34.105Z</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>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/01/hindireview2026jul30bhai-tera-star-hai-movie-review-too-wacky-for-its-own-good</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/vclxheda/Bhai_Tera_Star_Hai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhai Tera Star Hai</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhai Tera Star Hai Movie Review: Too wacky for its own good</news:title>
<news:keywords>Raghav Juyal, Bhai Tera Star Hai review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/01/eight-day-old-baby-rescued-as-gujarat-police-bust-alleged-interstate-trafficking-racket-linked-to-mumbai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/qwq4g6lp/Vadodara-accused-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators are particularly looking for two alleged key accused originally from Modasa who are now living in Mumbai and are currently absconding.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:20:13.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight-day-old baby rescued as Gujarat police bust alleged interstate trafficking racket linked to Mumbai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, baby trafficking racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/young-ifs-officers-must-combine-technology-with-human-sensitivity-to-tackle-climate-crisis-bhupender-yadav</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/qkfh5fvg/IMG-20260801-WA0088.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yadav, who presided over the ceremony, awarded certificates and medals to the probationers who successfully completed their training at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:13:14.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young IFS officers must combine technology with human sensitivity to tackle climate crisis: Bhupender Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/terrorists-shot-him-after-asking-about-his-caste-community-kin-of-kulgam-victim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/uqu8b7jz/PTI08012026000095B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel conduct a cordon-and-search operation after two labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln, in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, 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>2026-08-01T11:11:36.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Terrorists shot him after asking about his caste, community': Kin of Kulgam victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kulgam, migrant worker killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/praveen-chitravel-wins-silver-selva-prabhu-bags-bronze-in-triple-jump-at-cwg-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/otm02ihj/ANI_20260801105108.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CWG 2026: Praveen Chithravel wins silver, Selva Prabhu takes bronze in men's triple jump</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:09:50.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Praveen Chitravel wins silver, Selva Prabhu bags bronze in triple jump at CWG 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Praveen Chitravel, CWG 2026, Selva Prabhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/operation-aurum-gst-raids-on-jewellery-establishments-detect-rs-70-crore-tax-evasion-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/gytod5ev/ANI_20260615134012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The State GST Intelligence wing had been making extensive preparations for the statewide operation over the past several month</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:05:20.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Operation Aurum’: GST raids on jewellery establishments detect Rs 70-crore tax evasion in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Tax evasion, GST raids, jewellery establishments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/01/a-giddy-patti-smith-meets-fellow-chicago-legend-pope-leo-xiv-and-says-hi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/n5sqp7bg/Pope-Leo-Patti-Smith.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends the “Canticle of Peace” prayer and fraternity meeting at Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southwest of Rome, Italy, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T11:04:19.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says 'Hi'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vatican, Patti Smith, Pope Leo XIV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/search-resumes-for-seven-missing-climbers-following-pakistan-avalanche</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/qnc0xv06/AFP20260731C3MK7CTv2HighResPakistanNepalAccidentAvalanche.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout photograph taken and released by Alpine Club of Pakistan on July 31, 2026 shows rescue mountaineers before departing from Skardu Air Base in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:57:27.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search resumes for seven missing climbers following Pakistan avalanche</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan avalanche, missing climbers, Nirmal Purja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/01/ariana-grandes-petal-displays-a-pop-star-at-her-most-restrained</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/iydsccpx/Ariana-Grande.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This album cover image released by Republic Records shows "Petal" by Ariana Grande</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:57:08.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ displays a pop star at her most restrained</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Ariana Grande, pop star, Petal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/preeti-pawar-jaismine-lamboria-win-boxing-gold-medals-for-india-at-cwg-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/faizog76/PTI08012026000287B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Preeti Pawar, in blue, competes against Canada's Scarlett Delgado during the Women's 54kg boxing final at the Commonwealth Games 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:46:04.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria win boxing gold medals for India at CWG 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, CWG 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/from-kanimangalam-to-rashtrapati-bhavan-a-national-honour-for-keralas-mural-legacy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/6ybkzx6z/Anoop-with-Presidenat-Drupathi-murmu.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anoop represents the Kerala mural tradition in this unique national project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:39:46.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Kanimangalam to Rashtrapati Bhavan: A national honour for Kerala's mural legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Anoop M G, Artists-in-Residence Programme, mural painting tradition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/01/gujarats-government-school-paradox-as-class-iii-v-ger-drops-sharply-for-girls-scs-sts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/8/original/No_reopening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Overall, the state ended the five years with 35 more government schools, representing a marginal increase of 0.10%, rather than a net decline.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:36:23.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat's government school paradox as Class III-V GER drops sharply for girls, SCs, STs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, GER</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/activist-tehseen-poonawalla-alleges-house-arrest-ahead-of-march-against-e20-fuel-policy-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/uzgc19p7/tehseen-poonawala.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activist Tehseen Poonawalla talking to a police officer.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:32:25.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Tehseen Poonawalla, Delhi police.</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/01/malayalamreview2026jul31unmadham-movie-review-fresh-ideas-diluted-by-dated-resolutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/j729uuxq/Unmadham_poster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Unmadham Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unmadham Movie Review: Fresh ideas diluted by dated resolutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Unmadham Movie Review, Unmadham Review, Unmadham rating, Unmadham star rating, Kunchacko Boban, Shahi Kabir, Kiran Das</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/pro-channi-slogans-raised-in-presence-of-baghel-warring-during-congress-event-in-patiala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/u8u17emx/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring is seen appealing to the workers to maintain discipline and allow the meeting to continue.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:15:15.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress workers raise Pro-Channi slogans in presence of Baghel, Warring during event in Patiala</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Charanjit Singh Channi, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Baghel, Warring</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/youth-should-sacrifice-small-personal-interests-to-help-build-a-stronger-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-06/w3ynianz/Ajit_Doval_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:11:08.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth should sacrifice small personal interests to help build a stronger nation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ajit Doval, national interest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/trump-threatens-more-strikes-on-iran-iran-accuses-us-over-escalating-tensions-in-middle-east</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/eqtkmy3z/AP26213325028523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Palestinian boy stands amid destroyed buildings at the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, Monday, Aug. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:51:10.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens more strikes on Iran; Iran accuses US over escalating tensions in Middle East</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US, Iran, Middle East crisis, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/01/west-bengal-stf-arrests-woman-over-alleged-honey-trap-network-linked-to-suspected-jem-operative</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/4bf65842-ec0e-499e-baec-fe8c68c03c3b/ANI_20240623031712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:43:04.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal STF arrests woman over alleged honey-trap network linked to suspected JeM operative</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, honey trap, alleged JeM operative</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/01/ghibli-gigily40</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9c0a5mt5/My-neighbour-Totoro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>My Neighbour Totoro</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/z8rzikgo/Spirited-away.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spirited Away</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ncntoqnt/Castle-in-the-sky.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Laputa" in Castle in the sky</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/xcike3f9/Hayao-Miyazaki.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hayao Miyazaki</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/anpcmido/Whisper-of-the-heart.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Whisper of the heart</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:34:18.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghibli-gigily@40</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, anime, studioghibli, miyazaki</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/kejriwal-announces-march-to-pms-residence-on-august-4-demands-choice-between-pure-petrol-and-e20</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/8bxaeov9/P_4846811628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:34:08.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal announces march to PM's residence on August 4, demands choice between pure petrol and E20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AAP Arvind Kejriwal, E20</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/01/malayalamnews2026jul31yogi-babu-joins-saiju-kurup-starrer-harivarasanam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/7v9qik5r/YogiBabuSaijuKurupHarivarasanam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yogi Babu (L) and Saiju Kurup (R) from the sets of Harivarasanam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi Babu joins Saiju Kurup-starrer Harivarasanam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yogi Babu, Yogi Babu Malayalam, Saiju Kurup, Harivarasanam, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/01/how-should-we-judge-the-success-of-indias-new-ftas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/fto6t9sq/202603063698583.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:18:15.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How should we judge the success of India's new FTAs? </news:title>
<news:keywords>FTAs, India, global economy, logistics, domestic reform</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/indian-railways-approves-multitracking-of-29-km-danapurfatuha-section-of-east-central-railway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/3/17/original/20200317129L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway workers disinfect a coach of a train at Rajendranagar Yard in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:17:00.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Railways approves multitracking of 29 km Danapur–Fatuha section of East Central Railway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, East Central Railway, Danapur–Fatuha section</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/01/eggs-twice-a-week-in-midday-meals-as-west-bengal-launches-iskcons-mega-kitchen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/3svwr4ep/20260701734ff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:11:32.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eggs twice a week in midday meals as West Bengal launches ISKCON's mega kitchen</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, eggs, ISKCON, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/over-14-lakh-mgnrega-beneficiaries-eight-lakh-job-cards-deleted-in-punjab-over-five-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/hopjfben/202607013847279.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Official data submitted in the Lok Sabha revealed that between 2021 and 2026, 14.05 lakh workers were removed from the MGNREGA database in Punjab and 8.04 lakh job cards were cancelled.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:08:57.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 14 lakh MGNREGA beneficiaries, eight lakh job cards deleted in Punjab over five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MGNREGA beneficiaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/01/malayalamnews2026jul31sreenath-bhasi-to-lead-orijinal-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/s1v6xwkz/FirstlookOrijinalSreenathBhasi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of Sreenath Bhasi's Orijinal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sreenath Bhasi to lead Orijinal, first look unveiled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sreenath Bhasi, Orijinal, Orijinal first look, Original, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan, Saaf Boi, Binu Pappu, Femina George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/death-toll-in-spain-morocco-border-crisis-in-ceuta-reaches-67-as-tens-of-thousands-cross-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/d3qneyf8/AP26213267697424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spanish army soldiers and Guardia Civil officers stand guard as migrants return to Morocco from 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>2026-08-01T08:55:50.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in Spain-Morocco border crisis in Ceuta reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border crisis, Tarajal beach, exhausted migrants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/i-just-want-a-chance-moroccans-sought-better-future-in-collective-crossing-to-spain-territory-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/tx00fgsz/AP26212471326852.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:47:38.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I just want a chance': Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mediterranean, Ceuta, Spain territory, Moroccans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/stalin-demands-all-party-meet-slams-cm-vijays-unilateral-diplomacy-in-cauvery-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-15/aaamzmco/P_4263885133.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president M.K. Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:41:56.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin demands all-party meet, slams CM Vijay's 'unilateral' diplomacy in Cauvery row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN CM Vijay on Mekedatu dam issue, M.K. Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/01/gst-collections-up-by-154-per-cent-to-rs-211-lakh-crore-in-july-on-higher-import-buoyancy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/egygupdk/ANI_20260801054920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After accounting for refunds, net GST collections stood at Rs 1.81 lakh crore in July, up 15.8 per cent from a year ago.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:30:07.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST collections up by 15.4 per cent to Rs 2.11 lakh crore in July, on higher import buoyancy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, GST, GST collections, higher import buoyancy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/farooq-abdullah-mirwaiz-others-condemn-killing-of-2-migrant-labourers-in-kulgam-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/t316tj7p/ANI_20260801053146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J-K CM condemns 'dastardly' killing of labourers in Kulgam terror attack.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:20:54.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farooq Abdullah, Mirwaiz, others condemn killing of 2 migrant labourers in Kulgam </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Terror attack, Kulgam, migrant workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/01/heavy-rains-trigger-flash-floods-landslides-in-kerala-four-killed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/2fn2wp7o/1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/1mlnszgq/1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/zhxrixs9/3.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9yzoheim/5.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/zlpa5mee/6.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/lsssv9hn/2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:18:02.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslides in Kerala; four killed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Kerala rains, Kerala monsoon, Kerala floods 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/01/communal-violence-in-nepal-prompts-heightened-security-along-bihar-border</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/paycz4ai/New-Project-89.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, at least three people were killed and dozens injured in clashes and police firing following a dispute over the use of loudspeakers during celebrations by two religious communities</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:13:27.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Communal violence in Nepal prompts heightened security along Bihar border</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, India-Nepal border, Nepal communal clashes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/2026-cwg-yamini-maurya-clinches-57kg-silver-adds-to-indias-historic-judo-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/kntz3tlx/Yamini.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yamini secured India's third medal in Judo at the Commonwealth Games.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T08:04:45.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: Yamini Maurya clinches 57kg silver, adds to India's historic judo campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/rescues-and-rare-sightings-mark-busy-spell-for-wildlife-across-punjab-himachal-pradesh-and-haryana</loc>
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<image:caption>The gharial was rescued on July 27 from the Mohangarh Minor of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/xxna8zja/Snow_Leopard.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:53:29.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescues and rare sightings mark busy spell for wildlife across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Aug/01/kannadareview2026jul31tadviruddha-movie-review-trauma-outweighs-crime-in-this-haunting-murder-mystery</loc>
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<image:caption>Tadviruddha Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:53:26.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tadviruddha Movie Review: Trauma outweighs crime in this haunting murder mystery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tadviruddha, Vinod J Raj, Suchendra Prasad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Aug/01/kannadareview2026jul31jolly-movie-review-a-sincere-but-cramped-commercial-entertainer</loc>
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<image:caption>Jolly Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:52:55.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jolly Movie Review: A sincere but cramped commercial entertainer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jolly, Tarush Krishna, Padmashree Jain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/01/englishnews2026jul31josh-boone-to-helm-fake-skating-adaptation</loc>
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<image:caption>Josh Boone to direct Fake Skating adaptation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:52:08.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Josh Boone to helm Fake Skating adaptation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Josh Boone, Fake Skating</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/01/amit-shah-presents-lokmanya-tilak-national-award-to-nsa-ajit-doval</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>2026-08-01T07:52:01.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah presents Lokmanya Tilak National Award to NSA Ajit Doval</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Amit Shah, NSA Ajit Doval</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/01/englishnews2026jul31john-legend-to-play-singer-civil-rights-activist-harry-belafonte-in-the-road-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/jc26p9eg/l32120250728114244.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>John Legend to portray Harry Belafonte in The Road Home</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:51:32.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>John Legend to play singer, civil rights activist Harry Belafonte in The Road Home</news:title>
<news:keywords>John Legend, The Road Home</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/01/englishnews2026jul31anthony-bourdains-biopic-tony-gets-indian-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/h2kdj1ut/Tony.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tony first look; Tony poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:51:03.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthony Bourdain's biopic Tony gets Indian release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tony, Anthony Bourdain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/01/hindinews2026jul31ayushmann-sharvari-starrer-yeh-prem-mol-liya-wraps-shoot-anupam-kher-pens-a-heartfelt-note</loc>
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<image:caption>Sharvari; Ayushmann Khurrana; Sooraj Barjatya and Anupam Kher on Yeh Prem Mol Liya sets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:50:20.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayushmann-Sharvari starrer Yeh Prem Mol Liya wraps shoot; Anupam Kher pens a heartfelt note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sooraj Barjatya, Anupam Kher, Sharvari, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, Ayushmann Khurrana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/01/tamilnews2026jul31vj-siddhus-dayangaram-wraps-filming</loc>
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<image:caption>Dayangaram wrap picture</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:49:44.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VJ Siddhu's Dayangaram wraps filming</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/pm-modi-opens-bhogapuram-airport-andhras-new-aviation-hub-for-north-coastal-region</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and others, at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:48:00.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi opens Rs 5,000-crore Bhogapuram airport, Andhra's new aviation hub for North Coastal region</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/israelis-worry-about-weakening-connection-with-younger-jewish-americans-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A U.S. flag is seen through a hole torn in an Israel national flag, as they wave in the wind at a horse ranch, near the southern Israeli town of Sderot, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:46:28.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Progressive Judaism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/tn-school-education-minister-defends-weekly-chicken-biryani-proposal-for-govt-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu School Education Minister A Rajmohan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:22:02.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN school education minister defends weekly chicken biryani proposal for govt schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>chicken biriyani, midday meals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/peru-ex-president-humala-walks-free-after-conviction-quashed</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Peru's President Ollanta Humala is embraced by a supporter after leaving Barbadillo prison in Lima on July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:21:27.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peru ex-president Humala walks free after conviction quashed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Peru </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/01/congress-bjp-face-off-in-pune-during-amit-shahs-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:14:00.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, BJP face off in Pune during Amit Shah’s visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/01/cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-falls-ill-at-home-in-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke (Centre)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:12:16.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke falls ill at home in Maharashtra</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/massive-attack-banned-from-singapore-over-palestinian-flag-display</loc>
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<image:caption>British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:10:31.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive Attack banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag display</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/india-braces-for-deficit-rainfall-higher-temperatures-amid-weakening-monsoon-in-second-half-of-season</loc>
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<image:caption>August is expected to receive less rainfall. Long-term analysis shows that rainfall in August has been on a declining trend.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T07:03:57.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India braces for deficit rainfall, higher temperatures amid weakening monsoon in second half of season</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, deficit rainfall, El Niño</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/supriya-sule-seeks-sit-probe-into-exam-irregularities-calls-for-education-reforms</loc>
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<image:caption>Supriya Sule</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:56:21.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supriya Sule seeks SIT probe into exam irregularities, calls for education reforms</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/akal-takht-urges-punjab-mlas-to-delay-anti-sacrilege-law-changes-until-consensus</loc>
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<image:caption>Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:53:42.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akal Takht urges Punjab MLAs to delay anti-sacrilege law changes until consensus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/01/vozinha-wins-special-jersey-approval-in-chile-as-colo-colo-arrival-remains-uncertain-2</loc>
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<image:caption>According to details leaked to local media, being allowed to use his nickname on his shirt was one of Vozinha's conditions for accepting the deal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:49:50.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vozinha wins special jersey approval in Chile as Colo-Colo arrival remains uncertain</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/01/anthropic-says-its-ai-models-hacked-3-organisations-during-testing-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Anthropic, the San Francisco-based AI company behind Claude, posted on its website Thursday that it discovered the three incidents after reviewing more than 141,000 evaluation runs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:44:16.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organisations during testing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/dont-mislead-the-youth-kangana-ranaut-responds-to-trolls-using-her-film-clips</loc>
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<image:caption>Kangana Ranaut</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:38:36.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don't mislead the youth: Kangana Ranaut responds to trolls using her film clips </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/01/heavy-rain-triggers-landslide-in-maharashtras-nandurbar-taloda-dhadgaon-road-blocked</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra rains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:26:27.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain triggers landslide in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar; Taloda-Dhadgaon road blocked</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/indian-national-wanted-in-canada-over-alleged-psychic-scam-over-5000-dollars</loc>
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<image:caption>Police allege that the accused Gangadhar Babu defrauded victims of more than $8,00,000 through the alleged scam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:17:23.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian national wanted in Canada over alleged psychic scam over 5000 dollars</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, financial fraud, indian origin man, Canada police, fortune teller</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/major-oil-companies-reap-massive-profits-as-us-and-iran-fighting-drives-energy-prices-higher</loc>
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<image:caption>A truck enters the Exxon Mobil Baytown Olefins Plant, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Baytown, Texas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:14:05.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher</news:title>
<news:keywords>American oil </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/48yearold-woman-declared-dead-revives-after-ambulance-hits-pothole-in-andhras-eluru-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/qbyjq7un/Gurajala-Ramathulasi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gurajala Ramathulasi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:13:51.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>48‑year‑old woman declared dead revives after ambulance hits pothole in Andhra's Eluru district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pothole, dead woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/01/scott-edwards-steps-down-as-netherlands-captain-bas-de-leede-named-successor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/vlx0emi1/AFP2026021096TD8JCv1HighResCricketIccMensT20Wc2026NedNam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Netherlands' captain Scott Edwards (L) and Bas de Leede.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T06:03:28.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scott Edwards steps down as Netherlands captain; Bas de Leede named successor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Netherlands, Scott Edwards, Bas de Leede</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/trump-hails-a-unique-cabinet-meeting-at-camp-david-as-he-seizes-on-spains-migration-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ptdvsb77/AP26212560819388.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump, seated center, joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, from left, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, attends a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:54:00.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump hails a 'unique' Cabinet meeting at Camp David as he seizes on Spain's migration crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>donald trump</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/cloudburst-triggers-flash-floods-in-jks-kishtwar-schools-shut-across-chenab-valley</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-15/nj5knk3v/ANI_20240815084757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:51:02.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cloudburst triggers flash floods in J&amp;K’s Kishtwar; schools shut across Chenab Valley</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Flood, Jitendra Singh, Kishtwar, Chenab Valley</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/22-year-old-up-man-allegedly-killed-following-instagram-photo-controversy-police-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/wh8vxwbs/202607133862257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:44:36.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22-year-old UP man allegedly killed following Instagram photo controversy, police say</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/01/eddie-howe-resigns-as-newcastle-boss-to-recharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/q0w46n6j/AFP20260730C3JT7WEv1HighResFilesFblEngPrNewcastle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe applauds the fans at the end of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on March 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:43:08.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to 'recharge'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, English Premier League, Newcastle United, Eddie Howe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/pm-enjoys-playing-victim-card-jairam-ramesh-demands-apology-over-neet-ram-mandir-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/xbj2soby/ANI_20260617143107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:30:55.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'PM enjoys playing victim card': Jairam Ramesh demands apology over NEET, Ram Mandir row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/01/us-stocks-rise-to-finish-a-wild-july-as-amazon-soars-apple-sinks-and-inflation-worries-worsen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/zkuqrghc/AP26211524288555.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Specialist Mark Fitzgerald works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:30:53.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US stocks rise to finish a wild July as Amazon soars, Apple sinks and inflation worries worsen</news:title>
<news:keywords>inflation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/112-people-shifted-as-godavari-floodwaters-inundate-low-lying-areas-in-mulugu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ho80yk6o/Flooded-Godavari-river-due-to-continuous-rains-at1721674472795.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flooded Godavari river due to continuous rains, at Kaleshwaram Project in Bhupalapally district on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:18:00.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>112 people shifted as Godavari floodwaters inundate low-lying areas in Mulugu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Godavari river, Telangana rains, Mulugu, rehabilitation aid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/thousands-of-migrant-children-in-the-us-could-face-new-deportation-risks-as-legal-aid-deal-expires</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/8egtv9hb/School07-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tens of thousands of migrant children who came to the United States alone could lose legal representation in immigration court and increase their risk of deportation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T05:06:02.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires</news:title>
<news:keywords>deportation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/four-chandigarh-teens-drown-in-haridwar-canal-during-kanwar-yatra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/jrtkexo2/IMG-20260801-WA00331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water police personnel retrieved three of the boys, while the fourth was brought out by the SDRF.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:33:27.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Chandigarh teens drown in Haridwar canal during Kanwar yatra </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Drowning, Kanwar Yatra, teens, Haridwar canal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/four-killed-as-heavy-rains-unleash-flash-floods-landslides-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/2j0etfdc/Kerala-floods.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operations at Payyanithottam in Poonjar Thekkekara panchayat where a landslide left one person dead in the early hours of Saturday, August 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:30:38.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed as heavy rains unleash flash floods, landslides in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>flash floods, landslides, Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/protestor-accused-of-abusing-pm-at-delhi-protest-apologises-says-she-was-influenced-by-others</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ppb0kbbc/New-Project-87.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The video, in which the teenager appears with folded hands, has gone viral on social media. TNIE could not independently verify its authenticity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:30:17.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen protestor accused of abusing PM at Delhi protest apologises, says she was influenced by others</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, CJP protest, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/01/traders-confine-gst-officials-during-check-in-chennai-police-rescue-them</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/qqflhqiv/Traders-confine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traders gather on Mint Street against the inspection by GST team, alleging that it was being conducted unlawfully.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:22:59.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traders confine GST officials during check in Chennai; police rescue them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Sowcarpet, GST officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/01/brothers-kill-mom-younger-sibling-in-property-dispute-at-anna-nagar-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/fz4nfqmn/Brothers-k.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the five accused and the two victims lived under the same roof in the house that was under dispute.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:21:11.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brothers kill mom, younger sibling in property dispute at Anna Nagar in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Property dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/01/greater-chennai-corporation-proposes-rs-1200-crore-infrastructure-upgrade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/g3d2o2k5/GCC-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of blue-green infrastructure initiative, nine city lakes, including Porur waterbody, have been identified for rejuvenation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:13:46.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Chennai Corporation proposes Rs 1,200-crore infrastructure upgrade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, GCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/01/assam-invokes-nsa-against-rights-activist-after-bail-in-kaziranga-hotel-protest-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/6/original/dorey.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file photo of Pranab Doley.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:09:41.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam invokes NSA against rights activist after bail in Kaziranga hotel protest case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pranab Doley, Rights activist, Kaziranga National Park, hotel, Assam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/badrinath-temple-donation-theft-accused-confesses-sit-investigates-possible-wider-conspiracy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/8gblvt2y/HOfL0RaQAAfS-m.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pramod Nautiyal, an employee of the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC), had initially denied any involvement. However, after three days of questioning during his four-day police remand, he admitted to his role in the theft, investigators claimed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:08:11.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badrinath temple donation theft accused confesses, SIT investigates possible wider conspiracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Badrinath temple, Badrinath donation row, Pramod Nautiyal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/5-held-for-bid-to-smuggle-3-metal-idols-worth-rs-7-crore-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/qkjsg90w/held-for-bid-to-smuggle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is yet to be identified which temple the three idols were stolen from.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:07:30.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 held for bid to smuggle 3 metal idols worth Rs 7 crore in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, metal idols, idol smuggling bid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/kovai-blast-all-12-accused-students-of-arabic-college</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-21/9gyiqc1d/TNIEimport20221025originalCoimbatorecarblast.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The case relates to a vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) explosion near a temple in Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on October 23, 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T04:05:48.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovai blast: All 12 accused students of Arabic College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kovai car blast case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/woman-kills-grandmother-for-refusing-to-return-certificates-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/1t25mzhe/Sugitha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, M Sugitha.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:57:31.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman kills grandmother for refusing to return certificates in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, grandmother, educational certificates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/trump-says-anti-weaponisation-fund-in-irs-settlement-is-dead-even-as-he-defends-it</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/oy4ve9vd/AP26212586125106.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens during a cabinet meeting, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Camp David, the presidential retreat, near Thurmont, Md., Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:55:25.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says anti-weaponisation fund in IRS settlement is 'dead' even as he defends it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Donald Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/cbi-searches-10-locations-in-telangana-andhra-over-rs-105-crore-bank-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/j5p53mx2/202607283881874.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:50:35.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI searches 10 locations in Telangana,  Andhra over Rs 105 crore bank fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, CBI, Bank fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/interstate-meth-racket-busted-in-tns-ramanathapuram-district-9-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-17/cs413wvx/ANI_20250331105641.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Superintendent of Police G Chandeesh said the crackdown also resulted in the seizure of large quantities of precursor chemicals and laboratory equipment used for manufacturing methamphetamine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:50:26.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interstate meth racket busted in TN's Ramanathapuram district, 9 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, methamphetamine trafficking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/pawan-kalyans-wife-anna-konidela-adopts-jumbo-tiger</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/xkhvnyg8/BeFunky-collage-74.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anna Konidela contributed Rs 4.30 lakh towards the care and maintenance of the Asiatic elephant and Rs 2 lakh for the Royal Bengal tiger</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:48:45.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan Kalyan’s wife Anna Konidela adopts jumbo, tiger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, tiger adoption, elephant adoption, Anna Konidela</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/pil-on-feed-withdrawal-norms-in-poultry-farms-madras-hc-tells-tn-to-file-reply</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/a1urf0vt/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>2026-08-01T03:48:11.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL on feed withdrawal norms in poultry farms: Madras HC tells TN to file reply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, feed withdrawal regulations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/man-mom-booked-for-abetting-minors-suicide-near-dharmapuri-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following an investigation, it was found that everyday when the minor departed from school after athletics practice, she was subjected to sexual harassment by Kadiravan.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:46:53.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, mom booked for abetting minor's suicide near Dharmapuri in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minor, abetment of suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/minor-boy-arrested-for-killing-friends-father-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/09r8j92t/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singanallur police recovered the body and sent it to ESI Hospital for postmortem. A murder case was registered against the minor who was then arrested by the police on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:44:23.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor boy arrested for killing friend's father in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, murder, minor boy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/andhra-diverts-131562-hectares-of-forest-land-in-five-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ru1obdqz/29GNRAO-FOREST-STORY-PHOTO-01-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh, the highest diversion was reported in 2024-25, when 405.87 hectares of forest land was approved for non-forest use.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:42:09.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra diverts 1,315.62 hectares of forest land in five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, Andhra forest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/farmers-allege-officials-backing-urea-smuggling-gang-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/165szbrc/202607213873280.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:41:52.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers allege officials backing urea smuggling gang in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, urea smuggling gan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/indian-railways-approves-rs-299-crore-visakhapatnam-coaching-yard-upgrade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/jwlek52i/railway-coaching.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visakhapatnam Railway Station, one of the busiest terminals in the region, handles nearly 80,000 passengers and an average of 113 trains every day.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:38:15.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Railways approves Rs 299-crore Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard upgrade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indian Railways, Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/heavy-inflows-put-srisailam-reservoir-under-watch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/i5mud7g5/C_40_1_CH1546_35797318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srisailam reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:34:48.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy inflows put Srisailam reservoir under watch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srisailam reservoir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/no-more-fast-lane-to-a-licence-telangana-plans-mandatory-road-safety-course</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/6/22/original/Nowaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Transport department is preparing to roll out the mandatory certification across the state</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:34:43.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No more fast lane to a licence: Telangana plans mandatory road safety course</news:title>
<news:keywords>fast lane</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/alluri-sitarama-raju-internationalairport-set-to-take-off-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/mzp3eo8e/Alluri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4d14k62g/project.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:33:51.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alluri Sitarama Raju International
Airport set to take off today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Modi, Bhogapuram airport, ASR Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/andhra-high-court-says-judgment-is-a-public-document</loc>
<image:image>
<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:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:32:25.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra High Court says judgment is a public document </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra high court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/minister-nara-lokesh-slams-ysrcp-over-woman-si-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/o1jf0hfy/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP national working president and Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:31:51.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Nara Lokesh slams YSRCP over woman SI row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/kiit-founder-samanta-gets-75th-honorary-doctorate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/94teav2u/KIIT-founder.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Achyuta Samanta receiving the honorary doctorate at the university</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:30:47.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIIT founder Samanta gets 75th honorary doctorate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, honorary doctorate, Achyuta Samanta, KIIT founder Samanta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/andhra-low-cost-rice-sale-at-130-outlets-from-august-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-23/1kg9ccfl/guntur82203chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Nadendla Manohar</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:30:36.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Low-cost rice sale at 130 outlets from August 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rice sales</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/revanth-wants-atcs-to-offer-ev-servicing-drone-tech-courses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/nlif1y1a/cmrevanth43107chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:29:13.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth wants ATCs to offer EV servicing, drone tech courses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/01/odisha-to-launch-e-challan-enforcement-on-four-highway-stretches-from-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/4gngkk14/highways083527.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>2026-08-01T03:28:59.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to launch e-challan enforcement on four highway stretches from today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Odisha, National Highways, E-challan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/egg-prices-fall-below-rs-6-after-49-days-as-seasonal-demand-weakens-in-tns-namakkal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/73k29sgk/Egg-price.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NECC Namakkal Zone chairman K Singaraj said egg consumption typically declines during the Tamil month of Aadi and the Shravan month observed in many northern states.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:28:06.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egg prices fall below Rs. 6 after 49 days as seasonal demand weakens in TN's Namakkal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, egg price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/commercial-lpg-cylinder-prices-cut-by-up-to-rs-209-no-change-in-domestic-cooking-gas-rates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/i2ghefd3/P_4750489838.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest revision lowers the cost of 19-kg commercial cylinders across major cities from August 1 without affecting household LPG consumers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:28:06.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commercial LPG cylinder prices cut by up to Rs 209, no change in domestic cooking gas rates</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, LPG prices, Commercial LPG cylinder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/sir-schedule-revised-in-odisha-final-voter-list-on-sept-21-eci</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ssouq6c3/202605213796457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:25:23.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR schedule revised in Odisha, final voter list on Sept 21: ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, ECI, SIR schedule</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/revanth-reddy-offers-full-support-to-investors-promises-policy-stability</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/yeocup48/revanth102451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:25:04.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth Reddy offers full support to investors, promises policy stability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana Rising 2047 </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/tn-government-sanctions-rs-340-crore-to-improve-water-supply-amid-weak-monsoon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/r3rwcyc4/Metro-water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To prevent drinking water shortage, the CM directed officials to strengthen water sources.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:22:53.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government sanctions Rs 340 crore to improve water supply amid weak monsoon  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Water Supply, weak monsoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/barapullah-phase-iii-set-to-open-in-august-after-decade-long-delay-easing-east-south-delhi-travel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/jjhilvg3/Barapullah-Phase.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After over a decade of delays, Delhi’s Barapullah Phase III ready to open for traffic in August</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:21:33.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barapullah Phase III set to open in August after decade-long delay, easing East-South Delhi travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/up-native-arrested-with-497-kg-ganja-worth-rs-25-crore-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/rg7qkw1k/UP-native-arrested-with.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:21:12.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP native arrested with 497 kg ganja worth Rs 2.5 crore in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Ganja, UP native</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/erosion-of-floodplain-worries-residents-of-20-gram-panchayats-in-odishas-cuttack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/8m8in6r5/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Severe erosion of Mahanadi floodplain at Guali Nasi near Salepur has raised concern among residents of over 20 gram panchayats in Cuttack district.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:18:51.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erosion of floodplain worries residents of 20 gram panchayats in Odisha's Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mahanadi, Gram Panchayats, Odisha's Cuttack, Erosion of floodplain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/retired-delhi-police-officers-seek-impartial-probe-into-violence-during-sansad-chalo-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/t9yy3u76/demand-fair.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former UP DGP and Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:18:02.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Delhi Police officers seek impartial probe into violence during ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/ap-on-high-alert-as-godavari-in-spate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/l209i8oi/Godava.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polavaram Project</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:17:40.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP on high alert as Godavari in spate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/isro-aims-for-space-station-by-2035-moon-mission-by-2040</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/43m77c2h/ISRO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He opined research should move beyond publications and result in technologies, patents and products that benefit society.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:17:05.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO aims for space station by 2035, Moon Mission by 2040</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ISRO, moon mission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/special-cell-to-fast-track-applications-for-industrial-buildings-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/tzh2psug/Spl-cell-to-fast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move comes at a time when several reports claiming that the proposed new industrial projects are moving out of Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:17:03.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special cell to fast-track applications for industrial buildings in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Industrial buildings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/special-acb-court-adjourns-e-prix-case-to-august-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/5egnt4f6/Spl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao leaves the premises after appearing before the ACB court at Nampally in Hyderabad on Friday | Sri Loganathan Velmurugan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:16:54.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special ACB court adjourns E Prix case to August 25</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/odisha-cm-meets-shah-seeks-support-for-odishas-devpt</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi with Union Home minister Amit Shah at New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:16:33.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM meets Shah, seeks support for Odisha’s devpt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah, NITI Aayog, Odisha CM</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/mumbai-firm-roped-in-to-boost-tourism-along-karnataka-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Tourism Minister K.J George</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:16:30.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai firm roped in to boost tourism along Karnataka coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka tourism, coastal tourism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/non-loanee-ap-farmers-lead-sharp-rise-in-voluntary-crop-insurance-enrolment</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:16:19.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Non-loanee AP farmers lead sharp rise in voluntary crop insurance enrolment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/ballari-man-hammers-wife-toddler-to-death</loc>
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<image:caption>The APMC Yard police inspect the crime scene</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:14:43.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ballari man hammers wife, toddler to death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, murder, Ballari murder</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/naidu-reviews-pm-modis-airport-inauguration-eyes-aviation-hub-for-north-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/vzg3smpj/pitches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressing a video conference on preparedness for the inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:14:28.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naidu reviews PM Modi’s airport inauguration, eyes aviation hub for North Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/delhi-mayor-writes-to-mcd-top-officer-for-contractual-employees-regularisation</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:13:24.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Mayor writes to MCD top officer for contractual employees’ regularisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/g-kishan-reddy-slams-cm-for-criminal-waste-remarks-against-engineering-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/gh8v5gt6/ANI_20260217152937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:13:11.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G Kishan Reddy slams CM for ‘criminal waste’ remarks against engineering students</news:title>
<news:keywords>A Revanth Reddy </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/cm-vijay-hands-over-police-medals-to-630-flags-off-vehicles-for-coastal-security</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/gkpc8fe8/Vijay-hands-over-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Joseph Vijay gives away the President's medals to the police personnel for their meritorious services at a function held at Rajarathnam Stadium in Chennai on Friday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:13:06.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay hands over police medals to 630, flags off vehicles for coastal security </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Joseph Vijay, President’s Police Medals</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/karnataka-govt-forms-panel-to-put-in-place-transparent-recruitment-system</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday chaired a meeting with senior officials to review preparedness for examinations to be conducted for recruitment to vacant posts in the State government. Home and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, and senior officials from various departments attended the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:13:05.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt forms panel to put in place transparent recruitment system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, recruitment reform committee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/families-recount-trauma-after-police-personnel-injured-during-cjp-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ddv46rhp/New-Project-86.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members of police personnel injured during the protest march led by Cockroach Janta Party, at Constitution Club on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:12:21.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Families recount trauma after police personnel injured during CJP protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/13k-tribal-girls-set-guinness-record-with-dhimsa-dance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/pmhbr16z/tribal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tribal girls performing Dhimsa dance at Bhogapuram airport on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:12:14.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13K tribal girls set Guinness record with Dhimsa dance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, Dhimsa dance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/ap-draft-electoral-roll-lists-371-crore-voters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/szaligsw/New-Project-2026-08-01T084053.853.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CEO Vivek Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:11:34.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP draft electoral roll lists 3.71 crore voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ECI Election Commission of India, Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/plea-seeks-health-warning-boards-at-tasmac-shops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/9av0cmr8/tasmac092339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a Tasmac shop used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:10:40.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea seeks health warning boards at Tasmac shops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tasmac outlets, signboards, Health risks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/face-scanning-signal-jammers-for-police-exam-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) announced on Friday that it has arranged for stringent security for smooth conduction of the written examination on August 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:09:39.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Face scanning, signal jammers for police exam in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka police, Karnataka Examination Authority</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/andhra-pradesh-hc-orders-removal-of-venkatapalem-toll-barricades</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:09:37.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC orders removal of Venkatapalem toll barricades</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/odisha-can-increase-exports-to-50-bn-by-fy30-exim-bank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/e7emjxup/Odisha-can-increase.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘The Odisha Opportunity: A Trade and Investment Roadmap’ report being released in Bhubaneswar on Friday, July 31, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:09:32.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha can increase  exports to $50 bn by FY30: Exim Bank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Exports, Exim Bank</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/bjp-demands-exemplary-legal-action-against-organised-abuse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/6hwyr22p/ANI_20260210191634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:08:15.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP demands exemplary legal action against ‘organised abuse’</news:title>
<news:keywords>BJP </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/delhi-govt-likely-to-extend-pink-ticket-facility-for-women-bus-passengers-till-aug-15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/29/original/free-ride.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman shows the 'pink ticket' during her ride on a DTC Bus in New Delhi. (Photo|PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:08:14.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt likely to extend pink ticket facility for women bus passengers till Aug 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/odisha-upsc-panel-to-meet-on-august-7-to-shortlist-3-names-for-state-dgp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/pyds6ul2/UPSC-plans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Public Service Commission image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:07:49.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: UPSC panel to meet on August 7 to shortlist 3 names for state DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, DGP, UPSC panel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/apcc-seeks-bank-loans-for-eligible-poor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/k1k84hid/C_40_1_CH1456_36119916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:07:28.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCC seeks bank loans for eligible poor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NTR Collector G Lakshmisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/why-no-cbi-probe-into-kpsc-recruitment-row-karnataka-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/bhj7gm9m/HC-rejects-plea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:06:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why no CBI probe into KPSC recruitment row: Karnataka High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CBI, Karnataka High court, KPSC recruitment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/delhi-l-g-leads-drive-to-plant-1-lakh-saplings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/jc0igd54/Sandhu-leads.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during the plantation drive at Kamla Nehru Ridge on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:06:14.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G leads drive to plant 1 lakh saplings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/russia-hits-ukrainian-capital-with-ballistic-missiles-and-drones-killing-9-and-wounding-over-a-dozen</loc>
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<image:caption>Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following Russian missile attacks in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, August 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:05:51.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones killing 9 and wounding over a dozen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Russia, Ukraine, ballistic missiles, drones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/33220-ap-candidates-qualify-in-neet-ug</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-11/7mnigjwm/ANI_20240811153342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:05:35.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>33,220 AP candidates qualify in NEET UG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, NEET UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/minister-eshwar-khandre-calls-for-borewell-recharge-as-drought-looms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/hhe9f0o8/P_4827803304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:05:15.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Eshwar Khandre calls for borewell recharge as drought looms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, Eshwar Khandre, borewell recharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/imd-forecasts-light-showers-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/7q40l39u/IMD-forecasts.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:04:34.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts light showers in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/10l-households-in-tn-submit-census-details-field-operations-from-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/v31xbvui/Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the first time, citizens will have the option of self-enumeration (allowing households to submit their details online through an official Census portal before an enumerator visits for the same purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:04:32.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10L households in TN submit Census details, field operations from today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, digital self-enumeration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/delhi-high-court-rejects-plea-seeking-time-bound-trial-in-shraddha-walkar-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/11/23/original/AAftab_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE | Aaftab Poonawala, accused of killing his partner Shraddha Walkar, being brought to his residence at Chhatarpur as part of the ongoing investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:04:01.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court rejects plea seeking time-bound trial in Shraddha Walkar murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/central-team-reviews-ap-disaster-management-and-emergency-response</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/av85zmx0/Central-team.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team reviewed the implementation of action plans prepared to tackle heatwaves, lightning strikes and other natural calamities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:03:54.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central team reviews AP disaster management and emergency response </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, APSDMA MD Prakhar Jain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/01/palnadu-draft-roll-lists-1549-lakh-voters-women-outnumber-men</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4m7wimxn/outnumber.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palnadu District Collector and District Election Officer Krathika Shukla</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:02:23.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palnadu draft roll lists 15.49 lakh voters; women outnumber men</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Krathika Shukla, Electoral Registration Officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/a-councillor-with-clout-once-tahir-to-fight-it-out-as-convict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/cejum8rm/20260731290L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain being taken as Karkardooma Court sentences life imprisonment to him in the murder case of IB official Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:02:05.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A councillor with clout once, Tahir to fight it out as convict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/cbi-conducts-search-operations-at-sugar-factory-in-bank-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/vduclsst/202512173610204.jpeg</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>2026-08-01T03:01:19.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI conducts search operations at sugar factory in bank fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CBI, Sugar factory, Bank fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/rain-eases-as-telanganas-monsoon-deficit-narrows-to-10</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/nkgwzk3q/July.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters struggle on the pothole-ridden roads near Apollo Hospital in Karimnagar (above) and at Kondapur in Hyderabad | express, Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/zra3wdfz/JulyA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters struggle on the potholeridden roads near Apollo Hospital in Karimnagar (above) and at Kondapur in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:01:01.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain eases as Telangana's monsoon deficit narrows to 10 per cent </news:title>
<news:keywords>Monsoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/tahir-hussain-case-illiteracy-weighs-in-convicts-favour-for-sentencing-says-judge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/29tmqbel/PTI07312026000370A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP councillor Tahir Hussain being escorted by police personnel as he leaves after a hearing in the case of the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots, at the Karkardooma Court, in New Delhi, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:00:11.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tahir Hussain case: Illiteracy weighs in convicts’ favour for sentencing, says Judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Tahir Hussain, 2020 Delhi riots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/cauvery-water-row-decision-on-moving-supreme-court-at-all-party-meet-says-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/e9ai9a7g/Decision-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police stand guard outside the Krishna Raja Sagar resrvoir in Mandya district ahead of the protest by BJP</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/g8gwmtsn/ecisi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:00:09.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery water row: Decision on moving Supreme Court at all-party meet, says CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu government, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Government, Cauvery water row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/form-panel-to-fix-issues-in-dvac-madras-hc-to-chief-secretary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/415kow1n/202607193870017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The judge directed the chief secretary to form a high level committee to address them and file a report within four months, with further directions to the government to act on the report within three months.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/bgfb0ual/Form-panel.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T03:00:07.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Form panel to fix issues in DVAC: Madras HC to chief secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DVAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/opposition-parties-up-in-arms-against-cm-vijays-karnataka-visit-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4y3sxf3q/p4-eps083839.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised the CM for not convening an all-party meeting on the Cauvery and Mekedatu issues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:57:44.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition parties up in arms against CM Vijay’s Karnataka visit plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water dispute, Cauvery water row, Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/odisha-villagers-oppose-ib-irrigation-project-in-subdega</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/oxgd2c06/Villagers-oppose-IB-irrigation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agitators staging demonstration at Sundargarh town on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:56:39.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Villagers oppose IB irrigation project in Subdega</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Protest, irrigation project, Subdega, villagers oppose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/01/guwahati-diary-assam-to-build-road-named-after-states-first-woman-mount-everest-summiteer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/z25udvam/ANI_20260727043852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the road would be built at the initiative of Lakhimpur MLA Manab Deka to commemorate Rupamoni’s historic achievement.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:56:22.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati Diary: Assam to build road named after state’s first woman Mount Everest summiteer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/bjp-netas-detained-for-protesting-near-krishna-raja-sagar-reservoir-in-mandhya</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/28zqm875/BJP-netas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police detain BJP MLC CT Ravi and others when party leaders and workers tried to enter the KRS reservoir premises on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:56:17.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP netas detained for protesting near Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir in Mandhya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery water dispute, BJP karnataka, Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir, Mandhya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/class-x-student-stabbed-to-death-outside-school-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/gzv30h75/Class-X-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irate locals blocking the NH-26 near Bariniput in Koraput on Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:54:44.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class X student stabbed to death outside school in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput district, stabbed to death, Odisha student, Kolab Project High School</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/karnatakas-next-25-years-building-a-global-innovation-powerhouse</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/igeuas5w/dks110806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:54:23.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka’s next 25 years: Building a global innovation powerhouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Government, Karnataka development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/mutt-land-row-tn-sets-up-six-member-panel-to-audit-documents-handled-by-palani-sub-registrar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/vnxkz2uo/Mutt-land-row.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The committee undertook an inspection at the Palani sub-registrar office and held inquiries for nine hours.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:52:09.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mutt land row: TN sets up six-member panel to audit documents handled by Palani sub-registrar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dhandapani Swamy mutt, illegal sale of land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/late-season-neelam-totapuri-mangoes-exported-to-maldives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/nhnlsmt1/Late-season-neelam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neelam mangoes are known for their sweet, juicy pulp and rich aroma, making them popular for desserts, smoothies and beverages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:52:01.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Late-season neelam, totapuri mangoes exported to Maldives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Maldives, Totapuri mango, mango exports, neelam mango</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/45-year-old-man-shot-dead-in-kundapur-financial-row-suspected-behind-crime</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/wnpn8d0y/old-man-shot-dead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Derek Crasta, Deceased Ivan Richard</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:50:14.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>45-year-old man shot dead in Kundapur, 
financial row suspected behind crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, murder, Kundapur, Financial dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/01/trump-weighs-fresh-strikes-on-iran-as-white-house-warns-tehran-over-hormuz-attacks-truce-violations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/ft0h4bwj/New-Project-85.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump, center, salutes as he exits Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, July 31, 2026, from Camp David, the presidential retreat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:49:56.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump weighs fresh strikes on Iran as White House warns Tehran over Hormuz attacks, truce violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Hamas, Israel-Iran conflict, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/01/file-adalat-2026-clears-4970-pending-files-says-minister-k-a-thulasi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/cg8gl9zb/New-Project-2026-08-01T081908.031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Welfare of SC/STs K A Thulasi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:49:53.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>File Adalat 2026 clears 4,970 pending files, says Minister K A Thulasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, SC/STs, Minister K A Thulasi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/crocodile-worry-for-flood-hit-villagers-of-kendrapara-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/a0406nzi/Crocodile-worry-for-flood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest range officer of Bhitarkanika Chittaranjan Beura said villagers in flood-hit areas have been advised to move cautiously due to the added risk of displaced crocodiles.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:49:02.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crocodile worry for flood-hit villagers of Kendrapara in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kendrapara, crocodile, DFO, flood-hit villagers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/telangana-explores-wine-tourism-to-diversify-travel-offerings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/pa2titoq/Jupally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:49:01.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana explores wine tourism to diversify travel offerings</news:title>
<news:keywords>wine tourism </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/murder-case-karnataka-hc-stays-life-term-of-former-minister-vinay-kulkarni</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/hp5n1llv/vinay-kulkarni.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister Vinay Kulkarni</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:47:11.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murder case: Karnataka HC stays life term of former minister Vinay Kulkarni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vinay Kulkarni, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/jal-shakti-ministers-remark-against-people-of-tamil-nadu-minister-nirmal-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/trclfsl1/Nirmal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Electricity C T R Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:46:42.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jal Shakti minister’s remark against people of Tamil Nadu: Minister Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Raj Bhushan Choudhary, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/overflowing-mahanadi-devi-riversin-odisha-inundate-24-villages-in-jagatsinghpur</loc>
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<image:caption>Industries Minister Sampad Swain inspecting flood-affected areas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:46:39.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overflowing Mahanadi &amp; Devi rivers
in Odisha inundate 24 villages in Jagatsinghpur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/odisha-government-forms-team-to-probe-medical-pg-exam-paper-leak</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:44:52.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government forms team to probe medical PG exam paper leak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, panel, medical PG exam paper leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/01/kerala-plans-coordinated-action-to-curb-human-wildlife-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/lbdd7u49/Coordinate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest Minister Shibu Baby John visiting Basheer’s home on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:44:32.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala plans coordinated action to curb human-wildlife conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, human-wildlife conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/karnataka-dharwad-tops-high-risk-pregnancies-belagavi-records-highest-caseload</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:43:35.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Dharwad tops high-risk pregnancies; Belagavi records highest caseload</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/kerala-to-upgrade-all-maveli-stores-launch-24x7-supplyco-outlets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/19/original/Shelves_run.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Supplyco hypermarket</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:43:30.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala to upgrade all Maveli Stores,  launch 24x7 Supplyco outlets </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Supplyco, Maveli Store</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/pm-shri-imbroglio-opens-fresh-udf-fault-lines</loc>
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<image:caption>Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:42:38.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM SHRI imbroglio opens fresh UDF fault lines </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, P K Kunhalikutty, PM SHRI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/six-year-old-girl-suffers-fatal-cardiac-arrest-on-indigo-flight-from-navi-mumbai-to-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:41:52.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-year-old girl suffers fatal cardiac arrest on IndiGo flight from Navi Mumbai to Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/rs-638-crore-bypass-proposed-to-ease-tiruvannamalai-tailbacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/v10ra810/to-ease-T’malai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The traffic congestion at the temple town of Tiruvannamalai turns bad to worse during the time of festivals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:41:32.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 638 crore bypass proposed to ease Tiruvannamalai tailbacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruvannamalai, traffic congestion, bypass</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/odisha-pradhan-orders-immediate-steps-to-address-drainage-sanitation-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/zlfj6lub/Pradhan-orders-immediate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:40:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Pradhan orders immediate steps to address drainage, sanitation issues </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, waterlogging, Sambalpur MP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/tgbie-to-roll-out-mental-health-new-syllabus-training-for-junior-lecturers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/senaiyjm/TGBIE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District-level workshops will be held across Telangana, with subject experts from universities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:40:22.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGBIE to roll out mental health, new syllabus training for junior lecturers</news:title>
<news:keywords>junior lecturers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/tamil-nadu-copyright-on-centre-state-panels-english-report-scrapped</loc>
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<image:caption>The English version of the report can now be downloaded from the committee’s official website (hlcusr.tn.gov.in).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:39:02.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Copyright on centre-state panel’s English report scrapped</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, High-level committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/strong-winds-but-no-rain-blowing-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/v2thv0ru/Strong-winds-but.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In June and July, the Southwest monsoon showed a deficit of 28 per cent -- north interior Karnataka recorded 10 per cent deficit</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ye3djskj/tron.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:38:29.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strong winds, but no rain blowing in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rain deficit, Karnataka monsoon, strong winds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/01/fly-ash-dumping-jsw-energy-slapped-with-environmental-fine-of-rs-317-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/l5jvfql0/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:38:28.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fly ash dumping: JSW Energy slapped with environmental fine of Rs 3.17 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, OSPCB, Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), JSW Energy (Utkal) Ltd</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/sit-to-question-topper-in-psc-exam-scandal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/5yesa0v9/202607153865490.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:36:55.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT to question topper in PSC exam scandal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SIT, PSC recruitment exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-congress-brass-keeps-leaders-guessing</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:36:24.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion: Congress brass keeps leaders guessing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Cabinet expansion, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/01/day-after-supreme-court-rap-bihar-bjp-mlc-resigns-to-make-way-for-house-less-minister-deepak-prakash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/j8us9jhb/ANI_20260519063107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:36:03.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after Supreme Court rap, Bihar BJP MLC resigns to make way for House-less Minister Deepak Prakash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/kannada-outfits-call-for-karnataka-bandh-on-august-13</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/vuz4h0a6/Kannada-outfits-call.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Karnataka Film Patron Artistes Association protest against CWRC and CWMA, at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:34:32.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannada outfits call for Karnataka bandh on August 13</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, bandh, Cauvery water dispute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/i-realised-my-mistake-mother-overcomes-fear-to-reclaim-her-newborn-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/kh2kkfkh/New-Project-2026-08-01T080031.435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:33:52.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I realised my mistake’: Mother overcomes fear to reclaim her newborn in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ammathottil electronic cradle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/election-commission-of-india-extends-sir-deadline-to-august-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/dfqy9t2k/extends.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aug 10: Last date for house-to-house enumeration, verification and submission of enumeration forms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:32:58.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission of India extends SIR deadline to August 10 </news:title>
<news:keywords>SIR deadline</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/as-cauvery-protests-intensify-dk-shivakumar-postpones-his-meeting-with-cm-c-joseph-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ic0arymc/As-Cauvery-protests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders and workers protest at the gates of the Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:32:46.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Cauvery protests intensify, DK Shivakumar postpones his meeting with CM C Joseph Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cauvery water dispute, DK Shivakumar, C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/two-migrant-workers-shot-dead-by-terrorists-in-jks-kulgam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/fahmtbhl/3aa5cf6a81656f9ea53d4cda4de60e5e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two migrant workers shot dead by terrorists in J&amp;K’s Kulgam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:32:35.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two migrant workers shot dead by terrorists in J&amp;K's Kulgam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, terrorist attack, migrant workers shot dead</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/supreme-court-asks-centre-states-to-frame-compensation-mechanism-for-stray-cattle-accident-victim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/opisdfnz/P_4762901340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A herd of stray cattle walks along a busy road in Puducherry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:31:52.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court asks Centre, states to frame compensation mechanism for stray cattle accident victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/supreme-court-says-adultery-plea-must-be-decided-before-granting-interim-maintenance-to-wife</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:30:15.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court says adultery plea must be decided before granting interim maintenance to wife</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/decade-after-maoist-killings-left-salutes-majumdar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/h6txe4m1/Decade-after-Maoist-killings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders of Left parties M A Baby, D Raja, Dipankar Bhattacharyya and others after paying tributes to Naxalbari leader Charu Majumdar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:30:07.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decade after Maoist killings, Left salutes Majumdar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, CPM general secretary M A Baby</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/after-tn-withdraws-plea-cbi-begins-inquiry-into-armstrong-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former BSP state president K Armstrong</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:29:20.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After TN withdraws plea, CBI begins inquiry into Armstrong murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Armstrong murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/23-years-after-muthanga-stir-all-acquitted-in-vinod-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/g9f4lasu/New-Project-2026-08-01T075743.954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K V Vinod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:29:18.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23 years after Muthanga stir, all acquitted in Vinod murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Muthanga tribal agitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/hyderabad-biker-missing-after-accident-in-himachal-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/nhzwqcaq/accident_2_WrHa63z.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:28:50.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad biker missing after accident in Himachal Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/tamil-nadu-may-move-sc-on-cauvery-after-august-5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/f5724bx7/State-may-move.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar has convened an all-party meeting on August 2 to evolve a consensus on the state’s next course of action in Cauvery dispute.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:28:01.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu may move SC on Cauvery after August 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery water row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/centre-asks-reras-to-extend-eligible-real-estate-project-deadlines-by-four-months-over-west-asia-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-13/otrcjtpe/New-Project-2025-05-13T094538.462.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ministry said construction material shortages caused by disrupted global supply chains warrant a four-month extension under force majeure provisions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:27:16.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks RERAs to extend eligible real estate project deadlines by four months over West Asia conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/freedom-from-waste-cm-dk-shivakumar-minister-krishna-byre-gowda-to-kickstart-drive-on-august-1</loc>
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<image:caption>A lake in Bengaluru, polluted by the dumping the of medical waste</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:27:11.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom from Waste: CM DK Shivakumar, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda to kickstart drive on August 1 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar, Solid Waste Management, Waste Dumping, Krishna Byre Gowda, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/opposition-cries-foul-as-thiruvananthapuram-corp-grants-six-month-leave-to-jailed-councillor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/o9v4s19l/Oppn-cries-foul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor V V Rajesh is seen reading a note handed to him by a BJP councillor urging him to present the leave application of jailed councillor Sugathan R during the Thiruvananthapuram corporation council meeting on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:26:02.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition cries foul as Thiruvananthapuram corp grants six-month leave to jailed councillor </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mayor V V Rajesh, Viyyur Central Prison, BJP councillor R Sugathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/blasting-at-stone-quarry-sparks-safety-concerns-for-villagers-of-thammanur-in-kancheepuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/kq82dau4/Pic_forStory5Q1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The blasts, they say, shake houses, while nearly 500 trucks transporting stone from the quarry every day have worsened dust pollution and traffic congestion on village roads.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:24:58.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blasting at stone quarry sparks safety concerns for villagers of Thammanur in Kancheepuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Stone quarry, Thammanur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/pm-shri-burden-shifts-to-cabinet-panel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-09/rui1veei/TNIE_import_2023_11_22_original_pk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IUML leader P K Kunhalikutty</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:24:19.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM SHRI burden shifts to cabinet panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, P K Kunhalikutty, PM SHRI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/centre-likely-to-table-contentious-fcra-amendment-bill-in-parliament-on-monday-amid-opposition-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/twak1mzg/PTI07312026000103B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition MPs stage a protest in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:24:07.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre likely to table contentious FCRA Amendment Bill in Parliament on Monday amid Opposition protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/rs-13600-crore-hmrl-loan-stuck-metro-explores-plan-b</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/x93my36f/HMRL.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:24:03.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 13,600 crore HMRL loan stuck; Metro explores Plan B </news:title>
<news:keywords>HMRL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/godman-two-others-cheat-andhra-woman-of-rs-25-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/10/original/Police_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:22:18.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godman, two others cheat Andhra woman of Rs 2.5 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, cheating case, Godman, Andhra woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/supreme-court-dissolves-jk-cm-omar-abdullahs-marriage-after-couple-reaches-mutual-settlement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/tztetes4/New-Project-84.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah, Payal Abdullah ‘embraced freedom’: Supreme Court to dissolve marriage</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/c0cgt24c/will-dissolve.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:21:16.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court dissolves J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah’s marriage after couple reaches mutual settlement</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/pending-hc-case-keeps-968-inspectors-of-1999-si-batch-without-promotion-for-18-years-across-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The delay in promotion of these officers has also affected the elevation of officers of other batches and over 140 DSP posts are lying vacant across TN, sources said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:19:12.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pending HC case keeps 968 inspectors of 1999 SI batch without promotion for 18 years across TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-Inspectors, Stalled promotions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/01/4-men-from-bengre-get-20-year-rigorous-imprisonment-in-2018-gangrape-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/lwc5tm71/men-get-20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All four arrested are fishermen and residents of Mangaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:18:22.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 men from Bengre get 20-year rigorous imprisonment in 2018 gangrape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gangrape Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/one-labourer-from-chhattisgarh-killed-another-injured-in-terror-attack-in-jks-kulgam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/03qq6zpg/PTI07312026000579B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard at a hospital where victims are receiving treatment after suspected terrorists opened fire on non-local labourers at a brick kiln, in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:18:01.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two labourers from Chhattisgarh killed in terror attack in J&amp;K's Kulgam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, terrorist attack, Manoj Sinha, migrant worker killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/hyderabad-metropolitan-development-authority-to-distribute-free-saplings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/5/4/original/HMDA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:17:36.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to distribute free saplings  </news:title>
<news:keywords>free saplings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/20-years-of-imprisonment-for-pocso-accused-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/l5jvfql0/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:15:30.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 years of imprisonment for POCSO accused in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, sexual assault, POCSO case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/neet-protester-assaulted-by-masked-men-aisa-blames-abvp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/f1djehkm/NEET-protester-assaulted.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victim sustained serious injuries on his leg and had to get a cast</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:13:48.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET protester assaulted by masked men; AISA blames ABVP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, ABVP, Dharmendra Pradhan, AISA, NEET paper leak, NEET Protest, NEET protestors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/telangana-high-court-orders-probe-into-custodial-torture</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zvqmgwt9/hct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:12:49.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court orders probe into custodial torture </news:title>
<news:keywords>custodial torture </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/tasmac-supervisors-fail-to-work-full-hours-leave-for-personal-work</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/8s4t2t33/no-cheers-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Consumers queueing up in front of a Tasmac outlet in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:12:21.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TASMAC supervisors fail to work full hours, leave for personal work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, working hours, TASMAC supervisors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/minister-krishna-byre-gowdas-warning-of-no-avail-debris-dumped-at-yele-mallappa-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/n1m3g02j/KBG-warning-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debris dumped on the northern side of the 500-acre Yele Mallappa Chetty Lake</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:12:05.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Krishna Byre Gowda's warning of no avail, debris dumped at Yele Mallappa Lake </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Yele Mallappa Lake, debris dumped</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/kerala-govt-orders-cb-probe-into-milma-ghee-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/j11hcknp/images-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Milma ghee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:10:40.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt orders CB probe into Milma ghee scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Milma ghee scam, Milma ghee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/no-compromise-on-white-topping-work-gba-chief-maheshwar-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/aqk4qrie/No-compromise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao inspects white topping of a road in Bengaluru North City Corporation limits on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:10:13.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No compromise on white-topping work: GBA chief Maheshwar Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/tdb-to-fully-use-ghee-bounty-at-sabarimala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/b8nejrsa/ghee3082811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pilgrims breaking ghee coconut at the container at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:09:19.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDB to fully use ghee bounty at Sabarimala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/mosquito-control-drive-in-bengaluru-central-city-corporation-areas-intensified</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/15/original/mosquito1030156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Central City Corporation has begun the mosquito eradication drive as a part of its Heal initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:08:42.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mosquito-control drive in Bengaluru Central City Corporation areas intensified</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, mosquito control, Bengaluru Central City Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/telangana-grandmaster-raja-rithvik-clinches-bronze-in-spain-tourney</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/e81a35b8-e6aa-47d5-a0b2-dc9697783fce/Raja_Rithvik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian chess grandmaster Raja Rithvik</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:07:35.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana grandmaster Raja Rithvik  clinches bronze in Spain tourney</news:title>
<news:keywords>Raja Rithvik  </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/01/centre-approves-rs-84000-crore-deep-sea-oil-and-gas-exploration-scheme-to-boost-energy-output</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/27/original/Northseaoil_UK.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>2026-08-01T02:07:12.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approves Rs 84,000-crore deep-sea oil and gas exploration scheme to boost energy output</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Samudra Manthan, Oil and gas exploration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/life-term-for-tahir-hussain-first-punishment-in-2020-delhi-riots-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/6tg3lh65/First-punishment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The verdict comes even as dozens of other trials continue, with several ending in acquittals over concerns about the quality of investigation and evidence.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:06:49.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life term for Tahir Hussain; first punishment in 2020 Delhi riots case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Life term for Tahir Hussain, Ankit Sharma, 2020 Delhi riots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/01/protest-against-tunnel-road-at-lalbagh-on-august-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/jgodephu/Protest-against-tunnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soil samples being collected for testing at Lalbagh Botanical Gardens on Friday for the Tunnel Road project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:06:45.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protest against tunnel road at Lalbagh on August 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, tunnel road project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/01/tamil-nadu-after-complaints-of-attempt-to-misusepublic-funds-village-secretary-returns-rs-70k</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-10/3pvusgx2/Misappropriation-of-funds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:06:42.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: After complaints of attempt to misuse public funds, village secretary returns Rs 70k</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, misuse public funds, general fund account</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/ndsa-directs-telangana-to-prepare-rehabilitation-designs-for-klis-barrages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/95k8ng5h/Heavy-inflows.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDSA directs Telangana to prepare rehabilitation designs for KLIS barrages</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T02:03:45.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDSA directs Telangana to prepare    rehabilitation designs for KLIS barrages</news:title>
<news:keywords>NDSA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/family-register-certificate-will-help-people-establish-identity-says-bhatti-vikramarka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/bepgi3c1/P_4882730515.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:56:35.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Family Register Certificate will help people establish identity, says Bhatti Vikramarka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/former-mla-accused-of-sexually-exploiting-22-year-old</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/gnffnpzw/New-Project-2026-08-01T071543.302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Rega Kantha Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:50:15.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former MLA accused of 
sexually exploiting 22-year-old</news:title>
<news:keywords>MLA Rega Kantha Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/01/2026-cwg-tejaswin-shankar-scripts-history-with-first-ever-decathlon-medal-for-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/4pd678o9/PTI08012026000032A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Tejaswin Shankar celebrates with the national flag after winning the bronze medal in the men's decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:49:50.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: Tejaswin Shankar scripts history with first-ever decathlon medal for India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Tejaswin Shankar, 2026 Commonwealth Games, decathlon bronze</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/01/wetland-plots-allotted-to-vallarpadam-project-evictees-to-be-made-habitable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/55e4f365-3a2c-4294-86ce-f1532b2d3050/DP_World_launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:47:08.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wetland plots allotted to Vallarpadam project evictees to be made habitable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, public works department, Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/01/kochi-metro-registers-record-op-profit-on-higher-ridership-non-fare-revenue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/79w6hrhn/Driven-by-passenger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi Metro</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/n30q048z/Metro-registers-r.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:45:27.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi Metro registers record op profit on higher ridership, non-fare revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Metro, SmartCity Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/kottayams-1st-crowd-funded-snake-boat-set-for-grand-launch-tomorrow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/0zj39xgy/Kottayam’s-1st-crowd-funded-snake.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly built Arpookkara Chundan at the malippura</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:42:07.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kottayam’s 1st crowd-funded snake boat set for grand launch tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, snake boat, Arpookkara Chundan, Former Minister V N Vasavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/amid-rare-mettukurinji-bloom-in-tn-pesky-tourists-spread-gloom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/9vo77tr3/Amid-rare-Mettukurinji.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nilgiri hills</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:39:45.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid rare Mettukurinji bloom in TN, ‘pesky’ tourists spread gloom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nilgiri hills, Mettukurinji blooms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/01/ai-powered-weather-stations-for-hyperlocal-forecasts-underway-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/mwzxnh4h/AI-powered-weather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:37:36.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-powered weather stations for hyperlocal forecasts underway in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSDMA, AI weather stations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/thousands-bid-adieu-to-ex-mla-peddi-sudarshan-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/4fa5a39b/New-Project-2026-07-27T075643.420.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:36:18.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands bid adieu to ex-MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Peddi Sudarshan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/01/infantino-abandons-plans-to-sell-world-cup-profits-to-private-equity-following-massive-pushback-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/wkftirhx/AP26208397057010-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Infantino's job seemed secured despite long-term unease with his style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects, but could become more tenuous with the failed private equity proposal.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:32:02.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Gianni Infantino, private equity proposal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/01/godavari-nears-third-warning-at-bhadrachalam-inflows-continue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/bbylsbnm/Godavari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man stranded on a sandbank in Charla mandal being rescued</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:31:45.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godavari nears third warning at Bhadrachalam; inflows continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Godavari, Bhadrachalam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Aug/01/capturing-hope</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/34d8tcoa/Amit-Mehra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Javed Ahmad Tak in frame, clicked by Amit Mehra</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/xgonsq83/Sharmishtha-Dutta-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A portrait of a Varanasi weaver by Sharmistha Dutta</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/5sojz1b8/Jyothy-Karat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Environmentalist and poet Sugatha Kumari, captured by Jyothi Karat</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/8lrksdka/images.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Curator Amit Mehra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capturing Hope</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, photo, Photography, exhibition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/01/the-distance-to-a-dream</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/p2q0ayph/UPLOADAUG2641.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/dn4odaiy/IENOV00716-02-2018124617.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/jx8quvxg/neet90305cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The distance to a dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>neet, neet protest, anti neet protest, jantar mantar, neet exam, cjp, cockroach janta party, the price of neet, first generation learners, Balan Illam, T Nagar, cjp protest, neet aspirants, neet suicide, mbbs exam, neet eleigibility, neet marks, NCERT textbooks, state syllabus, neet syllabus, fair neet, ban neet, anti neet tamil nadu, chennai news, chennai features, tamil nadu news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/beyond-biryani-into-the-soul-of-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/64lngnjw/4EEA5999-4226-4789-A742-8897A76025C8032349.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manu S Kurup</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/y0ad2gpb/E3C8CD12-845F-4C53-92A9-37E5C5697D7E032351.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond biryani, into the soul of Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Books, poetry, Tea and Tombs: Poems on Hyderabad, Manu S Kurup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/a-taste-of-tamil-nadus-traditions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/twdbhs81/WHATSAPP-IMAGE-2026-07-28-AT-165122125547R.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chef Preethi Raghunandan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/9ldf5ow9/WHATSAPP-IMAGE-2026-07-28-AT-165124125544.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/xwtfnadk/WHATSAPP-IMAGE-2026-07-28-AT-165115125605R.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Taste of Tamil Nadu’s Traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Chef Preethi Raghunandan, The Flavours of Tamil Nadu, Kongu Food</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/ritviz-the-only-thing-that-lasts-is-honesty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/ntxyjkk1/KS-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ritviz</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ritviz: The only thing that lasts is honesty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, singer-songwriter, Quake Arena, Ritviz, Udd Gaye, Liggi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/a-mexican-fiesta-on-every-plate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/9e6buxuy/WHATSAPP-IMAGE-2026-07-24-AT-123902011540.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/z3dqpxkz/WHATSAPP_IMAGE_2026_07_24_AT_123850011544.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Mexican Fiesta on Every Plate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Social, Mexcican Food, Mela Mexicana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/friendships-that-stand-the-test-of-time</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/h5flngex/FRIEDNSHIP-DAY051809.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/gd8sy3oj/CHAITHANYA053607.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chaitanya Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/vslqjoud/WHATSAPP_IMAGE_2026_07_31_AT_152240_1035504__1_.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Payal Rajput</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/u36ip0kl/LADDDU052032.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishnu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friendships That Stand the Test of Time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Friendship Day, Vishnu, Chaitanya Rao, actress Payal Rajput</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/01/chef-ralph-prazeres-goan-soul-european-heart</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/a5ozm7rh/Chef-Ralph-PrazeresPraca-Prazeres-Goa-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chef Ralph Prazeres</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/vl1ugqjh/Seabass-Ceviche.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/jzq686i2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.39.22.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/s2k19dym/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-30-at-12.39.11.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/1xwtdghy/Sticky-Toffee-Pudding.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Neeraj Chopra reacts after his throw late on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T21:00:45.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: Neeraj’s return overshadowed by Pathirage’s mammoth effort, bronze for Yash Vir </news:title>
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<image:caption>The SC has upheld the possibility of a limited, statutory, public interest-based amnesty to balance environmental protection with development priorities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:25:57.410Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Aerial view of the Sankey Tank in western Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The animal was trapped on July 3 near Banasi village in Nainidanda’s Sald Mahadev area. Picture used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:25:30.787Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:18:13.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy-duty vehicles: The silent killer of India’s air quality</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Jul/31/new-catfish-from-odishas-budhabalanga-named-after-legendary</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:15:04.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New catfish from Odisha’s Budhabalanga named after legendary tigress Khairi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:12:24.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian cities to suffer massive job loss due to extreme heat</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/two-laws-cjps-dipke-questions-fir-against-woman-asks-why-bjp-leaders-not-booked-over-abusive-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questions FIR against a woman accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:10:46.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Two laws?': CJP's Dipke questions FIR against woman; asks why BJP leaders not booked over abusive remarks</news:title>
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</url>
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<image:caption>Harsh Singh celebrates his historic win in Glasgow on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Yamini Mourya won a silver medal in the -57kg weight category</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:56:05.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: Once nicknamed khajur for his lean physique, Harsh becomes 1st Indian male judoka to win CWG gold</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:54:09.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'That was raging': Trump renews claim of stopping India-Pakistan war with tariff threats</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Jul/31/englishreview2026jul30spider-man-brand-new-day-movie-review-most-soulful-mcu-spider-man-film-about-peter-parker</loc>
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<image:caption>Spider-Man: Brand New Day review</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:53:26.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie Review: Most soulful MCU Spider-Man film about Peter Parker</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Srinivasa Mangapuram Movie Review: Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Tadani in stills from the film</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:53:17.476Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Meghann Fahy boards The Trial of Louise Woodward</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:52:28.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meghann Fahy to star in The Trial of Louise Woodward</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Jul/31/telugunews2026jul31abhirami-signs-another-telugu-film-this-time-with-sudigali-sudheer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/bskialyi/abhiramilook.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhirami from Sudheer's Joker</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:51:59.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhirami signs another Telugu film, this time with Sudigali Sudheer</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Ajay Bhupathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:50:01.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajay Bhupathi: Srinivasa Mangapuram is a realistic love story</news:title>
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<image:caption>From L to R: Santosh Jagarlamudi, Sumanth, Meenkashi Goswami and Madhu at the Mahendragiri Varahi film event</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:49:07.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sumanth's Mahendragiri Varahi locks its release date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ritika Nayak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:48:40.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ritika Nayak: My first priority is Telugu cinema</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/i-want-to-forgive-them-pm-modi-says-students-who-abused-him-should-be-guided-not-punished</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:40:40.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I want to forgive them': PM Modi says students who abused him should be guided, not punished</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, student protests, PM Narendra Modi​, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/31/gates-of-prosperity-not-fully-opened-to-less-privileged</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/8fn1owui/31july2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main reason for lower enrolment among the economically-weaker SC, ST and Muslim communities is their inability to pay for costly higher education and the lack of adequate government support</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gates of prosperity not fully opened to less privileged</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/31/two-former-sri-lankan-officials-sentenced-to-death-for-negligence-in-deadly-easter-bombings</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Lankan police chief Pujith Jayasundara, right, leaves after an inspection at St. Anthony's church, one of the sites of Easter Sunday explosions in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 21, 2019.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:30:07.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two former Sri Lankan officials sentenced to death for negligence in deadly Easter bombings</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/31/questions-we-arent-asking-of-ai</loc>
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<image:caption>Open AI CEO Sam Altman at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 29, 2026. Altman said he planned to meet with US lawmakers about the "future artificial intelligence technology" following the incident</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Questions we aren't asking of AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/31/at-least-27-killed-after-algerian-bus-plunges-into-ravine-near-algiers</loc>
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<image:caption>At least 27 killed after Algerian bus plunges into ravine near Algiers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:20:14.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 27 killed after Algerian bus plunges into ravine near Algiers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/31/sports-facility-in-government-school-in-haryana-to-cwg-podium-in-glasgow-fast-rising-boxer-ankushs-tale</loc>
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<image:caption>Ankush Panghal beat Joshua Ofori of Canada 5-0 to reach men's 80kg final on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Under the watch of Pradeep Sawant, Ankush Panghal trained at the Govt Senior Secondary School at Gangwa, Hissar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trainees at the boxing facility</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:02:56.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sports facility in government school in Haryana to CWG podium in Glasgow: Fast-rising boxer Ankush's tale</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/31/2026-cwg-judoka-asmita-creates-history-with-48kg-gold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/hw8ptpo3/Asmita-PTI-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian judoka Asmita Dey celebrates her win in Glasgow on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Harsh Singh also won a gold medal in -60kg weight category</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:02:44.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 CWG: Judoka Asmita creates history with -48kg gold</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/31/increase-in-khelo-india-scheme-budget-assistance-to-nsfs-sees-considerable-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme, ANSFs with outlay of Rs.36,441 crore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T18:02:14.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Increase in Khelo India Scheme budget, assistance to NSFs sees considerable hike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/mms-q1-profit-surges-34-to-rs-5455-crore-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:57:33.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>M&amp;M’s Q1 profit surges 34% to Rs 5,455 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/pm-modi-burnham-pledge-to-deepen-strategic-partnership-maximise-gains-from-trade-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>"Look forward to working closely": PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK PM, vows to deepen ties</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:54:24.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Burnham pledge to deepen strategic partnership, maximise gains from trade deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-UK trade deal </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Jul/31/orange-jersey-gets-more-controversial-as-hi-chief-and-dg-spar-over-approval</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian men's team reveals jersey ahead of FIH Hockey World Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:51:42.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orange jersey gets more controversial as HI chief and DG spar over approval</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/rpg-life-hives-off-api-business-secures-rs-700-crore-investment-commitment</loc>
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<image:caption>Sai Life Sciences</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:43:06.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RPG Life hives off API business, secures Rs 700 crore investment commitment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/ibbi-may-seek-dedicated-nclt-bench-for-real-estate-insolvency-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>The IBBI has been urging the Ministry over the past two years to expand the NCLT's capacity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:40:01.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IBBI may seek dedicated NCLT bench for real estate insolvency cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>IBBI, real estate, NCLT</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/marutis-q1-profit-declines-11-to-rs-3352-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Maruti Suzuki Baleno. (Photo | Maruti Suzuki website)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:38:00.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maruti's Q1 profit declines 11% to Rs 3,352 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maruti, Maruti Q1 results</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/excise-duty-collections-fall-22-in-q1-fy27-gross-tax-revenue-rises-37</loc>
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<image:caption>Petrol pump attendant filling the tank of a Car with petrol in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:35:54.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise duty collections fall 22% in Q1 FY27; gross tax revenue rises 3.7%</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/31/bhopal-gas-tragedy-survivors-groups-allege-sewage-contaminated-water-supply-civic-body-denies-claim</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:35:19.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal gas tragedy survivors' groups allege sewage-contaminated water supply; civic body denies claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Union Carbide factory, faecal contamination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/indigo-to-discontinue-wide-body-operations-from-october-25-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/t679vvyu/ANI_20260204120342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IndiGo flights between Mumbai and Amsterdam will be transitioned to be operated using its Airbus A321XLR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:33:44.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo to discontinue wide-body operations from October 25, 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>IndiGo, Indigo wide-body operations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/tax-hikes-on-cigarettes-hit-itc-profit-falls-27-in-q1</loc>
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<image:caption>ITC logo used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:30:00.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tax hikes on cigarettes hit ITC, profit falls 27% in Q1 </news:title>
<news:keywords>cigarettes , ITC, ITC Q1 results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Jul/31/jamshedpur-fc-pulls-out-of-isl-after-failing-to-pay-participation-fees</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamshedpur FC in the last season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:27:00.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamshedpur FC pulls out of ISL after failing to pay participation fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Other, ISL, AIFF, Jamshedpur FC, Indian football</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/juna-akhara-sounds-kumbh-bugle-announces-2027-ritual-calendar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-16/gfwauuq2/ANI_20250116073947.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>2027 Kumbh: Juna Akhara's devotion through bhajan, kirtan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:24:11.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Juna Akhara sounds Kumbh bugle, announces 2027 ritual calendar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Juna Akhara, Kumbh Mela</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/31/bloomberg-again-defers-india-bond-inclusion-in-global-index</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/lkpl0t6h/ANI_20260706142110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government securities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T17:23:57.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bloomberg again defers India bond inclusion in global index</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bloomberg index, govt bonds</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/31/explained-what-triggered-the-mass-migrant-crossing-into-spains-ceuta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/19/original/Spain_migrant_crisis-_AP_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Migrants wait to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, near the border of Morocco and Spain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:56:18.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explained: What triggered the mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mass migration at Ceuta border</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/two-dozen-indians-still-working-with-russian-army-says-mea-warns-against-unscrupulous-recruitment-agents</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a bi-weekly media briefing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:45:21.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two dozen Indians still working with Russian Army, says MEA; warns against 'unscrupulous' recruitment agents</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian nationals, Indians in Russian Army, overseas job</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Jul/31/durand-cup-vishnus-hat-trick-in-east-bengal-big-win</loc>
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<image:caption>East Bengal players celebrate against CISF Protectors on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:42:08.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Durand Cup: Vishnu's hat-trick in East Bengal big win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Other, Indian football, Shillong Lajong FC, Durand Cup, East Bengal football club</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/31/muslims-offer-namaz-on-land-adjacent-to-bhojshala-complex-for-first-time-since-mp-hc-ruling</loc>
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<image:caption>MP: Muslim community offers Friday prayers on land near Bhojshala complex following SC order amid tight security in Dhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:21:43.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslims offer namaz on land adjacent to Bhojshala complex for first time since MP HC ruling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh high court, Friday namaz, Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex, Bhojshala Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/uttarakhand-on-high-alert-eight-districts-warned-of-flash-floods-as-monsoon-wreaks-havoc-102-roads-shut</loc>
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<image:caption>Relief team personnel escorting devotees across a safe passage on the Char Dham Yatra route in Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T16:03:37.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand on high alert: Eight districts warned of flash floods as monsoon wreaks havoc; 102 roads shut</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IMD forecast, Uttarakhand Rains, Flash flood alert</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/india-seeks-global-scrutiny-over-pakistans-ruthless-crackdown-in-pok-says-over-40-civilians-killed</loc>
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<image:caption>Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) members block a road and set on fire woods after clashes with police during a protest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Muzaffarabad, Friday, July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T15:57:51.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India seeks global scrutiny over Pakistan's 'ruthless crackdown' in PoK; says over 40 civilians killed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PoK, Protest, Crackdown, MEA spokesperson Jaiswal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/eam-jaishankar-conveys-deep-concern-to-iran-over-regional-hostilities-urges-no-attacks-on-shipping-seafarers</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T15:49:04.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAM Jaishankar conveys 'deep concern' to Iran over regional hostilities; urges no attacks on shipping, seafarers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, S Jaishankar, West Asia conflict, Abbas Araghchi, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/31/meet-the-astronomer-digging-into-the-milky-ways-fossils</loc>
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<image:caption>This image shows the Milky Way as viewed from Earth. The star icon shows the position of the mysterious repeating transient. Credit: Dr Natasha Hurley-Walker (ICRAR/Curtin).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T15:46:24.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the astronomer digging into the Milky Way's 'fossils'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/31/mammoth-bones-found-on-parched-bed-of-danube-in-bulgaria</loc>
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<image:caption>A scientist from Rousse's Regional Historical Museum examining remains of an ancient mammoth, as historically low water levels on the Danube River exposed parts of the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo, northeast of Rousse</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T15:40:09.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mammoth bones found on parched bed of Danube in Bulgaria</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/indian-students-face-deportation-risk-in-canada-over-work-permit-punjab-bjp-urges-mea-to-intervene</loc>
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<news:title>Indian students face deportation risk in Canada over work permit; Punjab BJP urges MEA to intervene</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/31/luxury-cars-high-income-rule-out-non-creamy-layer-status-kerala-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Luxury cars, high income rule out non-creamy layer status: Kerala HC.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Luxury cars, high income rule out non-creamy layer status: Kerala HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/31/black-day-in-courts-history-allahabad-hc-judge-recuses-over-alleged-bid-to-influence-pending-bail-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:56:15.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Black day' in court's history: Allahabad HC judge recuses over alleged bid to influence pending bail cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/31/karnataka-cm-appeals-his-tn-counterpart-to-defer-august-3-visit-amid-cauvery-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:50:37.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM appeals to his TN counterpart to defer August 3 visit amid Cauvery protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/31/centre-bets-big-on-farmers-youth-cabinet-extends-pm-kisan-scheme-till-2031-expands-khelo-india</loc>
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<image:caption>The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:46:07.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre bets big on farmers, youth; Cabinet extends PM-KISAN scheme till 2031, expands Khelo India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jul/31/assam-flood-toll-rises-to-80-cm-himanta-says-damage-assessment-from-august-7</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Floods</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:35:44.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam flood toll rises to 80; CM Himanta says damage assessment from August 7</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/31/datia-by-election-congress-candidate-accuses-disqualified-mla-of-sabotaging-poll-prospects</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader and the party's candidate for the Datia by-election, Kunwar Ghanshyam Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:26:32.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Datia by-election: Congress candidate accuses disqualified MLA of sabotaging poll prospects</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/31/tiger-kills-woman-in-bihar-day-after-another-fatal-attack-in-vtr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-18/h4azr25r/202602183677602.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to local residents, this was the second attack on a human by a wild tiger in the past 24 hours.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:22:15.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger kills woman in Bihar day after another fatal attack in VTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, tiger attack, Valmiki Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/31/from-almost-quitting-discus-after-childbirth-to-pursuing-phd-winning-cwg-bronze-seemas-story</loc>
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<image:caption>Seema Kaliramna in action at the Scotstoun on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:20:06.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From almost quitting discus after childbirth to pursuing PhD &amp; winning CWG bronze: Seema's story</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/31/bombay-hc-fda-commissioner-tukaram-munde-clash-over-hygiene-checks-at-eateries</loc>
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<image:caption>The court was not satisfied with the FDA targeting private and small eateries while sparing government establishments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:15:48.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay HC, FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde clash over hygiene checks at eateries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay HC, FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/31/bangladesh-born-author-taslima-nasrin-returns-to-kolkata-after-19-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Writer Taslima Nasrin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T14:10:36.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasrin returns to Kolkata after 19 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Jul/31/preeti-pawar-ankush-storm-into-final-with-dominating-win-in-cwg-boxing</loc>
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<image:caption>Ankush during his bout against Canada's Scarlett Delgado</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:51:32.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preeti, Arundhati, Ankush storm into final with dominating win in CWG boxing </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/31/why-assam-remains-one-of-indias-most-flood-prone-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam floods</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-31T13:46:59.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Assam remains one of India’s most flood-prone states</news:title>
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