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<image:caption>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be on the batters in focus at the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:title>Five things to look forward to as Duleep Trophy set to begin in Bengaluru </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/22/woman-belongs-to-herself-first-rahul-gandhi-attacks-manusmriti-calls-for-breaking-social-cage</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, left, during the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event, in Pune.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Woman belongs to herself first’: Rahul Gandhi attacks Manusmriti, calls for breaking social ‘cage’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/india-china-have-interest-in-stable-ties-but-border-situation-will-determine-relations-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T15:51:56.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, China have interest in stable ties, but border situation will determine relations: Jaishankar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/weekly-review-golds-big-breakout-global-bullion-surges-indian-prices-race-past-rs-163-lakh-per-10-grams</loc>
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<image:caption>Gold and silver prices continue to rise in global markets.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gold price rise in key Indian cities during the week from 17 to 22 August.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T15:13:19.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekly Review | Gold’s big breakout: Global bullion surges, Indian prices race past Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/contrary-to-law-us-judge-strikes-down-trumps-75-country-visa-ban</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ye2mu4k2/AP26234046509856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T15:01:25.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Contrary to law': US judge strikes down Trump's 75-country visa ban</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US immigration policy, US visa rules, Trump Visa Ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/they-slaughtered-our-people-jihadists-kill-kidnap-dozens-of-civilians-in-nigeria</loc>
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<image:caption>A Nigerian soldier stands guard in the rural village of Goniri, in the country's North East on July 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:49:39.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They slaughtered our people': Jihadists kill, kidnap dozens of civilians in Nigeria</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nigeria, Nigeria Jihadists, Lakurawa militants, Islamic State Sahel Province</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/anthropics-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-reports-us-media</loc>
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<image:caption>Founded in 2021 by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei and other former executives at OpenAI, Anthropic has positioned itself as a safety-focused alternative in the AI race.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:38:11.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic's market debut could break SpaceX IPO record, reports US media</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/israel-conducts-fresh-syria-strike-despite-us-criticism-of-unnecessary-escalation</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavily damaged and destroyed buildings are pictured in the Jobar suburb northeast of Damascus on August 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:35:33.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel conducts fresh Syria strike despite US criticism of 'unnecessary escalation'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/chhattisgarh-paper-leak-professor-used-endoscopy-camera-to-steal-agriculture-exam-paper-six-arrested</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:24:21.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh paper leak: Professor used Endoscopy camera to steal Agriculture exam paper, six arrested</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/22/latur-police-book-cjp-convenor-abhijeet-dipke-for-allegedly-trespassing-into-school-threatening-teachers</loc>
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<image:caption>Dipke has been visiting government schools across Latur as part of the CJP's ongoing 'School Thik Karo' (Improve Government Schools) campaign, highlighting infrastructure and other issues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:23:05.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra: FIR filed against CJP convenor Dipke for allegedly trespassing into school, 'threatening' teachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, CJP, abhijeet dipke, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/one-newborn-dies-two-suffer-burns-after-fire-in-nicu-at-mps-chhindwara-district-hospital</loc>
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<image:caption>The fire reportedly started when a radiant warmer's heating filament sparked, igniting the equipment in the oxygen-rich unit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:15:18.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn with congenital defect dies after MP hospital cradle warmer catches fire; two babies suffer burns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, NICU blaze, Chhindwara District Hospital, infants suffer burns</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/22/rights-against-public-capture</loc>
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<image:caption>Meta glasses</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:10:24.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rights against public capture </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/shillong-violence-15-firs-registered-5-masked-persons-identified</loc>
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<image:caption>More than 3,770 Assam-registered vehicles had been safely escorted out of Meghalaya into Assam since the violence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T14:09:59.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shillong violence: 15 FIRs registered, 5 masked persons identified</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shillong violence, FIRs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/pfrda-targets-30-crore-subscribers-in-4-5-years</loc>
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<image:caption>PFRDA targets 35-40 crore non-government NPS subscribers in five years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:59:00.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PFRDA targets 30 crore subscribers in 4-5 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>PFRDA, Pension scheme</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/over-87-crore-youngsters-not-studying-working-or-undergoing-training-niti-aayog-report</loc>
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<image:caption>The report pointed out that students, especially those from low-income households, are already stretched by college expenses and, in many cases, private tuition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:55:57.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 8.7 crore youngsters not studying, working or undergoing training: Niti Aayog report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Employment, Niti Aayog report, Viksit Bharat@2047</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/army-bsf-and-punjab-police-discuss-joint-strategy-to-counter-drone-led-drug-smuggling</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of drone used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:51:15.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army, BSF and Punjab police discuss joint strategy to counter drone-led drug smuggling</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, bsf, Punjab Police, Drug smuggling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/bci-chief-manan-mishra-rejects-co-chairs-allegations-says-lawyers-aware-of-his-integrity</loc>
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<image:caption>BCI Chair and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:50:57.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCI chief Manan Mishra rejects co-chair's allegations, says lawyers 'aware of his integrity'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, NALSAR row, YR Sadasiva Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/22/man-united-beaten-2-0-as-hull-makes-dream-return-to-premier-league</loc>
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<image:caption>Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, second right, heads the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Hull City and Manchester United in Kingston upon Hull, England, Saturday Aug. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:45:01.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man United beaten 2-0 as Hull makes dream return to Premier League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, English Premier League, Man United, Hull City</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/congress-following-vande-mataram-version-decided-by-mahatma-gandhi-patel-kharge-hits-back-at-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:42:57.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress following Vande Mataram version decided by Mahatma Gandhi, Patel: Kharge hits back at BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Vande Mataram, Vande Mataram controversy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/denying-telangana-cm-the-political-clearance-to-visit-us-shows-centres-mean-mentality-kharge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:17:28.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denying Telangana CM the political clearance to visit US shows Centre's mean mentality: Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Telangana, Telangana CM, A  Revanth Reddy, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC President Kharge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/ram-mandir-donations-row-lawyers-body-demands-fir-against-champat-rai-anil-mishra-2</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Jan 22, 2024, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai speaks during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:13:37.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Mandir donations row: Lawyers' body demands FIR against Champat Rai, Anil Mishra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Champat Rai, Ram temple donations row, Anil Mishra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Aug/22/agratrade-announces-chakravyuh-featuring-dr-nitish-bharadwaj-as-lord-krishna-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:03:02.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AGRATRADE announces “CHAKRAVYUH” featuring Dr. Nitish Bharadwaj as Lord Krishna in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, Chakravyuh, Dr. Nitish Bharadwaj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/cm-dhami-attacks-rahul-says-feudal-mindset-drives-congress-leaders-parliament-conduct</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T13:01:52.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Dhami attacks Rahul, says ‘feudal mindset’ drives Congress leader’s Parliament conduct</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pushkar Singh Dhami, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/centre-forms-panel-to-finalise-permanent-political-solution-to-gorkha-issue-after-shah-led-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during a meeting with MPs, MLAs and political leaders from the Gorkha community in Siliguri on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T12:59:41.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' to Gorkha issue after Shah-led meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Gorkhaland, Gorkhaland issue, Darjeeling foothills</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/solan-ranks-as-fifth-richest-district-in-india-due-to-baddi-barotiwala-nalagarh-industrial-cluster</loc>
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<image:caption>Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh has around 2,406 industrial units, including over 2,100 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T12:52:57.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Solan ranks as fifth-richest district in India due to Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial cluster</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, Solan, Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial cluster</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/22/sports-min-approves-492-athletes-for-asian-games-30-more-may-be-added</loc>
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<image:caption>The logo of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T12:21:43.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sports min approves 492 athletes for Asian Games, 30 more may be added</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sports Ministry, IOA, Asian Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/study-reveals-alarming-25x-surge-in-cardiac-emergencies-post-covid-among-youngsters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-11/k8ghhm9l/202508113478289.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical experts urge young adults to maintain a minimum of 30 minutes of daily physical exercise, eliminate intoxicants, and undergo periodic cardiovascular screenings</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T12:12:17.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study reveals alarming 2.5x surge in cardiac emergencies post-COVID among youngsters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Health, post-Covid, cardiac emergencies, clinical study</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/stalin-hits-out-at-cm-vijay-for-treating-tamil-nadu-assembly-like-a-cinema-set</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) DMK President MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:53:11.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin hits out at CM Vijay for treating Tamil Nadu Assembly like a 'cinema set'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, C Joseph Vijay, Tami Nadu Assembly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/nta-to-conduct-aiapget-re-exam-for-49-candidates-after-power-failure-at-jaipur-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>NTA's AIAPGET 2026 disrupted by power failure in Jaipur, re-exam for 49 candidates on September 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:39:30.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA to conduct AIAPGET re-exam for 49 candidates after power failure at Jaipur centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, National Testing Agency (NTA), AIAPGET 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/22/englishreview2026aug217-dogs-review-corny-carefree-fun-time-at-the-movies</loc>
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<image:caption>7 Dogs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7 Dogs Review: Corny, carefree fun time at the movies</news:title>
<news:keywords>7 Dogs movie review, Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Monica Bellucci</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/parliament-sees-growing-trend-of-bills-introduced-and-passed-in-same-session-prs-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/bpka23y7/CPM-rectification-to-address.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:12:53.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament sees growing trend of bills introduced and passed in same session: PRS data</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Parliament proceedings, Monsoon Session 2026, PRS Legislative Research</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/shrinking-habitats-rising-conflict-uttarakhand-logs-2046-big-cat-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/1z8uaor9/IMG-20260722-WA02341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>132 tiger attacks were reported, including 46 fatalities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:11:44.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shrinking habitats, rising conflict: Uttarakhand logs 2,046 big cat attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Tiger Attacks, Human animal conflict, leopard attacks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/ethanol-blending-pushing-up-sugar-prices-burdening-people-ashok-gehlot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/dzjapvyx/20260707320L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from July 07, 2026, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addresses a press conference at the AICC office in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:07:53.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ethanol blending pushing up sugar prices, burdening people: Ashok Gehlot</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashok Gehlot, Sugar production, Sugar prices, ethanol blending</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/gandhi-letters-manuscripts-part-of-common-heritage-shouldnt-be-auctioned-national-gandhi-museum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/vzim6yun/Gandhi-letters.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image received on Aug. 20, 2026, shows "A Thought for the Day," a collection of 688 reflections written by Mahatma Gandhi to Anand T. Hingorani across 23 months, sold for Rs 16.20 crore at a Saffronart auction, setting a world record for an Indian historical document sold at auction, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:04:38.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandhi letters, manuscripts part of common heritage, shouldn't be auctioned: National Gandhi Museum</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mahatma Gandhi, National Gandhi Museum, Gandhi Artefacts Auction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/two-killed-one-injured-as-multi-storey-building-collapses-in-hyderabads-gachibowli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/upruls0c/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-22-at-3.53.16-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operations are underway as authorities clear the rubble to check whether more people remain trapped.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T11:01:00.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, one injured as multi-storey building collapses in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Building collapse, Gachibowli</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/22/gujarat-transfers-415-police-personnel-to-reunite-spouses-in-first-husband-wife-posting-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/20/original/police__eps213_pic___.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:58:14.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat transfers 415 police personnel to reunite spouses in first husband-wife posting drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/mayawati-says-akhilesh-must-apologise-to-jats-for-insulting-charan-singhs-family-sp-chief-hits-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/jca38pgn/Mayawati-and-Akhilesh.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:55:38.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mayawati says Akhilesh 'must apologise' to Jats for insulting Charan Singh's family; SP chief hits back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav, Jayant Chaudhary, Chaudhary Charan Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/sebi-reviewing-framework-for-disclosure-of-issue-proceeds-utilisation-to-streamline-compliance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/0hr32c9s/C_53_1_CH1214_4088114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:44:09.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEBI reviewing framework for disclosure of issue proceeds utilisation to streamline compliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sebi, issue proceeds utilisation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/22/cross-firs-filed-after-attack-on-cjp-team-in-jaipur-during-government-school-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/42cb3lr4/PTI08212026000037B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers during a protest against workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) who tried to visit a government school as part of their 'School Thik Karo' campaign, in Bagru village, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:40:30.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cross-FIRs filed after attack on CJP team in Jaipur during government school visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, CJP, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, CJP Jaipur Violence</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/cochin-shipyard-hands-over-third-shallow-water-submarine-hunter-to-navy-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/bzagaziw/Pic4-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangrol, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:31:59.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cochin Shipyard hands over third shallow-water submarine hunter to Navy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kochi, Navy, Cochin Shipyard, shallow-water submarine hunter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/22/malayalamreview2026aug21bethlehem-kudumba-unit-movie-review-nivin-and-mamitha-sparkle-as-girish-repeats-winning-formula</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/kq0lfgtz/Bethlehem_Kudumba_Unit_poster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Movie Review: Nivin and Mamitha sparkle as Girish repeats winning formula</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Movie Review, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Review, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit rating, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit response, Girish AD, Nivin Pauly, Sangeeth Prathap, Suresh Krishna, Vinay Forrt, Srinda</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/cpm-cpi-rift-deepens-as-pinarayi-binoy-viswam-clash-over-deputy-lop-post</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/11/19/original/Kerala_CM_EPS.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan with CPI secretary Binoy Viswam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:27:32.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM-CPI rift deepens as Pinarayi, Binoy Viswam clash over Deputy LoP post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, LDF, Binoy Viswam, Deputy leader of Opposition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/kerala-chintha-jerome-becomes-first-woman-president-of-dyfi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/2/1/original/Chintha_Jerome.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chintha Jerome</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:24:07.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Chintha Jerome becomes first woman president of DYFI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chintha Jerome, DYFI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/22/my-job-is-to-win-trophies-and-thats-all-i-care-for-gautam-gambhir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/bd34e9fd-e5d9-44e9-8695-04983af2f0e6/Gautam%20Gambhir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gautam Gambhir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:12:57.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My job is to win trophies and that's all I care for: Gautam Gambhir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Gautam Gambhir, Indian Cricket Team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/22/gujarat-spurious-liquor-death-toll-rises-to-9-three-critical</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/d5xgqhow/Screenshot-2026-08-22-153655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Families of those still battling for survival remain anxiously stationed outside hospitals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:08:01.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhavnagar spurious liquor tragedy: Death toll rises to ten, three critical</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Death toll, spurious liquor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/assam-cab-operators-continue-blocking-meghalaya-bound-traffic-ministers-to-meet-to-resolve-impasse-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ic2e6bf3/PTI08212026000558B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transporters block the Assam-Meghalaya border at Jorabat amid tensions following violence during a Khasi Students Union (KSU) motorcycle rally in Shillong, in Guwahati, Assam, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T10:05:31.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam cab operators continue blocking Meghalaya-bound traffic; ministers to meet to resolve impasse</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Assam-Meghalaya border, Assam Cab Operators</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/russian-and-ukrainian-attacks-kill-4-people-a-day-after-deadly-shopping-mall-drone-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/uzbcay0r/AP26233659777946.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Military administration, firefighters work on a fire at a shopping mall following a Russian drone attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:58:48.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 4 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/eam-jaishankar-to-meet-lavrov-in-moscow-co-chair-india-russia-trade-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-21/vh1eacfk/AP08212025000104A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Aug. 21, 2025, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and EAM S Jaishankar enter a hall for their talks at Zinaida Morozova's Mansion in Moscow, Russia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:52:36.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAM Jaishankar to meet Lavrov in Moscow, co-chair India-Russia trade commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Sergey Lavrov, EAM  S Jaishankar, India-Russia ties, Jaishankar in Russia, IRIGC-TEC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/aiims-rishikesh-told-to-pay-rs-60000-for-wrongly-declaring-man-as-hiv-positive</loc>
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<image:caption>AIIMS Rishikesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:51:51.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIIMS Rishikesh told to pay Rs 60,000 for wrongly declaring man as HIV positive</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AIIMS Rishikesh, HIV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/bjp-passes-resolution-condemning-congress-over-vande-mataram-vows-nationwide-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP National President and MP Nitin Nabin, second left, during his first meeting with the party's newly appointed national office-bearers to discuss poll strategy and grassroots outreach, at party headquarters, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>BJP passes resolution condemning Congress over Vande Mataram, vows nationwide campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/congress-workers-wave-black-flags-at-haryana-cm-18-cops-suspended-2-dcps-get-notices-over-security-lapse</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress workers waving black flag at CM Saini's convoy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:22:11.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress workers wave black flags at Haryana CM; 18 cops suspended, 2 DCPs get notices over security lapse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/22/shakhtar-donetsk-to-play-champions-league-home-games-at-chelseas-stamford-bridge</loc>
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<image:caption>Chelsea will be providing Shakhtar Donetsk with a home base in west London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:17:00.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shakhtar Donetsk to play Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/these-hands-are-clean-ex-kerala-cm-vijayan-rejects-hawala-link-involving-him-or-family</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 19, 2026, former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan holds a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:12:39.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'These hands are clean': Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan rejects hawala link involving him or family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, T Veena, ED probe, CMRL-Exalogic case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/sikhs-protest-outside-rahul-gandhis-residence-against-congress-leaders-calling-sajjan-kumar-hero</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather during the last rites of Congress leader and ex MP late Sajjan Kumar, at Nigambodh Ghat, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T09:01:45.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikhs protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence against Congress leaders calling Sajjan Kumar 'hero'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Sajjan Kumar, 1984 anti-Sikh riots</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:59:33.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC directs Punjab govt to probe allegation of Rs 5 cr demand by CM's wife to suppress rape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Human Rights Commission, rape case, Bhagwant Singh Mann</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/bci-co-chair-seeks-chief-manan-mishras-resignation-cites-funds-diversion-and-nalsar-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman and BJP Rajya Sabha member Manan Kumar Mishra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:58:54.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCI co-chair seeks chief Manan Mishra's resignation, cites funds diversion, NALSAR row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bar Council of India, NALSAR Convocation, Manan Kumar Mishra, NALSAR row, YR Sadashiva Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/india-mauritius-ink-long-term-fuel-supply-agreement-ioc-to-meet-complete-import-requirement</loc>
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<image:caption>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:57:45.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Mauritius ink long-term fuel supply agreement; IOC to meet complete import requirement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, IOC, Blue Economy, India-Mauritius Ties, import requirement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/22/four-of-family-killed-one-injured-after-being-hit-by-speeding-suv-in-jaipurs-phagi</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:44:11.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four of family killed, one injured after being hit by speeding SUV in Jaipur’s Phagi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Jaipur, Car accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/22/easy-payasam-recipes-for-onam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:29:41.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Easy Payasam recipes for Onam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, Onam, recipes, payasam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/raise-stipends-in-15-days-or-face-shutdown-chhattisgarh-junior-doctors-issue-warning-to-state-government</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:24:01.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Raise stipends in 15 Days or face shutdown': Chhattisgarh junior doctors issue warning to State government</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, stipends, Chhattisgarh junior doctors, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/bjp-sets-up-gen-z-outreach-team-nitin-nabin-smriti-irani-vinod-tawde-among-key-members</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: BJP National President Nitin Nabin, National General Secretaries Smriti Irani and Vinod Tawde.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:10:09.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP sets up Gen Z outreach team; Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde among key members</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde, Nitin Nabin, Gen Z outreach, BJP national team</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/22/kannadanews2026aug21bhoomi-shetty-mahakali-has-helped-me-come-out-of-my-bubble</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster for Mahakali (L) and Bhoomi Shetty (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:05:24.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhoomi Shetty: Mahakali has helped me come out of my bubble</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahakali, Bhoomi Shetty, Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/22/paralysed-leopard-walks-again-after-road-accident-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/f212219f/Lepord-during-treatment.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Paralysed leopard walks again after road accident in Gujarat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:05:14.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paralysed leopard walks again after road accident in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>leopard</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/22/kannadanews2026aug21aditya-om-prakash-rao-team-up-for-jilladhikari</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:05:08.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aditya, Om Prakash Rao team up for Jilladhikari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Om Prakash Rao, Aditya, Jilladhikari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/22/kannadareview2026aug21brahmakamala-movie-review-decent-idea-but-doesnt-bloom-into-a-film</loc>
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<image:caption>Brahmakamala Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:04:40.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brahmakamala Movie Review: Decent idea but doesn't bloom into a film</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/22/malayalamnews2026aug21mamitha-baiju-sangeeth-prathap-film-titled-hello-dear-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamitha Baiju (L) and Sangeeth Prathap (R) in Hello Dear</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamitha Baiju-Sangeeth Prathap film titled Hello Dear, first look unveiled</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/nyaya-nomics-needed-to-ensure-level-playing-field-boost-economic-growth-cji-surya-kant</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressing the BRICS+ legal forum in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:52:23.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nyaya-nomics' needed to ensure level playing field, boost economic growth: CJI Surya Kant</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/baaz-drone-battalion-of-army-deployed-at-jalandhar-in-punjab-first-in-a-state-facing-pakistan</loc>
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<image:caption>This initiative will provide frontline units of the Army with advanced aerial surveillance and situational awareness tools.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:52:07.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baaz drone battalion of Army deployed at Jalandhar in Punjab, first in a state facing Pakistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/22/englishnews2026aug21dave-bautista-to-play-kratos-in-god-of-war-series</loc>
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<image:caption>Dave Bautista (L), Kratos in God of War</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:36:40.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dave Bautista to play Kratos in God of War series</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/22/ottnews2026aug21taapsee-pannu-ishwak-singh-starrer-gandhari-finally-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Gandhari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:36:19.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taapsee Pannu-Ishwak Singh starrer Gandhari finally gets a release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Aug/22/englishreview2026aug21insidious-out-of-the-further-movie-review-mindfully-magnetic-multi-sensory-mythos</loc>
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<image:caption>Insidious: Out of the Further Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:35:55.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insidious: Out of the Further Movie Review: Mindfully magnetic, multi-sensory mythos</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Aug/22/tamilreview2026aug21pyaar-prema-kalyanam-movie-review-a-film-that-tries-too-hard-to-be-social-media-content</loc>
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<image:caption>Pyaar Prema Kalyanam Movie Review: A still from Pyaar Prema Kalyanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:33:47.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pyaar Prema Kalyanam Movie Review: A film that tries too hard to be social media content</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Aug/22/tamilreview2026aug20modha-rathri-movie-review-consummate-writing-lights-up-this-wedding-comedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Modha Rathri Movie Review: A poster from Modha Rathtri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T07:28:51.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modha Rathri Movie Review: Consummate writing lights up this wedding comedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/bjp-calls-rahul-gandhis-pune-event-paise-ki-goonj-claims-congress-paid-influencers-to-draw-crowds</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mohanlal to lead Khalifa 2 - The Legacy; Tovino Thomas, Soubin Shahir join Prithviraj Sukumaran in sequel</news:title>
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<image:caption>Members of a bomb disposal unit, Dieter Schwaetzler, left, and Rene Bennert sit next to 1.8 ton World War II bomb after defusing it in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 3, 2017.</image:caption>
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<news:title>European wildfires reveal a hidden danger: buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII</news:title>
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<image:caption>Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Coventry City in London, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tzolis shines as Arsenal opens Premier League season by sweeping aside promoted Coventry</news:title>
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<image:caption>The accident occurred around 3.15 am near Jeetu Dhaba on the Multai four-lane road when the speeding car rammed into the rear of a parked truck.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Three pilgrims killed, six injured after car rams into parked truck in MP's Betul</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/a-bruising-week-for-bolivias-president-paz-as-scandal-and-setbacks-test-his-presidency</loc>
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<image:caption>Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz speaks during a ceremony at the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, June 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>A bruising week for Bolivia's President Paz as scandal and setbacks test his presidency</news:title>
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<image:caption>England won by an innings and 103 runs for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.</image:caption>
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<news:title>England thrashes Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first test at Headingley</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/will-write-to-pm-satheesan-on-removal-of-mangaluru-from-palakkad-railway-division</loc>
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<image:caption>Keralam CM Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Will write to PM: Satheesan on removal of Mangaluru from Palakkad railway division</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand schoolgirls march</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T06:12:28.622Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes (top) clashes with Spain's midfielder Gavi during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Argentina's Paredes suspended for 10 games for World Cup fight</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/syria-requests-to-join-anti-chemical-weapons-partnership</loc>
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<image:caption>An aerial picture shows people gathering to celebrate in Syria's western port city of Latakia.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Syria requests to join anti-chemical weapons partnership</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Syria, Syria chemical weapons, Ahmed al-Sharaa.</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Student leader Devendra Mahto of ‘JPSC JSSC Nyay Manch’</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jharkhand students announce statewide protest, threaten CM residence gherao over recruitment exams</news:title>
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<image:caption>Karnataka: Four sentenced to death for honour killing of couple in Gadag</image:caption>
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<news:title>Thane court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping 12-year-old girl</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/three-steel-factory-employees-killed-in-fire-at-plant-in-jharkhands-ramgarh</loc>
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<news:title>Three steel factory employees killed in fire at plant in Jharkhand's Ramgarh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mitchell Starc of Australia appeals unsuccessfully for a wicket during play on day two of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia, Friday, Aug.14, 2026,</image:caption>
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<news:title>Starc's cricket master-class: 6 1st-innings wickets for Australia against Bangladesh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police and emergency personnel outside Brinellskolan during a major emergency response after a man with a sword reportedly injured several people at the school in Fagersta, Sweden, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:40:15.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving one dead and two injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Sweden, sword attack, Vastmanland County</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/nitin-nabin-holds-first-meeting-with-bjps-new-national-team-poll-strategy-grassroots-outreach-in-focus</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP president Nitin Nabin.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with BJP's new national team; poll strategy, grassroots outreach in focus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/ceuta-begins-burials-for-migrants-who-died-attempting-to-cross-into-the-spanish-territory</loc>
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<image:caption>Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:37:54.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/more-than-16000-doses-of-ervebo-vaccine-arrive-in-ebola-hit-drc</loc>
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<image:caption>Health workers tend to an Ebola patient at the Rwampara Treatment Center in Ituri, Congo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:32:01.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 16,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine arrive in Ebola-hit DRC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/india-finland-explore-deeper-business-and-tech-ties-at-circular-economy-forum</loc>
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<image:caption>Embassy of Finland Counsellor for Trade and Investments Dr Antti Herlevi addresses the India Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) 2026, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:29:36.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Finland explore deeper business and tech ties at circular economy forum</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/risks-weakening-worker-safeguards-congress-on-scs-recent-industry-definition-judgement</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:19:02.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Risks weakening worker safeguards': Congress on SC's recent industry definition judgement </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/paper-leak-chhattisgarh-cm-orders-strict-action-5-member-probe-committee-formed-fir-lodged</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has taken serious cognisance of the paper leak incident involving the B.Sc Agriculture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:11:45.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paper Leak: Chhattisgarh CM orders strict action, 5-member probe committee formed, FIR lodged</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/us-imposes-50-tariffs-on-usd-20-billion-worth-of-canadian-products-carney-vows-to-retaliate</loc>
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<image:caption>Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump hold a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T05:03:14.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US imposes 50% tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products; Carney vows to retaliate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/snake-rescue-in-madhya-pradesh-set-to-be-just-a-touch-away-with-new-dedicated-app-shivaa</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image from the Friends of Snakes Society rescues a snake</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:52:42.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Snake rescue in Madhya Pradesh set to be just a touch away with new dedicated app SHIVAA</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/took-30-days-and-7-hour-dharna-by-lop-to-register-fir-chidambaram-on-pellet-injury-case</loc>
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<image:caption>P Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:51:28.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Took 30 days and 7-hour dharna by LoP to register FIR': Chidambaram on pellet injury case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/ap-govt-modifies-sale-agreements-for-land-allotted-to-two-adani-group-spvs</loc>
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<image:caption>AP govt modifies sale agreements for land allotted to two Adani Group SPVs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:50:05.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt modifies sale agreements for land allotted to two Adani group SPVs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Adani Group, Special Purpose Vehicles</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/rss-calls-for-dialogue-to-resolve-concerns-of-students</loc>
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<image:caption>RSS Akhil Bharatiya Sah-Sarkaryavah Mukund addressing a press conference at Gudilova on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:48:59.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS calls for dialogue to resolve concerns of students </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, RSS, students protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/fir-registered-over-six-year-old-boys-death-at-visakhapatnam-school</loc>
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<image:caption>FIR registered over six-year-old boy's death at Visakhapatnam school.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:47:29.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR registered over six-year-old boy's death at Visakhapatnam school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, FIR registered, UKG student collapse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/22/tupac-shakur-murder-trial-first-week-of-testimony-focuses-on-keffe-ds-alleged-role-in-1996-killing</loc>
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<image:caption>Tupac Shakur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:45:33.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tupac Shakur murder trial: First week of testimony focuses on Keffe D’s alleged role in 1996 killing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/veligonda-project-works-expedited-for-water-release</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu inspects the Veligonda Project feeder canal works in Markapur district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:44:53.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veligonda project works expedited for water release</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/ap-govt-extends-paddy-insurance-enrolment-deadline-to-august-31</loc>
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<image:caption>AP govt extends Paddy insurance enrolment deadline to August 31.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:43:24.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt extends Paddy insurance enrolment deadline to August 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, crop insurance, PMFBY, paddy farmers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/asi-finds-earliest-reference-to-guntur-in-three-669-ce-copper-plates</loc>
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<image:caption>The copper plates, discovered in Pune, refer to Guntur as ‘Kumturu.’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:42:19.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASI finds earliest reference to Guntur in three 669 CE copper plates</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/visakhapatnam-to-host-brics-ministers-meeting-from-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Foreign delegates arrive at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram to participate in the BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers’ meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:41:00.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam to host BRICS Ministers' meeting from today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mansukh Mandaviya, BRICS meeting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/22/neeraj-finishes-second-sri-lankas-pathirage-wins-title-in-lausanne-diamond-league</loc>
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<image:caption>Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the javelin during the World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, August 21,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:40:39.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neeraj finishes second, Sri Lanka's Pathirage wins title in Lausanne Diamond League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Neeraj Chopra, Rumesh Pathirage, Lausanne Diamond League</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/outrage-in-jk-as-class-4-student-impregnated-by-school-teacher-dies-on-way-to-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/8do5pnxh/Child-Harassment.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:39:58.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Outrage in J&amp;K as Class 4 student impregnated by school teacher dies on way to hospital </news:title>
<news:keywords>jammu and kashmr</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/viveka-murder-case-ed-raids-ysrcp-mp-avinashs-properties</loc>
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<image:caption>ED officials at the residence of Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:38:57.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viveka murder case: ED raids YSRCP MP Avinash's properties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/naidu-pawan-jagan-grieve-actress-sowcar-janakis-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran actress and Padma Shri awardee Sowcar Janaki.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:36:41.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naidu, Pawan,  Jagan grieve actress Sowcar Janaki's death</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/junior-doctors-in-ap-demand-20-increase-in-stipend-threaten-to-step-up-stir</loc>
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<image:caption>Junior doctors across Andhra Pradesh intensify strike to demand hike in stipend.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:34:20.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Junior doctors in AP demand 20% increase in stipend, threaten to step up stir</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/22/awareness-in-cyber-frauds-in-bihar-getting-a-move-through-community-radio-story</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:31:57.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Awareness in cyber frauds in Bihar getting a move through community radio story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Cyber fraud, Bihar Agricultural University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/jana-sena-forms-panel-to-plan-ap-local-body-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Jana Sena Party president and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:31:43.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Sena forms panel to plan AP local body polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/no-diarrhoea-outbreak-in-vuyyuru-ap-minister-ponguru-narayana</loc>
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<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana visits the government hospital in Vuyyuru to interact with individuals admitted with symptoms of diarrhoea.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:30:14.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No diarrhoea outbreak in Vuyyuru: AP Minister Ponguru Narayana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/houseboat-set-for-launch-on-godavari</loc>
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<image:caption>A capsule-shaped houseboat equipped with modern amenities has already arrived at the ghat and is ready for operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:29:22.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houseboat set for launch on Godavari</news:title>
<news:keywords>travel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/ap-minister-anam-inaugurates-rs-52-crore-annaprasadam-building</loc>
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<image:caption>Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy serves food to devotees at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:28:00.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Minister Anam inaugurates Rs 52-crore Annaprasadam building</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dasara, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/120-candidates-appear-for-upsc-mains-in-vijayawada-on-day-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/2d6rahig/vijupsc12108chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aspirants appear for the USPC mains examination at an examination centre in Vijayawada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:26:42.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>120 candidates appear for UPSC Mains in Vijayawada on Day 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/22/pcee-inspects-vijayawada-diesel-loco-shed-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Tapan Kumar Sinha, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, SCoR inspects Diesel Loco Shed Vijayawada as part Immersive Drive.</image:caption>
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<news:title>PCEE inspects Vijayawada diesel loco shed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/ahead-of-rahul-gandhi-event-youth-congress-workers-booked-after-clash-with-abvp-at-pune-hostel-campus</loc>
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<image:caption>Police booked 50-60 Youth Congress workers under BNS and Maharashtra Police Act provisions after an ABVP member’s complaint.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:23:07.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of Rahul Gandhi event, Youth Congress workers booked after clash with ABVP at Pune hostel campus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/sacrifices-of-ryots-revived-amaravati-minister-p-narayana</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister P Narayana at re-foundation laying ceremony of Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy temple on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:22:34.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sacrifices of ryots revived Amaravati: Minister P Narayana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/apmdc-gets-award-for-bond-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>APMDC gets award for bond issue.</image:caption>
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<news:title>APMDC gets award for bond issue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/ap-presents-aiml-based-gst-admin-model-at-national-co-ord-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>The 6th National Co-ordination Meeting (NCM) held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairpersonship of the Revenue Secretary, Government of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:17:36.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP presents AI/ML-based GST admin model at National Co-ord Meet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/fire-breaks-out-at-gym-owned-by-salman-khan-franchise-in-new-delhis-greater-kailash-i-area</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Salman Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:14:40.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at gym owned by Salman Khan franchise in New Delhi’s Greater Kailash-I area</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/1-lakh-candidates-to-compete-for-629-aee-posts-in-ap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/qncglq68/writing-exam-test.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>1 lakh candidates to compete for 629 AEE posts in AP.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:14:33.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1 lakh candidates to compete for 629 AEE posts in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APTRANSCO, APGENCO, APSPDCL, Assistant Executive Engineers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/22/govt-to-strengthen-medical-infra-across-ap-with-rs-22167-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:11:59.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt to strengthen medical infra across AP with Rs 221.67 crore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/contempt-case-on-lawyer-for-shouting-at-trial-court-judge-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>The criminal contempt proceedings were initiated by the high court on August 20 following a reference from Tis Hazari Courts District Judge MK Nagpal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:11:56.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contempt case on lawyer for shouting at trial court judge in Delhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/rs-2-crore-gold-diamond-jewellery-stolen-from-parked-car-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/l0jcmkxt/Gold-stolen.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:09:46.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2 crore Gold, diamond jewellery stolen from parked car in Delhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/22/ottinterviews2026aug19we-didnt-need-additional-masala-in-operation-safed-sagar-to-serve-the-patriotism</loc>
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<image:caption>Operation Safed Sagar; Mehboob Pal Singh Brar and Abhijeet Singh Parmar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2mgwlsre/OperationSafedSagarNetflix171315732.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:07:42.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We didn’t need additional masala in Operation Safed Sagar to serve the patriotism'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/22/hindinews2026aug20manoj-bajpayee-to-play-mahatma-gandhi-in-upcoming-sudhir-mishra-directorial</loc>
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<image:caption>(from left) Manoj Bajpayee, Sudhir Mishra, and Anubhav Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:06:47.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manoj Bajpayee to play Mahatma Gandhi in upcoming Sudhir Mishra directorial</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/22/englishnews2026aug20nicolas-cage-to-portray-nuclear-disaster-survivor-in-parish</loc>
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<image:caption>Nicolas Cage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:06:32.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nicolas Cage to portray nuclear disaster survivor in Parish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nicolas Cage, Parish</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/22/malayalamnews2026aug20first-look-of-pathira-kurukkan-starring-jagadish-mukesh-siddique-and-ashokan-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/oxlfblr4/Pathira_Kurukkan_first_look.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pathira Kurukkan first look</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:06:16.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First look of Pathira Kurukkan, starring  Jagadish, Mukesh, Siddique and Ashokan, out</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/22/malayalamreview2026aug20khalifa-movie-review-a-glossy-but-familiar-tale-of-revenge-and-smuggling</loc>
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<image:caption>Khalifa Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:06:00.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khalifa Movie Review: A glossy but familiar tale of revenge and smuggling</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/22/sudden-rise-of-sugar-prices-adds-burden-on-business-and-households-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/c9m4q9dl/Sugar-prices-begin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A sweetmaker prepares Rasagolas at his shop in Pahala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T04:03:01.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudden rise of sugar prices adds burden on business and households in Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/vellore-farmers-urge-cooperative-banks-to-stop-pressuring-them-to-repay-crop-loans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-02/4jm2z05i/vedaranyamprtst_0206try_4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers urge cooperative banks to stop pressuring them to repay crop loans</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:59:25.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vellore farmers urge cooperative banks to stop pressuring them to repay crop loans
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<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cooperative Banks, repay crop loans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/22/hours-after-public-apology-auto-association-leader-dinabandhu-held-from-puri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/1kkvik8k/C_35_1_CH1101_69100754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:58:42.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hours after public apology, auto association leader Dinabandhu held from Puri</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/migrant-worker-from-bengal-reunited-with-family-after-five-months-of-rehab-at-adukkamparai-gh</loc>
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<image:caption>A migrant labourer from West Bengal was rescued and reunited with his family by the Emergency Care and Rescue Centre at Adukkamparai GH</image:caption>
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<news:title>Migrant worker from Bengal reunited with family after five months of rehab at Adukkamparai GH</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/22/young-boatman-risks-own-life-saves-elderly-man-from-drowning-in-mahanadi-river-near-cuttack</loc>
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<image:caption>Palia showed incredible courage and put his own life at risk to pull the elderly man safely to the river bank.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:56:17.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young boatman risks own life, saves elderly man from drowning in Mahanadi river near Cuttack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-orders-faster-reforms-to-push-ease-of-doing-business</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/p4nr00vk/L-G-orders-faster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sandhu chairs a review meet with senior officials of various departments on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:56:01.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu orders faster reforms to push ease of doing business</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/tirupattur-tncsc-loadmen-demand-permanent-employee-status-stage-stir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-12/f7g241rr/thanjavur1_1201try_4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirupattur TNCSC loadmen demand permanent employee status, stage stir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:54:00.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirupattur TNCSC loadmen demand permanent employee status, stage stir</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/scandinavian-airlines-to-resume-operations-to-india-first-flight-to-take-off-on-october-1</loc>
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<image:caption>In an official statement, Scandinavian Airlines announced it would restore operations from October 1, 2026, and would run direct, non-stop flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen five times a week.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:52:39.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scandinavian Airlines to resume operations to India, first flight to take off on October 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/22/odisha-governmnet-eases-apartment-registration-procedure</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:51:48.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha governmnet eases apartment registration procedure</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/bittersweet-palkova-makers-struggle-to-scale-up-production-during-festive-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Andal temple in Srivilliputhur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:51:17.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bittersweet: Palkova makers struggle to scale up production during festive season</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/new-polling-station-to-be-added-across-delhi-after-sir-ends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/05594e44-bf95-4dbc-9d8c-66b66baa4de8/tvlie19_boycott06_1904tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling station image used for representative purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:50:26.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New polling station to be added across Delhi after SIR ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Polling station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/legendary-odia-singer-pranab-patnaik-take-last-breath-at-88-bhubaneswarresidence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/68jlq3t5/pranabpatnaik52108chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhubaneswar - People are paying tribute to eminent Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik, who passed away at the age of 88, while singing one of the song of the veteran musician at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:48:24.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Legendary Odia singer Pranab Patnaik take last breath at 88, Bhubaneswar
residence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Pranab Patnaik, Odissi music</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/no-construction-activities-in-delhi-from-december-10-to-january-20-to-curb-pollution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/l2zvqvbj/Construction-air-pollution.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a construction worker used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:48:19.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No construction activities in Delhi from December 10 to January 20 to curb pollution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air pollution, construction activities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/target-set-to-store-4-of-green-energy-generated-says-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5kwfrani/Target-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Target set to store 4% of green energy generated</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2dw1ahdv/Screenshot-2026-08-22-032843.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Storage Systems (ESS) would allow the state to integrate renewable energy into the grid and manage fluctuations in both power demand and generation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:46:01.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Target set to store 4% of green energy generated, says Nirmal Kumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, green energy, C T R Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/transport-hubs-in-delhi-could-host-budget-hotels-shelters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/wtq3xck9/bus-depot120359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As of now, none of the ISBTs have hostels or service apartments or budget hotels, etc.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:45:08.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport hubs in Delhi could host budget hotels, shelters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Transport hubs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/madras-high-court-seeks-probe-report-of-thoothukudi-magistrate-in-youths-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/x2hc8bxd/ANI_20260729084227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court seeks probe report of Thoothukudi magistrate in youth's death</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:41:31.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court seeks probe report of Thoothukudi magistrate in youth's death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, Thoothukudi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/deputy-cm-kanak-vardhan-seeks-stronger-irri-partnership-for-climate-resilient-rice-farming</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/obzihno2/P_4534630940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IRRI scientist and India acting country manager Swati Nayak highlighted the institute’s long-standing collaboration with Odisha and its focus on rice-based farming systems, livelihoods and economic opportunities for small farmers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:41:10.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan seeks stronger IRRI partnership for climate-resilient rice farming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, rice farming, ISARC, IRRI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/ccmc-plans-rs-73-crore-facelift-for-43-km-stretch-of-noyyal-riverfront</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/1wokynhd/Ahead-of-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has planned a major riverfront development project along a 4.3-km stretch of the Noyyal River.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:39:43.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCMC plans Rs 73-crore facelift for 4.3-km stretch of Noyyal riverfront</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC, Noyyal riverfront</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/man-killed-in-suspected-tiger-attack-near-gudalur-second-such-death-in-o-valley-this-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/63mrz85z/tiger-attack-sparks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:38:10.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man killed in suspected tiger attack near Gudalur; second such death in O-Valley this month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tiger attack, Gudalur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/odisha-parab-to-host-at-varanasi-rich-heritage-culture-and-cuisine-on-stage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-16/fi5ea4o3/C_1_1_CH1402_114753352.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The three-day event, to be held from August 22 to 24, is being organised by the Tourism department with participation of Odia Language, Literature &amp; Culture department, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts department.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:36:41.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Parab to host at Varanasi rich heritage, culture and cuisine on stage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Varanasi, ​Uttar Pradesh, Pravati Parida, Odisha Parab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/kodanad-case-accused-dies-in-kerala-of-poor-health</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/lf5tohs3/TNIEimport2019116originalkodanaduestate.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kodanad Estate in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:36:24.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodanad case: Accused dies in Kerala of poor health</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kodanad case, accused dies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/two-injured-in-gurudwara-stabbing-in-canada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ql34lrua/ANI_20260822023725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canada: Man arrested following stabbing at Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara, PM Carney condemns attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:33:07.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two injured in Gurdwara stabbing in Canada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Edmonton stabbing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/salem-traders-threaten-three-day-bandh-over-steep-property-tax-hike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/u3ouri6i/202602203681336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salem traders threaten three-day bandh over steep property tax hike</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:28:06.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salem traders threaten three-day bandh over steep property tax hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, property tax hike, Salem traders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/haldiram-plans-units-in-khurda-cuttack-nod-for-rs-278010-cr-proposals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/gnsv8os0/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary Anu Garg chairing the meeting of the state-level single-window clearance authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:27:18.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haldiram plans units in Khurda, Cuttack; nod for Rs 2,780.10 cr proposals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Anu Garg, Haldiram's, Sahana Clothing Company</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/iim-bangalore-tata-trusts-ink-mou-to-set-up-school-of-ug-studies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/jkmtezno/ANI_20240829131209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIM Bangalore.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:26:25.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIM-Bangalore, Tata Trusts ink MoU to set up School of UG Studies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tata Trusts, IIM Bangalore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/technical-snag-singapore-flight-grounded-at-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/xnaxij94/C_1_1_CH1530_120359227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Technical snag: Singapore flight grounded at Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:26:20.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technical snag: Singapore flight grounded at Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, Singapore flight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-pitches-shared-culture-as-foundation-for-bilateral-ties</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0e56olln/Yogi_adityanath___PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:25:06.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi pitches shared culture as foundation for bilateral ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/trichy-corporation-faces-staff-shortage-as-permanent-workforce-falls-to-720</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/27/original/Handloom_weaver-_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The number of permanent staff, which stood at 1,220 in 2019, has now shrunk to 720 with 500 retiring over the past seven years.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:23:19.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Trichy Corporation faces staff shortage as permanent workforce falls to 720</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Trichy Corporation, Permanent workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/south-africa-consul-general-lauds-bilateral-relations-with-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/r9guhb7d/New-Project-2026-08-22T085027.475.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gedion Labane, Consul General of South Africa in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:22:33.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Africa Consul General lauds bilateral relations with India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gedion Labane</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/governor-hari-babu-kambhampati-cm-majhi-lop-patnaik-condole-pranab-patnaiks-demise</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1uzlpkpd/The-last-voice-of-the-golden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guard of honour being given to departed singer Pranab Patnaik at his residence in BJB Nagar, in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:22:05.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, CM Majhi &amp; LoP Patnaik condole Pranab Patnaik’s demise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, Mohan Charan Majhi, Hari Babu Kambhampati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/another-wild-elephant-captured-in-kodagu-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/6vgp2ei5/elp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Another wild elephant captured in Kodagu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:18:02.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another wild elephant captured in Kodagu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Forest Department, wild elephant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/ahmedabad-diary-congress-for-major-overhaul-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ytbft2jx/Ahmedabad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election strategist Sunil Kanugolu, who played a key role in Congress victories in Karnataka and Telangana, has been assigned responsibility for shaping the party’s Gujarat poll plan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:17:23.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad Diary | Congress for major overhaul ahead of Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/22/teenager-parents-die-after-falling-from-maharashtra-hill-amid-iphone-emi-dispute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/tlnoe9mu/Artwithaheart-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:16:30.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teenager, parents die after falling from Maharashtra hill amid iPhone EMI dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, suicide, iphone, Teenager, fell to death, Maharashtra hill, hilltop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/mentally-challenged-youth-assaults-at-bhubaneswar-railway-station-two-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-17/hw20i7h5/P_4018026447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>East Coast Railway (ECoR) informed that the incident was attended to by the GRP Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:15:29.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mentally-challenged youth assaults at Bhubaneswar railway station, two held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-sir-notices-to-be-in-multiple-languages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/7h5xh8lq/202608173908214.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>2026-08-22T03:15:07.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka SIR notices to be in multiple languages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Marathi, English, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/nrcb-releases-carotene-rich-15-day-shelf-life-banana-varieties</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/ip869oob/C_1_1_CH1344_119481126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) released two new premium-quality banana varieties, Kaveri Thangam and Kaveri Nadan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:12:37.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRCB releases carotene-rich, 15-day shelf-life banana varieties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-govt-introduces-ivf-under-ayushman-scheme-now</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:11:49.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt introduces IVF under Ayushman scheme now</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/with-eye-on-polls-punjab-cm-mann-to-feature-on-discovery</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:10:35.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With eye on polls, Punjab CM Mann to feature on Discovery</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/justice-leagueorders-on-danams-disqualification-reserved</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:10:25.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league|Orders on Danam’s disqualification reserved</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/kabini-reservoir-water-level-drops-by-9-ft</loc>
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<image:caption>Kabini reservoir in HD Kote taluk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:09:34.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kabini reservoir water level drops by 9 ft</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/one-held-after-headless-body-recover-from-pond-in-balangir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/anye9z03/Man-beheaded.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:09:34.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One held after headless body recover from pond in Balangir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder case, Balangir district, headless body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/wanaparthy-mla-complains-to-kharge-against-chinna-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:09:08.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wanaparthy MLA complains to Kharge against Chinna Reddy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/150-bed-free-patient-attender-shelter-proposed-at-mgmgh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/2hlzb340/P_4744521712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>150-bed free patient attender shelter proposed at MGMGH</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:08:51.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>150-bed free patient attender shelter proposed at MGMGH</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/supreme-court-reduces-practice-period-for-judicial-service</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:08:01.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court reduces practice period for judicial service</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, judicial service examinations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnatakas-western-ghats-panel-pens-its-objections-to-moefcc</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka's Western Ghats panel pens its objections to MoEFCC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:07:54.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's Western Ghats panel pens its objections to MoEFCC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Western Ghats, eco-sensitive areas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/sfi-seeks-pta-fund-audit-at-thanthai-periyar-college</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of SFI cadre used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:05:08.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SFI seeks PTA fund audit at Thanthai Periyar College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SFI, Thanthai Periyar college</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/jayanagar-to-soon-get-smart-parking-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1j0uaud1/ayanagar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayanagar to soon get smart parking system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:04:56.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayanagar to soon get smart parking system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Smart Parking, bengaluru south city corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/lathikata-tehsildar-arrest-over-disproportionate-assests-worth-rs-260-cr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/tr7j3g1s/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Muralidhar Urmal, who was also the sub-registrar, was sent to judicial custody for 14 days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:03:56.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lathikata tehsildar arrest over disproportionate assests worth Rs 2.60 cr</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Lathikata tehsildar, Muralidhar Urmal, H Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/university-of-delhi-1st-fyup-batch-for-direct-phd-course</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/404orcvr/DU-suspends.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi University</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/cmv834dr/Direct-PhD-entry.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:03:29.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University of Delhi: 1st FYUP batch for direct PhD course</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, 1st batch</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/root-of-the-problem-it-is-trees-on-kr-puram-bridge</loc>
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<image:caption>Trees growing in cracks pose a risk to the structural integrity of the KR Puram cable-stayed bridge.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trees growing in cracks pose a risk to the structural integrity of the KR Puram cable-stayed bridge | Vinod Kumar T</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:02:34.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Root of the problem: It is trees on KR Puram bridge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, KR Puram, railway departments, Bengaluru East City Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/sowcar-janaki-passes-away-at-94</loc>
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<image:caption>‘Sowcar’ Janaki 1931 - 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T03:02:24.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sowcar’ Janaki passes away at 94 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, actor, Sowcar Janaki</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/from-sept-1-flyers-landing-at-kia-bengaluru-have-to-pay-user-development-fee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/jctgiloc/From-Sept-1-flyers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:59:46.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Sept 1, flyers landing at KIA Bengaluru have to pay user development fee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kempegowda International Airport, AERA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/man-killed-in-tiger-attack-in-nilgiris-second-death-in-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-09/4gntr1cw/202506093424201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man killed in ‘tiger attack’ in Nilgiris, second death in August</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:59:44.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man killed in ‘tiger attack’ in Nilgiris, second death in August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tiger attack, Nilgiris</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/bccc-tests-gps-tracking-of-waste-collection-tippers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/oa5775du/BCCC-tests-GPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCCC cleans 21 public toilets, removes 2,000 kg of waste.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:57:29.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCCC tests GPS tracking of waste collection tippers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste collection, GPS tracking, Bengaluru Central City Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/secretaries-told-to-engage-senior-citizens-in-industrial-training-institutes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/2swo1u4b/ITIs.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government is also examining a review of ITI syllabi to align them with changing industry requirements, emerging technologies and future employment opportunities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:57:08.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Secretaries told to engage senior citizens in Industrial Training Institutes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, industrial training institutes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/setback-for-dmk-mp-dayanidhi-maran-as-supreme-court-sets-aside-hc-order-in-illegal-exchange-case</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:56:44.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Setback for DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran as Supreme Court sets aside HC order in illegal exchange case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Dayanidhi Maran, illegal exchange case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/odisha-high-court-finds-manipulation-in-district-judge-exam-marks</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:54:43.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha High Court finds manipulation in district judge exam marks </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha High Court, English paper, District Judge recruitment examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/undavalli-will-pursue-case-against-margadarsi-with-rbi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-18/xdln4m4u/C_40_1_CH1555_3414345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former MP Undavalli Arun Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:54:38.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Undavalli: Will pursue case against Margadarsi with RBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Former MP Undavalli Arun Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/mtech-student-at-bengaluru-iisc-dies-by-suicide-in-hostel-room</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/wx2heinn/Artwithaheart-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MTech student at Bengaluru IISc dies by suicide in hostel room.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:54:37.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MTech student at Bengaluru IISc dies by suicide in hostel room</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IISc, student suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/tenant-farmers-set-mid-sept-deadline-for-recognition-to-access-telangana-govt-schemes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/hfbysj6v/Tenant.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof Haragopal and others at the Identification of Tenant Farmers Round Table Conference at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:53:52.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenant farmers set mid-Sept deadline for recognition to access Telangana govt schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tenant farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/greyhounds-octopus-to-go-after-defaulting-rice-millers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/33s5hbiy/C_23_1_CH1119_35365330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:53:10.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greyhounds, OCTOPUS to go after defaulting rice millers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/expedite-land-acquisition-for-irrigation-projects-irrigation-minister-uttam-kumar-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/56tzpbzc/uttam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:52:20.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expedite land acquisition 
for irrigation projects: Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, irrigation projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/70-villages-in-each-telangana-district-selected-for-first-phase-of-land-resurvey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wf3k05qi/helpline-gets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:51:31.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70 villages in each Telangana district selected for first phase of land resurvey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/dont-politicise-telangana-cms-foreign-trip-issue-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/vnqtdw6b/C_23_1_CH1593_3642705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president N Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:50:21.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t politicise Telangana CM’s foreign trip issue: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/cpm-demands-action-against-tamil-nadu-chief-secretary-over-student-protest-circular</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM state secretary P Shanmugam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:50:15.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM demands action against Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary over student protest circular</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPM, Chief secretary, Student protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/income-tax-dept-seizes-rs-9-crore-from-tn-jewellers-suv-on-hosur-road</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/f5344gq8/IT-dept-seizes-Rs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Part of the money seized by I-T officials from the SUV on Tuesday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:49:41.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Income Tax dept seizes Rs 9 crore from TN jeweller's SUV on Hosur Road </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, unaccounted cash, Income Tax Department</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/chief-minister-majhi-announces-swami-laxmananandas-village-will-be-develope-as-heritage-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/sjnhayzv/Swami-Laxmanananda’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan, Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pani and others paying tributes to Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:49:29.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Minister Majhi announces Swami Laxmanananda's village will be develope as heritage village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, Angul district, Mohan Charan Majhi, Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, Gurujang village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/cm-revanth-invites-oxford-representatives-to-bring-their-expertise-to-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/z3oq5p53/Revanth-invites.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy arrives at the Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University, on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:49:26.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth invites Oxford representatives to bring their expertise to Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/16-mlas-two-mlcs-rally-against-surekha-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1qtpjg7y/Surekha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government Whip Vemula Veeresham addresses the media at the CLP office in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:48:03.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16 MLAs, two MLCs rally against Surekha in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/threat-to-witness-in-prajwal-revanna-case-court-directs-sit-to-investigate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/27zc0vka/C_35_1_CH0279_53741829.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prajwal Revanna, arrested by SIT, is being taken to Bowring Hospital for a health check-up.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:47:55.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Threat to witness in Prajwal Revanna case; court directs SIT to investigate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Prajwal Revanna, Prajwal Revanna sexual assault case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/hyderabad-remains-electoral-home-for-most-vips-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/6y45d69k/C_23_1_CH0873_36372028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/wzxuxw2p/Capture.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:46:36.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad remains electoral home for most VIPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/performance-appraisal-of-82-per-cent-panchayats-in-gujarat-poor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/jm90wdu9/appraisal.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat has built administrative capacity, but financial devolution, functional autonomy and accountability remain weak links.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/s40fs122/Screenshot-2026-08-22-022014.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:45:09.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Performance appraisal of 82 per cent panchayats in Gujarat poor </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Performance appraisal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/22/ex-lover-held-for-married-womans-suicide-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ra3hx29c/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ex-lover held for married woman's suicide in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:44:55.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-lover held for married woman's suicide in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Indiranagar, suicide abetment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/sewage-not-toxic-effluents-caused-ennore-fish-kill-says-v-k-rajeev</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/6gypun9g/Sewage-not-toxic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dead fish lie strewn along the banks of the Kosasthalaiyar River near Ennore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:43:53.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sewage, not toxic effluents, caused Ennore fish kill, says V K Rajeev</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ennore, V K Rajeev</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/22/tiktok-reaches-400-million-settlement-with-us-justice-department-over-childrens-privacy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/8w9isu14/Tik-Tok-logo.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The TikTok logo is displayed on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen, Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:43:15.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>TikTok, children’s privacy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-hc-imposes-rs-5-lakh-cost-on-man-for-taking-away-his-minor-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:42:31.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC imposes Rs 5 lakh cost on man for taking away his minor daughter </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , Child custody</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/eagle-attaches-rs-6-crore-assets-15-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/g47c7md0/New-Project-2026-08-22T081122.883.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>2026-08-22T02:42:06.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAGLE attaches Rs 6 crore assets; 15 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana EAGLE Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/the-end-of-odia-music-golden-era-with-pranab-kishore-patnaiks-passing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1uzlpkpd/The-last-voice-of-the-golden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guard of honour being given to departed singer Pranab Patnaik at his residence in BJB Nagar, in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:41:41.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The end of Odia music golden era with Pranab Kishore Patnaik’s passing </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Assembly, Odia music, Pranab Kishore Patnaik, Lal Mohan Patnaik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/rs-4-lakhs-for-child-assaulted-by-73-year-old-man-in-pocso-case-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/5b4qewgk/202505223409439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:40:36.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 4 Lakhs for child assaulted by 73-year-old man in POCSO case: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO, child assaulted</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/central-agencies-forced-12-lakh-entrepreneurs-to-leave-india-says-karnataka-cm-dks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/4ihwccmz/ANI_20251104052748.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>2026-08-22T02:40:21.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central agencies forced 12 lakh entrepreneurs to leave India, says Karnataka CM DKS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Taxation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/hyderabad-land-auction-sets-record-as-raidurg-parcel-fetches-rs-264-crore-per-acre</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:40:14.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad land auction sets record as Raidurg parcel fetches Rs 264 crore per acre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad land auction, Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/not-assurances-give-us-go-demand-telangana-polytechnic-students</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/1/original/FormerMPGVivekVenkataswamy.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:38:43.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not assurances, give us GO, demand Telangana polytechnic students </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana polytechnic student, Young India Skills University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-govt-keen-to-bring-foreign-universities-to-kwin-city-minister-mb-patil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/idnp17vt/C_35_1_CH1272_55634158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industries Minister MB Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:37:54.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Govt keen to bring foreign universities to KWIN City: Minister MB Patil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MB Patil, KWIN City</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/scientists-identify-biological-circuit-behind-titan-cells-of-deadly-fungus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/ynb3jhvq/677a8bfcbb30cf810d3c89895a444ccb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:37:12.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scientists identify biological circuit behind ‘Titan cells’ of deadly fungus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CCMB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/interstate-cyber-fraud-gang-arrested-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/fcxsmv32/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:35:59.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interstate cyber fraud gang arrested in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, arrested, cyber fraud gang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/youth-held-for-murder-of-home-alone-gcc-worker-in-thiruverkadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/rgfdbo12/202607113860366.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>2026-08-22T02:35:23.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth held for murder of home-alone GCC worker in Thiruverkadu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, GCC worker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-cm-launches-affordable-aicomputer-targeting-rural-students</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/voncokz6/K’taka-CM-launches-affordable.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar launches KEO, an AI-enabled computing device, in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:34:54.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM launches affordable AI
computer targeting rural students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, KEONICS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/telangana-constable-accused-in-double-murder-dismissed-from-service</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/20/original/police__eps213_pic___.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:34:42.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana constable accused in double 
murder dismissed from service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana constable</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/rs-2500-crore-project-planned-to-develop-500-karnataka-public-schools</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/h4epusyz/C_23_1_CH1460_3582391.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:33:14.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,500 crore project planned to develop 500 Karnataka Public Schools</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/none-of-dmk-mlas-will-accept-government-car-says-udhayanidhi-stalin</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin said considering the economic situation, vehicles should be given to only those who need it</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:31:09.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>None of DMK MLAs will accept government car, says Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, CM Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/road-ahead-but-nowhere-to-go-789-pedestrians-killed-in-telangana-in-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/12g302de/Road.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pedestrians struggle to cross the road at Panjagutta in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:30:35.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road ahead, but nowhere to go: 789 pedestrians killed in Telangana in two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana accidents, road accident deaths</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/rourkela-district-police-questions-panposh-sub-collector-over-access-to-criminals-at-circuit-house</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:30:34.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela district police question's Panposh sub-collector over access to criminals at circuit house</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela police, government circuit house, Panposh sub-collector, Chandrakant Mallick</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/cctv-confirms-speeding-aston-martin-hit-woman-in-hyderabad-police-await-forensic-mvi-reports</loc>
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<image:caption>Bharati and her colleague were returning with lunch when a speeding car allegedly hit her while crossing the road near the mall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:28:19.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTV confirms speeding Aston Martin hit woman in Hyderabad; police await forensic, MVI reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Aston Martin, Hit and Run, hyderabad woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/udhayanidhi-stalin-dares-vijay-to-open-corruption-files-on-dmk</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:28:03.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin dares Vijay to open ‘corruption’ files on DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, corruption, CM Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/seven-arrested-a-year-after-minor-girls-rape-in-karnatakas-koppal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/kkcftm0y/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven persons have been arrested in connection with the circulation of the video and remanded in judicial custody.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:26:19.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven arrested a year after minor girl's rape in Karnataka's Koppal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minor rape, judicial custody</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/40k-acres-of-temple-land-transferred-to-private-entities-in-the-past-ramesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/avro7ob5/40K-acres-of-temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HR&amp;CE Minister S Ramesh called on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at the secretariat on Friday | x</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:24:12.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40K acres of temple land transferred to private entities in the past: Ramesh  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, temple land, private entities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/consecration-done-for-4641-shrines-under-dmk-government-says-p-k-sekarbabu</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Minister for HR &amp; CE P K Sekarbabu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:21:48.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consecration done for 4,641 shrines under DMK government, says P K Sekarbabu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, P K Sekarbabu, consecration, shrines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/bjp-protests-seek-karnataka-minister-nagendras-resignation-over-scam-congress-stages-counter-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/6akg1d99/BJP-sticks-to-its-stand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders protest against the Opposition for disrupting House proceedings, at Gandhi Statue on Vidhana Soudha premises on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/px8toqko/BJP-sticks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP and JDS legislators protest outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:21:37.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP protests seek Karnataka minister Nagendra's resignation over scam; Congress stages counter protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Karnataka congress, B Nagendra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/balsore-flood-situation-eases-mp-pratap-chandra-sarangi-takes-stock-of-relief-work</loc>
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<image:caption>Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi distributing relief materials to people.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:20:24.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Balsore flood situation eases, MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi takes stock of relief work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Subarnarekha river, Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Balsore</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/22/16-killed-130-injured-as-russian-drones-slam-into-busy-shopping-centre-in-eastern-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/pcy0ff7o/AFP20260821C68U9ZQv1HighResUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on August 21, 2026 shows firefighters taking part in operations against a fire at the site of a shopping mall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:19:52.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16 killed, 130 injured as Russian drones slam into busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia Ukraine conflict, shopping centre</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/dmk-likely-to-expand-district-units-to-110-in-major-organisational-overhaul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/i6vysa83/ANI_20260806073544.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:17:23.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK likely to expand district units to 110 in major organisational overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, MK Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/nagendra-issue-karnataka-cm-dks-invites-oppn-for-debate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2wib0s31/ANI_20260815104052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:16:44.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagendra issue: Karnataka CM DKS invites Oppn for debate </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, B Nagendra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/mans-body-on-rooftop-for-18-hours-flood-water-prevented-family-to-take-body-downstair-at-jajpur</loc>
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<image:caption>Villagers carrying the man’s body for his last rites through floodwater.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:15:57.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man's body on rooftop for 18 hours, flood water prevented family to take body downstair at Jajpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jajpur district, flood affected, Minati Jagdev, body on rooftop</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/22/kerala-coir-fibre-root-trainer-system-offers-greener-method-for-cashew-nurseries</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:15:38.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala coir-fibre root trainer system offers greener method for cashew nurseries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala coir fibre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-assembly-clears-bills-to-regularise-roads-a-khata-benefits-statewide</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:14:46.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Assembly clears Bills to regularise roads, A khata benefits statewide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Assembly, Krishna Byre Gowda, A khata</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/22/kerala-fisheries-report-hints-at-end-to-fishermen-search</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vbuj0mju/Fisheries-report-hints-at.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raju Francis watches as the search continues for his son Shijin, who went missing after a fishing boat capsized near Perumathura’s Muthalapozhi harbour mouth in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:14:23.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala fisheries report hints at end to fishermen search</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Fisheries Department</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/does-expunction-still-work-in-the-age-of-live-telecasting-and-social-media</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:14:06.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Does expunction still work in the age of live telecasting and social media?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu House, Expunged remarks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/22/kireedam-paalam-to-host-thilakan-memorial</loc>
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<image:caption>The Kireedam Paalam at Vellayani in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:13:24.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kireedam Paalam to host Thilakan memorial</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, actor Thilakan, Kireedam Paalam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/bengalurus-chain-snatching-menace-why-barricaded-footpaths-could-save-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-22/2ob3wbex/ILLUSNOV04302-12-2017200013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chain-snatching is a common crime in Bengaluru and in much of the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:12:24.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's chain-snatching menace: Why barricaded footpaths could save lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, footpaths, Chain-snatching, chain-snatchers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/kozhikode-based-theatre-troupe-stands-firm-against-moral-hypocrisy-over-play</loc>
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<image:caption>Chinnoos Chilanka, the lead actor of the play ‘Misa: The Last Breath’, with her father Bichoos, who is the director of the play</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:11:42.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kozhikode-based theatre troupe stands firm against moral hypocrisy over play</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Snehalatha Reddy, Chilanka Floating Theatre troupe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/22/7302-children-out-of-school-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/skelnl6l/7302-children.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:11:28.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7,302 children out of school in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, out of school children</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/22/13-year-old-girl-dies-by-suicide-in-pallavaram</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:09:18.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old girl dies by suicide in Pallavaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, suicide, Pallavaram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/kerala-cms-criticism-over-kochi-metro-renaming-puts-behera-in-a-spot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/jvlr42pp/C_32_1_CH1108_69909412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Loknath Behera</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:09:07.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM’s criticism over Kochi Metro renaming puts Behera in a spot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Kerala CM V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/samrat-bigger-danger-for-bjp-jsp-founder-prashant-kishor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/q3o3j6pq/pk1092911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:08:23.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Samrat bigger danger for BJP’: JSP founder Prashant Kishor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Kishor, Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/fear-of-gatecrashing-vehicles-keeps-kerala-family-on-edge-as-neelakurinji-season-arrives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/oxo7ne44/Fear-of-‘gatecrashing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Concrete wall built by KSEB in front of the house of Ramani and Sasidharan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:05:49.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fear of ‘gatecrashing’ vehicles keeps Kerala family on edge as Neelakurinji season arrives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, neelakurinji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/22/cjps-ranka-assaulted-during-visit-to-school-in-jaipur-smells-bjp-conspiracy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/82elxjct/ranka092916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranka demanded the arrest of those involved within 48 hours</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:04:20.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP's Ranka assaulted during visit to school in Jaipur, smells BJP conspiracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Ashutosh Ranka, CJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/decomposed-body-of-student-found-in-kancheepuram-hostel-room</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/4mgdfkcp/202608073895491.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:04:13.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decomposed body of student found in Kancheepuram hostel room</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, decomposed body, ECE student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/aid-for-pulikkali-troupes-will-be-hiked-to-rs-1-lakh-tourism-minister-p-c-vishnunadh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/cdyhdfv6/New-Project-2026-06-25T075424.481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism and Culture Minister PC Vishnunadh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:04:02.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aid for pulikkali troupes will be hiked to Rs 1 lakh: Tourism Minister P C Vishnunadh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Minister P C Vishnunadh, pulikkali troupes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/youths-stand-in-knee-deep-floodwater-to-protest-official-apathy-at-kendraparas-aul-block</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/jdc2m3m5/Youths-stand-in-knee-deep.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The youths staging protest in Manapur village of Aul block.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:03:32.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youths stand in knee-deep floodwater to protest official apathy at  Kendrapara’s Aul block </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Floods Odisha, Kendrapara’s Aul block, Raghuram R Iyer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-assembly-passes-bill-consolidating-apartment-ownership-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/fzaebmce/Assembly-passes-Bill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda makes a point in the Assembly on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:03:04.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Assembly passes Bill consolidating apartment ownership laws </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Assembly, Apartments, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/cpm-plans-a-refresh-to-connect-with-gen-z-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/21/original/CPM_Flag_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM flag image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:01:47.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM plans a refresh to connect with Gen Z in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, Gen Z</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/22/blood-stains-in-auto-help-crack-murder-case-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/p12kst2y/202601133637753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:00:30.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blood stains in auto help crack murder case in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, Blood stains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/22/karnataka-cabinet-gives-nod-to-suspend-kpsc-chairman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ci4h0dsh/New-Project-2026-08-22T072817.428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T02:00:16.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet gives nod to suspend KPSC chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Public Service commission (KPSC), Shivashankarappa Sahukar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/congress-delays-kpcc-president-call-as-satheesan-kc-hold-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/glcci7k9/C_32_1_CH0353_75831447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:59:10.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress delays KPCC president call as Satheesan, KC hold back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/odisha-police-in-coordination-with-andhra-police-rescued-five-youths-from-bonded-labour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/lpja12ym/ANI_20260208070812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SPDO contacted the Andhra Pradesh Police and sought assistance from Bapatla police.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:58:36.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Police in coordination with Andhra Police rescued five youths from "Bonded labour"</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Andhra Pradesh Police, bonded labourers rescued, Rakesh Kumar Sahoo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/22/omr-residents-say-mamallan-reservoir-could-worsen-floods</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/oiz6bph5/Madras-finds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Catchment area of the proposed Mamallan reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:57:48.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMR residents say Mamallan reservoir could worsen floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, floods, Mamallan reservoir project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/government-to-establish-17-more-pocso-courts-across-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/2ryxqfa7/Frequent-power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:56:21.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to establish 17 more POCSO courts across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, POCSO courts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/power-in-her-pocket-why-financial-independence-matters-to-delhis-gen-z-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/x1o6rn1y/Take-Savings-3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:56:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power in her pocket: Why financial independence matters to Delhi’s Gen Z women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/delhi-minor-among-six-nabbed-for-murder-of-taxi-driver-while-on-way-to-jaipur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/12yrwg0i/Minor-among-six-nabbed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the investigation, police analysed the footage of CCTV cameras installed at the booking point, highways, toll plazas and other relevant locations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:52:58.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: Minor among six nabbed for murder of taxi driver while on way to Jaipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Minor, taxi driver murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/assistance-for-kin-of-murder-victims-doubled-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/mftfr67y/Govt-to-establish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:51:40.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assistance for kin of murder victims doubled in Tamil Nadu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CTR Nirmal Kumar, Tamil Nadu Victim Compensation Fund Rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/22/union-minister-sabananda-inaugurates-seven-major-projects-worth-rs-42780-cr-at-paradip-port</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/5nqidcmr/Union-min-inaugurates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the event in Paradip.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:49:54.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union minister Sabananda inaugurates seven major projects worth Rs 427.80 cr at Paradip port</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Paradip Port Authority, 1999 Super Cyclone, Sabananda Sonowal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/22/one-killed-three-hurt-as-two-storey-building-collapses-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/aq06rv8j/1-53-21081-pti08212026000625b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debris of a two-storey building lie scattered after it collapsed during demolition work carried out by a private contractor, at Karol Bagh, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:48:22.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, three hurt as two-storey building collapses in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, demolition, Building collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/why-no-v-cs-in-14-universities-court-seeks-tamil-nadus-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-03/fco9fgnz/Governor-Arlekar.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>2026-08-22T01:46:43.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why no V-Cs in 14 universities, court seeks Tamil Nadu's response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, universities, V-Cs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/high-court-stays-tamil-nadu-law-allowing-felling-of-rosewood-trees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/6wnokagr/C_1_1_CH1104_12170011.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>2026-08-22T01:42:19.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High Court stays Tamil Nadu law allowing felling of rosewood trees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras high court., rosewood</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/one-paisa-bid-wins-joyalukkas-70-per-cent-of-tn-governments-rs-755-crore-gold-ring-contract</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/8jkxdrrn/New-Project-2026-08-22T070807.759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalyan Jewellers get 30% of the order for matching the bid.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:39:47.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One-paisa bid wins Joyalukkas 70 per cent of TN government’s Rs 755-crore gold ring contract</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalyan Jewellers, Joyalukkas, gold ring contract</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/no-change-in-tamil-nadus-stand-on-demand-to-freeze-ls-seats-at-543-minister-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/mjs9ddw5/No-change-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Aadhav Arjuna speaking during a discussion on delimitation in Assembly on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:34:51.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No change in Tamil Nadu's stand on demand to freeze LS seats at 543: Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aadhav Arjuna, C Joseph Vijay, LS seats</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/22/living-on-pavement-for-generations-100-families-seek-houses-in-chennai-hold-stir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7l0ifcyf/‘Living-on-pavement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Families staging a protest at Rasappa Street near Wall Tax Road | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:32:05.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Living on pavement for generations’: 100+ families seek houses in Chennai, hold stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, homeless, pavement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/22/24-hour-safe-haven-three-years-on-kochis-she-lodge-remains-in-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/zsebn2b3/safe-haven.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>She Lodge, near Ernakulam North railway station</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/0vt4gho7/safe-hav.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:29:00.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24-hour safe haven: Three years on, Kochi’s She Lodge remains in demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, She Lodge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/22/major-fire-breaks-out-at-hazelo-pharma-in-telangana-two-dead-eight-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/ylfbzimy/Fire.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upon receiving information, police and fire services personnel rushed to the scene and launched rescue operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:25:56.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major fire breaks out at Hazelo Pharma in Telangana; two dead, eight injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hazelo Pharma fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/big-win-periyar-kullan-gets-national-recognition-as-keralas-second-indigenous-cattle-breed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ucws6hpj/Periyar-Kullan’-gets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Periyar Kullan</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:25:23.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Big win! ‘Periyar Kullan’ gets national recognition as Kerala’s second indigenous cattle breed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala University, Periyar Kullan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/nit-calicuts-smart-microscope-puts-ai-to-work-at-the-doctors-eye</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/og2qlbmp/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The smart microscope system developed by NITC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:14:10.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New ‘players’ increase police ‘bandwidth’ as 126 musicians join Kerala Police band</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/22/mangaluru-moved-out-of-palakkad-railway-division-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T01:10:57.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangaluru moved out of Palakkad railway division</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/bring-home-the-flavours-of-onam-with-lulu-malls-sadhya</loc>
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<image:caption>Onam Sadhya</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CDP Abhram and Jr Sous Chef Rashan Rai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bring home the flavours of Onam with LuLu Mall’s Sadhya</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/javed-ali-the-most-important-thing-about-a-song-is-the-soul</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Javed Ali: The most important thing about a song is the soul </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soul of Odia Cuisine at Sheraton</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Odia cuisine, pakhala, Sheraton Hyderabad, Chef Arjun Sahoo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/dancing-the-unanswered-questions</loc>
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<image:caption>Niral Uprit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dancing the unanswered questions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Kathak, Niral Uprit, Aavahan — Sam: Dialogues with the Divine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/22/hyderabads-bollywood-connection</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad’s Bollywood Connection</news:title>
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<image:caption>Late Srinivas Bobbili</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Everyday life through late Srinivas Bobbili’s eyes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, contemporary Indian art, Late Srinivas Bobbili, Dhi Artspace, Hyderabad art exhibitions</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hosa: Playful South Indian on a plate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, south indian cuisine, Hosa Hyderabad, EHV International, Chef Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/22/madras-day-here-is-why-chennai-is-a-creator-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai through visual artist Vivek’s lens</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Yukesh, filmmaker and script writer</image:caption>
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<image:caption>K Fatima's artwork</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nia with artists who have influenced her</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Musicians Sreeraj and Lakshmi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>K Fatima's artwork</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras Day: Here is why Chennai is a creator' city</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/interview-coaches-programme-my-legacy-in-indian-athletics-chief-coach-radhakrishnan-reflects</loc>
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<image:caption>Athletics chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T20:00:46.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Coaches programme my legacy in Indian athletics: chief coach Radhakrishnan reflects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, athletics, Athletics Federation of India, national camp, Indian athletics, Radhakrishnan Nair</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/21/jury-out-on-prospect-on-all-three-economic-engines-firing-in-2026-27</loc>
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<image:caption>A farmer walks along the bund with an umbrella beside a rain-fed paddy field as overcast skies prevail during</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:39:28.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jury out on prospect on all three economic engines firing in 2026-27</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/21/rethink-death-sentence-in-execution-review</loc>
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<image:caption>Currently, 574 prisoners are on death row, the highest number since 2016</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:39:22.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rethink death sentence in execution review</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/21/quick-take-bad-butterfly-effect</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Leandro Paredes clashes with Spain midfielder Gavi after the World Cup final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:38:37.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Bad butterfly effect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/cyber-fraud-victims-can-now-seek-online-restoration-of-frozen-funds-through-mhas-i4c-module</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:31:08.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber fraud victims can now seek online restoration of frozen funds through MHA's I4C module</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:30:01.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/drink-my-water-dont-vote-for-me-and-youll-get-worms-ex-bjp-mla-warns-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>A video of his speech subsequently circulated on social media, triggering criticism and debate in political circles ahead of the next Uttarakhand Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:22:11.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Drink my water, don’t vote for me and you’ll get worms’: Ex-BJP MLA warns voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/pakistan-rejects-allegations-of-mistreatment-medical-neglect-of-imprisoned-ex-premier-imran-khan</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Uzma Khan, left, speaks as Khan's personal physician Faisal Sultan watches during a press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:18:58.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan rejects allegations of mistreatment, medical neglect of imprisoned ex-Premier Imran Khan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Imran Khan mistreatment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-must-train-its-own-aviation-workforce-not-rely-on-foreign-pilots-ram-mohan-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Aviation Minister Ram Mohan chaired the ministry’s Parliamentary Consultative Committee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T19:05:06.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must train its own aviation workforce, not rely on foreign pilots: Ram Mohan Naidu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Aug/21/tnpl-2026-trichy-beat-chepauk-become-first-team-to-enter-play-offs</loc>
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<image:caption>Sanjay Yadav in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:57:34.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPL 2026: Trichy beat Chepauk, become first team to enter play-offs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Aug/21/kerala-marine-scientist-conquers-north-pole-records-global-warming-impact</loc>
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<image:caption>Bijoy Nandan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:54:46.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala marine scientist conquers North Pole, records global warming impact</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/tesla-recalls-nearly-3-million-vehicles-in-china-over-door-handle-safety-risks</loc>
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<image:caption>People work on the Tesla Model Y production line at the Tesla Gigafactory assembly plant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:53:59.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tesla recalls nearly 3 million vehicles in China over door handle safety risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tesla car recall</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jmm-workers-clash-with-protesting-students-in-ranchi-flee-with-hemant-sorens-effigy</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel try to control the situation after a clash between members of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) workers during an effigy-burning protest against Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:52:35.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JMM workers clash with protesting students in Ranchi, flee with Hemant Soren’s effigy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JMM, JPSC exam protest, JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Aug/21/where-did-the-endangered-nilgiri-wild-jamun-disappear</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/mvkhta32/K-MANIGANDAN090022.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wildlife biologist K Manigandan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:52:28.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where did the 'endangered' Nilgiri wild jamun disappear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/21/india-in-sri-lanka-chance-for-skipper-shubman-to-step-up-as-a-batter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/lch0hckq/Gill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubman Gill</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:47:20.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India in Sri Lanka: Chance for skipper Shubman to step up as a batter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Sri Lanka, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/centre-asks-states-to-step-up-surveillance-as-h1n1-cases-surge-in-delhi-adjoining-areas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ixe5hnre/PTI08212026000455A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza preparedness during a meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:45:35.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks states to step up surveillance as H1N1 cases surge in Delhi, adjoining areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, swine flu, H1N1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/21/jadavpur-university-files-police-complaints-over-violence-damage-to-emblem</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yqsvge1l/PTI08212026000617B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers hold the emblem of Jadavpur University during it's reinstallation at the main gate after the emblem installed on one of the gates was damaged on Thursday afternoon when members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) allegedly tried to enter the campus following a clash between its members and supporters, in Kolkata, Friday,</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:38:45.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadavpur University files police complaints over violence, damage to emblem</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, ABVP, Jadavpur University, SFI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/21/sparked-with-insult-poked-with-innuendo-replied-with-mockery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/blyn81lh/21aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CJP is a withdrawal of the audience, and for a politics that runs on being watched there is no more serious loss</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparked with insult, poked with innuendo, replied with mockery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/21/the-future-belongs-to-fifth-estate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5fyz2zjc/x4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chipko movement in 1973 had a monumental impact on conservation efforts and led to a 15-year ban on felling trees in the Himalayas</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The future belongs to Fifth Estate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/both-treesa-and-gayatri-have-had-a-lot-of-baggage-coach-sumeeth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/x52xc6jt/Sumeeth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doubles coach B Sumeeth Reddy said both Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have had to deal with a lot of pressure over the years</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:18:52.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Both Treesa and Gayatri have had a lot of baggage: Coach Sumeeth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, World Badminton Championships, Sumeeth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/22-indian-seafarers-reportedly-safe-after-two-vessels-hijacked-off-somalia-gulf-of-aden-says-centre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f0tx3d2j/New-Project-2026-08-20T211259.473.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>22 Indian seafarers among crews of two vessels hijacked off Somalia, Gulf of Aden</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T18:13:57.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22 Indian seafarers reportedly safe after two vessels hijacked off Somalia, Gulf of Aden, says centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian seafarers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/hockey-world-cup-2026-netherlands-too-good-for-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5udepr3i/Hockeyu.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian women's team going their paces in a training session before the game against Netherlands on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:54:55.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey World Cup 2026: Netherlands too good for India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sjoerd Marijne, 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, Netherlands hockey team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/u20-worlds-hailing-from-a-family-of-wrestlers-mansi-living-her-parents-dreams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7n7oyz4o/Wrestler-Mansi-Lather-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mansi Lather (2nd from left) with her father Jai Bhagwan, mother Seema and brother Harshit</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:48:24.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>U20 Worlds: Hailing from a family of wrestlers, Mansi living her parents' dreams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, United World Wrestling, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships, Wrestler Mansi Lather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/golfer-azhar-claims-maiden-title-at-kolar-open</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vst50xlg/Prize-Presentation-Picture.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammed Azhar recieves the winner's cheque at the Kolar Open on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:33:41.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Golfer Azhar claims maiden title at Kolar Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Golf, PGTI, azhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/squash-willstrop-to-be-indias-foreign-coach-at-asian-games</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/5lnihtyh/Squash123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>James Wilstrop in action was part of three World Team Championships-winning team</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:13:32.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Squash: Willstrop to be India’s foreign coach at Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Asian Games, Indian squash, SRFI, Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh, James Willstrop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/bangladesh-pm-rahmans-india-visit-still-uncertain-amid-hasina-extradition-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/rneduz46/ANI_20260706063254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:11:22.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh PM Rahman’s India Visit still uncertain amid Hasina extradition row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bangladesh PM visit to India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/indian-star-athletes-put-in-the-yards-ahead-of-wa-silver-level-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dnjytr0n/WORLD-ATHLETICS-PRACTICE-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Athletes train ahead of the World Athletics Continental Tour silver meet on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:03:06.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian star athletes put in the yards ahead of WA Silver level meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, athletics, Kalinga Stadium, Athletics Federation of India, M Sreeshankar, Vishal TK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/no-decision-yet-on-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahmans-india-visit-for-brics-summit-says-his-office</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zd2kjcx8/ANI_20260816085811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T17:02:59.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No decision yet on Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit for BRICS summit, says his office</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Bangladesh ties, Bangladesh PM India visit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/several-detained-as-anti-reservation-protesters-gather-at-jantar-mantar-despite-no-police-nod</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/48g0wqir/New-Project-2026-08-21T222117.627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visuals showed police personnel detaining several protesters, most of them men, as large crowds gathered at the site carrying banners, posters and saffron flags and raising slogans against caste-based reservation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:53:16.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several detained as anti-reservation protesters gather at Jantar Mantar despite no police nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Reservation Hatao Andolan, anti-reservation demonstration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/bmwlaunches-x1-lwb-at-rs-4990-lakh-opens-booking-for-locally-producedbmwi5-lwb</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3h5maple/IMG6253.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar at the launch</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:41:49.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMW launches X1 LWB at Rs 49.90 lakh, opens booking for locally produced BMWi5 LWB</news:title>
<news:keywords>BMW new launches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/mumbai-records-1499-luxury-residential-registrations-worth-rs-14903-crore-in-q1fy27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/7ol9y1hf/202507223458988.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Record Rs 14,750 crore worth luxury homes sold in Mumbai in 2025 first half</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:23:41.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai records 1,499 luxury residential registrations worth Rs 14,903 crore in Q1FY27
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai property</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sheer-persistence-and-perseverance-congress-hails-rahul-gandhi-after-fir-over-students-pellet-injuries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2fn745ae/PTI08212026000314A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi stages a dharna seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest, at Parliament Street police station, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:10:34.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sheer persistence and perseverance’: Congress hails Rahul Gandhi after FIR over student’s pellet injuries</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, CJP Chalo Sansad March, pellet injury, Delhi Police Crackdown</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-has-political-stability-policy-continuity-bright-spot-of-growth-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/o2h9n80x/PTI08152026000101B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T16:05:17.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has political stability, policy continuity, bright spot of growth: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Indian economy, India political stability</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/21/parth-pawars-meeting-with-sharad-pawar-sparks-speculation-of-ncp-factions-coming-together</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/14/original/917073-wfkvrujgyq-1552919026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharad Pawar with his grandnephew Parth Pawar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:55:46.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parth Pawar's meeting with Sharad Pawar sparks speculation of NCP factions coming together</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar, Parth Pawar, NCP merger</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/treesa-and-gayatri-rise-to-the-occasion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/igtvrmoe/Gayatri-01.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gayatri Gopichand (left) and Treesa Jolly during their encounter in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Indian women's doubles pair punched their ticket into the last four stages with a three-games win</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:55:18.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Victory for the ages: Treesa and Gayatri rise to the occasion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton World Championships, Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly, Women's doubles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/no-reason-to-comment-on-paks-frustration-mea-after-islamabad-summons-us-diplomat-over-gor-remarks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/v626d3si/20260728453L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA also defended India’s recent removal of temporary structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, saying the action was in response to Pakistan removing parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:27:17.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No reason to comment on Pak’s frustration’: MEA after Islamabad summons US diplomat over Gor remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu and Kashmir, MEA, Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/centre-rejects-ethanol-diversion-link-to-sugar-price-rise-warns-mills-against-profiteering</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q89koir0/pexels-neli-pereira-1766468-36927138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Briefing the media on sugar availability and prices, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the government had taken precautionary measures, including approving duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar by October 31 and imposing stock limits on dealers and bulk consumers such as soft-drink and ice-cream manufacturers.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T15:18:20.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre rejects ethanol diversion link to sugar price rise, warns mills against profiteering</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ethanol, Sugar price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/another-doping-shocker-for-india-asian-games-bound-wrestler-mukul-provisionally-suspended</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ktkohwuz/Dope-test.avif</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>2026-08-21T14:58:53.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another doping shocker for India: Asian Games-bound wrestler Mukul provisionally suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, doping ban, National Anti Doping Agency, 2026 Asian Games, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/21/opposition-to-chhatron-ki-goonj-shows-bid-to-suppress-voices-seeking-education-reforms-kanhaiya-2</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from July 11, 2026, Congress leader and NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar addresses a press conference in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:43:11.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition to 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' shows bid to suppress voices seeking education reforms: Kanhaiya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Kanhaiya Kumar, Chhatron ki Goonj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jantar-mantar-protest-reflects-failures-in-system-not-only-corruption-rss-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ayvirgi1/PTI08212026000232B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Akhil Bhartiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar, right, and others during a press conference in Visakhapatnam, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:34:49.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jantar Mantar protest reflects 'failures' in system, not only corruption: RSS</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/myanmar-military-strike-kills-14-people-at-a-buddhist-monastery-opposition-group-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/sk9ph4gb/P_4508031922.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:28:00.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, Opposition group says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Myanmar military, Buddhist monastery, Opposition group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/chhattisgarh-signs-two-key-mous-to-strengthen-pm-gatishakti-implementation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/b50uxfix/New-Project-2026-08-21T194235.879.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The agreements with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and National Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL) were signed during the regional PM GatiShakti and LEADS 2025 Dissemination Workshop in Raipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:26:54.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh signs two key MoUs to strengthen PM GatiShakti implementation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh government, PM GatiShakti</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/21/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licenses-of-radio-club-mcdonalds-outlet-in-south-mumbai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/jtzl9hpz/McDonalds.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt Ltd's McDonald's Family Restaurant kiosk at Metro House in Colaba also faced immediate suspension of its FSSAI licence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:23:02.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of Radio Club, McDonald's outlet in south Mumbai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, McDonald's, Maharashtra FDA, FDA commissioner Tukaram Munde, Radio Club, FDA Raids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/21/who-are-the-nihangs-the-traditional-sikh-warrior-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/5aes9ry5/ANI_20260628033453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nihangs or Nihang Singhs, who are also known as the Guru's Knight or the Guru's beloved, are the warriors once formed the crack troops of the Sikh armies. They are always armed and are excellent horsemen who are dressed in either electric blue or saffron robes with imposing turbans.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:20:31.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who are the Nihangs, the traditional Sikh warrior order?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nihangs </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/turkey-issues-genocide-warrant-for-israel-pm-netanyahu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1fb14a65-0ff2-4f78-be6b-715362f90c0c/Netanyahu-AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:17:51.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey issues 'genocide' warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Turkey, genocide, Israel PM Netanyahu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/consumer-panel-orders-rs-10520-payout-over-seven-inch-pizza-sold-as-10-inch-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/30/original/pizza.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to his complaint, Trehan ordered two pizzas from Cafe Fost Factory, Tapovan, through an online app on March 10, 2020, for Rs 505.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:13:18.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consumer panel orders Rs 10,520 payout over seven-inch pizza sold as 10-inch in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, consumer panel, seven-inch pizza</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/21/live-rahul-gandhi-sits-on-dharna-at-delhi-police-station-raf-additional-forces-deployed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/fsjoz57l/21081-pti08212026000114b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, left, sits on dharna at Parliament Street police station demanding registration of FIR over pellet injuries during the July 20 protest, in New Delhi, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:11:33.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Rahul Gandhi ends dharna after Delhi Police registers FIR over pellet injuries to youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, India, Rahul Gandhi, Police brutality, CJP Chalo Sansad March, Sahil Lochab, Delhi Police Crackdown</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/delhi-police-files-fir-over-youths-pellet-injuries-from-july-20-protest-after-rahul-gandhis-dharna</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Sahil Lochab display the FIR copy after Delhi Police registered a case over Lochab's pellet injuries, in New Delhi on Friday, August 21, 2026. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also present.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by pellet victim 19-year-old Sahil Lochab and others, stages a dharna seeking the registration of an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the CJP-led July 20 protest, at Parliament Street police station, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:10:40.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police files FIR over youth's pellet injuries from July 20 protest after Rahul Gandhi's dharna</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar Protest, ​Rahul Gandhi, CJP Chalo Sansad March, pellet injury, Delhi Police Crackdown</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/rajnath-singh-calls-congress-stand-on-vande-mataram-unconstitutional</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2015/1/18/9/original/Rajnath%20Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:08:10.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh calls Congress stand on Vande Mataram 'unconstitutional'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vande Mataram, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-us-troops-to-train-across-two-theatres-in-yudh-abhyas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/g6pqjwqt/IMG4062.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File Photo of the Joint India-US Army Annual Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T14:06:42.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-US troops to train across two theatres in Yudh Abhyas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, US Army, Yudh Abhyas 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/uttarakhand-hc-reserves-verdict-on-proposed-shift-from-nainital-to-haldwani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/ipkvjjml/Screenshot-2026-05-13-155307.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:56:09.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand HC reserves verdict on proposed shift from Nainital to Haldwani</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/revanth-reddys-us-visit-was-blocked-for-not-meeting-appropriate-norms-mea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/z8pxo0d0/A-Revanth-Reddy.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy addresses an event in Hyderabad on July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:45:52.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth Reddy's US visit was blocked for not meeting appropriate norms: MEA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Telangana, MEA, Revanth Reddy, Revanth US Visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/centre-to-invest-rs-28840-crore-in-next-ten-years-to-expand-strengthen-udan-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/xqesw262/202608063894027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Ram Mohan Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:41:38.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to invest Rs 28,840 crore in next ten years to expand, strengthen UDAN scheme </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Civil Aviation, UDAN scheme, cargo transit time</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/congress-to-make-peoples-manifesto-for-punjab-2027-polls-dr-amar-singh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dqig7swh/IOi9pkKU400x400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Amar Singh said the views and demands emerging from these consultations would be examined and incorporated into the final manifesto to the extent possible.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:39:56.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to make people’s manifesto for Punjab 2027 polls: Dr Amar Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab 2027 polls, Dr Amar Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/21/four-plotlines-to-consider-as-the-big-european-leagues-kicks-off-for-another-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2go45rcw/Vinic2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After a summer saga, Vinicius Jr signed on the dotted line to extend his stay with Real Madrid.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:35:54.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four plotlines to consider as the big European leagues kicks off for another season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, La Liga, Serie A, European football, Vinicius Jr</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/ed-raids-12-premises-freezes-over-100-accounts-in-rs-58-crore-online-betting-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/anb8vb68/ANI_20260821044624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The federal probing agency started its investigation based on an FIR registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Nagpur City against Jain and others.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:33:44.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids 12 premises, freezes over 100 accounts in Rs 58 crore online betting scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ED raids, online betting scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/india-calls-for-accessible-affordable-trusted-tech-cooperation-as-brics-science-meet-opens-in-chennai-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/21c3uzsi/HQPiTbCasAAAJGO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai on Friday 21/8/2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:27:11.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India calls for accessible, affordable, trusted tech cooperation as BRICS science meet opens in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, India, BRICS science meet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/21/toying-with-youths-future-unacceptable-tejashwi-extends-support-to-patna-students-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xlscpbxy/Tejashwi.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Assembly LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav speaks to the media amid a water cannon used by police at a protest march towards the Lok Bhawan in Patna on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:22:27.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Toying with youths' future unacceptable': Tejashwi extends support to Patna students' protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar students protest, Patna Students Protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/punjab-may-need-15-vehicle-scrapping-facilities-for-3-lakh-vehicles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/41t5hdwa/trucks-pic113755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The study found that although HCVs make up just 1.6 per cent of Punjab’s total vehicle fleet, they emit 2,102 tonnes of particulate matter (PM2.5) annually.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:18:25.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab may need 15 vehicle scrapping facilities for 3 lakh vehicles</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/legal-battle-between-ncp-factions-is-not-against-any-individual-but-to-uphold-constitutional-principles-supriya-sule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-28/yqwjrqkw/26091-pti09262024000059b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supriya Sule, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T13:05:17.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Legal battle between NCP factions is not against any individual but to uphold constitutional principles: Supriya Sule</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, Sunetra Pawar, NCP factions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/rss-meeting-deliberates-on-demographic-imbalance-fertility-rate-youth-population-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q1kv5ndu/HQENiNDbwAA0uzL.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat (L) with General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale (R) during the three-day annual meet of the Sangh in Vishakapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:57:46.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS meeting deliberates on demographic imbalance, fertility rate, youth population</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS, Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak, demographic shift, Demographic imbalance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/bjp-aap-and-sad-slam-congress-over-tribute-to-1984-riots-convict-sajjan-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3u6jonm1/Sajjan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:33:31.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP, AAP and SAD slam Congress over tribute to 1984 riots convict Sajjan Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, aap, BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, SAD, Sajjan Kumar, Congress Punjab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/us-nuclear-industry-set-to-make-detailed-submissions-to-india-on-shanti-act</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/ipeue24l/1abe0bf99b24c2812dff738750034e55.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India has set a target to generate 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047</image:caption>
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<news:title>US nuclear industry set to make detailed submissions to India on SHANTI Act </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/dark-tourism-why-do-sites-of-death-crime-and-tragedy-become-tourist-attractions-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers bring equipment to the site where excavation will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in a search for victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre believed to be buried in a mass grave</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:10:55.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dark tourism: why do sites of death, crime and tragedy become tourist attractions?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/surat-diamond-fraud-gujarat-police-nab-alleged-mastermind-behind-rs-4-crore-cross-border-digital-racket</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujarat's Surat Police Eco Cell has now arrested Nitin Kumar alias Kana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T12:01:42.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat diamond fraud: Gujarat Police nab alleged mastermind behind Rs 4 crore cross-border digital racket</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/cjps-saurav-das-moves-delhi-hc-against-abhijit-mitra-over-public-disclosure-of-address</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das and right-wing commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:47:15.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP's Saurav Das moves Delhi HC against Abhijit Mitra over public disclosure of address</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/21/from-shavukaru-to-padma-shri-remembering-sowcar-janakis-remarkable-70-year-journey-in-indian-cinema</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:43:30.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘Shavukaru’ to Padma Shri: Remembering Sowcar Janaki’s remarkable 70-year journey in Indian cinema</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/cuba-says-us-sanctions-blocking-its-efforts-to-open-economy-to-private-investment-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Street vendors push their cart of vegetables past a mural of Fidel Castro in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:31:31.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba says US sanctions blocking its efforts to open economy to private investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Sanctions on Cuba, Cuba crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-disposes-of-petitions-concerning-the-kerala-story-leaves-legal-questions-open</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:25:18.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC disposes of petitions concerning 'The Kerala Story', leaves legal questions open</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kerala, Supreme Court of India, The Kerala Story</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/bikram-majithia-hints-at-sad-bjp-reunion-ahead-of-2027-punjab-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:15:44.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bikram Majithia hints at SAD-BJP reunion ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, BJP-SAD alliance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/rashtrapati-bhavan-withdraws-communique-over-rehearsal-for-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahmans-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:12:33.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique over rehearsal for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India-Bangladesh ties, PM Tarique Rahman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Aug/21/opposition-leader-rahul-gandhi-protests-demanding-fir-on-delhi-police-action-in-chalo-sansad-march</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:11:02.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi protests demanding FIR on Delhi police action in Chalo Sansad march</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chalo Sansad march pellet gun injury victim Sahil Lochab, Rahul Gandhi demands FIR on police crackdown in CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/21/veteran-actor-sowcar-janaki-passes-away-at-94</loc>
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<image:caption>The actor made her debut with a role in the 1950 Telugu film Shavukaru, directed by LV Prasad, and it provided her with the moniker 'Sowcar'.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:09:55.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki passes away at 94</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Nadigar sangam, Sowcar Janaki</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/21/karnatakas-mekedatu-assurance-to-tamil-nadu-the-dam-will-be-built-only-for-you</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:04:20.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar's Mekedatu Assurance to Tamil Nadu: 'The Dam Will Be Built Only For You'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka’s Mekedatu Assurance to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/21/is-the-mecca-defence-pact-a-threat-to-india-ambassador-puri-answers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T11:00:19.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is the Mecca Defence Pact a Threat to India? Ambassador Puri Answers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Mecca Defence Pact, Global Talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/21/supreme-court-status-report-eow-investigation-finds-no-evidence-linking-key-ihfl-loans-to-sameer-gehlaut-entities</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:51:52.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court Status Report: EOW Investigation Finds No Evidence Linking Key IHFL Loans to Sameer Gehlaut Entities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-sets-aside-order-allowing-dayanidhi-marans-plea-to-summon-telecom-secretary-as-court-witness</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK Lok Sabha member and former Union communications minister Dayanidhi Maran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:41:27.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC sets aside order allowing Dayanidhi Maran’s plea to summon telecom secretary as court witness</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dayanidhi Maran, Supreme Court of India, Telephone Exchanges Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/21/world-championships-gayatri-treesa-confirm-first-womens-doubles-medal-since-2011</loc>
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<image:caption>Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:41:09.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Championships: Gayatri &amp; Treesa confirm India's first medal since 2011 in women's doubles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly, BWF World Championships 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/doctor-bride-pauses-her-wedding-ceremony-in-kannur-to-provide-first-aid-to-catering-staff</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Shirin Subair is providing first aid to catering workers at her wedding ceremony.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:39:34.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor bride pauses her wedding ceremony in Kannur to provide first aid to catering staff </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/punjab-bandh-over-sikh-prisoners-release-cripples-transport-shuts-markets-across-state</loc>
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<image:caption>The bandh's impact was visible in Amritsar, where several markets and commercial establishments remained closed, and bus services were affected.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:36:55.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab bandh over Sikh prisoners’ release cripples transport, shuts markets across state</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/21/rybakina-retires-from-cincinnati-clash-with-swiatek</loc>
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<image:caption>Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during a match in ongoing Cincinnati Masters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:28:40.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Cincinnati Masters, Rybakina, Swiatek, ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/nadda-reviews-h1n1-influenza-situation-calls-for-continued-vigilance-robust-surveillance-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:26:43.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JP Nadda, H1N1, influenza</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/pm-modi-meets-20-space-start-up-ceos-pitches-india-as-global-space-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/hvtnrhwf/HQPDLwlb0AAT7Ta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with CEOs and founders of 20 space start-ups at Seva Teerth, New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:22:57.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi meets 20 space start-up CEOs, pitches India as global space hub</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/shillong-violence-meghalaya-witnesses-fresh-arson-petrol-bomb-attacks-none-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>A black flag bike rally in Shillong by the Khasi Students' Union on August 19 turned violent, and multiple vehicles were damaged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:17:41.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shillong violence: Meghalaya witnesses fresh arson, petrol bomb attacks; none injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/after-hyundai-tata-motors-passenger-vehicles-increases-car-prices</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:08:11.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Hyundai, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles increases car prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Motors, TMPV</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jharkhand-sir-ec-to-hold-two-day-camps-at-every-polling-station-from-aug-22-to-help-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>The enumeration exercise was conducted between June 30 and July 29, during which BLOs made door-to-door visits to distribute, collect and verify enumeration forms.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T10:06:50.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand SIR: EC to hold two-day camps at every polling station from Aug 22 to help voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SIR of electoral rolls, Jharkhand SIR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/jharkhand-hc-stays-state-governments-order-cancelling-jssc-cgl-cdpo-examinations</loc>
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<image:caption>The government's decision to cancel the examinations had jeopardised their appointments and employment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:59:30.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC stays state government's order cancelling JSSC-CGL, CDPO examinations</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/champat-rai-nripendra-misra-face-off-who-called-the-shots-in-ram-mandir-construction</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Former Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai and Ram Temple Construction Committee president Nripendra Misra.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Champat Rai-Nripendra Misra face-off: Who called the shots in Ram Mandir construction?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/politics-of-anarchy-bjp-slams-rahul-gandhis-dharna-at-delhi-police-station</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad speaks to mediapersons in Delhi, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:49:30.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Politics of anarchy': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's dharna at Delhi police station</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Ravi Shankar Prasad, ​Rahul Gandhi, Sahil Lochab, Delhi Police Crackdown</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/use-of-caste-name-without-intent-to-humiliate-does-not-attract-scst-act-allahabad-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/drcv1i0k/ANI_20260814080244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad High Court passed its order on August 13</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:49:22.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use of caste name without intent to humiliate does not attract SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad High Court​</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/10-per-cent-chinese-stake-rule-yields-result-29-fdi-proposals-worth-rs-5000-crore-reported-official</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:48:10.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 per cent Chinese stake rule yields result, 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 5,000 crore reported: Official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FEMA, Chinese stake rule, FDI proposals</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/pakistan-army-chief-calls-militants-in-balochistan-foreign-sponsored-proxies-obstructing-development</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:37:44.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Army chief calls militants in Balochistan 'foreign-sponsored proxies' obstructing development</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Balochistan, Pakistan army chief, foreign-sponsored proxies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/veteran-odia-playback-singer-pranab-patnaik-passed-away-at-88</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/h27ol6kq/New-Project-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:25:26.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik passed away at 88</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pranab Patnaik, Odia playback singer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/rains-hit-normal-life-in-varanasi-cremations-ganga-aarti-move-to-rooftops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/mdhmgy7l/ANI_20260820043911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; ghats cut off, cremations shift to rooftops</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:22:44.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rains hit normal life in Varanasi; cremations, Ganga Aarti move to rooftops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, cremations, Ganga Aarti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/meesho-expects-to-create-10-lakh-seasonal-jobs-ahead-of-festive-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/zveslkrk/New-Project-2026-03-07T142600.777.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meesho has grown rapidly by focusing on small sellers, resellers and value-conscious consumers, particularly in tier-2 and smaller cities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:16:06.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meesho expects to create 10 lakh seasonal jobs ahead of festive season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Festive season, Meesho, seasonal jobs, logistics ecosystem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/eow-probes-2017-yes-bank-loan-assignment-to-suraksha-arc-amid-fraud-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/zq6nnrjm/ANI_20260330113720.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YES Bank.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:14:11.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EOW probes 2017 Yes Bank loan assignment to Suraksha ARC amid fraud allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Yes Bank, financial fraud cases, Suraksha ARC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/gujarats-bhavnagar-hooch-tragedy-victim-declared-brain-dead-in-surat-death-toll-rises-to-nine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/jznvp8lx/Hospital-where-patiatn-where-addmited-.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanjaysinh Dodia, a native of Bhavnagar, was rushed to Surat after his health suddenly collapsed following consumption of liquor on the night of August 16.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T09:08:36.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat's Bhavnagar hooch tragedy: Victim declared brain dead in Surat, death toll rises to nine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, spurious liquor, Gujarat's Bhavnagar hooch tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/21/gujarat-senior-doctor-detained-after-slapping-female-resident-doctor-at-rajkot-civil-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7hnijl4u/Junior-doctors-sit-in-in-fornt-of-emergency-ward-rajkot-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The confrontation, which took place during the resident doctor's emergency ward duty on the evening of August 20, led to anger among junior doctors and a late-night protest at the hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:56:45.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat senior doctor detained after slapping female resident doctor at Rajkot Civil Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Rajkot Civil Hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/thousands-of-migrants-in-ceuta-wait-in-limbo-while-spain-figures-out-what-to-do-with-them-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/8qgobpuy/AP26232505446622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Migrants who crossed from Morocco into Spain are escorted by Spanish police to temporary shelters after being cleared from a beach in the Spanish exlave of Ceuta on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:48:13.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain, Morocco, Migrant crisis, Ceuta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/punjab-cm-manns-journey-from-satauj-to-sansad-to-be-featured-in-discovery-documentary</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:40:55.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann's journey from Satauj to Sansad to be featured in Discovery documentary</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-comes-to-rescue-of-105-year-old-murder-convict-makes-its-2024-bail-order-final</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:39:11.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC comes to rescue of 105-year-old murder convict, makes its 2024 bail order final</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/india-post-launches-drone-delivery-pilot-across-himachal-assam</loc>
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<image:caption>The Mandi-Rehardhar route in Himachal Pradesh is the first to operationalise the initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:28:03.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India Post launches drone delivery pilot across Himachal, Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, India Post, Indian postal service, Mandi-Rehardhar route</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/china-says-us-sanctions-and-pressure-on-iran-not-a-solution</loc>
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<image:caption>A man rides on his motorbike past a billboard with a message that reads in Farsi: " We must rise up", and an image of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the U.S. and Israel strikes on February 28, in Tehran, Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:25:05.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China says US 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China, US Iran sanctions, Iran Oil</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/21/india-bengal-not-safe-until-borders-are-secured-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:18:12.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Bengal not safe until borders are secured: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/21/e20-a-flood-of-rumours-truth-pushed-aside</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/4p3i1kmj/202607143863841.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The E20 programme represents a forward-looking strategy for a self-reliant India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:16:54.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E20: A flood of rumours, truth pushed aside</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Rumours, E20, E20fuel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/three-workers-including-nepali-national-killed-as-building-shuttering-collapses-in-ups-vrindavan</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue personnel clear debris after shuttering collapses at an under-construction Omaxe mall in Rukmani Vihar, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:15:48.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three workers, including Nepali national, killed as building shuttering collapses in UP's Vrindavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, UP building collapse, Vrindavan Building Collapse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/manipur-resumes-imphal-dimapur-guwahati-bus-services-after-over-three-years-amid-peace-efforts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/rbrameew/IMG-20260821-WA0083.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 125 passengers travelled on the route in two buses and five wingers on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T08:02:54.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur resumes Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati bus services after over three years amid peace efforts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Kuki Meitei, Guwahati bus services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/indigo-booking-system-briefly-faces-technical-glitch</loc>
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<image:caption>IndiGo Airlines. (Representational Image | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:51:59.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo booking system briefly faces technical glitch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indigo, technical glitch, IndiGo booking system</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/21/how-fragile-terrain-and-unchecked-development-are-fuelling-uttarakhands-disaster-risks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3z3b6p10/83.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ka4bes00/84.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dgn526e3/86.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/auxun59p/82.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:46:43.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How fragile terrain and unchecked development are fuelling Uttarakhand’s disaster risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Flash Floods, landslides</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/japan-protests-russian-missile-tests-off-disputed-islands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/34yej2jp/AP26225169382538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin watches a military exercise from the board of the Varyag missile cruiser of the Pacific Fleet near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, on Sakhalin Island, Russia, Wednesday, August 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:43:39.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, missile test, Japan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/stillborn-law-sc-finds-fault-with-up-gangsters-act-says-prone-to-misuse-2</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>2026-08-21T07:39:27.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Stillborn law': SC finds fault with UP Gangsters Act, says prone to misuse</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Uttar Pradesh, UP Gangsters Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/21/bhaichung-bhutia-urges-fans-to-boycott-brazil-match-over-rs-70-crore-spend</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/impqtp6k/ANI_20260724092440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhaichung Bhutia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:37:07.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhaichung Bhutia urges fans to boycott Brazil match over Rs 70-crore spend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Bhaichung Bhutia, Brazil match</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/congress-seeks-united-opposition-front-for-2027-goa-polls-begins-alliance-talks-with-aap-rgp</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Girish Chodankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:33:45.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress seeks united Opposition front for 2027 Goa polls; begins alliance talks with AAP, RGP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/successful-candidates-protest-jharkhand-exam-cancellations-outside-secretariat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/tinxagwy/PTI08192026000235B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Successful JSSC-CGL candidates, appointed in various Jharkhand government departments, stage a protest as they block the main gate of the state secretariat, Project Bhawan, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:30:16.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Successful candidates protest Jharkhand exam cancellations outside secretariat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JSSC-CGL Exam, JSSC Exam Row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/21/bihar-phd-researchers-protest-enters-day-18-march-to-lok-bhavan-on-august-22</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/uv1uxfxx/PROTEST-KEEPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some of the protesters are also on hunger strike to exert pressure on Bihar government to concede their demands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:23:26.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar PhD researchers’ protest enters Day 18, march to Lok Bhavan on August 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, UGC regulations, Manoj Bharti, PhD researchers’ protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/gandhis-handwritten-notes-fetch-record-rs-1620-crore-at-auction</loc>
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<image:caption>Gandhi wrote the messages to provide spiritual guidance and consolation to Hingorani following the death of his wife, Vidya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:16:34.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gandhi’s handwritten notes fetch record Rs 16.20 crore at auction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahatma Gandhi, handwritten notes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/sc-reduces-three-year-mandatory-legal-practice-to-one-year-for-entry-level-judicial-exam-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:14:31.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC reduces three-year mandatory legal practice to one year for entry level judicial exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>entry level judicial exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/21/tension-in-jaipur-as-cjp-team-alleges-attack-by-bjp-workers-during-visit-to-govt-school</loc>
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<image:caption>Villagers shout slogans during a protest after workers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) visit a government school for inspection, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T07:02:44.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Jaipur as CJP team alleges attack by BJP workers during visit to Govt school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Assault, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP, School Thik Karo campaign, Rampura Kanwarpura</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/firefighter-by-duty-poet-by-passion-remakanth-chosen-for-chief-ministers-fire-service-medal</loc>
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<image:caption>Remakanth during one of the fire and Rescue missions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:48:32.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firefighter by duty, poet by passion: Remakanth chosen for Chief Minister’s Fire Service Medal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Special Task Force, K K Remakanth, Fire Service Medal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/21/no-room-for-error-as-india-face-stern-dutch-test-in-world-cup-second-round-opener-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:48:23.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No room for error as India face stern Dutch test in World Cup second-round opener</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Hockey, World Cup, Indian hockey, India vs Netherlands</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/fashion/2026/Aug/21/ai-can-never-take-over-human-relationships-craft-sabyasachi-mukherjee-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:40:10.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI can never take over human relationships, craft: Sabyasachi Mukherjee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fashion, Sabyasachi Mukherjee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-announces-rs-5-lakh-aid-for-families-of-workers-killed-in-chamoli-tunnel-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:36:06.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo announces Rs 5 lakh aid for families of workers killed in Chamoli tunnel accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Chamoli tunnel accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/us-south-korean-militaries-wrapping-up-drills-early-a-day-after-north-koreas-missile-barrage</loc>
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<image:caption>South Korea army soldiers take part in an anti-terror drill as a part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise between the U.S. and South Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, August 19.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:19:35.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, South Korea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/no-end-to-march-of-grave-ecological-folly-in-great-nicobar-cong-slams-govt-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:16:52.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No end to march of grave ecological folly in Great Nicobar: Cong slams govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jairam Ramesh, Great Nicobar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/eluru-sees-shift-in-farming-pattern-as-farmers-move-from-sugarcane-to-coconut</loc>
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<image:caption>Coconut has emerged as an important alternative crop in the district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:09:36.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eluru sees shift in farming pattern as farmers move from sugarcane to coconut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, sugarcane cultivation, Eluru district, horticultural crops</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/australia-charges-man-over-trying-to-inform-russia-of-ukrainian-military-activities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/a17q8nqs/AP26226392511087.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 27-year-old Russian-Australian citizen had "military style" training in Russia and later joined the Ukrainian armed forces.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:02:48.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Australia, Russia-Ukraine, ukrainian army</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/21/recasting-indias-arctic-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>India too must actively respond to the changing Arctic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T06:02:00.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Recasting India’s Arctic policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, india, Arctic policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Aug/21/sports-minister-vows-more-clarity-on-kaloor-stadium-amid-brazil-cabo-verde-buzz-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:56:32.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sports minister vows ‘more clarity’ on Kaloor stadium amid Brazil, Cabo Verde buzz </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, football, Brazil, Kaloor stadium, Cabo Verde</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/technopark-today-set-to-launch-techie-talks-podcast-series-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:50:36.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technopark Today set to launch ‘Techie Talks’ podcast series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Technopark, Techie Talks, IT community</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/asian-shares-are-mixed-following-wall-street-losses-as-us-treasurys-moves-fail-to-calm-markets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/h8maaw5h/AP26233041657102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:48:57.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares are mixed following Wall Street losses as US Treasury's moves fail to calm markets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Wall Street, US Treasury, Asian Shares</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/train-to-nowhere-south-koreas-lonely-push-for-peace-with-the-north</loc>
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<image:caption>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:48:51.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, South Korea, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Aug/21/be6-gets-a-tech-heavy-sporteq-makeover</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:47:03.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BE6 gets a tech-heavy SPORTEQ makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, Auto, Mahindra BE6, Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gorkha Edition, Maruti Suzuki FRONX</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-minister-kinjarapu-atchannaidu-announces-rs-2250-cr-chemical-plant-in-state</loc>
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<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:44:49.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu  announces Rs 2,250 cr chemical plant in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, Chemical plant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/21/documentary-unspools-the-life-and-times-of-writer-zacharia-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:39:29.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Documentary unspools the life and times of writer Zacharia  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, documentary, Writer, Zacharia, Shiny Benjamin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/andhra-girl-dies-by-suicide-inside-hostel-near-kancheepuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/uv7jx4hs/New-Project-2025-11-20T075141.925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representaive Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:36:15.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra girl dies by suicide inside hostel near Kancheepuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kerala-motifs-find-new-forms-in-this-years-onam-wardrobe</loc>
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<news:title>Kerala motifs find new forms in this year’s Onam wardrobe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran-but-tehran-is-well-acquainted-with-sanctions-2</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:31:40.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/nellore-to-revamp-46-city-parks-across-25-divisions-with-rs-15-crore-upgrade</loc>
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<image:caption>Municipal parks in Nellore city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:29:07.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nellore to revamp 46 city parks across 25 divisions with Rs 15 crore upgrade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nellore</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-denied-permission-by-centre-to-visit-usa</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:26:51.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy denied permission by Centre to visit USA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, New Education Policy, US visa, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/up-woman-jumps-on-tracks-to-save-son-from-ending-life-gets-run-over-by-train-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:23:15.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP woman jumps on tracks to save son from ending life; gets run over by train</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, suicide, UP woman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/ed-searches-ysrcp-mp-avinash-reddys-premises-in-vivekananda-reddy-murder-linked-case</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP MP Y S Avinash Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:14:47.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED searches YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy’s premises in Vivekananda Reddy murder-linked case</news:title>
<news:keywords> Avinash Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/first-group-of-deportees-arrives-in-troubled-haiti-after-us-ends-tps-program</loc>
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<image:caption>Children watch a movie on a mobile device at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, August 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:12:41.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Haiti, Haiti Violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/rru-madhya-pradesh-prisons-department-sign-mou-to-provide-specialised-mental-healthcare-to-inmates</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) today signed an MoU and Affiliation Accreditation with the Madhya Pradesh Department of Jail &amp; Correctional Services at the Jail Headquarters, Bhopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T05:03:39.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RRU, Madhya Pradesh prisons department sign MoU to provide specialised mental healthcare to inmates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Rashtriya Raksha University, mental healthcare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/21/carlos-alcaraz-is-set-to-return-from-a-wrist-injury-and-defend-his-us-open-title-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Carlos Alcaraz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:58:27.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, US Open, Carlos Alcaraz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/a-question-looms-over-harrys-return-to-the-uk-can-he-rebuild-his-relationship-with-prince-william</loc>
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<image:caption>Prince William (left), Prince Harry (right)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:58:05.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A question looms over Harry's return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/ladakh-administration-to-withdraw-cases-against-25-over-2025-leh-violence-start-panchayat-poll-process</loc>
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<image:caption>Ladakh's Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:52:04.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh administration to withdraw cases against 25 over 2025 Leh violence, start Panchayat poll process</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lab, KDA, 2025 Leh violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/stock-markets-trade-marginally-higher-amid-elevated-crude-oil-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/t7yzconh/ANI_20250129032746.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:51:42.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trade marginally higher amid elevated crude oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nifty, BSE Sensex, Stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/congress-demands-review-of-e20-policy-calls-fuel-rollout-anti-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:45:49.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress demands review of E20 policy, calls fuel rollout 'anti-people'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Sugar prices, E20 policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/debate-over-vande-mataram-not-right-focus-on-public-issues-mayawati-to-centre-states</loc>
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<image:caption>BSP chief Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:35:09.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Debate over Vande Mataram 'not right', focus on public issues: Mayawati to Centre, states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-officials-told-to-speed-up-rehabilitation-of-veligonda-oustees</loc>
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<image:caption>M Vijaya Sunitha has directed officials to expedite the shifting of all Veligonda Reservoir Project oustees.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:27:13.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra officials told to speed up rehabilitation of Veligonda oustees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra officials, Markapuram District Collector M Vijaya Sunitha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-pradesh-chambers-holds-awareness-drive-on-nps</loc>
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<image:caption>Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:25:00.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Chambers holds awareness drive on NPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, National Pension System (NPS)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/rupee-gains-9-paise-to-9565-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:23:19.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-pradesh-to-follow-karnataka-model-for-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:22:54.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh to follow Karnataka model for protection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/jagan-mohan-cant-tell-dsc-from-appsc-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh during the assembly session on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:20:54.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan Mohan can’t tell DSC from APPSC: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/21/starlink-would-help-least-served-in-india-elon-musk-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:20:17.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starlink would help least served in India: Elon Musk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Elon Musk, Starlink, satellite internet services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/former-cm-jagan-dares-chandrababu-naidu-for-cbi-probe-into-group-i-dsc</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:18:55.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former CM Jagan dares Chandrababu Naidu for CBI probe into Group I, DSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu, DSC 2025</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-pradesh-welfare-model-set-a-benchmark-for-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f7idfgxb/AP-welfare-model.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Shree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:17:42.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Andhra Pradesh welfare model set a benchmark for nation’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh welfare model, Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Shree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, 4.57 crore free LPG cylinders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-assembly-session-ends-after-25-hours-of-debate</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:14:33.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Assembly session ends after 25 hours of debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra assembly, 25 hours of debate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/nta-says-answer-key-challenge-designed-to-be-fair-to-all-students-rejects-expensive-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE | Members of the Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS) during a protest outside Shastri Bhawan, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. The activists staged the demonstration against the cancellation of several UGC-NET exam papers and demanded the immediate disbanding of the National Testing Agency (NTA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:12:23.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA says answer key challenge designed to be fair to all students, rejects 'expensive' charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, national testing agency</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/kapil-sibal-asks-shah-if-modi-vajpayee-sang-full-vande-mataram</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:11:50.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kapil Sibal asks Shah if Modi, Vajpayee sang full Vande Mataram</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vande Mataram, Kabil Sibal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/navy-coast-guard-intensify-search-for-fishermen-missing-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vuwdu1nr/Naidu-orders-stricter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu convened a high-level review meeting at his camp office with Fisheries Department officials to evaluate ongoing operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:11:14.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy &amp; Coast Guard intensify search for fishermen missing in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishermen missing, Navy &amp; Coast Guard, State Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/ukg-student-dies-at-visakhapatnam-school-family-alleges-assault-by-teacher</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased was identified as T Pranay Tej.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:10:32.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UKG student dies at Visakhapatnam school, family alleges assault by teacher</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/another-fisherman-goes-missing-off-vizag-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:09:14.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another fisherman goes missing off  Visakhapatnam coast</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/jana-sena-to-adopt-region-wise-plan-for-local-body-polls-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:03:43.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Sena to adopt region-wise plan for local body polls: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-government-rejects-15-stipend-hike-demand-urges-junior-doctors-to-call-off-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>Health minister Satya Kumar Yadav during meeting with JUDA representatives on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:02:46.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government rejects 15% stipend hike demand, urges junior doctors to call off strike</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/two-organizers-of-hong-kongs-tiananmen-vigils-convicted-in-national-security-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ayetaejv/1989-Tiananmen-Square-crackdown.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman holds up a candle and an image of a man facing off tanks to mark the anniversary of the military crackdown on a pro-democracy student movement in Beijing, during a light candle vigil outside Victoria Park in Hong Kong, Friday, June 4, 2021.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:01:39.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hong Kong, Tiananmen vigils, national security case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-governmnet-sanctioned-to-set-up-degree-college-for-specially-abled</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T04:01:26.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government sanctioned to set up degree college for specially- abled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, government degree colleges, Andhra governmnet, specially- abled</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/two-ships-carrying-22-indians-hijacked-off-yemen-somalia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/d0vxztqk/AFP20260602B4PJ233v2HighResFranceDiplomacyEnergy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reports said the crew was safe, although the vessel's movements were being monitored.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:59:23.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two ships carrying 22 Indians hijacked off Yemen, Somalia</news:title>
<news:keywords>armed pirates, ships hijacked</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/cm-naidu-envisions-usd-10-trillion-plus-south-indian-economy-by-2047</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:58:16.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu envisions USD 10 trillion-plus South Indian economy by 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Naidu, south indian economy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/minister-narayana-reviews-works-of-arterial-roads-in-amaravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/cogvvxjf/vijminister22008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MA&amp;UD minister P Narayana during highlevel review meeting on the progress of key arterial roads on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:54:55.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Narayana reviews works of arterial roads in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MA&amp;UD Minister P Narayana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/124-candidates-to-appear-for-upsc-mains-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/0zfypbah/vijntr32805chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR district collector G Lakshmisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:53:18.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>124 candidates to appear for UPSC Mains in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, UPSC Mains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/andhra-government-approves-rs-7469-crore-urban-infrastructure-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:51:51.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government approves Rs 7,469-crore urban infrastructure plan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/new-brezza-records-high-sales-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hqeb9vvt/New-Brezza.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Santosh Motors handed over keys to Maruti Brezza owners in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:51:12.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Brezza records high sales in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Brezza</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/21/sir-hearing-5421l-voters-retained-in-electoral-roll-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/gnr6g9wf/Maha-praise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officers greeting ater successfully completion of SIR process.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:49:16.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR hearing: 54.21L voters retained in electoral roll in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/industrialist-seeks-andhra-pradesh-hc-protection-alleges-life-threat-from-deputy-speaker-raju</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:49:02.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industrialist seeks Andhra Pradesh HC protection, alleges life threat from Deputy Speaker Raju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Kanumuru Raghu Ramakrishna Raju</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/21/41-bonded-labourers-rescued-from-five-worksites-in-sri-sathya-sai-district</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Sathya Sai district authorities initiated action and coordinated with the concerned officials in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:48:24.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>41 bonded labourers rescued from five worksites in Andhra's Sri Sathya Sai district</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/21/rains-in-odisha-abate-but-flood-grips-more-areas-of-balasore</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:44:47.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rains in Odisha abate, but flood grips more areas of Balasore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/21/vijayawada-railway-division-steps-up-green-energy-initiatives-saves-rs-185-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayawada Division Renewable Energy Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:44:13.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Railway Division steps up green energy initiatives, saves Rs 185 lakh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/21/naveen-shedding-crocodile-tears-on-mmdr-mp-pradhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/coieo93r/New-Project-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Union minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:42:35.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen shedding crocodile tears on MMDR: MP Pradhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik, MP Dharmendra Pradhan, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Aug/21/10-injured-as-crane-topples-onto-houses-in-mumbais-kurla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/eesww4kg/ANI_20260427152022.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:42:19.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 injured as crane topples onto houses in Mumbai's Kurla</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/cm-shivakumar-3976-arkavathy-site-allottees-got-registration</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:42:14.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar: 3,976 Arkavathy site allottees got registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bangalore Development Authority, Arkavathy Layout</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/bmrcl-bial-set-timelines-for-airport-metro-stations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/pgw2asgf/beng_metro_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:40:05.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMRCL, BIAL set timelines for airport metro stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BIAL, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/fir-over-illegal-posters-with-bengaluru-development-minister-gowdas-photo</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:37:40.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR over illegal posters with Bengaluru Development Minister Gowda's photo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/baseline-tests-in-schools-from-august-27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2m3my7tg/shool114711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to a circular, the assessment will be held on August 27 for Hindi, August 29 for English and August 31 for Mathematics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:36:29.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baseline tests in schools from August 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi schools, Delhi Directorate of Education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/asha-worker-carries-elderly-woman-to-safety-in-odishas-bhadrak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/h3u2lskp/New-Project-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asha worker carrying an older woman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:35:47.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASHA worker carries elderly woman to safety in Odisha's Bhadrak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ASHA worker, District information and public relations officer (DIPRO)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/delhi-l-g-directs-police-to-bolster-security-for-elderly-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/fwsjt1kg/sandhu2101056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:34:41.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G directs police to bolster security  for elderly, women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, women's safety, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/215-students-monitored-no-new-h1n1-cases-at-bengaluru-norths-clarence-high-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/a6uods3x/School_makes_jab_must112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/veeqotbs/AS.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:33:20.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>215 students monitored, no new H1N1 cases at Bengaluru North's Clarence High School</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Clarence High School, H1N1 cases</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-reviews-brics-summit-preparations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vmjicfli/l-g080505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Sandhu chairs a review meeting on Delhi’s preparedness for BRICS Summit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:31:45.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews BRICS summit preparations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, BRICS summit, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/around-980-seats-remain-vacant-in-six-government-arts-colleges-in-coimbatore-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:30:48.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Around 980 seats remain vacant in six government arts colleges in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Government Arts College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-ed-arrested-businessman-ratikanta-rout-over-allegation-of-money-laundering</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/0lgbfs0v/202608123901603.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ED arrests businessman Ratikanta Rout over allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:30:27.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha ED arrested businessman Ratikanta Rout over allegation of money laundering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, money laundering, Enforcement Directorate, businessman Ratikanta Rout</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/pakistans-imran-khan-sent-back-to-adiala-jail-after-brief-hospital-stay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ty2u82mg/ANI_20250919065343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:30:12.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan’s Imran Khan sent back to Adiala jail after brief hospital stay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/igl-says-additional-cylinders-fitted-in-truck-may-have-triggered-cng-blast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/n9x7z1kv/vlas114715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IGL said the legitimacy of the additional cylinders and the precise cause of the blast were being investigated by the authorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:29:35.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IGL says additional cylinders fitted in truck may have triggered CNG blast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CNG cylinder blast, Indraprastha Gas Limited</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/female-elephant-calf-shows-signs-of-recovery-at-wttc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/28/original/00023_.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>2026-08-21T03:29:23.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female elephant calf shows signs of recovery at WTTC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elephant calf, Wildlife Transit and Treatment Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/man-kills-stepdad-to-save-mom-in-doddaballapura</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/18bis0tl/ANI_20260817193930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:28:55.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills stepdad to save mom in Doddaballapura</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder, Doddaballapura, stepdad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/two-more-cages-set-up-at-othimalai-to-trap-leopard-near-sirumugai-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8owlb7x3/C_1_1_CH1528_123102130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dinesh forest range officer of Sirumugai forest range along with few other staff checking one of the cage set up to trap a leopard at the foothills</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:28:19.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two more cages set up at Othimalai to trap leopard near Sirumugai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sirumugai, Othimalai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/why-law-doesnt-recognise-same-sex-live-in-relations-hc-asks-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-23/8tdi1z1l/ANI_20250123110345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court questioned the government’s stand and asked why safeguards could not be provided to people in same-sex relationships who choose their partners to make decisions on their behalf.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:27:19.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why law doesn’t recognise same-sex live-in relations?: HC asks Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LGBTQ community, Same-sex couples, same-sex live-in relationship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/4-held-as-bengaluru-sit-probes-fake-medicine-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dntioy9x/ANI_20260820144828.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:25:50.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 held as Bengaluru SIT probes fake medicine racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Investigation Team, medicine racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odisha-government-to-host-aiprc-2026-from-december-25-to-27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ekupbtfm/Capital-to-host-AIPRC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials with minister.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:25:35.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government to host AIPRC-2026 from December 25 to 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, All India Public Relations Conference-2026, Public Relations Society of India (PRSI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/decades-old-demand-for-an-entertainment-park-at-the-thirumoorthy-dam-set-to-be-fulfilled-soon-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/xsqh63bz/jan17dam072420.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Boating in the Thirumoorthy Dam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:24:47.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decades-old demand for an 'Entertainment Park' at the Thirumoorthy dam, set to be fulfilled soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thirumoorthy dam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/mcd-panel-flags-sanitation-gaps-orders-tighter-monitoring</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/xw029t3y/mcd114708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma directed officials to ensure no negligence in sanitation work, fixing responsibility on Deputy Commissioners and Sanitation Superintendents through regular monitoring.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:24:25.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD panel flags sanitation gaps, orders tighter monitoring  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/dindigul-corporation-names-top-100-tax-defaulters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/e32c0929-33f4-4297-8acd-18f1ed4209a1/ineligible.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:23:03.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dindigul corporation names top 100 tax defaulters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/kerala-university-llb-revaluation-raises-red-flags-as-231-of-292-students-score-higher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/9fnjqsba/P_4831470261.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Headquarters of Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:22:37.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala University LLB revaluation raises red flags as 231 of 292 students score higher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University LLB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/interstate-anti-cancer-drug-syndicate-busted-17-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ds5sponx/Interstate-anti-cancer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators found that the syndicate procured medicines through unauthorised sources, diverted medicines meant for cancer patients from hospitals and diverted government-supplied medicines from institutions and warehouses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:22:26.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interstate anti-cancer drug syndicate busted, 17 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, anti-cancer drug syndicate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/twad-labourers-in-tenkasi-tirunelveli-seek-direct-bank-payment-of-wages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-05/iof0u8ma/Screenshot-2025-05-05-094823.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:22:00.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TWAD labourers in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli seek direct bank payment of wages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/cctvs-ups-systems-a-failure-in-police-stations-karnataka-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/oqrh3265/CCTVs-UPS-systems.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court noted that the report contains several disturbing features of CCTVs and UPS systems installed in various police stations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:21:58.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTVs, UPS systems a failure in police stations: Karnataka High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High court, police station, CCTV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/pilot-aborts-take-off-after-technical-snag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/puk2jm19/whatsapp-image-2026-08-21-at-121001-am124119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to FlightAware website, flight 6E 6456, operated by an A321 aircraft, was scheduled to depart at 5.30 pm. The passengers were finally sent by the airline in an alternative aircraft at 8.16 pm, nearly three hours after the scheduled departure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:20:59.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilot aborts take-off after technical snag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indigo flight, technical snag</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odisha-emerged-as-fastest-growing-market-records-over-174-lakh-rooftop-solar-installations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/g8n2sd7t/202606163827990.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data, the state has recorded 1.74 lakh rooftop solar installations while applications under the scheme have crossed 3.12 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:20:48.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha emerged as fastest growing market, records over 1.74 lakh rooftop 
solar installations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rooftop solar markets, Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/ban-sales-of-cigarette-lighters-matchmakers-urge-tn-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/v94i2a5u/Cigarette-butt-disposal.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>2026-08-21T03:18:48.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ban sales of cigarette lighters, matchmakers urge TN govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, cigarette lighters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/21/women-officers-take-charge-as-shos-in-four-kochi-police-stations-for-first-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yfhnndn5/New-Project-2026-08-21T084629.503.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Police</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:18:40.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women officers take charge as SHOs in four Kochi police stations for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Women Officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/narela-dwarka-key-centres-for-growth-in-delhi-master-plan-2047</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/530khyyk/mpd115450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Union minister Manohar Lal and Delhi CM release MPD-2047 on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:17:42.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Narela, Dwarka key centres for growth in Delhi Master Plan 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Master Plan 2047</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/fake-medicine-racket-accused-should-be-hanged-kudligi-congress-mla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/7pvcz7om/Fake-medicine-racket.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:17:03.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake medicine racket accused should be hanged: Kudligi Congress MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Fake medicine, Kudligi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/chillika-restro-hosts-indias-differently-abled-cricket-team</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/28/original/Divide_an__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:16:14.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chillika restro hosts India’s differently-abled cricket team</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chillika restro, Odia entrepreneurs Partha Sarathi Panda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/40-lakh-new-homes-by-2047-to-open-door-for-denser-development</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/g7tx1yff/housing125009.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rather than relying just on expansion into new areas, the MPD adopts a two-pronged spatial development strategy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:16:08.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40 lakh new homes by 2047 to open door for denser development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Master Plan 2047</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/three-years-on-facelift-work-for-thanjavur-station-on-the-slow-track</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/eze1wzgk/Big-train-mishaps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:15:37.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three years on, facelift work for Thanjavur station on the slow track</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Amrit Bharat Station scheme, Thanjavur station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/plans-to-shift-wholesale-warehousing-activities-out-of-walled-city-on-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/lzkzpmbk/ANI_20260723131325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Connaught Place</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:15:04.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plans to shift wholesale, warehousing activities out of Walled City on cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Master Plan 2047</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/greater-bengaluru-authority-commissioner-demands-fresh-timeline-for-okalipuram-corridor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ca73l5ad/GBA-commissioner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:14:45.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority commissioner demands fresh timeline for Okalipuram corridor </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority (, Okalipuram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/h-track-removed-yet-licence-aspirants-face-issues-at-west-rto</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f5i3fxqz/rto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candidates waiting to get automated test results for driving licences at the Tiruchy (West) RTO office at Piratiyur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:13:59.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H-track removed, yet licence aspirants face issues at West RTO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy West Regional Transport Office, H-track</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/floods-in-odishas-kendrapara-district-snakes-and-crocodile-entering-house-create-concern</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/ixceg8w2/New-Project-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The crocodile along Gobari river in Kendrapara town.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:13:37.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floods in Odisha's Kendrapara district, snakes and Crocodile entering house create concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha's Kendrapara district, Rajnagar MLA Anshuman Mohanty, snakes and crocodiles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/three-zebras-reach-thiruvananthapuram-zoo-suffer-minor-injuries-during-transit</loc>
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<image:caption>The three zebras newly brought to the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo are seen in their enclosure on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:13:26.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three zebras reach Thiruvananthapuram zoo, suffer minor 
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<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram zoo, zebras</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/air-force-helicopter-makes-low-approach-at-nilakkal-helipad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:13:08.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air Force helicopter makes low approach at Nilakkal helipad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Indian Air Force, Nilakkal helipad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/encroachment-plagues-chikkalasandra-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/evjy2ozm/Encroachm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:12:29.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Encroachment plagues Chikkalasandra Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, lake, Chikkalasandra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/cm-rekha-gupta-outlines-infra-push-lieutenant-governor-sandhu-calls-for-visible-outcome</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/cfhaw1r5/20260629438f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:11:58.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta outlines infra push, Lieutenant Governor Sandhu calls for visible outcome</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Delhi Master Plan 2047</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/21/hyderabad-three-elderly-victims-lose-rs-189-crore-to-digital-arrest-scam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:11:27.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: Three elderly victims lose Rs 1.89 crore to digital arrest scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Digital arrest scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/21/unending-repair-work-makes-tannery-road-a-no-go-zone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/lusq4bbr/Unending-repair.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Just half of the stretch between the Kadugondanahalli (KG Halli) Railway Gate and Tannery Road is currently usable for motorists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:09:18.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unending repair work makes Tannery Road a no-go zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Tannery Road, Kadugondanahalli</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/governor-rajendra-arlekar-releases-daivadasakam-konkani-translation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0zqr49wj/Guv-releases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swami Satchidananda, president of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust, Sivagiri, handing over a copy to Governor Rajendra Arlekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:09:13.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor Rajendra Arlekar releases Daivadasakam Konkani translation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/21/police-rescue-missing-13-year-old-girl-from-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:08:40.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police rescue missing 13-year-old girl from Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Missing girl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-students-who-pursued-bds-in-ap-seek-local-status-mds-reservation-benefits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/5q93n8al/Students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:08:04.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Students who pursued BDS in AP seek local status, MDS reservation benefits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, BDS, MDS reservation benefits</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/cm-shivakumar-delimitation-must-be-based-on-1971-census</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2wib0s31/ANI_20260815104052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:07:25.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delimitation must be based on 1971 census: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Amit Shah, Delimitation, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/21/kochi-grown-tech-behind-nutrition-programme-wins-assam-government-award</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/squ562z3/HQFRyslbkAAz-mA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Matsya Paripushti is a government-supported nutrition programme implemented through anganwadis and schools in Assam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:07:15.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi-grown tech behind nutrition programme wins Assam government award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, CIFT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-two-big-cats-from-maharashtra-cross-rivers-to-enter-adilabad-forests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1wo724yb/Two-big-cats-from-Maharashtra-cross-rivers-to-enter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:05:56.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Two big cats from Maharashtra cross rivers to enter Adilabad forests </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, tigers, Adilabad forests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/california-lawmaker-aisha-wahab-becomes-first-afghan-american-elected-to-us-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/tbofa7ei/AP26231144405389.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Sen. Aisha Wahab, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California's 14th district, speaks during a primary election night event on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Hayward, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:05:39.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>California lawmaker Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American elected to US Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Congress, sexual assault allegations, Aisha Wahab, Afghan-American, Eric Swalwell</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/31-cases-filed-against-minister-deputy-cm-misled-house-karnataka-lop</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/2xpimts2/cases-filed-against-min.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition members in Council protest against Minister B Nagendra’s induction into the cabinet on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:04:32.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>31 cases filed against minister, deputy CM misled House: Karnataka LoP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, Minister B Nagendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/717-closed-tasmac-outlets-tn-minister-republishes-list-after-mlas-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/44myvff2/K-Vignesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise Minister K Vignesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:03:58.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>717 closed Tasmac outlets: TN Minister republishes list after MLAs’ demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Tasmac outlet, Minister K Vignesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-an-orphaned-asked-to-produce-documents-to-aid-scholarship-and-other-benefits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/r1mk0iiz/New-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>18-year-old Karan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:03:14.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha an orphaned asked to produce documents to aid scholarship and other benefits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), identity problem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tn-makes-hazard-checks-mandatory-for-land-use-planning-to-ensure-public-safety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/8/original/water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:02:42.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN makes hazard checks mandatory for land-use planning to ensure public safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, land-use planning, Housing and Urban Development Department.</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/21/kadinamkulams-samagratha-to-bridge-disability-inclusive-gaps-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/6tiywh0g/Kadinamkula.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:01:32.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadinamkulam’s ‘Samagratha’ to bridge disability-inclusive gaps in Kerala </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Samagratha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-hc-declines-to-stay-raidurg-land-auction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/f6er5527/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T03:01:14.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC declines to stay Raidurg land auction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, Raidurg land auction</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/charter-plane-carrying-eight-crashes-near-remote-radar-site-in-western-alaska</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/j8g2gp5l/AP26233068166835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Transportation Safety Board logo and signage are seen at a news conference at NTSB headquarters in Washington, Dec. 18, 2017.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:59:56.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charter plane crash kills eight near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Alaska plane crash, National Transportation Safety Board, Charter plane crash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/chennai-lags-in-accessibility-cag-report-highlights-mobility-barriers-for-disabled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/45ma2moh/Report-documents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group’s report was released on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:59:46.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai lags in accessibility, CAG report highlights mobility barriers for disabled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CAG report</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-polytechnic-lateral-entry-to-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-27/ccgljfiu/Welfare-board-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:58:52.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Polytechnic lateral entry to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Polytechnic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/erode-trader-gets-anticipatory-bail-in-gibbon-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/2mbu8tjl/202511293591466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:57:55.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erode trader gets anticipatory bail in gibbon case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lar Gibbons</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:55:11.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana deputy CM: We want nothing but our rightful share of Krishna waters</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:54:48.134Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>C P Abdulla Basil, a member of the UA team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:53:33.996Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Jagga Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:52:28.621Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>One of the exhibits at the transport gallery at the centre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:52:06.617Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>MLC Vinay Karthik (left) and Minister B Nagendra (right) attend the Council on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CPM state secretary M V Govindan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:50:13.344Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to the media as he arrives at the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in Srinagar, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/911-illegal-immigrants-identified-in-karnataka-in-3-yrs</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:36:46.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>911 illegal immigrants identified in Karnataka in 3 yrs </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-17-yrs-after-booking-dao-acb-raids-yield-rs-60-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0gh69hs4/17-yrs-after-booking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Desani Srinivas Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:36:09.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 17 yrs after booking DAO, ACB raids yield Rs 60 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, ACB raids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kmrl-seeks-name-change-to-keralam-metro-rail-limited</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/k4ar3s32/KMRL-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:34:50.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KMRL seeks name change to Keralam Metro Rail Limited</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KMRL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odishas-circuit-house-controversy-bjp-suspends-yuva-morcha-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhubaneswar - BJP National President Nitin Nabin attend core commiittee meeting alongwith with CM Mohan Majhi, state president Manmohan Samal and senior leaders at state party office in Bhubaneswar on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:34:27.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's circuit house controversy: BJP suspends Yuva Morcha leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Yuva Morcha, Odisha's circuit house, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/karuvatta-murder-victim-cremated-on-land-he-bought-to-build-homes-for-daughters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zrg8m825/Tragic-end-to-a-tale.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparations for the cremation in progress near the foundation of the new house being built for Sivankutty’s younger daughter at Karuvatta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:33:43.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karuvatta murder victim cremated on land he bought to build homes for daughters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Karuvatta murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/explain-blunder-in-affidavit-on-marriage-sops-telangana-hc-to-state</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:33:09.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explain blunder in affidavit on marriage sops: Telangana HC to state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, Affidavit, marriage sops</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/bengaluru-government-school-headmaster-dies-by-suicide-note-found</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/d7eintz9/Death_Picture_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:32:24.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru government school headmaster dies by suicide, note found </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, suicide, government teacher</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/cpm-condemns-curbs-on-tn-student-protests-collection-of-left-party-members-details</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM flag image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:31:19.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM condemns curbs on TN student protests, collection of Left party members’ details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPM, TN student protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/cial-cargo-movement-surges-with-onam-demand-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-13/o2mcj7n3/CIAL-India-Post-push.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cochin International Airport (CIAL)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:29:35.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CIAL cargo movement surges with Onam demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CIAL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-minister-surekha-dont-blame-me-for-my-daughters-words</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/yc8yuf5s/ANI_20251112052822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Konda Surekha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:29:26.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana minister Surekha: Don’t blame me for my daughter’s words</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana minister, Konda Surekha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/convicts-appeal-cannot-be-shut-out-for-non-prosecution-hc-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ij4o67rj/Odisha-High-Court</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:29:24.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Convict’s appeal cannot be shut out for non-prosecution: HC Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, HC Odisha, Justice Narasingh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/husband-drenches-wife-in-paint-thinner-sets-her-on-fire-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/6y97rozx/C_40_1_CH1456_34759545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:29:16.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Husband drenches wife in paint thinner, sets her on fire in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru accident, attempt to murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/soft-copy-of-ration-cards-can-be-used-for-purchase-at-pds-shops-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Food Minister P Venkataramanan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:28:13.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soft copy of ration cards can be used for purchase at PDS shops: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ration card, P Venkataramanan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/government-okays-duty-free-import-of-1-million-tonnes-of-raw-sugar-to-ease-price-rise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/q89koir0/pexels-neli-pereira-1766468-36927138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision has raised questions over the government’s sugar policy, particularly as India has already exported 8,00,000 tonnes of sugar to the international market this year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:27:44.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government okays duty-free import of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar to ease price rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sugar prices, duty-free import</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kerala-will-foot-bill-tn-can-rebuild-mullaiperiyar-dam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/bic9lb7v/whatsapp-image-2026-08-21-at-004005125203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala CM VD Satheesan meets Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay during the Southern Zonal Council meeting at Kovalam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:26:53.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Kerala will foot bill, TN can rebuild Mullaiperiyar dam’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Tamil Nadu, MullaiPeriyar Dam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-day-after-rampage-government-moves-to-suspend-rcs-of-autos-sanction-permit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q2q8fy9s/Day-after-rampage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 354 autorickshaws kept at Police Reserve Ground following their seizure, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday | DEBADATTA MALLICK</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:26:04.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha day after rampage, government moves to suspend RCs of auto's sanction permit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, suspend RCs of auto's, Transport commissioner Amitabh Thakur</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/telangana-minister-surekhas-ex-aide-booked-for-attempted-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4yxc02q7/Surekha’s-ex-aide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctors treat the injured real estate businessman Gongidi Harikrishna</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ulo7voak/dd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N Sumanth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:24:19.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana minister Surekha’s ex-aide booked for attempted murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana minister, Konda Surekha, attempted murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/national-medical-register-no-longer-voluntary-medical-commission-makes-u-turn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/o05nld37/nmc101236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:23:54.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Medical Register no longer voluntary, Medical Commission makes U-turn</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Medical Commission, National Medical Register</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/ed-traces-sim-used-by-veena-t-to-dyfi-leader-in-cmrl-exalogic-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:22:35.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED traces SIM used by Veena T to DYFI leader in CMRL-Exalogic case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CMRL-Exalogic case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-bmc-cmc-asked-to-desilt-major-drains-thrice-a-year-to-tackle-urban-flooding</loc>
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<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:22:15.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha BMC, CMC asked to desilt major drains thrice a year to tackle urban flooding  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), Command and Control Centre (ICCC), waterlogging and urban flooding,</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/karnataka-government-to-file-objections-on-kasturirangan-report-draft-notification</loc>
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<image:caption>Former ISRO chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:21:34.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government to file objections on Kasturirangan report draft notification </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kasturirangan Report, Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tn-cm-bats-for-bengaluru-hosur-metro-economic-clusters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/gpsivhpp/aug-20-e112731.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st SZC meet, in which TN CM C Joseph Vijay, K’taka CM DK Shivakumar, Keralam CM VD Satheesan, AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu took part</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:20:48.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM bats for Bengaluru-Hosur metro, economic clusters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Southern Zonal Council, CM Vijay, Bengaluru-Hosur metro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/21/speeding-aston-martin-kills-girl-ap-mps-son-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/1yjljsia/Speeding-Aston.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lingamaneni Sanjush; Bharati Mukhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:20:11.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speeding Aston Martin kills girl; AP MP’s son booked  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Aston Martin, AP MP's son</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/21/more-homes-taller-buildings-bigger-metro</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/3o8pldg2/ANI_20260820150450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal unveiled MPD 2047, placing a major thrust on 40 lakh new residential units, with affordable housing at the core, to meet the needs of a projected population of 3.2 crore by 2047.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:18:56.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More homes, taller buildings, bigger metro</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Master Plan of Delhi, Manohar Lal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/in-odisha-after-32-years-court-acquits-ditco-ex-manager-in-theft-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-17/2o87j63u/202509173512860.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:18:35.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha after 32 years, court acquits DITCO, ex-manager in theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, DITCO, ex-manager, Doaba Industrial and Trading Company Pvt Ltd (DITCO)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/onam-flower-cultivation-sees-rise-in-kerala-despite-initial-rain-damage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sv3h163j/Adverse-weather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers of Attappadi harvesting flowers</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nlh50xez/dull-Onam.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:18:33.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Onam flower cultivation sees rise in Kerala despite initial rain damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, flower cultivation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/a-master-at-restoration-keralas-jijulal-breathes-new-life-into-ancient-masterpieces</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2rco9lw1/A-master-at-restoration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jijulal at Uthanada Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:14:25.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A master at restoration, Kerala's Jijulal breathes new life into ancient masterpieces</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, artist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/expired-food-found-at-railway-eateries-across-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/clagh7ra/Expired-food.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bananas seized during a raid in Udupi over alleged chemical ripening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:13:46.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expired food found at railway eateries across Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Railway, Food safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/mp-aparajita-meets-chief-minister-majhi-discusses-metro-rail-plan-other-key-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Majhi in discussion with MP Aparajita Sarangi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:13:10.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Aparajita meets Chief Minister Majhi, discusses metro rail plan, other key projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita, Chief Minister Majhi, metro rail plan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/21/kerala-from-gi-tagged-jaggery-to-sweet-new-venture-marayoor-peanut-candy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/w408f1qw/marayur-candy2093329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Marayoor Peanut Candy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8wk1bdgt/jaggery-to-sweet.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:12:40.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: From GI-tagged jaggery to sweet new venture ‘Marayoor Peanut Candy’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, GI-tagged jaggery, Marayoor Peanut Candy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/delhi-police-deny-permission-to-reservation-hatao-andolan-protest-at-jantar-mantar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/t5rye3w9/ANI_20260720055852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police also said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, the erstwhile Section 144 of the CrPC, are already in force in the New Delhi district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:03:28.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police deny permission to ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’ protest at Jantar Mantar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar protests, Reservation Hatao Andolan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/21/11-foreigners-under-lens-for-having-karnataka-epic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/yh14qxzj/PTI05022026000030A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T02:00:45.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 foreigners under lens for having  Karnataka EPIC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, EPIC, foreigner, voter identity card</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/21/strong-67-magnitude-quake-strikes-southern-peru-usgs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-03/6f1zd26o/ANI_20250703090114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The epicenter of the quake was located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Upahuacho, and nearly 800 kilometers from the capital Lima.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:56:05.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru: USGS</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, earthquake, peru earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/metro-train-to-turn-concert-venue-for-madras-day-celebration-on-august-22</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/bxzkqrkw/Enjoy-concert-in-comfort.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Repreentative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:49:25.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro train to turn concert venue for Madras Day celebration on August 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Metro train, Metrovil Madras Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/21/dd}}-176</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sai9httt/Easy-Wanderlings-By-Apurva-Jadhav-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Easy Wanderlings crew: Sanyanth Naroth, Pratika Gopinath, Shardul Bapat, Siya Ragade, Nitin Murlikrishna, Abraham Zachariah, Sharad Rao, Malay Vadalkar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/07j341bi/Easy-Wanderlings-SAF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The band in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mellow Does it…</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Music, entertainment, band</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/railway-officials-review-ambattur-subway-work-blame-waterlogging-for-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gutknwhk/C_1_1_CH1372_12295950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daily commuters risk their lives by walking across active train tracks at the Ambattur railway station in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:46:00.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railway officials review Ambattur subway work, blame waterlogging for delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Railway officials, ambattur railway station</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/ex-dgm-five-others-get-10-year-ri-cbicourt-fines-rs-27-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/u10r060r/202512283621201.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:44:03.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-DGM, five others get 10-year RI; CBI
court fines Rs 2.7 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CBI, Bank of India fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/21/boats-floating-restaurants-in-tns-plan-to-revive-buckingham-stretch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/l0nt3g7p/Boats-floating.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposal is part of plan to revive navigation along the Buckingham Canal under National Waterway 4, which connects Kakinada in AP with Puducherry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:38:29.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boats, floating restaurants in TN’s plan to revive Buckingham stretch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Buckingham Canal restoration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/21/odisha-government-set-up-high-level-inquiry-committee-to-probe-village-relocation-process-in-satkosia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/3rb5g3ct/Odisha-govt-forms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relocation was carried out without prior recognition and settlement of forest rights under the Forest Rights Act - 2006.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:37:48.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government set up high-level inquiry committee to probe village relocation process in Satkosia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, ST &amp; SC Development departments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/circular-on-tn-student-stir-issued-to-ensure-discipline-and-peace-on-campus-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-07/ohdgek7v/P_4853872386.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:37:11.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Circular on TN student stir issued to ensure discipline and peace on campus: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, P. Viswanathan, Tamil Nadu Cockroach Janata Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/madras-hc-upholds-speakers-order-to-not-disqualify-21-aiadmk-mlas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/4qhf1jm5/ANI_20260717083413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:33:23.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC upholds Speaker’s order to not disqualify 21 AIADMK MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Madras HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tirunelveli-pastor-gets-four-death-sentences-in-2022-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-28/xcbk61cc/ANI_20250328144901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:28:21.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirunelveli pastor gets four death sentences in 2022 Pocso case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO case, Nellai pastor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/tn-revamps-syllabus-for-class-6-10-with-emphasis-on-critical-thinking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/7bc47f66-b2f1-4cdd-83d6-d3efb1c22541/student_suicide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:24:09.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN revamps syllabus for Class 6-10 with emphasis on critical thinking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SCERT, State Council of Educational Research and Training</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/21/amit-shah-moots-brahmaputra-godavari-cauvery-linking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/dyj1xr2z/page1vijay-with-amit2093402.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN CM Joseph Vijay greets Union home minister Amit Shah at Kovalam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-21T01:13:36.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah moots Brahmaputra, Godavari, Cauvery linking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/20/heed-supreme-courts-call-for-continuity-in-nta-reforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/jn3bm9c0/ANI.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>SC also cited UPSC exams as large tests held “without a hitch”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:48:48.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heed Supreme Court's call for continuity in NTA reforms </news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/20/reconsider-depiction-of-violence-on-screens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/gze6xknm/C_32_1_CH0349_75762817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Class 8 student and her friends—all minors—are currently in custody in connection with the murder of 65-year-old Sivankutty Chettiyar at Karuvatta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:48:40.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reconsider depiction of violence on screens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/20/quick-take-westside-worry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hh9jj40v/Heading-1-3.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indians account for over one-third H-1B visa holders in the United States</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:48:26.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Westside worry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/what-a-record-breaking-el-nino-could-mean-for-the-world</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/q8qe5xis/C_1_1_CH1332_111651727.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The natural climate cycle could add a temporary 0.3°C to global temperatures in 2027, amplifying the effects of human-caused warming</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:28:30.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, El Nino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/akali-dal-mp-hints-at-renewed-ties-with-bjp-speaks-of-agreements-with-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/12/original/Harsimrat_Kaur_Badal_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harsimrat Kaur Badal</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:24:57.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akali Dal MP hints at renewed ties with BJP, speaks of ‘agreements’ with Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shiromani Akali Dal, Harsimrat Kaur Badal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/centre-tells-sc-ugc-equity-regulations-on-caste-discrimination-under-reconsideration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T19:16:09.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tells SC UGC equity regulations on caste discrimination under reconsideration</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UGC Equity Regulations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/tnpl-2026-pradosh-steals-headlines-before-nellai-beat-salem-to-go-top</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/lbd2mzok/Pradosh-Ranjan-Paul.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradosh Ranjan Paul celebrates his fifty</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:59:52.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPL 2026: Pradosh steals headlines before Nellai beat Salem to go top</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, TNPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/bwf-world-championships-2026-agony-for-sindhu-ayush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/emvz7abf/sindhu1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>PV Sindhu during her round of 16 match on Thursday</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:51:28.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWF World Championships 2026: Agony for Sindhu, Ayush </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Ayush Shetty, BWF World Championships 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/javelin-thrower-shivpal-handed-10-year-ban-for-second-doping-offence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4861mvb3/Shivpal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shivpal Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:49:45.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Javelin thrower Shivpal handed 10-year ban for second doping offence 	</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Swapna Barman, Javelin Throw, National Anti-Doping Agenccy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/10-foot-python-tries-to-board-vande-bharat-at-haridwar-station-rescued-before-departure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ama0elce/New-Project-2026-08-21T000349.808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vande Bharat gets an uninvited passenger: 10-foot python rescued at Haridwar station</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:35:16.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-foot python tries to board Vande Bharat at Haridwar station, rescued before departure</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, python, Vande Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/20/youtube-to-count-views-from-first-frame-as-monetisation-rules-tighten</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1h5ry5l8/YOUTUBECHILD104738.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:32:23.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YouTube to count views from first frame as monetisation rules tighten</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/water-one-of-the-key-subjects-at-southern-zonal-council-meeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/316qhj0c/C_40_1_CH0095_36669331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahbalipuram of Tamilnadu state on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:32:08.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water, one of the key subjects at Southern Zonal Council meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Southern CMs, Water issue in South states</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/20/an-intelligent-way-to-ensure-ai-sovereignty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/9lu5btt6/20aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sovereignty in AI need not mean building the models. It can mean choosing between them on terms India has set</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An intelligent way to ensure AI sovereignty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/20/the-judge-who-got-away-with-murder</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q9zpgpb7/2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Byers's is not merely the story of a judge, a protest and a revolver. It is the story of a city in transition</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The judge who got away with murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/20/ai-changing-how-young-consumers-shop-online</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qmkflagw/XPLORELEAD100246.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI changing how young consumers shop online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/20/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-with-built-in-safety-tools-and-parental-controls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/n95n3vsd/XPLORECHATGPT-FOR-TEEN100240.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with built-in safety tools and parental controls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/new-parliament-soulless-conference-centre-lacks-intimacy-of-old-house-says-shashi-tharoor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/h5qqiupq/New-Project-71.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 31, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:24:52.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Parliament ‘soulless conference centre’, lacks intimacy of old House, says Shashi Tharoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shashi Tharoor, Parliament building</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/pm-modi-asks-secretaries-to-break-departmental-silos-adopt-long-term-approach-to-governance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1o2t1ms2/PTI08162026000033A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Calls for greater coordination across departments, better use of data and AI, and stronger links with universities and young people</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:18:26.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi asks secretaries to break departmental silos, adopt long-term approach to governance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Government Secretaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/womens-cricket-in-delhi-growing-strength-to-strength-ddca-prez</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/vshq1mhc/ANI_20260317040106.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DDCA Chief Rohan Jaitley</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:15:00.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s cricket in Delhi growing strength to strength: DDCA prez</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Delhi cricket, Rohan Jaitley</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/u20-worlds-wrestler-kajal-gaining-reputation-more-than-weight</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/bc36ojev/Wrestler-Kajal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coach Ajay Malik with his ward Kajal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T18:14:16.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>U20 Worlds: Wrestler Kajal gaining reputation more than weight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, United World Wrestling, Haryana Wrestlers, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/20/durand-cup-mohun-bagan-prevail-on-penalties-to-set-up-kolkata-derby-in-final</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/m9ezb9u8/Durand-Cup-logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Durand Cup logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:56:21.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan prevail on penalties to set up Kolkata Derby in final </news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Mohun Bagan, Durand Cup, North East United</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/prices-soar-as-gaza-smuggling-booms-officials-soldiers-and-middlemen-are-accused-of-cashing-in</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-20/9uhmfgqs/Gaza-Genocide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gaza after two years of constant war.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:45:31.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prices soar as Gaza smuggling booms; officials, soldiers and middlemen are accused of cashing in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Israel-Palestin war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/boat-capsizes-in-northwestern-nigeria-leaving-dozens-of-people-dead-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-09/osjrbniu/drowning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deadly boat accidents are common in Nigeria, especially during the rainy season. A lack of enforcement of safety regulations allows faulty boats without life jackets to operate in the country. (The image is only for representational purpose)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:29:12.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nigeria boat accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/jadavpur-university-unrest-spills-onto-streets-as-abvp-left-students-clash-with-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/8xrn4eti/PTI08202026000308B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stop members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during their 'Jadavpur University Abhiyan' rally, organized to protest against an alleged attack on their office-bearers inside the university campus the previous night, in Kolkata, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T17:29:09.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadavpur University unrest spills onto streets as ABVP, Left students clash with police</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, ABVP, Jadavpur University, SFI, Jadavpur University clashes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/jpsc-jssc-aspirants-warn-of-fresh-stir-after-hc-stays-jharkhands-exam-cancellation-to-burn-soren-effigies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/873agwsz/PTI08202026000420A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Job aspirants and students during a protest against the Jharkhand government over the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination following an alleged paper leak, and irregularities in other competitive exams, at Albert Ekka Chowk, in Ranchi, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:50:33.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPSC-JSSC aspirants warn of fresh stir after HC stays Jharkhand's exam cancellation, to burn Soren effigies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, JPSC-JSSC protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/five-year-old-dies-at-school-after-teacher-allegedly-slaps-him-over-homework-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/x5tcfcy2/New-Project-2026-08-20T220928.205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV screengrab purportedly shows the teacher slapping the five-year-old student over incomplete homework.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T16:41:38.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-year-old dies at school after teacher allegedly slaps him over homework in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, UKG student collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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