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<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:title>If Mamata Banerjee remains Bengal CM, state will be taken by 'Bangladeshi Muslims': Himanta Biswa Sarma   </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/our-postmodern-society-refuses-to-review-reform-says-activist-m-geethanandan</loc>
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<image:caption>M Geethanandan at FESTA—Storytelling festival</image:caption>
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<image:caption>M Geethanandan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Geethanandan with C K Janu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from Muthanga protest in 2003</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T13:38:34.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Our postmodern society refuses to review, reform’, says activist M Geethanandan
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/18/tholpavakoothu-keralas-ancient-temple-art-comes-out-of-shadows</loc>
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<image:caption>Images from shows by Sajeesh and Vipin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Backstage scenes</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sajeesh Pulavar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/sx3pwknf/the-shadows.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vipin Viswanatha Pulavar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T13:15:00.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tholpavakoothu: Kerala's ancient temple art comes out of shadows </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/18/bihar-deputy-cms-nishant-kumar-to-get-z-category-security-cover</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:59:40.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar deputy CMs, Nishant Kumar to get Z category security cover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Nishant Kumar, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/nda-will-take-responsibilty-to-promote-womens-reservation-through-public-awareness-andhra-pradesh-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/eapjwntx/ANI_20260412143850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:53:15.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA will take responsibilty to promote women's reservation through public awareness: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NDA, Women's reservation, CM Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/allahabad-hc-withholds-fir-order-against-rahul-gandhi-over-dual-citizenship-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:50:04.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC withholds FIR order against Rahul Gandhi over dual citizenship allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Allahabad HC, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/18/mamata-claims-bjps-downfall-has-begun-after-constitution-amendment-bill-defeated-in-ls</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image received on April 17, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during a public meeting in support of party candidates ahead of the Assembly elections, in Durgapur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:49:54.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata claims BJP's 'downfall has begun' after Constitution amendment bill defeated in LS </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/18/why-v-d-satheesan-isnt-a-done-deal-yet-as-congresss-keralam-cm-face</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-14/wxne7ktw/C_32_1_CH0343_71228855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satheesan represents a post-2021 reconfiguration of leadership within the state unit, but the transition has not been seamless.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:48:30.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why V. D. Satheesan isn’t a done deal yet as Congress’s Keralam CM face</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala CM face , Kerala assembly election</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/65-kg-heroin-seized-in-amritsar-as-cross-border-module-with-portugal-links-busted</loc>
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<image:caption>Acting swiftly, the SSOC Amritsar unit team intercepted them near Mahal Bypass in Amritsar and recovered 64.62 kg heroin from their possession, he added.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:19:39.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>65 kg heroin seized in Amritsar as cross-border module with Portugal links busted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Heroin, cross-border drug bust</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/18/men-do-not-want-to-give-up-their-seats-congress-mp-priyanka-gandhi-on-constitution-amendment-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/04ebcp9m/Centre-cannot-be-trusted-with-Delimitation-Priyanka.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:17:40.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Men do not want to give up their seats: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Constitution Amendment Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Priyanka Gandhi on Delimitation Bill, Constitution Amendment Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/18/gujarat-police-bust-interstate-cyber-fraud-racket-targeting-banks-seven-held-search-on-for-mastermind</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/clvrlmzj/cyber-arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators have linked the syndicate to at least 273 separate cybercrime cases, with the fraud amount swelling to an estimated Rs 210 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:14:31.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat Police bust interstate cyber fraud racket targeting banks; seven held, search on for mastermind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, cybercrime, digital scam, banking software</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/18/government-approves-bharat-maritime-insurance-pool-to-ensure-uninterrupted-shipping-cover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/llz36a7h/20260328056f_B4M3mKf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre announces maritime insurance pool worth 12,980 crore to protect Indian vessels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:04:54.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to ensure uninterrupted shipping cover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Ashwini Vaishnaw, West Asia conflict, Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/a-vote-to-any-party-other-than-tmc-is-a-vote-for-bjp-says-abhishek-banerjee-in-farakka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/j3lsds7a/PTI04182026000262B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T12:00:10.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A vote to any party other than TMC is a vote for BJP, says Abhishek Banerjee in Farakka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, TMC, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026, Farakka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/iranian-gunboats-fire-on-tanker-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-reimposes-restrictions</loc>
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<image:caption>Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:59:54.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian gunboats fire at tanker in Hormuz Strait as Tehran reimposes restrictions; Indian vessels reverse course </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US blockade on Iranian ports, Iranian gunboats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/russian-attacks-on-ukraine-kill-1-and-wound-dozens-ukraine-targets-russian-industrial-areas-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/urwcdy1n/AP26053300478299.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters put out a fire after a drone hit a residential building during a Russian air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:55:00.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1 and wound dozens; Ukraine targets Russian industrial areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, Ukraine, Russian attacks on Ukraine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/with-a-handshake-spain-and-mexico-put-diplomatic-tussle-over-their-colonial-past-behind-them-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/5o1kwy5n/progressive-leaders-meet.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, right, greets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the Meeting in Defence of Democracy summit in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:40:50.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With a handshake, Spain and Mexico put diplomatic tussle over their colonial past behind them</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain, Mexico, diplomatic tussle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/18/assam-lop-debabrata-saikia-alleges-direct-violation-of-ecis-security-guidlines-at-sivasagar-strongroom</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the outgoing Assam Assembly and Congress leader Debabrata Saikia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:22:14.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam LoP Debabrata Saikia alleges 'direct violation' of ECI's security guidlines at Sivasagar strongroom </news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Assam, Nation, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/congress-reiterates-stand-on-immediate-womens-reservation-targets-govt-over-flip-flops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/x9jj98ng/202604163750518.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to reporters, Jairam Ramesh also questioned the government over the absence of written proposals for discussion during an all-party meeting on the issue, and asked why consultations had not been formally structured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:18:08.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress reiterates stand on immediate women’s reservation, targets govt over ‘flip-flops’
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<news:keywords>Nation, Jairam Ramesh, Women’s Reservation Bill, flip-flops</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Apr/18/tried-the-japanese-fruit-sandwich-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/1bcnosq7/IMG-20260329-WA0045.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:14:52.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tried the Japanese fruit sandwich?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Food Trend, Japanese fruit sandwich</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/cta-highlights-case-of-tibetan-political-prisoner-and-writer-tsultrim-gyaltsen-renews-human-rights-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/11guexkw/New-Project-10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tsultrim Gyaltsen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:11:42.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CTA highlights case of Tibetan political prisoner and writer Tsultrim Gyaltsen, renews human rights concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/indian-origin-woman-living-in-us-for-over-three-decades-held-by-ice-for-a-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ukku01fd/ANI_20250403072736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meenu Batra was detained on March 17 by ICE officers at Harlingen International Airport while travelling to Milwaukee for an immigration court assignment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:09:52.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin woman living in US for over three decades held by ICE for a month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, detention, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Indian-origin woman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Apr/18/opening-the-world-of-jikaku-to-little-ones-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T11:06:51.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opening the world of ‘Jikaku’ to little ones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Summer camp, Jikaku</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/18/minor-girl-lover-held-for-plotting-mothers-murder-over-marriage-dispute-in-gujarats-mahisagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/1gc7b0rn/held-after-death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators said the victim, a resident linked to a village in Panchmahal district, had arranged the marriage of her minor daughter elsewhere.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:45:52.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor girl, lover held for plotting mother’s murder over marriage dispute in Gujarat’s Mahisagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Murder accused, marriage dispute</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/justice-b-v-nagarathna-judicial-independence-must-include-freedom-from-algorithmic-influence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/7b82nbqi/BV-Nagarathna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court judge, Justice B V Nagarathna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:40:16.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice B V Nagarathna: Judicial independence must include freedom from algorithmic influence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nation, artificial intelligence, Justice BV Nagarathna, judicial independence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/cabinet-approves-two-per-cent-da-hike-for-central-government-employees-addresses-long-standing-wait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/beb4333c-f6dc-43dc-a9f3-7f9d79e85aa1/P_3486878798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The hike is aimed at benefitting approximately 49.19 lakh Central Government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:31:07.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves two per cent DA hike for central government employees, addresses long-standing wait </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DA hike, Central government employees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/18/pramod-boros-uppl-pushes-for-sixth-schedule-safeguards-reforms-in-north-east</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/xyqste9r/IMG-20260418-WA0030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) leaders addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:30:01.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pramod Boro's UPPL pushes for Sixth Schedule safeguards, reforms in North East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, United People’s Party Liberal, North East development, ethnic diversity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/progressive-leaders-rally-in-barcelona-to-defend-the-traditional-liberal-order</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/h56m37a3/Spains-prime-minister.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, center, poses with attendees at the Meeting in Defence of Democracy summit in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, April 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:29:42.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Progressive leaders rally in Barcelona to defend the traditional liberal order</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, democracy, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Progressive leaders rally in Barcelona</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/pope-wraps-up-cameroon-visit-with-mass-as-he-looks-ahead-to-angola-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/l0u9pyty/Pope-Leo.-Cameroon.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate mass at Yaounde Ville Airport, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026 on the sixth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:20:57.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Cameroon, Angola, Pope Leo XIV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/pm-modi-to-address-nation-at-830-pm-day-after-womens-quota-bill-defeated-in-lok-sabha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/x3ai5i0n/Modi-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi speaking during a marathon debate on delimitation, women's quota bills in Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:13:18.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to address nation at 8:30 pm, day after women's quota bill defeated in Lok Sabha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Women Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/eyewitnesses-recount-three-deadly-israeli-strikes-on-medics-in-southern-lebanon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ko13sewl/Lebanon-attack.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>An ambulance belonging to Hezbollah's health unit lies amid the rubble of a medical center destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in JIbchit, Southern Lebanon, Friday, April 17, 2026.</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>2026-04-18T10:10:43.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eyewitnesses recount three deadly Israeli strikes on medics in southern Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes on medics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/heat-wave-like-conditions-prevail-in-chhattisgarh-imd-issues-yellow-alert</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-26/btn91tmc/P_4032264875.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People are advised to minimise outdoor activities between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T10:08:19.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat wave-like conditions prevail in Chhattisgarh, IMD issues yellow alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, IMD, Yellow alert, Heat wave-like conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/churches-to-the-rescue-of-cubas-legions-of-poor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/vyw6d9ii/AFP20260415A7WZ72Ev4HighResCubaHealthChurch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman pushes a cart with her daughter past the Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem in Havana on April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:59:29.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Churches to the rescue of Cuba's legions of poor</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Cuba, churches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/18/ipl-2026-dc-won-the-toss-chooses-to-bowl-first-as-rcb-celebrate-100th-ipl-game-at-chinnaswamy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-10/vekt1hs7/C_35_1_CH1101_6016587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The match marks a milestone for RCB as it is their 100th IPL game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:59:27.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: DC won the toss, chooses to bowl first as RCB celebrate 100th IPL game at Chinnaswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, DC vs RCB, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/18/smriti-mandhana-surpasses-rohit-sharmas-t20i-run-record-for-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/9ii29gl3/ANI_20260418092302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma's record to become India's leading run-scorer in T20Is</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:57:05.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smriti Mandhana surpasses Rohit Sharma’s T20I run record for India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rohit Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, T20I run record</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/pm-modi-amit-shah-lied-to-nation-hid-diabolical-idea-behind-womens-reservation-bill-rahul-gandhi-in-tn-rally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/npj54v25/PTI04182026000130B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, at Ponneri, in Tiruvallur district, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:55:34.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Amit Shah 'lied' to nation; hid 'diabolical' idea behind women's reservation bill: Rahul Gandhi in TN rally </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, Women Reservation Bill, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/18/pakistan-selectors-recall-veteran-abbas-appoint-sarfaraz-as-head-coach-for-bangladesh-test-tour-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/u397fktf/b92e1e7bead1dd9bd95f3bfa352d3a94.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sarfaraz Ahmed named head coach as Pakistan announce squad for Bangladesh Tests</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:46:55.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan selectors recall veteran Abbas, appoint Sarfaraz as head coach for Bangladesh Test tour </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Abbas, Pakistan squad, Bangladesh tour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/female-tehsildar-in-up-seeks-cms-help-alleges-harassment-and-corruption-by-firozabad-dm-clerks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/zajhqjyb/bribe-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Tehsildar alleged that an iPhone and an Apple Watch worth Rs 1.75 lakh were obtained from her through clerks in his office.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:43:40.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female tehsildar in UP seeks CM's help, alleges harassment and corruption by Firozabad DM, clerks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, corruption allegations, PCS officer, harassment allegations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/ai-must-aid-not-replace-judges-says-cji-at-karnataka-judicial-conference</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/0fvv2mjj/CJI-Surya-Kant.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:39:05.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI must aid not replace judges, says CJI at Karnataka judicial conference</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nation, artificial intelligence, CJI Surya Kant, Karnataka judicial conference</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/vijays-tvk-gets-police-nod-for-tiruchirappalli-campaign-with-27-conditions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/j2httyxd/ANI_20260418082002.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK's Vijay to campaign in Tiruchirappalli East; police grant permission under 27 conditions</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:23:17.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s TVK gets police nod for Tiruchirappalli campaign with 27 conditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Actor-politician Vijay, Tiruchirappalli campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/18/indian-womens-hockey-team-stage-solid-comeback-to-level-series-against-argentina</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/x2uvqumi/ANI_20260418084613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian women's hockey team stage solid comeback to level series against Argentina</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:14:34.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian women's hockey team stage solid comeback to level series against Argentina</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Argentina, Indian Women's Hockey team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/families-allege-conspiracy-in-nashik-tcs-bpo-case-link-it-to-ashok-kharat-sexual-exploitation-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0oenogi5/202604173752375.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nida Khan, who was linked to the TCS BPO coercive conversion case, has also denied all allegations through her family.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:08:49.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Families allege conspiracy in Nashik TCS BPO case, link it to Ashok Kharat sexual exploitation probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, religious conversion, TCS Nashik case, Ashok Kharat sexual exploitation probe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/18/like-a-football-coach-harbhajan-singh-on-ashish-nehras-energetic-leadership</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ad137mmd/GT_VS_KKR_001.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashish Nehra is like a football coach, never sits still: Harbhajan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T09:07:26.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Like a Football Coach': Harbhajan Singh on Ashish Nehra’s energetic leadership
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Harbhajan Singh, Ashish Nehra, 2026 IPL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/kerala-bjp-congress-accuse-each-other-of-sabotaging-womens-reservation-in-legislature</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/vfbkp8v1/PTI04172026000518B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MPs raise slogans during a protest, after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated, during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:58:18.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: BJP, Congress accuse each other of 'sabotaging' women's reservation in legislature</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BJP, kerala, Congress, Constitution Amendment Bill, Women's reservation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/iran-announces-closure-of-hormuz-says-us-broke-promise-by-continuing-naval-blockade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/3etqwuae/AP26102802553726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:58:06.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran announces closure of Hormuz, says US broke promise by continuing naval blockade </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/nashik-court-remands-godman-ashok-kharat-to-judicial-custody-till-april-30-in-fourth-sexual-assault-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/r692n1o7/Nashik-godman-Ashok-Kharat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:51:06.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik court remands 'godman' Ashok Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in fourth sexual assault case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Nashik court, Ashok Kharat, fourth sexual assault case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/dalit-labourer-abducted-and-killed-in-ups-muzaffarnagar-police-book-three</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/n5yr726x/202604123744853.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:38:29.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit labourer abducted and killed in UP's Muzaffarnagar, police book three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, muzaffarnagar, ​Uttar Pradesh, Dalit labourer, abducted and murdered</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/allahabad-hc-reprimands-basti-police-chief-for-negligence-in-murder-case-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Allahabad HC reprimands Basti police chief for negligence in murder case report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/nine-bodies-arrive-kerala-village-school-mourns-victims-of-tamil-nadu-mishap-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The accident spot at Valparai-Pollachi Ghat Road in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:27:22.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine bodies arrive: Kerala village school mourns victims of Tamil Nadu mishap</news:title>
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<image:caption>Azharuddin and Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:26:10.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former cricketer Azharuddin campaigns for Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur ahead of Bengal polls</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:11:27.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Political leaders react to Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in Lok Sabha</news:title>
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<image:caption>Amruta Fadnavis, Ex-VP of Axis Bank and wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:10:02.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If we love our culture, love jihad won't happen: Amruta Fadnavis comments on TCS Nashik case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Apr/18/andreeva-sinks-swiatek-to-meet-top-seed-rybakina-in-stuttgart-semis</loc>
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<image:caption>Andreeva rallied past two-time Stuttgart champion Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T08:08:34.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andreeva sinks Swiatek to meet top seed Rybakina in Stuttgart semis</news:title>
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<image:caption>Karen Kshiti Suvarna's 'September 21' Set to Touch Hearts Worldwide</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:58:08.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karen Kshiti Suvarna’s 'September 21' set for Cannes market premiere</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/18/sandra-bullock-says-ai-has-a-constructive-role-in-hollywood</loc>
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<image:caption>Hollywood actor Sandra Bullock</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:52:51.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sandra Bullock says AI has a constructive role in Hollywood</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Sandra Bullock, constructive role</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>“They have taken away all our rights,” Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin charged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:50:02.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses Centre of withholding Rs 3,000 crore in education funds for Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/stories-of-black-and-indigenous-patriots-come-into-focus-as-us-remembers-the-american-revolution</loc>
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<image:caption>Revolutionary War re-enactor Charles Price, 95, who for decades portrayed enslaved Minuteman Prince Estabrook, poses for a portrait near the Minute Man statue, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Lexington, Mass.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:46:07.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/18/scorpions-cancel-coming-home-india-tour-2026-over-medical-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>Scorpions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:43:07.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorpions cancel ‘coming home’ India tour 2026 over medical issues</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/families-in-iran-struggle-with-school-closures-even-as-the-airstrikes-have-stopped</loc>
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<image:caption>Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:41:27.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Families in Iran struggle with school closures even as the airstrikes have stopped</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/18/below-normal-monsoon-west-asia-conflict-cloud-indias-agriculture-outlook</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:39:37.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Below-normal monsoon, West Asia conflict cloud India's agriculture outlook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia conflict, monsoon prediction</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/18/varun-chakaravarthy-becomes-third-kkr-bowler-to-take-100-wickets-sunil-narine-tops-list-with-196-scalps</loc>
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<image:caption>KKR's captain Ajinkya Rahane, left, greets teammate Varun Chakaravarthy after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler during the IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and KKR on April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:37:30.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varun Chakaravarthy becomes third KKR bowler to take 100 wickets; Sunil Narine tops list with 196 scalps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/delimitation-bill-defeat-a-victory-for-tamil-nadu-dmk-leader-s-ragupathi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>"Delimitation Bill defeat a victory for Tamil Nadu": DMK leader S Ragupathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:28:39.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Delimitation Bill defeat a victory for Tamil Nadu': DMK leader S Ragupathi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/iran-threatens-to-shut-strait-of-hormuz-again-if-us-continues-blockade</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image from March 11, 2026, oil tankers and cargo ships are seen lining up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:19:52.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Blockade is going to remain': Trump claims amid Iran's threats to shut Strait of Hormuz again   </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/18/indias-auto-sector-faces-risks-if-west-asia-conflict-prolongs-fada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/2hix03cf/ANI_20260418055847.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prolonged West Asia conflict to impact India's automobile sector, says FADA President</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:17:57.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's auto sector faces risks if West Asia conflict prolongs: FADA</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/18/govt-strengthens-dgft-norms-committees-to-speed-up-export-authorisations-cut-delays-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:12:00.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt strengthens DGFT Norms Committees to speed up export authorisations, cut delays</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/priyanka-gandhi-calls-quota-bill-defeat-black-day-for-centre-a-victory-for-democracy</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a press conference at AICC in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:11:05.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Gandhi calls women’s  quota Bill defeat ‘black day’ for Centre, a ‘victory for democracy’</news:title>
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<image:caption>"He has become spy of DMK": Palaniswami launches sharp attack on Sengottaiyan during Gobichettipalayam campaign</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T07:08:56.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Sengottaiyan is a DMK spy': Palaniswami’s sharp attack at Gobichettipalayam rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/18/inter-milan-eases-past-cagliari-and-moves-one-step-closer-to-serie-a-title</loc>
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<image:caption>Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella, on Marcus Thuram shoulders, celebrates after scoring his side's 2nd goal during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Cagliari in Milan, Italy, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:59:15.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inter Milan eases past Cagliari and moves one step closer to Serie A title</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/rahul-sonia-missing-from-campaign-trail-says-tn-bjp-chief-nainar-nagendran-alleging-dmkcongress-rift</loc>
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<image:caption>"Neither Rahul nor Sonia came to campaign": TN BJP chief Nagendran flags DMK-Congress "confusion" ahead of polls, slams "family rule"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:58:04.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Rahul, Sonia missing from campaign trail,' says TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran alleging DMK–Congress rift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Sonia gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP chief Nainar Nagendran, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>former BRS MLA Shakeel and his son Raheel Amir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:56:25.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-BRS MLA’s son surrenders in Jubilee hills hit-and-run case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Former BRS MLA Shakeel, Raheel Amir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/myanmar-release-of-suu-kyi-top-ally-spurs-small-democracy-hope</loc>
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<image:caption>Aung San Suu Kyi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:54:52.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/pakistan-military-chief-pm-head-home-after-iran-war-diplomacy-blitz</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:50:34.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Novak Djokovic (L) and Carlos Alcaraz.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic pull out of the Madrid Open as injuries take toll</news:title>
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<image:caption>Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court on Friday, April 17, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Opening statements set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial </news:title>
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<image:caption>David Payne (L) &amp; Gerald Coetzee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:27:59.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Gerald Coetzee as replacement for injured David Payne </news:title>
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<image:caption>Pulkit Samrat becomes the first Indian actor to step into the ring with a professional boxer</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pulkit Samrat steps into ring with pro boxer Neeraj Goyat at ‘Glory’ trailer launch</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other members in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Parliament Budget Session ends: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned sine die</news:title>
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<image:caption>India, the world’s largest sponge iron producer, relies on coal-based rotary kilns to produce sponge iron for steelmaking.</image:caption>
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<news:title>From kilns to clean steel: Rethinking India’s sponge iron strategy</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lindsey Boylan, who helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when she came forward as the first woman to accuse the former governor of sexual harassment, speaks during an interview in New York, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mamdani endorses City Council candidate who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mamdani, City Council candidate, Lindsey Boylan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/key-prosecutor-in-john-brennan-investigation-has-been-removed-from-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former CIA Director John Brennan arrives for a meeting at the Capitol in Washington, May 21, 2019.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Paripoorna Chandrashekhar; Shaneel Gautham</image:caption>
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<news:title>Paripoorna Chandrashekhar joins Shaneel Gautham’s next</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kendada Seragu Movie Review: Kendada Seragu stills</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kendada Seragu Movie Review: A strong premise lost in translation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/18/tamilnews2026apr17vikram-reunites-with-iru-mugans-anand-shankar-for-chiyaan-63</loc>
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<image:caption>Vikram in the promotional video for Anand Shankar's Chiyaan 63</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vikram reunites with Iru Mugan's Anand Shankar for Chiyaan 63</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:06:59.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top Gun 3 in development; Tom Cruise to return along with producer Jerry Bruckheimer</news:title>
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<image:caption>Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:06:36.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhooth Bangla Movie Review: Akshay Kumar bends over backwards in Priyadarshan’s dated comedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/18/tamilreview2026apr17mr-x-movie-review-a-campy-confident-but-chaotic-espionage-thriller</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster of Mr X</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T06:05:50.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mr X Movie Review: A campy, confident, but chaotic espionage thriller </news:title>
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<image:caption>District Medical &amp; Health Officer P. Jagadeeswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T05:45:19.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam heat alert: Health officials warn vulnerable groups as heat stress cases rise</news:title>
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<image:caption>Participants were given access to encrypted data from Army drone transmissions, along with a live drone and ground control setup where real-time interception attempts could be made.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T05:30:14.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army taps civilian hackers to test drone comms in first-of-its-kind exercise </news:title>
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<image:caption>Senior party leader and Tamil Nadu Transport Minister S S Sivasankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T05:19:38.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Power play in poll time</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/cheque-style-pamphlets-of-aiadmk-promises-distributed-in-attur-seized</loc>
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<image:caption>Cheque-like pamphlets carrying AIADMK's poll promises.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Cheque-style' pamphlets of AIADMK promises distributed in Attur seized</news:title>
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<image:caption>Don Schlitz performs at the 2012 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala in New York on June 14, 2012</image:caption>
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<news:title>Don Schlitz, country music songwriting legend ‘The Gambler’ hitmaker, dies at 73</news:title>
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<image:caption>Many left-leaning Americans who are embracing guns because of their fears about President Donald Trump's administration -- upending traditional thoughts about who owns weapons in the United States.</image:caption>
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<news:title>In Trump era, fearful left-leaning Americans turn to guns
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Under a March agreement between President Rodrigo Chaves and U.S. envoy Kristi Noem, Costa Rica will accept up to 25 third-country nationals deported weekly from the US.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian among second group of migrants deported from US and taken in by Costa Rica</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/18/pope-leo-xivs-visit-to-an-african-church-linked-to-slavery-reflects-on-his-own-complex-heritage</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk by the Church of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, Saturday, April 11, 2026, which Pope Leo XIV will visit during his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pope Leo XIV's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage</news:title>
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<news:title>Equipment suppliers urge railways to waive penalties</news:title>
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<image:caption>PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:59:17.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran rejects Trump claim on enriched uranium transfer, says stockpile will not be moved</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:54:04.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patient threatens to jump from fifth floor at Delhi hospital, rescue efforts underway</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/si-booked-for-harassing-woman-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>The victim, a widow with two children, stated in her complaint that Srikanth exploited her personal circumstances to gain her confidence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:53:54.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SI booked for harassing woman in Telangana</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:52:30.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High fees in private medical colleges unhealthy: Parents</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/adilabad-airport-plan-reworked-to-1500-acres</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:51:26.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adilabad airport plan reworked to 1,500 acres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Indian Air Force, Adilabad airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/red-letter-day-in-indian-history-cm-revanth-reddy-after-lok-sabha-could-not-pass-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/99szjl92/catchment-area.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:49:31.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Red-letter day in Indian history': CM Revanth Reddy after Lok Sabha could not pass Women's Reservation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/18/what-to-know-about-singer-d4vds-arrest-in-14-year-old-celeste-rivas-hernandezs-killing</loc>
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<image:caption>Singer-songwriter, David Burke aka D4vd sits in artist space at Coachella music festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:47:18.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, murder, Singer D4vd</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/at-20974-mw-tns-power-demand-hits-record-high</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:47:06.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 20,974 MW, TN’s power demand hits record high</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/30-per-cent-of-welfare-sops-reach-relatively-prosperous-castes-in-telangana-says-survey-report</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:47:04.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30 per cent of welfare sops reach relatively prosperous castes in Telangana, says survey report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, welfare schemes, SEEEPC Survey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/undertrial-with-maoist-ties-seeks-extension-of-stay-at-grh-after-cardiac-surgery</loc>
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<image:caption>Government Rajaji Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:43:23.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Undertrial with Maoist ties seeks extension of stay at GRH after cardiac surgery</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/bu-hostels-refuse-to-adjust-deposit-against-last-two-months-fee-outgoing-pg-students-upset</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Bharathiar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:42:20.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BU hostels refuse to adjust deposit against last two months' fee; outgoing PG students upset</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bharathiar University, fee arrears</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/no-proof-for-poll-code-violation-charge-on-cm-secretary-eci-tells-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:41:03.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No proof for poll code violation charge on CM secretary, ECI tells HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/tying-womens-bill-to-delimitation-ensured-its-defeat-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:39:48.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tying women’s bill to delimitation ensured its defeat: KT Rama Rao </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, Delimitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/orders-reserved-on-kcrs-plea-to-quash-firs</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:39:46.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orders reserved on KCR’s plea to quash FIRs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/tgejac-protests-to-press-for-employee-demands-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/bbeec812/TGEJAC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TGEJAC protest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:38:43.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGEJAC protests to press for employee demands</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/pmk-urges-ec-to-take-action-on-cm-for-burning-copies-of-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:38:01.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK urges EC to take action on CM for burning copies of Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin, PMK chief Anbumani, Delimitation Bill 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/18/woman-who-fled-in-handcuffs-held-after-return-to-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7prqf47b/202604163750432.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:37:38.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman who fled in handcuffs held after return to Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/18/four-lane-rob-inaugurated-at-mailardevpally-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/m1kbwdax/Four-lane.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The structure features modern engineering elements, including steel girders, RCC precast components, POT-PTFE bearings, and modular expansion joints, ensuring enhanced safety and durability.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:35:52.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four-lane RoB inaugurated at Mailardevpally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, road over bridge project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/18/as-fees-climb-anger-spills-onto-campus-at-hyderabad-public-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/i1x1m3ls/Hyderabad-Public-School.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters termed the increase “excessive” and “unilateral,” alleging that the school management failed to provide adequate justification.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:34:43.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As fees climb, anger spills onto 
campus at Hyderabad Public School </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Public School</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/tribals-across-telangana-worst-hit-by-lack-of-tap-water-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/3xxn5rjy/New-Project-2026-04-18T100049.164.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:33:18.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribals across Telangana worst hit by lack of tap water: Survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SEEEPC Survey, SC households</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/41st-convocation-of-sriher-held-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/k1c3ltty/41st-convocation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Janavi Sridhar bagged three gold medals for outstanding performance in MBBS examinations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:30:26.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>41st convocation of SRIHER held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SRIHER</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/k-kavitha-accuses-bjp-of-cheating-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/hb8wn0xy/New-Project-2026-04-18T095758.189.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Jagruthi founder-president K Kavitha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:29:47.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Kavitha accuses BJP of ‘cheating women’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, Telangana Jagruthi founder-president K Kavitha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/18/illegal-abortion-clinic-running-for-last-12-years-busted-in-odishas-badamba</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/vj8c2fn1/photo41704chn120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The illegal clinic run at Sunapal in Badamba block.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/gkpx4rds/photo_2_1704chn_120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayant Bastia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:29:41.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal ‘abortion’ clinic running for last 12 years busted in Odisha's Badamba</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, unlicensed abortion clinic</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/madras-hc-bins-plea-to-raze-temple-slaps-rs-1-lakh-fine-on-petitioner</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:29:19.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bins plea to raze temple, slaps Rs 1 Lakh fine on petitioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, temple, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/tn-has-defeated-nda-even-before-polls-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/imslf4w7/p4-stalin-camp095627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin with DMK alliance candidates during an event in Andipatti on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘No Caste’ category is more education-oriented: Survey</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy meet Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The bench remarked that a litigant cannot be permitted to approach the court raising the same issues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:15:38.563Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Chief Secretary of the Telangana government K Ramakrishna Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:13:31.908Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The fulfilment centre in Bhubaneswar has a storage capacity of 0.25 million cubic feet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T04:11:05.334Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>IT Minister D Sridhar Babu interacts with guests and attendees during the national conference by Aeronautical Society of India at ESCI in Gachibowli on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>MCD revives scheme to fund RWAs for hiring gardeners to maintain Delhi parks</image:caption>
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<image:caption>I-T officials searched the residence and offices of M C Sankar, a contractor and supporter of ex-minister Senthil Balaji in Karur on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>File | Public toilet in bad state at Lajpat Nagar in New Delhi.Express</image:caption>
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<image:caption>File Photo | Actor Jacqueline Fernandez after a court hearing in a money laundering case, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/annamalai-lauds-premalatha-for-speech-on-violence-drug-culture-in-front-of-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6vq4yf4v/Annamalai-‘lauds’-Premalatha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore North candidate Vanathi Srinivasan along with BJP leader K Annamalai jointly released a report on her social welfare schemes as a legislator.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:59:38.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai ‘lauds’ Premalatha for speech on violence, drug culture in front of CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, BJP leader Annamalai, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, DMDK leader Premalatha, DMK-DMDK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/18/dtc-posts-financial-turnaround-total-income-rises-to-rs-995-crore-in-202526</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/d1kksw5f/DTC-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per the latest financial data, DTC’s total income has increased from Rs 822.53 crore in 2024–25 to Rs 995.55 crore in 2025–26 (up to March 26), registering a growth of approximately Rs 173 crore.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/p84y5z1q/Screenshot-2026-04-18-014513.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:59:12.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DTC posts financial turnaround, total income rises to Rs 995 crore in 2025–26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/barabati-food-court-sofia-firdous-subash-singh-face-off-over-allotment-of-shops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/o6irluwy/nn.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cuttack-Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/2kmtpnsq/Barabati_Food.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:58:53.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barabati Food Court: Sofia Firdous, Subash Singh face-off over allotment of shops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Barabati food court, Sofia Firdous, Subash Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/telangana-government-constitutes-committee-to-expedite-repairs-to-klis-barrages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/mlpg3315/P_4256237310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:58:41.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government constitutes committee to expedite repairs to KLIS barrages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/18/delhi-plans-flyovers-underpasses-on-key-stretches-to-decongest-north-and-south-delhi-roads</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/9mqzgx34/PWD-plans-to-decongest.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:58:08.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi plans flyovers, underpasses on key stretches to decongest North and South Delhi roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/18/derc-proposes-easing-green-energy-access-allowing-more-consumers-to-buy-power-directly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-07/jqyt2vg6/TNIE_import_2023_3_26_original_electricity.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:57:15.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DERC proposes easing green energy access, allowing more consumers to buy power directly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/18/over-65-per-cent-women-drop-out-after-class-10-in-telangana-survey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-10/4k633lwe/Nigeria%20Unrest%20Kidnapping.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a classroom used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/zgk27ywz/women-drop-out.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:57:04.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 65 per cent women drop out after Class 10 in Telangana: Survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, education, SEEEPC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/talk-on-income-of-odisha-farmers-held-in-utkal-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/3eok62sp/utkal1704chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The experts drew attention to important empirical findings on irrigation use in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:55:47.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talk on income of Odisha farmers held in Utkal University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha farmers income</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/poor-academic-past-cant-trump-job-test-marks-orissa-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/jrarsh2y/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:51:30.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor academic past can’t trump job test marks: Orissa High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Poor academic, recruitment examination</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/bengaluru-contractors-to-face-music-for-not-performing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/a9mp89zv/Waste-collection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The engineers were directed to ensure that waste collection is being handled strictly through authorised empanelled vendors.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:47:59.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Contractors to face music for not performing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste collection, Contractors, bengaluru south city corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/e-city-set-to-host-rs-20-cr-ai-centre-of-excellence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/4e2yeyg2/assembly1103chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:43:38.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E-city set to host Rs 20-cr AI Centre of Excellence </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Electronics City, Artificial Intelligence in Biotechnology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/18/all-accused-arrested-in-assault-on-army-brigadier-and-son-in-delhis-vasant-enclave</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/rlxpziv8/HGGGKoZasAAvUM7.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused have been identified as Surjit Singh (36), Sunil Sharma (53), Ashish (32), all residents of Mehram Nagar, and Satender (35), a resident of Bhiwani in Haryana.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/l0qfkyzw/Screenshot-2026-04-18-014426.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:39:45.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All accused arrested in assault on Army Brigadier and son in Delhi’s Vasant Enclave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/after-kidney-transplant-student-scores-98-per-cent-in-ii-pu-exams-in-karnatakas-bidadi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/h23c6rkd/PU-II-exam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With encouragement from everyone and post-transplant care, Dhanush remained confident and excelled in the exams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:36:56.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After kidney transplant, student scores 98 per cent in II PU exams in Karnataka's Bidadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, kidney transplant, II PU exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/dehradun-diary-char-dham-yatra-2026-preparations-highlight-women-led-nari-shakti-road-safety-push</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/eahcxsgx/IMG-20260411-WA0263.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Char Dham Yatra is set to commence on April 19.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:36:02.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun Diary: Char Dham Yatra 2026 preparations highlight women-led ‘Nari Shakti’ road safety push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/bajaj-actor-kiara-advani-fined-for-misleading-almond-oil-ad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-21/bl2n05so/202505213408923.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kiara Advani</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:32:36.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bajaj, actor Kiara Advani fined for misleading ‘Almond’ oil ad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bajaj, Kiara Advani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/zoji-la-tunnel-nearing-breakthrough-set-to-provide-all-weather-kashmirladakh-connectivity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/qijyvken/Zoji-La-tunnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zoji La tunnel breakthrough expected by May 30, to ensure all-weather Kashmir–Ladakh link</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:32:17.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zoji La tunnel nearing breakthrough, set to provide all-weather Kashmir–Ladakh connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Zoji La</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/18/the-eternal-sari-story</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/n83fppnz/IMG-20250526-WA0046.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Author and former Indian diplomat, Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri at the United Nations</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/7u99i7rg/The-Sari-Eternal-Front.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'The Sari Eternal'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/qhtqm6ww/IMG-20260417-WA0007.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri in her youth</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Eternal Sari Story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, fashion, SARI, Culture, Book</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/man-stabbed-to-death-for-protesting-ill-treatment-of-neighbours-mother-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/bjf37xui/ANI_20260406103141.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>2026-04-18T03:29:40.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man stabbed to death for protesting ill-treatment of neighbour’s mother in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha man, stabbed  to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/answer-scripts-to-be-valuated-not-graded-karnataka-to-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/5/original/WhatsApp_Image_2023-11-11_at_8.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:29:35.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Answer scripts to be valuated, not graded: Karnataka to HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SSLC examination answer scripts, valuated</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/man-held-for-duping-widow-of-rs-1445-lakh-on-job-promise-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:27:48.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for duping widow of Rs 14.45 lakh on job promise in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha man arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/18/identity-stirs-the-margins-how-north-bengals-politics-shifted-from-class</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/aqsy5720/From-1700-vot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electoral data from 2006–2021 shows a steady decline of Left dominance, rise of Trinamool Congress and emergence of Bharatiya Janata Party as identity, welfare and regional grievances reshape North Bengal’s political landscape.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/umf99q2f/Screenshot-2026-04-18-020348.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:26:57.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Identity stirs the margins: How North Bengal’s politics shifted from class</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Elections, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/greater-bengaluru-authority-polls-likely-to-be-put-off-again</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/o7zf4euz/GBA-throws-tax-net.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:26:18.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority polls likely to be put off again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, elections, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/ncb-destroys-128kg-drugs-worth-rs-38-crore-in-disposal-drive-in-hoskote</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/m0iargof/NCB-destroys.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The contraband before the disposal at a certified facility in Hoskote.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:24:21.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCB destroys 128kg drugs worth Rs 38 crore in disposal drive in Hoskote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, narcotic substances, drug disposal drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/odisha-womans-body-recovered-from-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/w7b39c4a/ANI_20250826124536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:22:53.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman’s body recovered from forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha woman, body recovered</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/drunk-man-test-drives-electric-car-in-bengaluru-crashes-into-man-four-cars</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/kd1iqvfh/New-Project-2025-03-22T075312.384.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:22:32.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk man test-drives electric car in Bengaluru, crashes into man, four cars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Electric car, Drunk man, test-drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/tn-polls-lost-2-won-5-pugilist-back-in-the-ring-for-another-bout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/relqc5ch/Lost-2-won.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK leader D Jayakumar campaigning in Royapuram constituency</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/varl8xqx/Screenshot-2026-04-18-015705.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:21:57.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls: Lost 2, won 5; pugilist back in the ring for another bout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, AIADMK, D Jayakumar, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/obc-forum-to-protest-exclusion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:20:37.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OBC forum to protest exclusion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, caste-based census, OBC forum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/faced-with-festering-troubles-farmers-have-mixed-opinion-on-dmk-govts-performance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/nprxmtyo/Faced-with-festering.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Tiruchy farmer working under the summer sun on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/fysgil7d/Screenshot-2026-04-18-015839.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:20:10.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faced with festering troubles, farmers have mixed opinion on DMK govt’s performance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, farmer woes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/dmk-spreading-false-ideas-about-delimitation-eps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/pjmqw40x/DMK-spreading.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigning in Salem on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:18:37.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK spreading false ideas about delimitation: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Delimitation, Edappadi K Palanisamy, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/viral-video-of-headmaster-beating-students-in-school-classroom-in-odisha-sparks-outrage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/e9xy3x4f/Viral-video-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Video grab of the incident</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:18:00.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viral video of headmaster beating students in school classroom in Odisha  sparks outrage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, headmaster, students beaten</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/modi-likely-to-chair-capf-meet-for-better-internal-security-coordination</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hbhsxi2m/ANI_20260320120542.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:17:41.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi likely to chair CAPF meet for better internal security coordination</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/woman-among-two-held-for-murder-over-sorcery-whiff-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/454xu8b7/Woman-among.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Ghana Pradhan (45) and Pankaja Pradhan (32) killed Ekadasi Nahak (65) of Panchama village, suspecting him of practising black magic, said police.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:15:00.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman among two held for murder over sorcery whiff in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, women arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/class-representatives-resign-over-tamil-nadu-national-law-university-v-cs-sexist-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/h1ghhuoj/Class-reps-resign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The students staging protest for the second day on Friday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:14:29.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class representatives resign over Tamil Nadu National Law University V-C’s ‘sexist’ remark </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sexist remarks, Tamil Nadu National Law University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/rahul-gandhi-calls-womens-reservation-bill-a-bid-to-alter-indias-electoral-map</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/a0gcjrub/New-Project-10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026. Congress MPs Kumari Selja and Imran Masood are also seen.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:14:11.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi calls Women’s Reservation Bill a bid to alter India’s electoral map</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/rs-100-crore-5-star-hotel-to-come-up-in-ongole</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-05/zr3isfhu/ANI_20250305065531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:14:06.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 100 crore 5-star hotel to come up in Ongole</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tourism Department, 5-star hotel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/headmaster-suspended-for-death-of-two-students-in-school-gate-collapse-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jhjumxui/323.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:13:44.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Headmaster suspended for death of two students in school gate collapse  in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, suspended, school headmaster suspended</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/kv-directs-energy-dept-to-ensure-uninterrupted-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/huurh9ve/ANI_20250429170430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:12:06.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KV directs energy dept to ensure uninterrupted power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/traffic-curbs-in-kovai-city-ahead-of-pm-visit-rahul-to-arrive-in-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/052aiiu5/Traffic-curbs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers erecting the stage for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s public meeting scheduled in Thuraiyur on Saturday evening.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:11:10.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traffic curbs in Kovai city ahead of PM visit; Rahul to arrive in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/over-800-students-get-degrees-in-xim-university-convocation-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/ezywk5qs/Over-800-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>XIM University convocation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:10:58.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 800 students get degrees in XIM University convocation in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, XIM University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/amit-shah-says-no-delay-in-caste-census-attacks-opposition-over-quota-stand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/rrfqb1m3/PTI04172026000410B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:09:31.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah says no delay in caste census, attacks Opposition over quota stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/brazen-betrayal-of-nari-shakti-says-majhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/d9dzggrk/CM-Majhi-urges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:08:16.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazen betrayal of Nari Shakti, says Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Women’s Reservation Bill, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/18/womans-skeleton-found-on-farm-in-karnatakas-sompura-village-ex-lover-main-suspect</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/nohj098i/belongings124513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The jurisdictional Dabaspet police who reached the spot saw the skeletal remains, along with a bag which had her clothes, company identity card and Aadhaar card.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/41xdm0h1/victim124518.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Victim Yamuna</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:07:03.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s skeleton found on farm in Karnataka's Sompura village, ex-lover main suspect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Farm, Woman’s skeleton</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/18/187-houses-demolished-in-bdas-major-anti-encroachment-drive-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/k1o9hf25/houses-demolished.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal encroachments demolished as BDA carries out eviction drive in Shampur near Bharatpur on the outskirts of Bhuabaneswar on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:06:47.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>187 houses demolished in BDA’s major 
anti-encroachment drive in  Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar Development Authority, Bhubaneswar eviction drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/sri-venkateswara-zoological-park-to-get-nocturnal-animal-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/k2yefrja/SVZP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exotic animals are presently housed in temporary cages at Nocturnal Animal House in Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park in Tirupati</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/xeccyy4w/SVZPa.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:04:56.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park to get Nocturnal Animal House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, Nocturnal Animal House</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-sachin-tendulkar-to-attend-valedictory-of-andhra-university-centenary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/l29mz9qp/New-Project-2026-04-18T083223.921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of its centenary valedictory, students and faculty of Andhra University form a human chain spelling ‘AU @100’ at the Golden Jubilee Grounds in Vizag</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:03:20.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vice president CP Radhakrishnan, Sachin Tendulkar to attend valedictory of Andhra University centenary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sachin Tendulkar, CP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/ews-category-cannot-claim-parity-with-sc-st-obc-for-age-relaxations-says-delhi-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/40ny6rbg/ANI_20260414031939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan made the observation while junking a petition by some EWS category candidates seeking the relaxation in upper age limit</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:01:22.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EWS category cannot claim parity with SC, ST, OBC for age relaxations, says Delhi High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/banana-farmers-in-kadapa-stare-at-losses-amid-price-fluctuations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/k0e8ezbl/Banana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pulivendula region accounts for the largest share of banana cultivation in the district, spread over nearly 25,000 acres.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T03:00:21.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banana farmers in Kadapa stare at losses amid price fluctuations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, banana farmers, price fluctuations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/18/vijayawada-akshaya-tritiya-fete-at-durga-temple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/9t5ic0w9/vijtemple11704chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SDMSD EO VK Seena Naik.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:59:15.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada: Akshaya Tritiya fete at Durga temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Akshaya Tritiya fete</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/tcs-says-no-complaints-found-on-harassment-or-conversion-allegations-at-nashik-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/2/original/TCS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:58:42.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS says no complaints found on harassment or conversion allegations at Nashik unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Maharashtra, TCS Nashik case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/18/paddy-land-conversion-near-vellayani-lake-sparks-eco-concern</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/d9x7ym2m/Paddy-land-conversion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shakunthala J, 62, a resident of the flood-prone Arattukadavu area, lamented the looming flood threat and the need to repeatedly shift her family to a nearby school every time it rains</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/ev1icecq/Paddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal landfilling is putting SC families at Vellayani at flood risk. Shakunthala J, a resident, showing the flood line at her house</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:58:26.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paddy land conversion near Vellayani lake sparks eco concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Vellayani lake, Paddy land conversion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/18/a-month-after-fire-accident-two-icus-at-thiruvananthapuram-medical-college-hospital-remain-closed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/1ick8e0g/P_4677221780.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:56:31.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A month after fire accident, two ICUs at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital remain closed </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, ICU, Thiruvananthapuram Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/dy-cm-dk-shivakumar-no-party-has-supported-muslims-as-much-as-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/pbpls5q3/DK-Shivakumar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM and KPCC President DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:55:27.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM DK Shivakumar: No party has supported Muslims as much as Congress </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, Dy CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/18/k-smart-slowdown-hits-lsg-institutions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-23/b0boqkfl/K-Smart-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:55:18.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K-SMART slowdown hits LSG institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, K-Smart platform, LSGI officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/18/police-intensify-crackdown-on-drugs-and-betting-across-ntr-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/escgl4s6/New-Project-2026-04-18T082331.098.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police conduct drug test for the persons with the previous record of cricket betting in Vijayawada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:54:33.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police intensify crackdown on drugs and betting across NTR district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Ganja, narcotic substances, Drugs Pai Dandayatra 2.0</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/vaazha-3-response-sparks-debate-on-acceptance-of-female-centric-movies-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/mll9rgzb/Vaazha-3-response-sparks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaazha 3, titled “Biopic of a Billion Girls”, with an all-female lead cast, will be directed by debutant Viswan Sreejith and written by Vipin Das.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:51:41.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Vaazha 3' response sparks debate on acceptance of female-centric movies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vaazha 3, female-centric movie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/party-discipline-as-per-high-command-norms-dy-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/4qqvz54w/dks104729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, MPs Kanimozhi and S Jagathrakshakan and Thol. Thirumavalavan at Delhi airport on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:50:43.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Party discipline as per high command norms: Dy CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/kerala-literacy-mission-at-35-remembering-the-woman-icon-who-gave-it-voice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/9knw0cxa/Literacy-Mission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chelakkodan Aishumma</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:49:11.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Literacy Mission at 35: Remembering the woman icon who gave it voice </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Literacy Mission, Chelakkodan Aishumma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/act-against-those-who-didnt-stop-illegal-mining-in-thoothai-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:47:08.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Act against those who didn't stop illegal mining in Thoothai: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Illegal mining</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/local-aid-paves-the-way-for-keralas-12-year-olds-transplant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/v0k5rn04/New-Project-2026-04-18T081420.852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lakshmi Priya</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:46:30.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local aid paves the way for Kerala's 12-year-old’s transplant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, transplant, Local aid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/sa-ra-mahesh-not-jds-but-cm-siddaramaiah-following-nepotism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/wykbnk1h/Sa_Ra_Mahesh_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JDS leader Sa Ra Mahesh</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/g32qd3tv/Sa-Ra-Mahesh.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:46:24.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sa Ra Mahesh: Not JDS, but CM Siddaramaiah following nepotism  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, nepotism, jds, CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/thirumal-locals-to-boycott-elections-over-quarry-ops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/to644p1w/Boycott.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Thirumal village threatened to boycott the assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:45:00.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thirumal locals to boycott elections over quarry ops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, quarry permission, boycott protest, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/capping-cs-seats-may-trigger-brain-drain-prof-sadagopan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/a1dsxi7a/New-Project-2025-07-12T130910.505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Examination Authority</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:44:21.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Capping CS seats may trigger brain drain’: Prof Sadagopan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Examination Authority, Computer Science seats capping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/andhra-government-approves-rs-2550-crore-npspl-cathode-facility-in-chittoor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/kvwcys7r/C_40_1_CH1553_34876843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister and TDP supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:43:31.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Government approves Rs 2,550 crore NPSPL cathode facility in Chittoor </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NPSPL, cathode facility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/18/us-extends-waiver-allowing-sale-of-russian-oil-already-at-sea-amid-energy-pressure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/2rht4d3q/C_35_1_CH1487_67187930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for reprsentational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:43:03.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US extends waiver allowing sale of Russian oil already at sea amid energy pressure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, US sanctions, Russian oil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/18/mammoth-woes-give-tribal-families-sleepless-nights</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/b8cbdezm/‘Mammoth’-w.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For these families, who live predominantly in makeshift huts, such encounters with wild animals are frequent.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:42:29.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mammoth woes give tribal families sleepless nights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, tribal families, elephant attacks, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/kerala-class-7-student-documents-84-birds-pens-campus-bird-guide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/jbc93qoa/Class.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neharika</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gkzucaax/Class_7_student_documents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Malabar starling</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/bgbodlrw/Class-7-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yellow wattled lapwing</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:39:40.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala class 7 student documents 84 birds, pens campus bird guide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, birds, Photography, Neharika</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/leopard-takes-nap-inside-mysuru-home-rescued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/db4bl1ci/Leopard-takes-nap-inside-Mysuru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest department personnel rescue a leopard that strayed into a house in Siddhartha Layout near Chamundi Hills, in Mysuru, Karnataka, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:37:37.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard takes nap inside Mysuru home, rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, leopard, nap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/upset-congress-national-leadership-to-intervene-in-factional-war-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/l1dg7bza/High-command-not-behind.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources say ongoing factionalism, now involving senior leaders, is hurting Congress’s image amid a key parliamentary battle with the BJP-led government.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:37:26.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upset Congress national leadership to 
intervene in factional war in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/develop-heritage-schools-in-karnataka-kda-to-education-minister-madhu-bangarappa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/erj725l1/New_Project_33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:35:42.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Develop heritage schools in Karnataka: KDA to education minister Madhu Bangarappa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, heritage schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/high-command-not-behind-call-to-keep-mps-out-of-fray-raghavan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/10/20/original/RAGHAVAN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP M K Raghavan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:33:49.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High command not behind call to keep MPs out of fray: Raghavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, MP M K Raghavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/18/each-street-speaks-of-dmk-governments-achievements-kamal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/g7nzf99q/Each-street-speaks-of-DMK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal Haasan campaigns at Chinthadripet in Chennai on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:33:33.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Each street speaks of DMK government’s achievements: Kamal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Kamal Haasan, Makkal Needhi Maiam, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, DMK-MNM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/18/runway-at-pune-airport-temporarily-unavailable-after-iaf-aircraft-incident</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/2bzpb6qa/New-Project-9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screengrab from the flight tracking website flightradar24.com shows the cleared airspace in and around Pune airport.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:33:16.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune airport runway restored after IAF Su-30 MKI fighter incident briefly disrupts operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Indian Air Force, Pune airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/boost-to-industrial-sector-as-apiic-clears-599-units</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/dcamk86s/Screenshot-2026-04-18-075911.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:31:46.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boost to industrial sector as APIIC clears 599 units</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/18/civic-issues-linger-in-chennais-nerve-centre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/izfvj9b3/Civic-issues.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic snarls on the narrow MTH road at Thirumullaivoyal in Chennai.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/igucn1se/Screenshot-2026-04-18-020648.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:31:45.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic issues linger in Chennai’s nerve centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, civic issues, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/minister-sharanaprakash-patil-warns-hospital-directors-across-karnataka-over-drug-shortages-icu-bed-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/43twy2p5/whatsapp-image-2026-03-16-at-13908-pm-1113408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:29:40.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sharanaprakash Patil warns hospital directors across Karnataka over drug shortages, ICU bed crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Sharanaprakash Patil, drug shortages, ICU bed shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/no-scarcity-of-lpg-petrol-diesel-in-kerala-say-omcs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/vrv5arxr/202604153749306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:27:23.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No scarcity of LPG, petrol &amp; diesel in Kerala, say OMCs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/tdpp-backs-womens-quota-delimitation-bills</loc>
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<image:caption>Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party (TDPP) leader MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:26:53.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDPP backs women’s quota, delimitation bills</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/80-year-old-risks-life-to-save-wife-from-well-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/8w5v7ej0/cats_3Arh18V.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:24:42.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80-year-old risks life to save wife from well in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, 80-year-old man</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/18/lampard-restores-reputation-by-leading-coventry-to-premier-league</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/96obsdo5/Coventry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lampard's Championship leaders clinched promotion on Friday with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Sky Blues boss, his players and 7,500 Coventry fans at Ewood Park.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:24:22.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frank Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry to Premier League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Premier League, Frank Lampard, Coventry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/delimitation-ysrcp-seeks-legal-status-for-assurances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/qry4995q/P_3642696561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP PV Midhun Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:23:51.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delimitation: YSRCP seeks legal status for assurances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Delimitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/dy-cm-shivakumar-minister-satish-jarkiholi-discuss-plans-to-ease-bengaluru-traffic</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/m85ty7ia/dk2112808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM DK Shivakumar and PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi hold talks on the city’s traffic woes at Kumara Park on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:20:10.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Shivakumar, minister Satish Jarkiholi discuss plans to ease Bengaluru traffic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Satish Jarkiholi, Bengaluru traffic, Dy CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/former-andhra-cm-y-s-jagan-mohan-reddy-gets-nod-for-foreign-travel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/9/original/jagan_EPSs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:20:04.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Andhra CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy gets nod for foreign travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Special CBI Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/18/hectic-parleys-discreet-messages-precede-ndas-failed-push-in-crucial-vote</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/e4loxvmu/PTI04172026000478B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screen shows the bifurcation of votes on the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026. Constitution Amendment Bill to tweak women quota law defeated in Lok Sabha after division of votes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:16:24.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hectic parleys, discreet messages precede NDA’s failed push in crucial vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/health-minister-satya-kumar-hits-out-at-rahul-gandhi-for-remarks-on-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/llhp6nu0/C_40_1_CH1553_34919010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav addressing the media at the BIP office on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:12:59.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health Minister Satya Kumar hits out at Rahul Gandhi for remarks on PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ​Rahul Gandhi, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/congress-mla-kulkarni-15-others-get-life-term</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ni6hqb9c/C_1_1_CH1467_119158439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:11:38.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA Kulkarni, 15 others get life term </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, life imprisonment, MLA Kulkarni</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/minister-kollu-ravindra-warns-against-excise-violations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/p82cg8aq/vijminister20404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Kollu Ravindra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:09:56.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kollu Ravindra warns against excise violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Kollu Ravindra, excise violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/ct-ravi-seeks-sit-probe-in-karnataka-after-alleged-organised-love-jihad-case-exposed-at-tcs-nashik</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/5kapdk4k/C_T_Ravi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader CT Ravi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:08:23.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CT Ravi seeks SIT probe in Karnataka after alleged organised ‘Love Jihad’ case exposed at TCS Nashik</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CT Ravi, Love Jihad, SIT probe, TCS Nashik case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/srihari-case-andhra-pradesh-hc-stays-lower-courts-remand-refusal-order</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/cexhfvhj/Bail.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:07:54.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srihari case: Andhra Pradesh HC stays lower court’s remand refusal order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC, Srihari case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/withdraw-loc-against-bhargava-reddy-andhra-pradesh-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/9lijjxw5/LOC-against.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:03:47.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Withdraw LOC against Bhargava Reddy: Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Bhargava Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/18/when-chennai-paused-for-the-pink-poo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/ejhqdh77/main-2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/i1a2d87k/6.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/8huuo42n/4.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/zy58kll1/1000305986.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/j6wf1hel/trumpet21704chn1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Chennai paused for the pink poo</news:title>
<news:keywords>pink poo, chennai pink poo, chennai pink flower, cherry blossoms, chennai cherry blossoms, japan cherry blossoms, bangalore cherry blossoms, Maduravoyal pink flowers, pink trumpet, gcc, greater chennai corporation, singara chennai, chennai beautification, maduravoyal bypass, OMR, ECR, Cubbon Park, Tabebuia rosea, Centre for Advanced Study in Botany, Centre for Advanced Study in Botany S Nagaraj, Adyar ,  T Nagar, Pallavaram ,  Anna Nagar, Nizhal, Shobha Menon nizhal, chennai news, chennai features, whats trending, whats trending chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/visakhapatnam-district-tops-in-swachh-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/rqpslib9/Visakhapatnam-district.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu holds a review meet on the ‘Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra’ programme at his camp office in Undavalli on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:58:31.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam district tops in Swachh Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Swachh Andhra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/karnataka-revenue-minister-krishna-byre-gowda-pulls-up-tahsildars-over-delay-in-work</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/2ykggm9l/Revenu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:58:01.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda pulls up tahsildars over delay in work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tahsildars, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/18/opposition-parties-did-a-great-disservice-to-nation-by-defeating-womens-reservation-bill-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/eapjwntx/ANI_20260412143850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:57:14.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition parties did a great disservice to nation by defeating Women's Reservation Bill: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Women’s Reservation Bill, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/class-i-admission-age-6-years-says-cbse-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/a4gmktt6/202603153708719.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBSE</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:54:48.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class I admission age 6 years, says CBSE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE, National Education Policy 2020</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/minor-marriage-case-protection-plea-focuses-on-kerala-polices-role</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/kfeaf9fm/202604053735491.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>2026-04-18T01:50:36.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor marriage case: Protection plea focuses on Kerala police’s role</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Minor marriage case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/karnataka-government-to-start-e-auction-of-excise-licences-process-to-be-completed-by-june</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/87gnk7tj/Implement-menstrual.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:50:06.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government to start e-auction of excise licences, process to be completed by June</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, e-auction, excise licences</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/those-who-violate-rules-should-be-booked-for-trespass-say-karnataka-foresters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/e6130toe/Kodagu-incident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tadiandamol trekking trail</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:48:10.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those who violate rules should be booked for trespass, say Karnataka foresters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, forest department, forest rules violation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/18/kerc-issues-true-up-power-tariff-orders-bescom-consumers-to-pay-56-paise-per-unit-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/c97u4l3o/true-up-power-tariff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KERC in March 2025 had announced a 7% hike in electricity bills and reduced the fixed charges by Rs 25 across the board.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0bz17b4m/true-up-power-tariff.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:42:21.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KERC issues true-up power tariff orders, Bescom consumers to pay 56 paise per unit more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BESCOM, KERC, true-up power tariff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/18/with-pink-line-works-running-late-kmrl-eyes-summer-of-2027-finish</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/xuphzqv3/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deck slab construction work for phase-II of Kochi Metro at Padivattom</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/2lph7y8g/With-Pink-Line.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:39:54.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With Pink Line works running late, KMRL eyes ‘summer of 2027’ finish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KMRL, Metro Pink Line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/18/corruption-claims-ldf-seeks-kochi-mayors-resignation-protests-disrupt-council</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/f6fxw4t8/orruption.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition councillors protest demanding resignation of Mayor V K Minimol</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:39:09.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Corruption claims: LDF seeks Kochi mayor’s resignation, protests disrupt council</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, Kochi Mayor V K Minimol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/18/nine-malayalis-die-in-valparai-ghat-road-accident</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/o0rrupiz/Malayalis-die.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mangled remains of the van that fell off a hairpin bend on Valparai-Pollachi Ghat Road on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The mangled remains of the vehicle involved in the accident in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The accident spot at Valparai-Pollachi Ghat Road in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Some of the deceased school staff in an earlier group photo at Athirappilly waterfalls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T01:30:20.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vacation turns tragic: Six GLPS Kuruva staff killed in Valparai crash </news:title>
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<image:caption>Nikhil Rochlani</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chef Michel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Michelin-star magic at The Leela Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Parag Shah, CEO, Kisna Diamond and Gold Jewellery</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Resha Jain, chief brand officer, GIVA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Holding on to the ritual of Akshaya Tritiya</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sachin Chabra</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sachin Chabra: Hyderabad is my second home</news:title>
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<image:caption>Minimal serpent bracelet</image:caption>
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<news:title>Heavy gold, diamonds &amp; silver: Akshaya Tritiya buyers chase versatile jewellery amid price surge</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A taste of Bengal in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/18/staging-life-through-lasht-wish</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staging life through Lash’t wish</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/18/a-caution-for-women-in-menopause</loc>
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<news:title>A caution for women in menopause</news:title>
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<news:title>BCom and the art of doing nothing</news:title>
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<news:title>Why injuries spike during summer: An orthopaedic perspective</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Bill secured well short of the two-thirds majority required after a marathon debate</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T20:46:23.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's Reservation Bill stalls amid trust deficit across aisles</news:title>
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<image:caption>Villagers stand guard in Sijimali hill forest next to a national flag while protesting after violence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T20:46:18.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make tribal communities stakeholders in Sijimali</news:title>
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<image:caption>The then Iranian president Hodjatoleslam Seyed Ali Khamenei (L) with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi (R) during the 8th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in 1986 in Harare, Zimbabwe</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Dial I for Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/17/evening-the-odds-over-64-squares</loc>
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<image:caption>R Vaishali with her mother after becoming the first Indian to win the Fide Women's Candidates Tournament</image:caption>
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<news:title>Evening the odds over 64 squares </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/17/more-hard-yards-to-cross-before-peace</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf among the Iranian delegation after the conclusion of the Islamabad talks last week</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T20:00:39.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More hard yards to cross before peace</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/17/patidar-stakes-claim-for-a-place-in-india-t20-squad</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajat Patidar has been in sublime form this season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T19:27:33.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patidar stakes claim for a place in India T20 squad</news:title>
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<image:caption>RR manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder (L) with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T19:21:53.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RR manager fined for using mobile in dugout</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T19:19:52.497Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:49:27.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP’s largest tiger reserve also home to world’s smallest wild cat</news:title>
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<image:caption>With 528 MPs participating in the division, the legislation required 352 votes to pass, but only managed to get 298 votes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:39:34.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's quota bill defeated in Lok Sabha; fails to get two-thirds majority</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for the "remaining period of ceasefire".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:37:19.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' for commercial shipping during ceasefire</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/india-urges-us-to-drop-section-301-forced-labour-probe-push-for-resolution-via-bta-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump and PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:33:22.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India urges US to drop Section 301 forced labour probe, push for resolution via BTA talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-US trade, Section 301 US trade law</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/wrath-of-women-looms-as-reservation-bill-defeat-sharpens-political-battle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/vfbkp8v1/PTI04172026000518B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MPs raise slogans during a protest, after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated, during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:33:12.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Wrath of women’ looms as reservation Bill defeat sharpens political battle</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/17/roads-and-highways-biggest-killers-of-leopards-in-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>leopard</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:32:29.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Roads and highways biggest killers of leopards in Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/centre-clears-17-banks-for-releaseof-gold-silver-held-up-at-customs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/d42b7449-f0d1-46ed-966c-52e7d3514ffe/Gold%20sales.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representtaional purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:30:36.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 tonnes gold, 8 tonnes silver stuck at customs since April 1 after DGFT lapse; import permissions restored for banks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gold imports, silver imports, Customs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/17/microplastics-in-pristine-himalayan-lakes-tied-to-tourism-and-urbanisation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Microplastics in pristine Himalayan lakes tied to tourism and urbanisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/pngrb-launches-lpg-pipeline-bidding-oil-prices-fall-after-strait-of-hormuz-reopening</loc>
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<image:caption>LPG</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:19:29.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PNGRB launches LPG pipeline bidding; oil prices fall after Strait of Hormuz reopening</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/ai-to-the-rescue-uttarakhand-deploys-technology-to-reclaim-thousands-of-hectares-of-encroached-forest-land</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:05:48.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI to the rescue: Uttarakhand deploys technology to reclaim thousands of hectares of encroached forest land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, AI artificial intelligence, encroached forest land</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/h5n1-outbreak-in-bengaluru-over-7400-birds-culled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/jqtzer7k/ANI_20240827021355.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T18:02:38.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H5N1 outbreak in Bengaluru, over 7,400 birds culled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, H5N1, poultry</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/nda-slams-opposition-over-womens-reservation-bill-defeat-vows-to-take-issue-to-women-voters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/vhl3ygum/ANI_20260417170428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union defence minister Rajnath Singh said that by voting against the Bill, the Opposition had sacrificed the cause of women’s empowerment and dignity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T17:53:38.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA slams Opposition over women’s reservation Bill defeat; vows to take issue to women voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/17/we-have-come-to-a-point-where-we-feel-we-are-treated-as-equals-captain-harmanpreet</loc>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Kaur (R) with PV Sindhu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:56:49.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We have come to a point where we feel we are treated as equals: Captain Harmanpreet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/17/need-to-go-back-to-drawing-board-difficult-question-eventually-will-be-answered-mi-skipper-hardik</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/umtmzrkn/VJR008311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Kings players shake hands with Mumbai Indians players</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:51:04.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Need to go back to drawing board; difficult questions eventually will be answered: Mumbai Indian skipper Hardik</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, Hardik Pandya, Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians, Mumbai Indians form</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/17/inrc-round-1-gaurav-gill-sets-early-pace-with-stunning-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6d0jbp4m/Gaurav-Gill-on-a-charge-in-the-Super-Special-Stage-on-Friday-April-17.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gaurav Gill during the first round of the South India Rally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:50:34.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INRC Round 1: Gaurav Gill sets early pace with stunning drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Gaurav Gill, Motorsport, INRC, APRC, Indian rally, South india Rally</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/17/bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary-sparks-row-after-refusing-to-wear-skull-cap-offered-by-muslim-worker</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/lh417ph1/Samrat-choudhary.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary refusing to wear the skull cap offered by a Muslim worker.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:38:03.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary sparks row after refusing to wear skull cap offered by Muslim worker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Samrat Choudhary, muslim worker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/use-potassium-enriched-low-sodium-salt-substitutes-as-public-health-strategy-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative IAmge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:28:37.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use potassium-enriched low-sodium salt substitutes as public health strategy: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Health, salt, sodium, potassium</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/probe-ordered-into-influx-of-out-of-state-students-in-uttarakhand-madrasas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:07:46.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe ordered into influx of out-of-state students in Uttarakhand madrasas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, madrasas, out-of-state students</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/religion-freedom-of-conscience-cannot-be-confined-to-same-scope-sc-in-sabarimala-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/1vl42up2/on-passive-euthanasia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:59:52.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Religion, freedom of conscience' cannot be confined to same scope: SC in Sabarimala case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court of India, Sabarimala gold case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/how-many-of-the-27-lakh-excluded-voters-can-cast-their-ballots-in-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/5/28/original/PTI5_28_2018_000041B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials associated with the appellate tribunals and office of the state Chief Electoral Officer expressing doubts, saying it would be very difficult to dispose of all the 27 lakh cases by the deadline April 21 and April 27.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:42:54.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How many of the 27 lakh excluded voters can cast their ballots in Bengal polls?</news:title>
<news:keywords>west bengal elections, SIR deletion , Supreme Court order, SIR Tribunals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/solar-module-maker-avaada-electro-gets-sebi-nod-for-rs-10000-crore-ipo</loc>
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<image:caption>Avaada Electro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:30:19.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Solar module maker Avaada Electro gets Sebi nod for Rs 10,000 crore IPO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, IPO, Avaada Electro</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/17/assam-cm-himanta-asks-pawan-khera-to-surrender-as-sc-denies-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:22:15.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam CM Himanta asks Pawan Khera to surrender as SC denies relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Surrender, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/hatches-and-sedans-grew-by-just-2-in-fy26-uvs-dominate-with-11-sales-surge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-07/0n72j64t/ANI_20250107081508.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:16:36.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hatches and sedans grew by just 2% in FY26, UVs dominate with 11% sales surge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, hatchbacks, sedans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/17/first-home-win-of-season-for-chennaiyin-fc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/i6z51kvh/Chennaiyin-FC-players-celebrating-their-goal-against-SC-Delhi-at-the-Jawaharlal-Nehru-Stadium-as-a-tribute-to-the-injured-Elsinho-who-was-ruled-out-for-the-season.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennayin players celebrating Farukh Choudhury's goal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:15:35.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First home win of season for Chennaiyin FC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Indian Super League, Indian football, Chennayin FC, Sporting Club Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/two-children-dead-three-hospitalised-after-toxic-gas-exposure-in-madhya-pradeshs-ujjain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/1r7312qt/BeFunky-collage-52.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four-year-old Anika and a month-and-a-half-old Trisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:12:10.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two children dead, three hospitalised after toxic gas exposure in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Toxic gas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/pm-hms-nefarious-attempt-to-link-delimitation-to-womens-quota-defeated-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/5wffvhnv/ANI_20260406104713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:10:31.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM, HM's 'nefarious attempt' to link delimitation to women's quota defeated: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jairam Ramesh, Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/tmc-slams-bjps-dangerous-delimitation-move-calls-it-plot-to-weaken-bengals-voice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/rr56j2sz/ANI_20260413024215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal polls: TMC's Yusuf Pathan calls SIR an injustice to eligible voters, says "Mamata Banerjee only CM who fought for her people"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:58:20.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC slams BJP’s ‘dangerous’ delimitation move, calls it plot to weaken Bengal’s voice</news:title>
<news:keywords>TMC, west bengal elections, delimitation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/amit-shah-alleges-opposition-against-womens-reservation-increase-in-sc-st-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/dmgvldis/HGG-qdwakAA0fve.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the Lok Sabha on Friday, April 17.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:55:50.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah alleges Opposition against women's reservation, increase in SC, ST seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, 2026 Parliament Special Session, Women's Reservation Act 2023, Delimitation Bill 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/aurionpro-launches-ai-native-fintra-platform-to-aid-trade-finance-operations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/yya7me69/AI-Mission.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>2026-04-17T14:46:02.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aurionpro launches AI-native Fintra platform to aid trade finance operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Aurionpro, Fintra, finance operations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/live-day-2-of-parliament-special-session</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/w167nxve/ANI_20260417025823.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament special session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Saturday 11 am.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:42:15.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Parliament special session day 2: Women's Reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LIVE, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/after-five-weeks-forex-reserves-reclaim-700-billion-mark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-06/3nmn6r62/ANI_20250606053944.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>2026-04-17T14:37:52.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After five weeks, forex reserves reclaim $700-billion mark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Forex reserves</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/india-records-highest-ever-startup-surge-with-55200-recognised-in-fy26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/400pqn74/pexels-rdne-7414310.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>2026-04-17T14:29:58.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India records highest-ever startup surge with 55,200 recognised in FY26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, startup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/locked-deputy-speaker-chamber-in-parliament-pains-me-kharge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/8680x28h/Kharge-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:18:02.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Locked Deputy Speaker chamber in Parliament pains me: Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Deputy Speaker, AICC President Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/mamata-backs-womens-quota-bill-opposes-delimitation-accuses-centre-of-misusing-agencies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/0eou3jno/202512093601627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee opposes the Centre</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T14:06:44.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata backs Women’s Quota Bill, opposes delimitation; accuses centre of misusing agencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mamata Banerjee on Women's Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/17/godman-ashok-kharat-aides-death-raises-suspicion-opposition-alleges-larger-conspiracy-in-maharashtra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/r692n1o7/Nashik-godman-Ashok-Kharat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:57:51.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godman Ashok Kharat aide’s death raises suspicion, opposition alleges larger conspiracy in Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Ashok Kharat, Jitendra Shelke</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/eight-killed-as-kerala-bound-tourist-van-plunges-into-gorge-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/uucb0y0f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-20.04.40.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The remains of the vehicle that fell into the gorge</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:31:59.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight killed as Kerala-bound tourist van plunges into gorge in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Accident, tourist van</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/17/rahul-gandhi-to-campaign-for-9-alliance-candidates-in-tiruchirappalli-on-april-18</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/16/original/Rahul_Stalin_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main contest in Tamil Nadu is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:31:35.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to campaign for 9 alliance candidates in Tiruchirappalli on April 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu election, M K Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/17/inducements-worth-rs-865-crore-seized-in-west-bengal-tamil-nadu-eci-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/pzkfsexg/New-Project-2026-03-20T090507.230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India (ECI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:24:20.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inducements worth Rs 865 crore seized in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu: ECI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Nation, ECI, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/100-years-of-a-tabla-visionary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/89yx047h/pic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the function</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/cqydlg53/Chatur-Lal-Aus-1960.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chatur Lal in Australia in 1960</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:17:38.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 years of a tabla visionary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Safdarjung tomb, Tabla, Pandit Chatur Lal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/allahabad-hc-orders-fir-against-rahul-gandhi-over-alleged-dual-citizenship-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/sdfilg2r/20260414398f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:11:24.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi over alleged dual citizenship case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rahul Gandhi, Allahabad High Court​, dual citizenship case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/aimim-cites-perception-and-ground-reports-to-end-alliance-with-humayun-kabir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/bza2aeez/ANI_20260417121901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"We work on secular ideology...reports not satisfactory," says AIMIM Akhtarul Iman on withdrawing alliance with Humayun Kabir</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T13:01:19.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM cites ‘perception and ground reports’ to end alliance with Humayun Kabir</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal elections, Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/sc-says-mp-cannot-cite-failures-over-illegal-mining-as-excuse-for-illegality-habitat-destruction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:58:17.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC says MP cannot cite failures over illegal mining as excuse for illegality, habitat destruction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Illegal mining, Supreme Court of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/17/it-raids-premises-linked-to-tmc-mla-debasish-kumar-in-kolkata-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/tm8m4aej/ANI_20260325030747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC leader Debasish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:56:23.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I-T raids hit one of Mamata Banerjee’s nomination proposers, TMC leaders ahead of West Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal Elections, Kolkata, IT raids, West Bengal elections 2026, TMC MLA Debasish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/vishu-kani-offered-to-model-flyover-as-nileshwar-residents-intensify-nh66-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/nmzf28qs/Nileshwar4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of protesters created a model of an elevated highway and offered Vishu kani to it on Vishu, highlighting their prolonged demand.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:53:50.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishu kani offered to model flyover as Nileshwar residents intensify NH66 protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vishu kani, Nileshwar residents, NH66 protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/unrest-in-varanasi-village-over-ambedkar-jayanti-flag-hoisting-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/z6iv5qrn/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-17-at-18.10.11.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A major uproar broke out following allegations of burning and removal of posters and flags of Dr BR Ambedkar in Varanasi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:41:19.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unrest in Varanasi village over Ambedkar Jayanti flag hoisting row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Varanasi village, Ambedkar Jayanti flag hoisting row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/israel-says-military-operation-against-hezbollah-still-not-complete</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/eliw361r/ANI_20240802140709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's defence minister Israel Katz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:56:34.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/17/several-injured-after-mob-vandalise-assam-forest-office-over-detention-of-encroachers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0hurr8ms/bihar-dycm-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mob went on a rampage at the Assam forest department’s Runikhata range office in Chirang district on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:45:50.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several injured after mob vandalise Assam forest office over detention of 'encroachers'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Mob violence, encroachment of forest land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/17/pm-modi-amit-shah-to-vote-in-gujarat-local-polls-officials-fear-soaring-temperatures-may-affect-turnout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/yrj4zlnk/Poll-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to cast his vote in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area, where security agencies have already begun extensive preparations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:40:08.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Amit Shah to vote in Gujarat local polls; officials fear soaring temperatures may affect turnout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Elections, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Gujarat local polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/leader-not-present-deputy-missing-raghav-chadhas-dig-at-aap-in-rajya-sabha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/60wef1sg/Raghav-Chadha-jibe-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:39:15.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader not present, deputy missing: Raghav Chadha's dig at AAP in Rajya Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>aap aadmi party, raghav chadha, ashok kumar mittal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/ed-raids-punjab-minister-sanjeev-arora-2nd-action-against-aap-leaders-in-a-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/zslm8d95/maxresdefault.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:36:22.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, 2nd action against AAP leaders in a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>aap aadmi party, bhagwant mann, sanjay singh, sanjeev arora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/17/pink-eye-cases-rise-with-summer-why-avoiding-unnecessary-antibiotics-matters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/esdcm2wu/Conjunctivitis</image:loc>
<image:caption>Conjunctivitis can occur in all age groups</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:33:40.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pink eye cases rise with summer; why avoiding unnecessary antibiotics matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>pink eye, viral conjunctivitis , bacterial conjunctivitis , antibiotic resistance </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/pradyot-debbarmas-tipra-motha-sweeps-tripura-tribal-council-polls-wins-24-of-28-seats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/drew1uai/PTI04172026000210A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) celebrate as they emerge as the frontrunners in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, at Jarnia, in Tripura, Agartala, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:27:02.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pradyot Debbarma's Tipra Motha sweeps Tripura tribal council polls, wins 24 of 28 seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tripura civic polls, Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Debbarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/india-welcomes-every-step-towards-peace-mea-extends-support-for-israel-lebanon-ceasefire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/5qhcu8ef/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal .</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:17:45.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India welcomes every step towards peace': MEA extends support for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of External Affairs (, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/nearly-900-rohingya-refugees-dead-missing-in-shipwrecks-in-2025-un</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-09/ksedt14c/AP25066248836684.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rohingya refugees collect food stuff distributed by the World Food Programme (WFP) at their refugee camp at Kutupalong in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:06:30.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 900 Rohingya refugees dead, missing in shipwrecks in 2025: UN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/bjp-is-using-women-of-india-as-human-shield-for-electoral-gains-dmk-mp-kanimozhi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:05:08.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP is using women of India as human shield for electoral gains: DMK MP Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>DMK MP Kanimozhi on Delimitation , Delimitation Bill 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/four-maoists-including-woman-cadre-killed-in-jharkhand-as-forces-move-to-declare-hazaribagh-naxal-free</loc>
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<image:caption>According to sources, acting on intelligence inputs received by Hazaribagh Police, a joint team of Chatra Police and CoBRA commandos launched an operation and gunned down the four Maoists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:00:23.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Maoists, including woman cadre killed in Jharkhand as forces move to declare Hazaribagh Naxal-free</news:title>
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<image:caption>General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Edappadi K Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:54:53.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami promises drug-free Tamil Nadu if voted to power</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/magician-has-been-caught-rahul-slams-modi-calls-womens-quota-panic-reaction-to-rejig-electoral-map</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:54:29.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Magician has been caught’: Rahul slams Modi, calls women’s quota ‘panic reaction’ to rejig electoral map</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/mamata-says-delimitation-bill-could-break-india-accuses-bjp-of-using-womens-quota-as-cover-to-pass-it</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:32:00.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata says delimitation bill could 'break India', accuses BJP of using women's quota as cover to pass it</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/man-accused-of-firing-at-filmmaker-rohit-shettys-residence-arrested-in-agra</loc>
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<image:caption>Security beefed up after unidentified persons opened fire outside film maker Rohit Shetty's residence in western suburbs of Mumbai's Juhu, early Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:31:31.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man accused of firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence arrested in Agra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, film maker Rohit Shetty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/allahabad-hc-flags-disturbing-trend-among-youth-refuses-to-quash-fir-in-conversion-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:16:52.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC flags ‘disturbing trend’ among youth, refuses to quash FIR in conversion case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, conversion case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/india-emerges-as-global-capital-magnet-with-44-trillion-market-cap-sebi-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/42hovix6/ANI_20260311070054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:01:41.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India emerges as global capital magnet with $4.4 trillion market cap: SEBI chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sebi chief, SebI statement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/why-is-dmk-opposing-delimitation-annamalai-says-south-will-benefit-from-seat-allocation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:00:59.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is DMK Opposing Delimitation? Annamalai Says South Will Benefit from Seat Allocation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/the-deep-trust-this-house-has-in-you-pm-modi-hails-harivanshs-re-election-as-rs-deputy-chairman</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:59:07.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The Deep Trust This House Has in You': PM Modi Hails Harivansh’s Re-election as RS Deputy Chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>harivansh narayan singh, rajya sabha, pm modi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/time-to-give-half-of-the-countrys-population-its-rights-pm-modi-to-ls-mps-on-womens-quota-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gz08slvq/17041-pti04172026000059b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:50:37.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to give half of the country's population its rights: PM Modi to LS MPs on women's quota bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narendra Modi, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/17/rajasthan-drops-class-9-12-supplementary-history-books-after-ministers-objections-over-mughal-content</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:45:54.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan drops Class 9-12 supplementary History books after minister's objections over Mughal content</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/democracy-murdered-punjab-cm-mann-accuses-centre-of-misusing-agencies-after-ed-raids-on-minister-arora</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/027jlazb/ANI_20260321063313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Mann said India’s freedom fighters made supreme sacrifices to ensure democracy thrives in the country, but alleged that the BJP is doing the opposite.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:38:47.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Democracy murdered': Punjab CM Mann accuses Centre of misusing agencies after ED raids on minister Arora</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Others, ED raids, Punjab CM Mann, Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/several-candidates-in-wb-polls-phase-1-report-asset-surge-since-2021-bjps-adhikari-shows-decline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/8tqxl4yc/ElectronicvotingmachineEPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:28:12.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assets rise for several candidates since 2021 in WB polls; BJP’s Adhikari reports decline</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal election, assets of candidates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/newly-elected-rs-deputy-chairman-harivansh-assures-to-uphold-dignity-of-house-rights-of-members</loc>
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<image:caption>Newly-elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:07:00.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newly elected RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh assures to uphold dignity of House, rights of members</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/family-of-nine-charred-to-death-in-a-carbus-collision-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>The condition of Advika, daughter of Sharanappa (5), and Srinidhi, daughter of Sharanappa (1.5), is critical, said Yadgir SP Pruthvik Shankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:04:30.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of nine charred to death in a car–bus collision in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, charred to death, car–bus collision</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/dismissed-police-constable-burns-elderly-man-alive-to-fake-death-in-ups-hathras</loc>
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<image:caption>Dismissed police constable Ramveer Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:52:08.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dismissed police constable burns elderly man alive to fake death in UP's Hathras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, police constable, fake death scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/indian-national-arrested-in-australia-after-sexually-assaulting-female-passenger-mid-flight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-29/fiqsxiv1/ANI_20241109225956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:39:39.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian national arrested in Australia after sexually assaulting female passenger mid-flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, sexually assaulting, Indian national arrested</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/centre-brought-delimitation-as-its-vote-share-is-slipping-dimple-yadav-in-ls</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi MP Dimple speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:37:59.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre brought delimitation as its vote share is slipping: Dimple Yadav in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Dimple Yadav, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/17/opposition-demands-centre-to-clarify-on-lok-sabha-debate-if-womens-reservation-law-is-notified</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:29:12.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition demands centre to clarify on Lok Sabha debate if women's reservation law is notified</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delimitation Bill 2026, Opposition on women's reservation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/17/man-arrested-from-gujarat-for-allegedly-issuing-death-threat-to-bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:17:45.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested from Gujarat for  allegedly issuing death threat to Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, death threat, threat call, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/17/malayalamnews2026apr16karikku-feature-film-project-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/cb59gzdt/KarikkuFilm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pooja ceremony of Karikku feature film project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:14:19.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karikku feature film project goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karikku, Karikku movie, Karikku film, Karikku movie update, Karikku film update</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/17/malayalamnews2026apr15dulquer-salmaans-im-game-wraps-production</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tbh2aogs/HF9JEVGbUAAmyXE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Team I'm Game announcing the film's wrap</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:13:46.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game wraps production</news:title>
<news:keywords>I'm Game</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/two-approach-roads-to-bhogapuram-airport-to-be-ready-by-june-2026-gvmc-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:12:50.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two approach roads to Bhogapuram Airport to be ready by June 2026: GVMC Chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bhogapuram airport, approach roads, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/delimitation-is-electoral-escape-bjp-using-women-as-human-shield-to-push-move-kanimozhi-in-ls</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:03:41.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP 'using women as human shield' for delimitation: Kanimozhi calls move 'electoral escape' in LS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/17/aston-villa-nottingham-forest-set-up-all-english-showdown-in-europa-league-semis</loc>
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<image:caption>Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa (R) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal with Leon Bailey during the UEFA Europa League, quarter final second-leg football match between Aston Villa and Bologna on April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:46:15.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/pedro-almodóvar-questions-jacob-elordis-range-despite-rising-hollywood-stardom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/2pk4y6vm/202602063664026.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jacob Elordi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:44:46.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pedro Almodóvar questions Jacob Elordi’s range despite rising Hollywood stardom</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Jacob Elordi, Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/himantas-wife-passport-row-sc-denies-protection-to-pawan-khera-directs-him-to-assam-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/e6xrjpk0/20260405067f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera addressing the press on April 5.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:30:43.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta's wife passport row: SC denies protection to Pawan Khera, directs him to Assam court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/pakistan-gears-up-for-fresh-us-iran-talks-as-ceasefire-window-narrows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/uk2kiksp/AP26102036115481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>High-stakes US-Iran talks set to return to Islamabad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:26:42.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan gears up for fresh US-Iran talks as ceasefire window narrows</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Iran Talks, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/pm-wrapped-nari-shakti-in-barbed-wire-delimitation-is-political-demonetisation-tharoor-in-ls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6xzwhmjz/Tharoor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor speaks in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:07:00.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM wrapped 'Nari Shakti' in barbed wire; delimitation is 'political demonetisation': Tharoor in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Shashi Tharoor, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/trekkersguidesmustabidesopsfor-trekkingelseblacklistedminister-khandre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-13/yhppq4ze/New%20Project%20-%202024-09-13T113701.108.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:05:39.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trekkers, guides must abide SOPs for trekking, else blacklisted: Minister Khandre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, GPS, standard operating procedures, trekking, trekkers, guides</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/17/poll-battle-narrows-down-to-straight-contest-between-dravidian-majors-in-chepauk-thiruvallikeni</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/in15bc3f/HC-seeks-I-T-dept-reply.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigning in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:59:18.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Straight fight between Dravidian majors in Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, Tail Nadu elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/top-gun-3-confirmed-with-tom-cruise-set-to-return-as-maverick</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/21/original/TomCruiseasPeteMaverickMitchellinTopGunMaverick.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tom Cruise</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:48:25.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Top Gun 3’ confirmed with Tom Cruise set to return as Maverick</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Tom Cruise, Top Gun 3</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/17/god-destiny-griezmann-atletico-target-rare-copa-del-rey-success</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/h55akpw7/AFP20260414A7TZ9PBv1HighResFblEurC1AtleticoMadridBarcelona.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann (2R) and teammates celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona on April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:46:14.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>God, destiny, Griezmann: Atletico target rare Copa del Rey success</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, Copa del Rey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/gautam-adani-overtakes-mukesh-ambani-to-become-asias-richest-person-ranks-19th-globally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/04g7th6j/20260403507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest persons, surpasses Mukesh Ambani amid geopolitical tensions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:43:26.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s richest person, ranks 19th globally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, billionaires</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/17/srhs-young-pace-duo-hinge-and-husain-add-fresh-edge-ahead-of-clash-with-csk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gz2vvfo1/PTI04132026000499B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sunrisers Hyderabad's Praful Hinge, second right, with teammates celebrates after the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana, Monday, April 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:40:10.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRH’s young pace duo Hinge and Husain add fresh edge ahead of clash with CSK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2026 IPL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/adhikari-alleges-tmc-issued-fake-press-cards-to-influence-voters-ahead-of-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/fuds5myn/20260211215f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:36:20.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adhikari alleges TMC issued fake press cards to influence voters ahead of Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, TMC, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/ed-conducts-fresh-searches-at-premises-linked-to-punjab-industries-minster-sanjeev-arora</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/wx32gx8s/P_4476590806.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP minister Sanjeev Arora.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:29:40.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED conducts fresh searches at premises linked to Punjab Industries minster Sanjeev Arora</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ED raids, Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/actor-bobby-kurien-questioned-in-sexual-assault-case-against-director-ranjith</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/p350v81t/Govt-postpones.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Director Ranjith upon release from Ernakulam sub-jail on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:28:52.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Bobby Kurien questioned in sexual assault case against director Ranjith</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sexual assault, Director Ranjith, Actor Bobby Kurien</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/illegal-sand-mining-has-created-environmental-crisis-in-national-chambal-gharial-sanctuary-sc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:25:45.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Illegal sand mining, CCTV cameras, gharial conservation project, National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/womens-reservation-act-2023-comes-into-force-ahead-of-voting-to-its-amendment-in-lok-sabha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/su7lfkpd/Womens-quota.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:23:15.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s Reservation Act comes into force ahead of LS vote on amendments; Opposition questions move</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Women's Reservation Act, Women's Reservation Act 2023</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/four-more-arrested-in-brigadier-assault-case-in-southwest-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-07/i7ccg7gs/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:20:15.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four more arrested in Brigadier assault case in southwest Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, arrested, Public drinking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/harivansh-re-elected-unopposed-as-rajya-sabha-deputy-chairman-for-third-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/1tk66j58/harivansh064711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harivansh re-elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:13:22.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harivansh re-elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for third term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Harivansh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/turkey-hosts-pakistan-saudi-egypt-ministers-at-antalya-forum-amid-west-asia-war-diplomacy-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/9/15/original/turkey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a Turkish flag, used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:11:48.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey hosts Pakistan, Saudi, Egypt ministers at Antalya forum amid West Asia war diplomacy push</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/toy-story-5-footage-debuts-at-cinemacon-teasing-tech-fuelled-rivalry-and-woodys-return</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-12/j13iozsd/ANI_20251112065807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Woody and Buzz are back! 'Toy Story 5' teaser out, slated to hit theatres on June 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:09:58.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Toy Story 5’ footage debuts at CinemaCon, teasing tech-fuelled rivalry and woody’s return</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Toy Story 5, CinemaCon 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kerala-bds-student-death-loan-app-booked-for-extortion-faculty-face-abetment-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/znegtp0u/C_40_1_CH1566_34853722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithin Raj R L, a first-year BDS student.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T06:00:18.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala BDS student death: Loan app booked for extortion; faculty face abetment charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Caste discrimination, BDS student death, Nithin Raj death, online loan app</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/amazon-mgms-spaceballs-the-new-one-brings-comedy-and-big-studio-slate-to-cinemacon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/k12m02pf/AP26106183286730.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rick Moranis, cast member of the upcoming film "Spaceballs 2," speaks during the Amazon MGM Studios presentation at CinemaCon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:55:10.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amazon MGM’s ‘Spaceballs: The New One' brings comedy and big studio slate to CinemaCon</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Amazon MGM Studios, Spaceballs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/chameleons-mayawati-slams-congress-sp-over-caste-question-in-womens-reservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/2ldgppju/Mayawati_PTI12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BSP supremo Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:45:47.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Chameleons': Mayawati slams Congress, SP over caste question in women's reservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, BSP chief Mayawati, women’s reservation law</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/pds-rice-imported-from-neighbouring-states-seized-in-andhra-pradeshs-kakinada-port</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tvzf9ke9/kakinada11604chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civil supplies Corporation Chairman Thota Sudheer and Kakinada DSO Rudraraju Satyanarayana Raju inspected warehouses in Kakinada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:36:10.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PDS rice imported from neighbouring states seized in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada Port </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PDS rice, Kakinada port</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/macron-and-starmer-hold-international-summit-on-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-23/ntrs3iq8/AP25053576191832.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands ahead of a bilateral meeting at Chequers, near Aylesbury, England, Thursday Jan. 9, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/myanmar-junta-commutes-all-death-sentences-frees-over-4000-prisoners-in-new-amnesty</loc>
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<image:caption>Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:23:28.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar junta commutes all death sentences, frees over 4,000 prisoners in new amnesty</news:title>
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<image:caption>The cashew processing industry in Palasa is heavily dependent on imported raw cashew nuts (RCN) mainly from African countries including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Benin, Tanzania and Indonesia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:21:15.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>War in West Asia casts spell on cashew industry in Srikakulam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/17/four-arrested-for-assaulting-tying-up-sc-woman-over-dispute-in-edira-village</loc>
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<news:title>Four arrested for assaulting, tying up SC woman over dispute in Edira village</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tazan3ug/revolutionizing-outreach-how-the-digital-advertising-market-is-transforming-in-2024.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Digital advertisement market in India is likely to double in the next five years</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:12:00.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian digital ad market likely to double to USD 22 bn by 2030: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/17/26-year-old-man-arrested-for-killing-brother-in-hyderabads-chaderghat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/17/original/thief_accused_arrest1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:10:58.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26-year-old man arrested for killing brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/17/jealousy-driven-aunt-forces-four-year-old-to-drink-acid-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:08:33.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jealousy-driven aunt forces 
four-year-old to drink acid in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/17/osmania-general-hospital-pg-student-dies-by-suicide-in-hostel-stress-and-course-allocation-under-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:caption>Osmania General Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:06:28.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Osmania General Hospital PG student dies by suicide in hostel; stress and course allocation under scrutiny</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/17/cyberabad-eow-arrests-man-for-rs-658-crore-investment-fraud-over-30-victims-cheated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/qd12jn5d/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:04:57.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyberabad EOW arrests man for Rs 6.58 crore investment fraud, over 30 victims cheated</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/bharosa-hubs-help-abuse-survivors-heal-says-telangana-adgp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-01/95emrpyg/Charu-Sinha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additional Director General of Police (CID &amp; ACB) Charu Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:01:53.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bharosa hubs  help abuse survivors heal, says Telangana ADGP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/singer-d4vd-arrested-over-murder-suspicion-in-case-of-teen-found-dead-in-tesla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/f4962hf4/AP26107018580910-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>American singer-songwriter, David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd, performs on the Casino stage during the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF), in Montreux, Switzerland, July 19, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:00:58.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer D4vd arrested over murder suspicion in case of teen found dead in Tesla</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/cops-verify-sites-in-jammikunta-minor-abuse-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/bmj5cvfk/Cops-verify.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T05:00:44.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops verify sites in Jammikunta minor abuse case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/woman-attempts-to-consume-pesticide-during-collectors-public-grievance-programme-in-suryapet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/kn2bypn2/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman being taken to hospital after allegedly attempting to consume pesticide during a grievance meeting in Munagala mandal headquarters, Suryapet district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:59:49.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman attempts to consume pesticide during Collector’s public grievance programme in Suryapet</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/25-year-old-kid-die-as-woman-attempts-self-immolation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:54:13.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25-year-old, kid die as woman attempts self-immolation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/long-live-the-movies-paramounts-david-ellison-makes-big-promises-to-theater-owners-at-cinemacon</loc>
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<image:caption>David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during the Paramount Pictures presentation at CinemaCon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:54:11.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, warner bros, Paramount Skydance CEO and chairman David Ellison</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/justice-league-telangana-hc-says-denying-rythu-bandhu-paddy-procurement-over-land-injunction-prima-facie-unlawful</loc>
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<image:caption>The Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:51:04.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league: Telangana HC says denying Rythu Bandhu, paddy procurement over land injunction prima facie unlawful</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/man-second-wife-arrested-for-plotting-to-kill-children-over-property-dispute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/10/original/poison-bottle-medicine-old-159296.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:49:02.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, second wife arrested for plotting to kill children over property dispute </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/rahul-gandhi-mourns-death-of-khammam-congress-leader-mohammed-javeed-in-road-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Khammam City Congress president Mohammed Javeed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:45:49.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi mourns death of Khammam Congress leader Mohammed Javeed in road accident</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/telangana-industries-minister-invites-us-investors-to-be-partners-in-defence-space-sectors</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana eyes global aerospace hub status, pushes drones and defence manufacturing growth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:42:59.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Industries Minister invites US investors to be partners in defence, space sectors</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/scr-telangana-officials-review-high-speed-rail-plans-linking-hyderabad-with-bengaluru-chennai-and-pune</loc>
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<image:caption>SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao and senior officials attended the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:40:22.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCR, Telangana officials review high-speed rail plans linking Hyderabad with Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/avengers-doomsday-trailer-unveiled-at-cinemacon-teases-massive-multiverse-crossover</loc>
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<image:caption>Avengers: Doomsday trailer unveiled at CinemaCon 2026, features battle between Thor and Doctor Doom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:40:12.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer unveiled at CinemaCon, teases massive multiverse crossover</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/stock-markets-trade-higher-in-early-session-amid-positive-global-cues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/lxhb4p5v/C_53_1_CH1537_42717421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:37:59.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trade higher in early session amid positive global cues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/row-erupts-over-tejaswi-suryas-partition-like-remark-on-state-bifurcation-parties-demand-apology</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/t786wigj/New-Project-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Tejaswi Surya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:31:47.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row erupts over Tejaswi Surya’s ‘Partition-like’ remark on state bifurcation, parties demand apology</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/17/congress-asks-sofia-firdous-to-resign-from-barabati-cuttack-assembly-seat</loc>
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<image:caption>Cuttack-Barabati MLA Sofia Firdous</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ty52zvic/Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sofia Firdous</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:21:26.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress asks Sofia Firdous to resign from Barabati-Cuttack Assembly seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Sofia Firdous, Barabati-Cuttack Assembly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/17/rupee-rises-28-paise-to-9286-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/1/14/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.93 and gained further to trade at 92.86 against the greenback in early deals, up 28 paise from the previous closing level.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:20:50.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 28 paise to 92.86 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/17/btech-student-stages-own-kidnap-to-meet-lavish-lifestyle-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:caption>asing on the complaint, police registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. A special police team was immediately formed to trace Tusar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:18:36.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech student stages own kidnap to meet lavish lifestyle in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Abduction, extravagant lifestyle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/hyderabad-feels-like-an-oven-as-summer-tightens-grip</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/c20p4rha/City-feels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters shield themselves with cotton scarves while travelling on a two-wheeler in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:17:27.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad feels like an oven as summer tightens grip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Development Planning Society</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/acb-raids-irregularities-found-at-mee-seva-centres-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/g2lxehxy/ACB-raids.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a Mee Seva centre in Alwal, officials recovered blank attested certificates — including EWS, caste, income, residence, police verification, non-creamy layer and OBC — from a nearby photocopy shop</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:16:31.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB raids: Irregularities found at Mee Seva centres in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ACB raids</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/2200-get-permanent-registration-via-vahan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/bm6k8csg/Shell-out-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Imag</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:15:19.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,200 get permanent registration via VAHAN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, VAHAN portal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/17/door-to-door-survey-for-first-phase-census-2027-kicks-off-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-30/f38c193g/PTI04302025000221B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the drive, teachers of both government and private schools along with other government officials and staff, who have been engaged as enumerators and supervisors, started door-to-door visits in different districts.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:14:35.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Door-to-door survey for first phase Census-2027 kicks off across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, door-to-door survey, Population Census-2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/lok-adalat-award-enforcement-stayed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/530k0xps/HC-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:13:49.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Adalat award enforcement stayed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Lok Adalat award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/telangana-to-expand-dialysis-network-with-79-new-centres</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/scf822nt/Dialysis-centres.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new centres will be set up under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, following a hub-and-spoke approach</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/aq4s7t2d/new-centres.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:12:59.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to expand dialysis network with 79 new centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, public-private partnership, dialysis centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/cm-revanth-reddy-exhorts-india-bloc-to-oppose-irrational-delimitation-process</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/ga9ut8ua/CM-exhorts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:10:56.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy exhorts INDIA bloc to oppose ‘irrational’ delimitation process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-signs-memorandum-with-jhpiego-aiims-to-strengthen-delivery-of-quality-healthcare-in-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/x1kxj7di/2104mouwithaiims1604chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health minister Mukesh Mahaling during the MoU-signing ceremony with AIIMS, Bhubaneswar at Lok Seva Bhawan.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:08:23.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha signs memorandum with Jhpiego &amp; AIIMS to strengthen delivery of quality healthcare in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, AIIMS, memorandum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/17/first-petrol-pump-a-case-for-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/16bqzy2k/First-petrol.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mechanised petrol dispensing unit inside the Chiran Palace estate and inset, the maker’s name affixed to the casing</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/6r4ubx8g/First-petrola.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/sp513q39/dispensera.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hrqkmycj/dispenser.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petrol dispenser deep inside the wooded expanse of the former Chiran Palace estate, KBR National Park in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:07:06.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First petrol pump? A case for Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, Telangana petrol pump, Chiran Palace estate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-government-to-implement-cm-sampada-for-proper-utilisation-of-dmf-funds</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/1/original/Coal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:06:20.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government to implement ‘CM-Sampada’ for proper utilisation of DMF funds </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, DMF funds, CM-Sampada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/rare-feat-odia-girls-ace-cbse-class-x-exam-with-100-per-cent-result</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/9ctsvncs/Rare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Majhi congratulating Teena Rath.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/8udhahf3/Rare_feat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Majhi felicitating Alisha Biswal.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:03:10.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare feat: Odia girls ace CBSE Class X exam with 100 per cent result  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CBSE Class X exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/10-held-for-burglary-in-odisha-ornaments-worth-over-rs-140-crore-seized</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/5pcd428x/held-for-burglary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gold and silver ornaments, and cash recovered from the accused.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T04:00:02.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 held for burglary in Odisha, ornaments worth over Rs 1.40 crore seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ornaments, inter-district burglary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-centre-sign-mou-for-marine-spatial-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/27/original/odisha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha government</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:58:29.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha, Centre sign MoU for marine spatial plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, marine spatial plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/class-viii-student-found-hanging-in-ashram-school-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-18/s52mlk84/ANI_20240818040846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On being informed, Umerkote police along with district welfare officer (DWO) Rabindra Palka reached the school and initiated an investigation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:54:28.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class-VIII student found hanging in Ashram school in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ashram school, Class-VIII student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/odisha-man-who-knifed-22-year-old-woman-for-rejecting-him-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/j5yhb5ap/_Priest_arrest12__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He was nabbed from Pune with the help of the local police, said Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:52:11.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man who knifed 22-year-old woman for rejecting him held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, knife attack, Rejection, romantic advances</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/food-poisoning-death-hud-minister-meets-students-kin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-13/0wh0muil/newindianexpress2024-0632f39003-3540-447a-a634-85247eb4f180ANI20240616101305.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha State Housing and Urban Development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:48:31.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food poisoning death: H&amp;UD minister meets student’s kin </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, food poisoning death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/census-house-listing-commences-in-odishas-kotia-gram-panchayat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/667hftqz/Census-house.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>House listing exercise underway at a village in Kotia on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:46:11.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census house listing commences in Odisha's Kotia gram panchayat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, House Listing Phase, Census-2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/man-walked-25-km-found-dead-in-jagatsinghpur-district-headquarters-hospital-waiting-room</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/fg6uoqr0/202603133706470.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He walked for around 25 km after crossing the DHH and reached Machgaon Bazaar under Balikuda police limits before collapsing reportedly due to heat stroke.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:44:47.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man walked 25 km, found dead in Jagatsinghpur district headquarters hospital waiting room </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Show-cause notice, DHH doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/naveen-patnaik-urges-mps-in-odisha-to-back-delimitation-only-on-assured-state-share</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gyxxrmkk/Odisha-will-be.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:41:09.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen Patnaik urges MPs in Odisha to back delimitation only on assured state share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, Women’s Reservation Bill, Bill for delimitation,</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/opposition-parties-in-odisha-protest-over-transfer-of-palasa-ichchapuram-to-south-coast-railway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/mb33jyh1/2042dharna081905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD, Congress and Left leaders at a joint dharna in front of the ECoR office.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:38:52.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition parties in Odisha protest over transfer of Palasa-Ichchapuram to South Coast Railway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, South Coast Railway, Palasa-Ichchapuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/kin-of-farmer-shot-in-alangulam-face-online-abuse-as-police-firing-case-sparks-controversy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/bgnvrw4t/P_4711212724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File | Police personnel inspect the spot where the firing incident took place at Maruthamuthur village in Tenkasi district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:36:16.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin of farmer shot in Alangulam face online abuse as police firing case sparks controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Maruthamuthur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/17/deogarhs-pradhanpat-waterfall-makes-it-to-school-textbooks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/x4f4wnix/Deogarh’s-Pradhanpat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradhanpat waterfall in Deogarh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:35:44.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deogarh’s Pradhanpat waterfall makes it to school textbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradhanpat waterfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/17/abhishek-banerjee-dares-amit-shah-to-be-in-kolkata-on-counting-day-alleges-bjp-intimidation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/6qvaa64t/202603023693881.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:31:09.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee dares Amit Shah to be in Kolkata on counting day, alleges BJP intimidation</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Nation, Amit Shah, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/petitions-in-madras-high-court-flag-asset-discrepancies-in-vijays-affidavits-seek-probe-before-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/ff1do2n2/Vijay-assures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief and actor Vijay during his visit to Tiruppur as part of his campaign tour on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:30:56.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petitions in Madras High Court flag asset discrepancies in Vijay’s affidavits, seek probe before polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/centre-to-take-call-on-iimb-campus-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/11/15/original/IIMB.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:29:23.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to take call on IIMB campus expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Management-Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-cabinet-nod-for-11-elevated-roads-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/yf08me4c/road-widening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express illustration</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:27:18.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet nod for 11 elevated roads in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, elevated roads</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/madras-hc-tells-isps-cable-operatorsnot-to-telecast-jana-nayagan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/1k58owfy/cinemaexpress2025-01-266z1kehrlJN.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Jana Nayagan' movie poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:26:44.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC tells ISPs, cable operators
not to telecast 'Jana Nayagan'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil, Jana Nayagan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/census-day-1-greater-bengaluru-authority-forest-wing-struggles-with-just-15-staffers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rouj47jq/Census-Day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enumerators and supervisors prepare to head out for the housing census at Jayanagar 4th block on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:23:21.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census Day 1: Greater Bengaluru Authority forest wing struggles with just 15 staffers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Census Day, National Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/madras-high-court-upholds-dismissal-of-tamannaah-bhatias-rs-1-crore-damages-plea-against-soap-company</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/24/original/Tamannaah_PTI_Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Tamannaah Bhatia (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:22:59.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court upholds dismissal of Tamannaah Bhatia’s Rs 1 crore damages plea against soap company</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/17/mango-trade-picks-up-pace-at-nunna-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rpg301ji/Mango-trade.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mango</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:22:11.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mango trade picks up pace at Nunna market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Mango, mango traders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/over-23000-enumerators-fan-out-across-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/x28bnros/Munish-Moudgil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Special Commissioner Munish Moudgil .</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/z61zuyum/enumerators-fan.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/cr8w5jjh/enu.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:22:04.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 23,000 enumerators fan out across Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority, Enumerators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/ice-acting-director-todd-lyons-will-resign-at-end-of-may-says-dhs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/t8fe2r46/image-1776388856454.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, testifies in the Rayburn House Office Building on April 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:21:43.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, says DHS</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ICE, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security, Todd Lyons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/17/ntr-cp-distributes-summer-kits-to-cops-stresses-helmet-use-and-traffic-discipline</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/id8fi6ev/New-Project-2026-04-17T085054.239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CP Rajasekhara Babu said several measures had been implemented to streamline traffic management in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:21:33.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR CP distributes summer kits to cops, stresses helmet use and traffic discipline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, SV Rajashekhara Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/17/nirm-team-studies-hill-stability-at-durga-temple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/2qzkvg30/NIRM-team.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of scientists from the National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), Bengaluru studies the stability of the Indrakeeladri Hill</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:19:59.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIRM team studies hill stability at Durga temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Durga Malleswara Varla Devasthanam, National Institute of Rock Mechanics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/k-rera-holds-bangalore-development-authority-liable-tells-it-to-pay-penalty-to-two-buyers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/hpkb6cno/buyers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The authority directed immediate completion of stalled works, issuance of Occupancy Certificates (OC) and payment of interest for delays extending over a decade.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:19:38.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K-RERA holds Bangalore Development Authority liable, tells it to pay penalty to two buyers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bangalore Development Authority, K-RERA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/6000-acres-encroached-in-kolleru-in-two-years-bolisetty-satyanarayana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/6379k8o7/P_4589041454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bolisetty Satyanarayana</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:19:15.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘6,000 acres encroached in Kolleru in two years’: Bolisetty Satyanarayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kolleru Lake, Bolisetty Satyanarayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/tnnlu-students-protest-v-cs-remarks-on-womens-attire-demand-apology-and-inquiry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/jryaruko/img05551604try41464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TNNLU students gather in protest near the administrative block in Tiruchy on Wednesday, many dressed in black, demanding accountability over alleged remarks by the Vice-Chancellor.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:17:42.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNNLU students protest V-C’s remarks on women’s attire, demand apology and inquiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNNLU students protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/starmer-faces-calls-to-resign-as-uk-government-admits-ambassador-to-us-failed-vetting-process</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/953b5lqq/AP26106317236300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks as Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online Thursday, April 16, 2026, in London.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:17:23.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer faces calls to resign as UK government admits ambassador to US failed vetting process</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Keir Starmer, Epstein files, Peter Mandelson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/waste-filled-space-under-bellandur-flyover-gets-facelift</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/vebnwzqn/Waste-filled-space-under-Bellandur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The space has been developed under the CSR initiative of Intel India, in collaboration with Rising India Trust (NGO).</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/5auj225e/Waste-fil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The place before being developed</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:17:06.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste-filled space under Bellandur flyover gets facelift </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bellandur flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/man-poses-as-ias-officer-cheats-medical-store-owner-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-17/8fkw83tg/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:14:19.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man poses as IAS officer, cheats medical store owner in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IAS officer, Duped, medical store owner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/womens-bill-a-step-for-gender-justice-mp-shabari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/9hpppcez/New-Project-2026-04-17T084315.942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Shabari</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:14:11.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s bill, a step for gender justice: MP Shabari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MP Shabari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/tambaram-locals-ask-govt-to-address-service-lapses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-21/6hbc4u4p/C_1_1_CH0164_104134122.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:13:31.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tambaram locals ask govt to address service lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/achieve-15-growth-target-with-good-planning-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/51gcnltq/Achieve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu holding a review meeting on Finance department at the State Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:12:24.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Achieve 15% growth target with good planning: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/pocso-accused-cannot-claim-default-bail-rules-karnataka-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/tthzsrok/ANI_20250405141420.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He was booked under the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocity) Act and Pocso Act.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:11:31.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pocso accused cannot claim default bail, rules Karnataka High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Pocso accused, default bai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/17/a-10-day-ceasefire-agreed-on-by-israel-and-lebanon-goes-into-effect-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/7zhbmbhb/AP26106770139446.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tracer rounds illuminate the night sky as people fire live ammunition and fireworks into the air following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:11:01.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Israel- Lebanon ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/off-the-cuff-caste-violence-shadows-tirunelveli-but-leaders-stay-silent-on-issue-during-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-08/5ektzsl5/cast-out-caste.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>2026-04-17T03:10:58.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Caste violence shadows Tirunelveli, but leaders stay silent on issue during campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/self-enumeration-census-naidu-launches-drive-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/hg0bdmmp/Naidu-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu registering his household details online</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:10:28.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-enumeration census: Naidu launches drive in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/jagan-indulging-in-malicious-politics-and-spreading-lies-on-harbour-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/cgmrub89/Jagan-indulging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ministers alleged that Jagan was attempting to create fear among investors and trying to obstruct development initiatives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:09:23.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Jagan indulging in malicious politics and spreading lies on harbour project’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Kollu Ravindra, Minister BC Janardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/cops-in-mufti-bust-ipl-black-ticket-racket-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/5wrhwlo6/C351CH027961429329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main entrance of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:07:41.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops in mufti bust IPL black ticket racket in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Chinnaswamy Stadium, IPL 2026, black ticket racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/illegal-truck-parking-under-madampatti-bridge-raises-safety-concerns-on-coimbatore-ring-road</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/ypf3dczs/C_1_1_CH1450_11914955.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists commuting on the western ring road have raised concerns over the large multi-axle trucks that have been parked under the bridge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:07:30.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal truck parking under Madampatti bridge raises safety concerns on Coimbatore ring road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/children-made-to-hold-placards-for-political-campaigning-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/f8z6ablu/kids11604cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the election campaign at its peak among major political parties in Coimbatore, parents and political parties are engaging children in campaigning, violating the Election Commissions standing orders. Child rights activists say officers have a responsibility to prevent this, alleging that officials merely overlook the issue instead of taking action.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:04:52.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Children made to hold placards for political campaigning in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/man-sentenced-to-20-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-raping-minor-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/54na9xtk/Rigorous-imprisonment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:03:28.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sentenced to 20-year rigorous imprisonment for raping minor in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, rape, Minor, rigorous imprisonment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/ap-govt-tightens-guidelines-as-nursing-seats-go-vacant-in-state</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:title>AP govt tightens guidelines as nursing seats go vacant in state</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/17/reed-hastings-to-step-down-from-netflix-board-of-directors</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings smiles during an interview in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 28, 2017.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:02:40.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reed Hastings to step down from Netflix board of directors</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/work-together-to-curb-road-mishaps-minister-to-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav during the State level stakeholders conference on PM RAHAT at NTR Health University in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:01:26.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work together to curb road mishaps: Minister to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/woman-killed-in-suspected-tiger-attack-in-nilgiris</loc>
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<image:caption>R Parvathi of Anumapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:01:09.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman killed in suspected tiger attack in Nilgiris</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/cctv-360system-boosts-policing-speeds-up-crime-detection-in-ap</loc>
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<image:caption>The CCTV360 system, integrated with RTGS, uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to analyse vehicle movements across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T03:00:35.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTV 360system boosts policing, speeds up crime detection in AP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/complete-5000-temples-in-ap-within-two-years-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:59:16.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complete 5,000 temples in AP within two years: Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Srivani funds</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/make-bjp-omit-deepathoon-from-poll-manifesto-cpi-urges-eci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/4hlbjb8y/Deepam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI urges rejection of BJP manifesto over Thiruparankundram deepam promise, flags harmony concerns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:58:59.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make BJP omit Deepathoon from poll manifesto, CPI urges ECI</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/lokesh-directs-smcs-to-speed-up-school-infrastructure-works</loc>
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<image:caption>IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:57:20.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh directs SMCs to speed up school infrastructure works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, School Management Committees, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/no-respite-from-wildlife-attacks-in-ballari-bear-killed-in-accident-another-attacks-farmer</loc>
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<image:caption>A farmer was seriously injured when he was attacked by a sloth bear while he was on his way to his agricultural field in a village in the district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:57:12.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No respite from wildlife attacks in Ballari: Bear killed in accident, another attacks farmer</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/poll-outcomes-shouldnt-affect-chennai-projects-citizens-group</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/umqfsbl0/Chennai-Port-Maduravoyal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maduravoyal double-decker expressway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:56:58.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll outcomes shouldn’t affect Chennai projects: Citizens’ group</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/17/kuppam-court-grants-bail-to-ysrcp-general-secretary-srihari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/y1g5z0cn/New-Project-70.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP media wing general secretary Srihari Pudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:56:32.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuppam court grants bail to YSRCP general secretary Srihari</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/ctc-koyambedu-metro-works-hit-by-labour-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hxq80rmt/CTC-Koya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the project is currently proceeding with 400 workers, against a requirement of 800 | file pic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:55:20.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CTC-Koyambedu metro works hit by labour shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/only-legislature-can-take-a-call-on-law-against-caste-killing-cant-order-it-madras-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:54:31.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only legislature can take a call on law against caste killing, can’t order it: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/isro-received-15-lakh-satellite-collision-alerts-from-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/14/original/ISRO_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report was released by ISRO on Thursday for the public to assess. It was announced on April 8 during the international conference on spacecraft mission operations-2026, in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:53:54.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO received 1.5 lakh satellite collision alerts from US</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/government-schools-beat-national-average</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/k4ldw2y4/students084901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood congratulated students, teachers, and parents, noting that girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 97.37%, compared to 97.09% for boys.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/rudujo80/Screenshot-2026-04-17-012740.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:53:44.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government schools beat national average</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi government schools, CBSE X results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/flying-squad-seizes-rs-245-crore-gold-and-diamond-consignment-in-adyar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/oanqgzel/New-Project-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:52:50.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flying squad seizes Rs 245 crore gold and diamond consignment in Adyar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/left-tie-in-ambedkar-university-student-council-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/rjlk054i/sfi-2085213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Variations in seat distribution across campuses, however, have allowed both organisations to interpret the results in their favour.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:51:58.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left tie in Ambedkar University student council elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, SFI, AISA, Ambedkar University Delhi, AUDSC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-cabinet-to-take-up-sc-internal-quota-on-april-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/fjq15jgz/siddu-p4110341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah leaves Vidhana Soudha after the cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:49:53.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet to take up SC internal quota on April 24  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SC internal quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/capital-heats-up-as-mercury-crosses-40c-caqm-imposes-grap-1-curbs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/eoxmmvsm/weather-01081940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded at 40.3 degrees Celsius.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:48:57.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital heats up as mercury crosses 40°C, CAQM imposes GRAP 1 curbs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, CAQM, GRAP 1</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/lpg-crisis-autos-end-up-waiting-for-5-6-hrs-for-fuel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/advb40t5/LPG-crisis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Auto drivers wait in long queue to refill LPG at a bunk in Guindy | Martin Louis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:48:15.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG crisis: Autos end up waiting for 5-6 hrs for fuel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/17/south-chennai-it-corridors-growth-masks-civic-strain-as-residents-battle-floods-traffic-and-drainage-woes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/g25ne7od/Infra-worries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tailback has been a pestering issue on IT Express Way | Ashwin Prasath</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/xphdxt1s/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:47:24.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Chennai IT corridor’s growth masks civic strain as residents battle floods, traffic and drainage woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/muslim-religious-leaders-in-karnataka-slam-congress-flay-action-against-jabbar-naseer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/28qpe5nh/I’m-being-made.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLC Abdul Jabbar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:47:11.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim religious leaders in Karnataka slam Congress, flay action against Jabbar, Naseer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MLC Abdul Jabbar, Ulema-e-Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/delhi-hc-questions-delay-in-unnao-survivor-appeal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/2kuq4bq4/hgfhhg.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Survivor in the Unnao rape case leaves from Supreme Court, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:46:45.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC questions delay in Unnao survivor appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Kuldeep Sengar, Unnao rape survivor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/plastic-waste-aquatic-weeds-fill-thevara-perandoor-canal-eight-months-after-cleaning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/95w0str9/Plastic-waste-aquatic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Thevara-Perandoor canal filled with water hyacinth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:45:38.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plastic waste, aquatic weeds fill 
Thevara-Perandoor canal eight months after cleaning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Thevara-Perandoor Canal, aquatic weeds</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/theyyam-adds-colour-to-campaign-rallies-draws-crowds-in-south-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ouqd7akf/Theyyam-adds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parties are increasingly incorporating traditional arts in their campaigns | EXPRESS</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:44:57.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theyyam adds colour to campaign rallies, draws crowds in south TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/maths-medicine-research-ernakulams-topper-duo-has-career-mapped-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/kmf7b5jh/Math.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rishabh Vinod and Sivendu Pai M S</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/5kvxmks4/Maths__medicine.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:44:39.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maths, medicine research: Ernakulam’s topper duo has career mapped out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, CBSE Class X examinations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/congress-mla-kulkarni-pleads-for-leniency-sentencing-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:44:21.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA Kulkarni pleads for leniency, sentencing today </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vinay Kulkarni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/mcd-launches-new-bid-to-revive-naini-lake-plans-shikara-rides-water-sports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/zrjjxw2j/naini-lake095611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed plan also includes opening the lake to water activities such as shikara and gondola rides, racing boats, and water scooters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:43:56.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD launches new bid to revive Naini lake, plans shikara rides, water sports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Naini Lake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/mp-cops-in-kochi-to-probe-kumbh-mela-girls-marriage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/69327l5m/ANI_20260311170742.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kumbh Mela viral girl Monalisa Bhosle marries her love partner Furman Khan in Kerala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:43:15.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP cops in Kochi to probe Kumbh Mela girl’s marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Viral girl Monalisa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/delhi-university-sees-fewer-complaints-than-jnu-rti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/jh6y0c5o/202604123745241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to an RTI reply sought by this reporter, DU recorded just six complaints between 2023 and 2025—two in 2023–24 and four in 2024–25.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/y24eo1x8/Screenshot-2026-04-17-012941.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:42:26.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University sees fewer complaints than JNU: RTI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, JNU, ICC, Delhi University, GSCASH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/26-districts-in-karnataka-likely-to-face-drinking-water-crisis-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/d205o3p2/dists-likely-to-face-drinking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The water level at the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS) built across the Cuavery in Mandya district dropped to 100.96 ft on Thursday, below its Full Reservoir Level of 124 ft.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:42:23.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 districts in Karnataka likely to face drinking water crisis: CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drinking water crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/smaller-allies-contest-under-major-party-symbols-in-tamil-nadu-sparking-debate-on-identity-and-control</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/y3p0l0kx/dmk-symbol092800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the 2026 polls, as many as 15 smaller parties are contesting a total of 24 seats on the symbols of their alliance partners | Shiba Prasad Sahu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:42:15.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smaller allies contest under major party symbols in Tamil Nadu, sparking debate on identity and control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/mystery-of-the-two-closed-panampilly-nagar-parks-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/5lyf2l5f/Mystery-of-the-2-‘closed’-Panampilly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Avenue Park at Panampilly Nagar remains neglected</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/gdz12w7j/Mystery_of_the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MIG Park at Panampilly Nagar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/s8cxuubm/of_the_2__closed__Panampilly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two women use flashlight of their mobile phones at Golden Park in Panampilly Nagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:41:57.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mystery of the two ‘closed’ Panampilly Nagar parks in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, park, Panampilly Nagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-hc-nod-to-auction-of-lapsed-excise-licences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/rxf2titd/HC-calls-for-laws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:40:52.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC nod to auction of lapsed excise licences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court, forfeited excise licences</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/rahul-gandhi-to-campaign-in-tamil-nadu-with-3-rallies-unlikely-to-meet-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/dlqc3do7/Rahul%20Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:39:28.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Tamil Nadu with 3 rallies; unlikely to meet Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/indianoil-boosts-auto-lpg-supply-by-300-per-cent-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/qgg5d8ea/IOCL_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To manage the situation, all Indian Oil auto LPG stations in Bengaluru are operating without interruption.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:39:02.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndianOil boosts auto LPG supply by 300 per cent in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IndianOil, auto LPG supply</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/17/edappally-church-to-mark-80-yrs-of-40-hour-adoration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/29/original/A_reservoir_of_faith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>St George Forane Church at Edappally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:38:49.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Edappally church to mark 80 yrs of 40-Hour Adoration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Edappally church, St George Forane Church</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/schools-in-thiruvanthapuram-register-stellar-show-in-cbse-class-x-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/60h89r7v/Schools-in-capital.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:38:00.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schools in Thiruvanthapuram register stellar show in CBSE Class X exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvanthapuram, CBSE Class X examinations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/speaker-vijender-gupta-gets-z-security-after-threats-to-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/lk44fxyc/C_53_1_CH1540_43611147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bomb squad inspecting after Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta received a bomb threat mail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:37:46.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speaker Vijender Gupta gets Z security after threats to House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Vijender Gupta, Z security cover</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/tvk-manifesto-promises-rs-2500-for-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/7yqyigho/p4-vijay-manifesto0929221758.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay releases TVK’s poll manifesto on Thursday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:37:43.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK manifesto promises Rs 2,500 for women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/citizens-groups-in-karnataka-demand-halt-to-sir-flag-risks-to-voting-rights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/y2lqngye/SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:37:18.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citizens’ groups in Karnataka demand halt to SIR, flag risks to voting rights </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/census-houselisting-phase-kicks-off-in-ndmc-cantonment-areas-of-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0hford1r/census010539561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Census 2027 enumerators are moving to begin ground-level work across Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:36:46.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census houselisting phase kicks off in NDMC, cantonment areas of city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Census 2027, houselisting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/model-tribal-schools-continue-success-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/3/original/teacher_classroom.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>2026-04-17T02:36:32.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Model tribal schools continue success story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CBSE, tribal schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/dmk-will-fight-delimitation-bill-in-courts-says-rs-bharathi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-05/fm8di784/rs-bharathi122123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK organisational secretary RS Bharathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:35:14.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK will fight delimitation bill in courts, says RS Bharathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-visits-swabhiman-apartments-hears-residents-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6htfyg2s/HGB56qHa4AENbl6.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday inspected the Swabhiman Apartments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:34:23.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu visits Swabhiman Apartments, hears residents’ concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Swabhiman Apartments</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/cm-aware-delimitation-will-be-fair-yet-staging-protests-eps-attacks-stalin-at-coimbatore-rally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ntm1j5cr/EPS-accuses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami addressing a campaign meeting at Gandhipuram in Coimbatore on Thursday | S Senbagapandiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:33:50.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘CM aware delimitation will be fair, yet staging protests’: EPS attacks Stalin at Coimbatore rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/upgraded-shankhumukham-beach-set-to-reopen-by-the-end-of-may</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ratmdnvw/Upgraded-Shankhumukham.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renovation and coastal protection works under way at Shankhumukham Beach, with ongoing construction aimed at restoring the shoreline</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:33:44.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upgraded Shankhumukham Beach set to reopen by the end of May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Shankhumukham beach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/17/new-bric-rgcb-director-appointed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/dwub4o06/2018-09-05.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:32:38.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New BRIC-RGCB director appointed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, CSIR-Institute of Genomics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/womans-suicide-after-alleged-assault-over-poll-freebies-51-booths-marked-sensitive-in-tiruchys-mannachanallur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/hayc4irh/202602283690952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:32:33.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s suicide after alleged assault over poll freebies: 51 booths marked sensitive in Tiruchy's Mannachanallur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/delhi-hc-takes-on-record-kejriwals-fresh-affidavit-seeking-recusal-of-judge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/k818k1x6/PTI04132026000126B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal arrives at the Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:31:54.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC takes on record Kejriwal’s fresh affidavit seeking recusal of judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/at-6012-mw-keralas-peak-power-demand-touches-record-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/txvoti5d/peak-power-demand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:31:52.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 6,012 MW, Kerala’s peak power demand touches record high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSEB, Kerala electricity board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/amid-deepening-congress-rift-over-kerala-cm-pick-deputy-talks-rear-head</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/thnui16k/New-Project-2026-04-17T075510.328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid Congress infighting over CM post, UDF talks have intensified on offering IUML deputy chief minister post, though leaders downplay it now reported</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:30:03.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid deepening Congress rift over Kerala CM pick, deputy talks rear head</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, IUML, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/minister-khandre-bats-for-csr-funds-to-end-man-animal-conflict-save-ghats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/vxmyt3hg/Khandre-bats-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre releases a brochure at the curtain raiser of FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit—2026 in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:28:17.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Khandre bats for CSR funds to end man-animal conflict, save Ghats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, man-animal conflict, Eshwar B Khandre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/conspiracy-to-cheat-tamil-nadu-southern-states-thirumavalavan-slams-centres-delimitation-move</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/28/original/Thol_Thirumavalavan_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:28:16.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conspiracy to cheat Tamil Nadu, southern states: Thirumavalavan slams Centre’s delimitation move</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/17/bengaluru-becomes-a-hub-of-heart-care</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/d8lj43k8/Heart-surgery.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>2026-04-17T02:26:24.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru becomes a hub of heart care</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, heart care</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/black-flag-stir-just-a-trailer-centre-should-not-wish-to-see-the-main-picture-says-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/dmjrcvnw/Black-flag-stir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM MK Stalin burns a copy of delimitation amendment bill in Namakkal | Express</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:26:04.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Black flag stir ‘just a trailer’, centre should not wish to see the main picture, says Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/17/anxiety-identity-and-poll-transformation-in-west-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/yills7gx/bengal-border102703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Border constituencies are animated by a complex, often overlapping litany of anxieties—historical, demographic, and existential.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/gwrfoy45/Screenshot-2026-04-17-021204.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:25:19.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anxiety, identity and poll transformation in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026, Bangladesh- Bengal border</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/in-race-to-be-cm-face-league-turns-wind-beneath-satheesans-wings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/14/original/V_D_Satheesan_EPS.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:23:49.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In race to be CM face, League turns wind beneath Satheesan’s wings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, V D Satheesan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/cm-spreading-canards-fearing-poll-defeat-eps-attacks-stalin-over-delimitation-row-eps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lrbtkqfp/P_4708622112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Edappadi K. Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:22:53.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM spreading canards fearing poll defeat: EPS attacks Stalin over delimitation row: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/congress-mlas-from-karnataka-meet-surjewala-exude-confidence-of-cabinet-reshuffle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/6h04zopp/Siddu-camp-MLAs-meet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation of Congress MLAs from Karnataka submit a memorandum to AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:21:47.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLAs from Karnataka meet Surjewala, exude confidence of cabinet reshuffle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLAs, cabinet reshuffle, Siddaramaiah camp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/cbse-thiruvananthapuram-region-tops-class-x-exams-again-with-9979-pass-rate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/txrriqb1/CBSE-T’Puram-region.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Christ Nagar Central School at Kowdiar in Thiruvananthapuram celebrating after the announcement of CBSE exam results</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7iha7vmy/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:21:15.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE Thiruvananthapuram region tops Class X exams again with 99.79% pass rate </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE board exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/sslc-results-in-may-third-week-plus-ii-on-may-25</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/0a8mg1fz/1-53-1-11yssl11103try4.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>2026-04-17T02:20:16.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSLC results in May third week; Plus-II on May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SSLC results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/siblings-held-for-beating-man-to-death-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:19:11.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siblings held for beating man to death in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, arrested, Sibling held</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/cbse-withholds-results-of-38-students-in-kasaragod-school-over-subject-code-error</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/25/original/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:17:07.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE withholds results of 38 students in Kasaragod school over subject code error </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE, Kasaragod school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/kargil-democratic-alliance-hardens-stand-on-6th-schedule-and-statehood</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/paa69pln/kda081609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the last round of talks between Ladakh leaders and the Centre on February 4, the MHA objected to demands for statehood and 6th Schedule status citing concerns about financial viability.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:16:12.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kargil Democratic Alliance hardens stand on 6th Schedule and statehood</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kargil Democratic Alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/can-tvk-turn-fan-frenzy-into-votes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zy7i6fnh/Can-TVK-turn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mannequin of TVK chief Vijay being used in a campaign by Thiruverumbur TVK candidate Navalpattu Viji</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/4s56czhn/frenzy-into-votes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A life-sized digital projection of TVK chief alongside Kumbakonam candidate K Vinoth | File pic</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:12:34.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can TVK turn fan frenzy into votes?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/karnataka-special-court-directs-police-to-issue-notice-to-veerendra-heggade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/1y7qmvoj/about-veerendra-heggade.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari and Rajya Sabha member D Veerendra Heggade</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:11:46.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Special Court directs police to issue notice to Veerendra Heggade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr Veerendra Heggade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/raipur-diary-self-enumeration-option-available-for-census-27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/uuxq4bo9/self-enumeration-diary074428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:11:46.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary: Self-enumeration option available for Census ’27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, 2027 Census, Chhattisgarh census</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/17/where-looms-never-stop-and-struggles-never-end-debt-low-wages-shadow-kumarapalayam-ahead-of-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/7o6vddf1/Where-looms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Tamil Nadu’s weaving hub, low wages, rising costs and a history of organ trafficking shape voter concerns, with over 100 kidney donors identified in the Pallipalayam belt.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/e4h4jmjx/Screenshot-2026-04-17-021116.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/4s5feukt/pOLL.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:10:45.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where looms never stop and struggles never end: Debt, low wages shadow Kumarapalayam ahead of polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/harivansh-to-be-deputy-chair-amid-opposition-stir</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/1tk66j58/harivansh064711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Journalist-turned-politician Harivansh is set to be re-elected Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third term,</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:07:28.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harivansh to be deputy chair amid Opposition stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Harivansh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/5-day-english-training-for-teachers-in-karnataka-fails</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gs8em1pp/teachers-training.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The department of state educational research and training prepared the material to train teachers, which is bulky.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:06:44.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5-day English training for teachers in Karnataka fails</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, teachers, English training, 5-day English training</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/specials/2026/Apr/17/quiet-architect-of-womens-quota</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/sk31u2ol/gmm0700071.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI MP Geeta Mukherjee, fondly called ‘Geetadi’.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:03:41.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quiet architect of women’s quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Specials, Nation, women’s quota, women’s reservation law, Geeta Mukherjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/sp-seeks-muslim-obc-womens-quota-stokes-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/40t3uv3u/1-53-16041-pti04162026000093b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:01:43.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP seeks Muslim, OBC women’s quota, stokes row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Samajwadi Party, Muslim reservation, OBC women reservation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/17/yana-caves-in-karnataka-get-geo-heritage-site-of-national-importance-tag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/7yufgvv1/yana085840.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yana caves near Gokarna is a well-known tourism and pilgrimage centre attracting footfall from across the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:59:51.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yana caves in Karnataka get geo-heritage site of national importance tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Yana caves, geo-heritage site</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/probe-into-noida-unrest-points-to-pakistan-linked-social-media-trail-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0xl4tvvd/noida121306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to Noida Police, the violence in Noida was a mala fide, internationally organised activity.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:58:25.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe into Noida unrest points to Pakistan-linked social media trail: Police </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, Noida unrest, Pakistan social media trail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/firecracker-accidents-claim-two-lives-on-vishu-day-in-palakkad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/oofbadh5/202603313728048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:53:34.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firecracker accidents claim two lives on Vishu day in Palakkad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Firecracker accident, Vishu day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/17/those-cleared-by-tribunals-two-days-before-polls-can-vote-in-bengal-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:51:41.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those cleared by tribunals two days before polls can vote in Bengal: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/a-legal-battle-that-defied-sweet-endings-in-ernakulams-ice-cream-case</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>The trio allegedly assaulted the volunteer, triggering a criminal case that has been pending before the Ernakulam district court nearly two decades on.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:51:31.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A legal battle that defied sweet endings in Ernakulam’s 'ice cream case'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ice cream case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/as-west-bengal-polls-near-migrant-workers-in-kerala-rush-home-to-vote</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/jgsx14nk/West-Bengal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:42:27.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As West Bengal polls near, migrant workers in Kerala rush home to vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, West Bengal Elections, migrant workers, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kaaniponnu-goes-missing-from-temple-police-recover-kaineettam-from-devotee-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/hfn3g1vw/Kaaniponnu-goes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Thiruvabharanam inside which the Kaaniponnu is kept</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:37:37.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaaniponnu goes missing from temple; police recover ‘kaineettam’ from devotee in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Lord Ayyappa, Kaaniponnu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kerala-transgender-couple-to-legally-identify-as-parents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/agdvuvfj/Transgender-couple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ziya (from left), Zabiya and Zahad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:33:44.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala transgender couple to legally identify as ‘parents’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala transgender couple, transgender couple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/kerala-youth-league-leader-faces-hate-over-vishu-greetings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/y0kk3uje/Youth-League.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screen grab from Najma Thabsheera‘s Vishu video</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:32:20.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala youth league leader faces hate over Vishu greetings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala youth league leader, Vishu greetings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/17/dental-college-sacks-hod-in-kerala-student-suicide-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/79n06f7u/Dental-college.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth League members stage protest at the Kannur City Police Commissioner’s office demanding the arrest of the two faculty members who are accused of abetting the suicide of first-year BDS student Nithin Raj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:27:57.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dental college sacks HOD in Kerala student suicide case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kannur Dental College, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/17/at-85-anjolie-ela-menon-revisits-her-iconic-themes-in-new-delhi-exhibition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1vc47rib/S5A9825.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Rajo' (2026)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/ksxhxpwb/ANJOLIE-ELA-MENON-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran artist Anjolie Ela Menon</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/cd7xr2jy/S5A9845.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Chair 1' (2025)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/jp9abrty/Gemini-1984in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Gemini' (1984)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-17T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 85, Anjolie Ela Menon revisits her iconic themes in New Delhi exhibition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, Art exhibition, anjolie ela menon, figurative art, vadhera art gallery</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/blitz-table-tennis-and-padel-what-vaishali-did-off-the-board</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zr38yywq/vaishali-page-1-final2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali and her mother Nagalakshmi with the trophy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T23:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blitz, table tennis and padel: What Vaishali did off the board  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, R Vaishali, Candidates 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/16/precision-and-clarity-must-guide-delimitation-debate-in-parliament</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/fmy2jiwq/P_4725774149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK cadres stage a protest in Chennai, burning copies of the Delimitation Bill in condemnation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T21:27:05.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Precision and clarity must guide delimitation debate in Parliament</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/16/polluted-cities-should-accelerate-shift-to-evs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/moux92li/tt.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T21:26:57.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polluted cities should accelerate shift to EVs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/16/quick-take-food-for-thought</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/2/original/1-53-1-01y_ban_0112try_4.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T21:26:47.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take : Food for thought</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/trump-claims-iran-has-agreed-to-hand-over-enriched-uranium-stockpile-says-peace-deal-is-close</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2016/1/4/16/original/Donald%20Trump_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:23:01.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump claims Iran has agreed to hand over enriched uranium stockpile; says peace deal is close</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, West Asia crisis, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/16/slow-steady-how-dc-pacer-ngidi-continues-to-make-life-difficult-for-batters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/qozfe7pz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-16-at-15.34.14.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lungi Ngidi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:12:24.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slow &amp; steady: How DC pacer Ngidi continues to make life difficult for batters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, Lungi Ngidi, bowling action, Fast bowling, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/vaishali-the-og-sister-now-world-contender</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/kt14xc5m/vaishali1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali with the trophy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:01:55.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaishali, the OG sister now world contender</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, chess, candidates, R Praggnanandhaa, World Championship, R Vaishali</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/live-parliament-special-session-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zkdsdkg1/PTI04162026000251B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/foxw2llj/Stalin_Burns_Bill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin burns a copy of the proposed delimitation amendment in Namakkal during a statewide protest against the Union government over the delimitation issue on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:58:15.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Parliament special session day 1: Opposition, Centre spar on women's quota, delimitation bills in LS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LIVE, Parliament special session, delimitation exercise, Census 2027, Women's Reservation Act, delimitation Bill, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/west-bengal-ceo-seeks-report-on-excess-police-security-for-political-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/tp0h9y1b/PTI10272025000142B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:54:30.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal CEO seeks report on excess police security for political leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Security forces, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/biggest-producer-of-peds-and-illegal-steroids-is-in-india-wada-chief-banka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/r724jzfa/wada.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The World Anti-Doping Agency's President Witold Banka (right) and Director of Intelligence &amp; Investigations Gunter Younger address a news conference in New Delhi, India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:48:17.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biggest producer of PEDs and illegal steroids is in India: WADA chief Banka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Mansukh L Mandaviya, WADA Chief Witold Banka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/india-increases-lng-imports-from-us-oman-nigeria</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/n2ihftt7/202603113704800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LNG cargoes on way to India as imports from outside Gulf rise</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:46:19.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India increases LNG imports from US, Oman, Nigeria</news:title>
<news:keywords>LNG, LNG imports, India LNG imports</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/renault-lines-up-7-new-models-in-india-bets-on-evs-hybrids</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/14/original/SportyS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renault India’s latest offering, the new KWID</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:43:16.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renault lines up 7 new models in India; bets on EVs, hybrids </news:title>
<news:keywords>Renault , Renault India new cars, Renault India EVs, Renault hybrid cars</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/16/sezs-seek-higher-duty-concessions-to-counter-fta-china-imports</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/1zjn0kww/202506073423327.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India imports</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:40:27.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEZs seek higher duty concessions to counter FTA, China imports</news:title>
<news:keywords>SEZ, India exports, Special Economic Zone, SEZ duties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/dgca-removes-atc-officer-pilots-from-duty-after-spicejetakasa-aircraft-collision-at-igia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/y3wlqovs/bihar-dycm-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The right winglet of Spicejet's SG 124 was damaged while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of Akasa Air QP 1406 was damaged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:36:54.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA removes ATC officer, pilots from duty after SpiceJet–Akasa aircraft collision at Delhi Airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, DGCA, SpiceJet–Akasa aircraft collision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/16/vaishali-has-always-been-more-attack-minded-than-pragg-coach-ramesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/4lj1igmb/552099576207ec06bdd5co.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:36:51.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaishali has always been more attack-minded than Pragg: coach Ramesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, chess, candidates, R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/16/five-injured-after-speeding-car-driven-by-bjp-mlas-son-hits-them-in-mps-shivpuri-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1iir6gr0/IMG-20260416-WA0669.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car that was driven by son of first-time BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:36:44.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five injured after speeding car driven by BJP MLA’s son hits them in MP's Shivpuri district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, road accident, BJP MLA, speeding car, Rash driving</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/16/why-mobile-phone-prices-are-going-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/tr1srmqy/20250919123F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global smartphone shipments fall</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why mobile phone prices are going up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/16/dot-sebi-join-hands-to-curb-telecom-linked-investment-frauds-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-11/f7l0kdib/Sebi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SEBI</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:58.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DoT, Sebi join hands to curb telecom-linked investment frauds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/16/fresh-formulas-for-fair-federalism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/rle2e3in/x3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In an LS of, say, 700 seats in all, the maximum increase would for Uttar Pradesh—from 80 to 89, while demographic performers would get an increase smaller than nine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh formulas for fair federalism </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/16/from-smart-stumps-to-hawk-eye-the-technology-stack-running-the-ipl</loc>
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<image:caption>A defining shift of our time is that women are not waiting to be included; they are deploying capital and influence to build new pathways</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed the situation in West Asia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Breast cancer screening to include image-based AI risk assessment: New global guidelines </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/jharkhand-hc-orders-fast-track-dna-test-in-bokaro-girls-skeletal-remains-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:20:40.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC orders fast-track DNA test in Bokaro girl’s skeletal remains case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/cbi-court-jails-ex-bank-manager-for-loan-scam-nine-others-convicted-in-multi-crore-fraud-case-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T15:11:26.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI court jails ex-bank manager for loan scam, nine others convicted in multi-crore fraud case in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Loan Scam, multi-crore fraud case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Apr/16/lakhwar-hydro-electric-project-gains-momentum-after-secretarys-review-300-mw-unit-to-benefit-four-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Hydro electric project: Photo for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:59:07.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Lakhwar Hydro Electric Project gains momentum after secretary’s review; 300 MW unit to benefit four states</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/left-bets-on-youth-and-women-as-cpim-seeks-comeback-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Left Front had on March 16 released its list of candidates for 192 out of 294 Assembly seats.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Meenakshi Mukherjee adressing public in Uttarpara.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dipshita Dhar campaigning in north Dumdum.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Afreen Shilpi campaigning in Ballyguange.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:42:19.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left bets on youth and women as CPI(M) seeks comeback in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal elections, CPI (M) Candidates</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/16/nashik-police-probe-tcs-case-seek-ib-nia-ats-help-over-suspected-international-funding-links</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:37:27.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik police probe TCS case, seek IB, NIA, ATS help over suspected international funding links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, NIA, TCS case, Nashik police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/if-constitution-amendment-bill-is-passed-democracy-will-be-finished-in-india-priyanka-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/zifjpa1n/PTI04162026000392B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Special session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:29:21.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If Constitution amendment bill is passed, democracy will be finished in India: Priyanka Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Priyanka Gandhi, 2026 delimitation of parliamentary seats, 2026 Parliament Special Session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/16/sc-rules-wifes-maintenance-must-ensure-dignity-reasonable-standard-of-living</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:20:52.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rules wife’s maintenance must ensure dignity, reasonable standard of living</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court of India, dignity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/pope-blasts-tyrants-ravaging-the-earth-during-his-visit-to-cameroon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/xi5vu7fy/AP26106409223457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV leads a meeting for peace at Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, with the local community, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:13:59.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the Earth during his visit to Cameroon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pope Leo XIV, tyrants</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/16/parties-in-bengal-field-up-to-70-pc-candidates-with-criminal-cases-ignoring-sc-directive</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>2026-04-16T14:05:55.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parties in Bengal field up to 70 pc candidates with criminal cases, ignoring SC directive</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, criminal cases, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/16/lebanese-president-joseph-aoun-refuses-to-speak-with-israeli-pm-netanyahu</loc>
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<image:caption>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-16T14:00:50.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refuses to speak with Israeli PM Netanyahu</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Lebanon peace talks</news:keywords>
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