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<news:title>'Thousands could be registered twice': Kapil Sibal flags alleged electoral irregularities in Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/centre-urges-public-to-avoid-panic-buying-of-fuel-says-supplies-remain-adequate</loc>
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<image:caption>People wait in a queue to refill LPG cylinders amid disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia war, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Centre urges public to avoid panic buying of fuel, says supplies remain adequate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/58-tortillas-five-hot-sauces-and-one-toilet-life-aboard-spacecraft-orion</loc>
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<image:caption>This screengrab from a NASA live broadcast video footage shows NASA astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch (R) and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen working inside the Orion spacecraft</image:caption>
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<news:title>58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: Life aboard spacecraft Orion</news:title>
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<image:caption>Iranian police special forces stand guard during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Outspoken Iranians overseas say their loved ones are being detained back home</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/wary-of-news-media-silicon-valley-builds-its-own</loc>
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<image:caption>People are reflected in a window of a hotel at the Davos Promenade in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:51:54.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wary of news media, Silicon Valley builds its own</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/russian-strike-on-ukraine-market-kills-five-wounds-19</loc>
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<image:caption>In this handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on April 4, 2026, firefighters put out a fire at the market following a strike in Nikopol, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Airstrikes, Russia-Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine peace talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/its-amazing-canadian-astronaut-describes-artemis-2-journey</loc>
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<image:caption>Astronauts , from left, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, of Canada, Pilot Victor Glover, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch leave the Operations and Checkout Building for a trip to Launch Pad 39-B and a planned liftoff on NASA's Artemis II moon rocket at the Kennedy Space Center Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:44:26.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It's amazing': Canadian astronaut describes Artemis 2 journey</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr02sandesh-shetty-ajri-blends-three-languages-in-sangeetha-bar-and-restaurant</loc>
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<image:caption>Still from Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant, with Sandesh Shetty Ajri (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:40:24.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sandesh Shetty Ajri blends three languages in Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr01sujay-shastrys-elra-kaaleliyatte-kaala-locks-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>The cast and crew of Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala (L) and a still from the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:40:01.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sujay Shastry's Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala locks release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala, Sujay Shastry, Chandan Shetty, Archana Kottige</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr02rukmini-vasanth-joins-kvn-productions-next</loc>
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<image:caption>From L to R: Hemanth M Rao, Rukmini Vasanth, and Malashree</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:39:40.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rukmini Vasanth joins KVN Productions' next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rukmini Vasanth, KVN Productions, Hemanth M Rao, Malashree</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026mar31puneeth-nivasa-to-hit-theatres-on-dr-rajkumars-birth-anniversary</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster for Puneeth Nivasa (L) and a still from the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:39:15.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puneeth Nivasa to hit theatres on Dr Rajkumar’s birth anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puneeth Nivasa, Nagendra Prasad, S Mohan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026mar31sumanth-shailendra-i-never-really-left-cinema</loc>
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<image:caption>Sumanth Shailendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:38:54.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sumanth Shailendra: I never really left cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hithan Hassan, Sumanth Shailendra, Prakash Thuminad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/rahul-gandhi-fearless-women-of-keralam-deserve-safety-and-free-bus-travel</loc>
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<image:caption>"Fearless and courageous": Rahul Gandhi praises Keralam women, promises safety measures</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:38:35.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi: Fearless women of Keralam deserve safety and free bus travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Idukki, Free bus travel, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/earthquake-in-afghanistan-kills-12-including-eight-members-of-same-family</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cy7k5wec/AP26088504650208.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:33:41.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 12, including eight members of same family</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, earthquake, houses destroyed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/linguistic-imposition-charge-a-tired-attempt-dharmendra-pradhan-hits-back-at-stalin-over-three-language-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (R), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (L)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:32:27.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Linguistic imposition’ charge a ‘tired attempt’: Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at Stalin over three-language row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEP, Chief Minister M K Stalin, three-language row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/dharmendra-pradhan-slams-stalin-calls-three-language-imposition-claims-political-diversion</loc>
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<image:caption>"Some people in Tamil Nadu are opposing it for political purposes": Dharmendra Pradhan on row over NEP's three-language policy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:30:23.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmendra Pradhan slams Stalin, calls three-language imposition claims 'political diversion'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nation, Dharmendra Pradhan, CM MK Stalin, three-language imposition</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/muslim-organisations-want-to-make-india-an-islamic-country-giriraj-singh-amid-bjps-ucc-push-in-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-23/xu27twso/ANI_20241023153714.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>His remarks come amid the BJP’s reiteration of its UCC promise in poll-bound Assam, where the party has said it will implement the law if voted back to power.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:16:52.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Muslim organisations want to make India an Islamic country’: Giriraj Singh amid BJP’s UCC push in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uniform Civil Code, Giriraj Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/dmk-mp-criticizes-fcra-bill-says-it-targets-christian-institutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/4f4dwlun/ANI_20260404091210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Very draconian, will strongly oppose this: DMK MP P Wilson on FCRA bill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:14:20.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK MP criticizes FCRA bill, says it targets Christian institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nation, FCRA bill, Christian institutions, DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/up-farmer-shocked-by-rs-1466-crore-tax-notices-for-delhi-firm-he-never-owned</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-05/h58i6olq/crore.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:04:49.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP farmer shocked by Rs 14.66 crore tax notices for Delhi firm he never owned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, UP farmer, tax notices, Budaun district</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/iran-says-us-israeli-strikes-near-bushehr-nuclear-plant-kill-one</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/pm7r6t58/AP26093509324450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman checks a destroyed house that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Saksakiyeh village, south Lebanon, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:57:05.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says US-Israeli strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant kill one</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran nuclear facilities, Iran War, US military aircraft</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/04/actor-vijay-positions-tvk-as-alternative-to-puducherrys-tired-and-confused-alliances-promises-statehood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/azvdd9wq/ANI_20260404092752.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puducherry polls: Vijay pledges statehood, slams AINRC-BJP as "tired" and DMK-Congress as "confused"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:54:46.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Vijay positions TVK as alternative to Puducherry’s 'tired and confused' alliances, promises statehood</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Actor Vijay, TVK, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/india-rejects-claims-of-iranian-oil-cargo-diversion-to-china-says-no-payment-hurdles-for-imports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/bxey3hxb/AP26070639039983.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:52:50.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects claims of Iranian oil cargo diversion to China, says no payment hurdles for imports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Iranian oil, West Asia Confict, Ping Shun</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/04/kannadareview2026apr03psychic-movie-review-this-psychological-exploration-needed-more-control-and-coherence</loc>
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<image:caption>Psychic Movie Review: Psychic poster</image:caption>
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<news:title>Psychic Movie Review: This psychological exploration needed more control and coherence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr02terror-introduces-its-world-with-a-trailer-ahead-of-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Terror</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:51:16.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terror introduces its world with a  trailer ahead of release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Terror, Aditya, Terror trailer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/04/kannadareview2026apr03aparichithe-movie-review-a-stranger-to-its-own-story</loc>
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<image:caption>Aparichithe Movie Review: A poster of Aparichithe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:50:50.769Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:49:25.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Aims for the stars, but stumbles a bit</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kaalidas 2 Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:48:12.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaalidas 2 Movie Review: All the intricacies to cover up for a hollow core</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leader Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:47:21.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader Movie Review: A campy actioner that repackages its starry-eyed hero</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03netflix-greenlights-the-corrections-series-with-meryl-streep-in-the-lead</loc>
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<image:caption>Meryl Streep</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:46:10.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix greenlights The Corrections series with Meryl Streep in the lead</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03peaky-blinders-sequel-rounds-out-lead-cast-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamie Bell in a still from the Peaky Blinders sequel series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:45.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peaky Blinders sequel rounds out lead cast, first look unveiled</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to influence the electoral process by intimidating candidates through agencies like the ED and CBI, claiming that such tactics would ultimately fail.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mamata Banerjee urges voters to unite against BJP ahead of West Bengal elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr03gilli-nata-locks-debut-lead-role-in-chandra-mohans-next</loc>
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<image:caption>Gilli Nata; Chandra Mohan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:12.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gilli Nata locks debut lead role in Chandra Mohan’s next</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wizards Beyond Waverly Place</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:44:44.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Selena Gomez to helm Wizards Beyond Waverly Place finale set to end this summer</news:title>
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<image:caption>Arulnithi on the sets of Demonte Colony 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:43:18.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demonte Colony 3 wraps filming</news:title>
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<image:caption>In a video statement, Chadha dismissed claims that he did not join opposition walkouts, terming the accusation a “blatant lie.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:36:50.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghav Chadha rejects AAP charges, says ‘I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/04/tn-vs-centre-language-debate-intensifies-over-cbse-curriculum</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:36:10.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN vs Centre: Language debate intensifies over CBSE curriculum</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/death-toll-in-bihar-hooch-tragedy-rises-to-seven</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/k4u40do0/202604033732570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims had purchased illicit liquor sachets for Rs.50</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:35:59.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in Bihar hooch tragedy rises to seven</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/04/tn-polls-2026-srinath-enters-fray-from-thoothukudi-as-tvk-steps-up-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: TVK candidate Srinath files nomination from Thoothukudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:25:48.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls 2026: Srinath enters fray from Thoothukudi as TVK steps up campaign</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/04/posters-featuring-nitish-kumars-son-nishant-as-next-bihar-cm-surface-outside-jdu-office-in-patna</loc>
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<image:caption>Posters featuring Nitish Kumar's son Nishant as next Bihar CM surface outside JD(U) office in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:19:42.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Posters featuring Nitish Kumar's son Nishant as next Bihar CM surface outside JD(U) office in Patna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar, Bihar CM post</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/04/language-politics-returns-stalin-annamalai-trade-barbs-over-cbse-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-07/p7g1fy3p/ANI_20250307041313.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former state BJP president K. Annamalai strongly criticised Chief Minister M K Stalin, accusing him of misrepresenting the Centre’s intentions for political purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:17:54.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language politics returns: Stalin, Annamalai trade barbs over CBSE plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/theni-born-rini-sampath-in-race-to-become-washington-dc-mayor</loc>
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<image:caption>Rini Sampath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:12:47.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theni-born Rini Sampath in race to become Washington DC Mayor </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, World, Theni, Washington DC Mayor, Rini Sampath</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/ensure-dravidian-model-20-defeat-hostile-delhi-team-udhayanidhi-at-sivagangas-singampunari</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:25:24.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ensure Dravidian model 2.0, defeat hostile Delhi team': Udhayanidhi at Sivaganga's Singampunari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/delhi-court-remands-al-falah-group-chairman-to-14-day-judicial-custody-in-second-pmla-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/n4ina5is/Al-falah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was taken into custody in the latest case on March 24 from the Tihar jail, where he is lodged in judicial custody in the previous ED and Delhi Police case, officials said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:24:49.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court remands Al-Falah group chairman to 14-day judicial custody in second PMLA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, PMLA case, judicial custody, Al-Falah University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/confident-rcb-eye-second-win-on-the-trot-csk-seek-better-outing-from-bowlers-samson-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/nzfpd4ts/RCB-vs-CSK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While RCB's batting looked in prime touch early, Chennai's batting has some issues to sort out and it starts with Samson's form.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:13:57.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Confident RCB eye second win on the trot, CSK seek better outing from bowlers, Samson</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/04/nine-of-family-including-six-children-killed-as-car-falls-into-well-in-maharashtras-dindori</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:08:55.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine of family including six children killed as car falls into well in Maharashtra's Dindori</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/india-has-come-through-solidly-from-recent-global-shocks-that-tested-its-resilience-eam-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:54:26.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has come through solidly from recent global shocks that tested its resilience: EAM Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, EAM  S Jaishankar, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/why-hosts-csk-packed-their-team-with-hitters</loc>
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<image:caption>Ruturaj Gaikwad (R) and Ayush Mhatre strung a 96-run partnership for the second wicket for CSK on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:47:03.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why hosts CSK packed their team with hitters </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/04/eci-sets-up-4660-auxiliary-polling-booths-shifts-321-ahead-of-2-phase-west-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:46:51.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI sets up 4,660 auxiliary polling booths, shifts 321 ahead of 2-phase West Bengal polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/csks-biggest-concern-for-the-rest-of-the-tournament-will-be-their-bowling-gavaskar</loc>
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<image:caption>CSKs' Matt Henry celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:46:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK's biggest concern for the rest of the tournament will be their bowling: Gavaskar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/pakistan-denies-reports-of-setback-in-efforts-to-mediate-usiran-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cjc13v1m/New-Project-2026-04-04T130505.066.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:40:27.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan denies reports of setback in efforts to mediate US–Iran talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/dont-think-there-is-a-thing-called-finishers-anymore-csk-coach-stephen-fleming</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Don't think there is a thing called 'finishers' anymore: CSK coach Stephen Fleming</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/blake-lively-breaks-silence-after-sexual-harassment-claim-setback-says-see-you-in-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Blake lively and Justin Baldoni</image:caption>
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<news:title>Blake lively breaks silence after sexual harassment claim setback, says ‘see you in court’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/ec-mandates-pre-certification-of-print-ads-for-kerala-polls-bars-unapproved-content-on-april-8-9</loc>
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<image:caption>A house wall in Azhoor Gram Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, displays election posters of candidates.</image:caption>
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<news:title>EC mandates pre-certification of print ads for Kerala polls; bars unapproved content on April 8, 9</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/hawaii-storms-wipe-out-jurassic-world-set-says-chris-pratt</loc>
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<image:caption>Chris Pratt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:10:58.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hawaii storms wipe out ‘Jurassic World’ set, says Chris Pratt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/kerala-cm-has-partnership-with-those-attacking-minorities-rahul-gandhi-slams-ldf-bjp-tie-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi reiterated his allegation of a BJP-LDF understanding and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not speaking about the Sabarimala issue during the election campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:07:17.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM has partnership with those attacking minorities: Rahul Gandhi slams 'LDF-BJP tie up'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/uttarakhand-sees-56-per-cent-surge-in-forest-fire-incidents-between-2019-2024</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/deidygl5/1_1_salem2_0304cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand sees 56 per cent surge in forest fire incidents between 2019-2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-slams-centres-three-language-policy-calls-it-covert-mechanism-to-impose-hindi</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:51:34.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Stalin slams Centre's three-language policy; calls it 'covert mechanism to impose Hindi'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM MK Stalin, three-language policy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/jaipur/2026/Apr/04/hundreds-fall-ill-after-suspected-sewage-contamination-in-jaipur-locality-residents-allege-negligece</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/aly2wxsr/watercontamination.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents say the situation has disrupted daily life, with a large number of households now depending on water tankers or purchasing packaged drinking water.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:33:23.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hundreds fall ill after suspected sewage contamination in Jaipur locality; residents allege negligece</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/iran-downs-two-american-fighter-jets-refuses-us-48-hour-ceasefire-proposal</loc>
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<news:title>War escalates: Iran downs US Aircraft, rejects ceasefire deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran downs two US fighter jets, US Israel Iran war </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/as-freed-prisoners-celebrate-in-cuba-human-rights-groups-demand-clarity-and-release-of-protesters</loc>
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<image:caption>A pardoned prisoner hugs a family member after being released from La Lima penitentiary in Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba, Friday, April 3, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:26:28.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, Cuban government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/04/ramesh-sippy-reflects-on-sholay-and-a-lifetime-in-indian-cinema</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-15/wm6hn1si/202508153481454.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramesh Sippy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:11:55.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramesh sippy reflects on ‘Sholay’ and a lifetime in Indian cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Sholay, Ramesh Sippy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-2026-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-fined-for-slow-over-rate-against-chennai-super-kings</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:07:09.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over-rate against Chennai Super Kings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Shreyas Iyer, slow over-rate, IPL 2026, Punjab Kings vs CSK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/04/dembele-leads-psg-to-victory-ahead-of-liverpool-tie</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6ndy76d8/AFP20260403A6Q42KNv1HighResFblFraLigue1PsgToulouse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG's Ousmane Dembele (R) celebrates with tammate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse FC on April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:51:39.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Paris Saint-Germain, Ligue 1, Ousmane Dembele</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/hollywoods-narrative-on-ufos-and-ets-reaches-back-many-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/vwe976l2/AP26091636497189.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Model ships hang at the entrance to the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas on Aug. 25, 2008</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:43:55.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Hollywood, UFO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/vizag-civic-bodys-mobile-lab-reports-safe-water-across-city-wards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/jtpbh2iq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-10.33.38.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The laboratory, launched on January 1, 2026, is the first mobile water testing facility of its kind in the State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:36:04.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag civic body’s mobile lab reports safe water across city wards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Water, mobile lab</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/us-military-aircraft-hit-in-iran-war-are-first-shot-down-by-enemy-fire-in-over-20-years-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/v05yaikd/AP26093698221126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A U.S. Air Force airman pushes a cart past an F-15E Strike Eagle at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on Oct. 17, 2009.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:28:43.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran War, US military aircraft</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/congress-mp-shashi-tharoors-gunman-driver-attacked-in-malappuram-one-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/8w0r2xux/ANI_20260403144837.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a group of five in Wandoor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:25:51.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver attacked in Malappuram; one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Attack, Shashi Tharoor, one held</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/consensual-no-criminal-intent-behind-relationship-telangana-hc-quashes-cheating-case-over-false-promise-of-marriage</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:19:31.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consensual, no criminal intent behind relationship: Telangana HC quashes cheating case over ‘false promise of marriage’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, consensual</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanths-visit-to-kerala-linked-to-political-funding-alleges-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wxh81kll/ANI_20260323120042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the media at the state BJP office here, Kishan described the chief minister’s remarks made during an election campaign in Kerala as a “complete false propaganda.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:06:15.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s visit to Kerala linked to political funding, alleges Minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G  Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/04/assam-police-cracks-down-on-poll-related-fake-news-ensures-content-removal-via-cid-social-media-cell</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/0t6pptzd/social-media-post.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The special cell has been formed under the CID to deal with fake news, defamatory posts, AI-generated content, with a focus on the election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:05:32.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Police cracks down on poll-related fake news; ensures content removal via CID social media cell</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/ec-adds-cheer-to-kerala-polls-with-free-rides-sweets-for-young-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>First-time voters in each district will receive specially branded halwa packets on polling day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:54:56.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC adds cheer to Kerala polls with free rides, sweets for young voters</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/labourer-falls-off-building-while-chasing-thief-dies-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/auc65wml/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:53:57.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labourer falls off building while chasing thief, dies in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, labourer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/kavitha-warns-of-protest-against-high-school-fee-reimbursement-delays</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/n1kxdfmr/kavitha10304chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha speaks during a press meet at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:51:06.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavitha warns of protest against high school fee, reimbursement delays </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, high school fee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/world-autism-awareness-day-observed-by-zain-foundation-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6z4buc8d/foundation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme saw participation from many institutions including KiiT SEN GLOBE, JP Das Learning Clinic, Udyam and Shining Spectrum.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:50:44.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Autism Awareness Day observed by Zain Foundation in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, World Autism Awareness Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/bmc-moves-to-act-against-90-teachers-for-missing-census-2027-training</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-16/sye9qwky/BBSFEB2023232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:48:19.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC moves to act against 90 teachers for missing Census 2027 training</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/cm-mohan-majhi-urges-people-to-complete-self-enumeration-for-census</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ial9nwmp/Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi does his self-enumeration in Census portal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Mohan Majhi urges people to complete self-enumeration for Census</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/instagram-post-leads-to-arrest-of-two-in-wildlife-poaching-case-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:47:06.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Instagram post leads to arrest 
of two in wildlife poaching case in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, wildlife poaching case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/additional-dcp-injured-after-ama-bus-hits-cyclist-near-ag-square-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:45:36.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Additional DCP injured after Ama Bus hits cyclist near AG Square in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/tmc-seeks-removal-of-bhabanipur-poll-official-alleges-proximity-with-bjps-suvendu-adhikari</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengal BJP president Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:42:39.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur poll official; alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/former-minister-jeevan-reddy-calls-for-leadership-change-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister T Jeevan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:40:13.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former minister Jeevan Reddy calls for leadership change in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-eagle-team-raids-pub-in-kondapur-detains-7-drug-consumers-including-ias-officers-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-24/d2e56454/202509243519751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All seven tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), while Ritesh also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:36:08.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana EAGLE team raids pub in Kondapur, detains 7 drug consumers, including IAS officer’s son</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/rg-kar-case-reshapes-panihati-contest-as-victims-mother-takes-on-tmc-bastion</loc>
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<image:caption>RG Kar rape and murder case victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, contests under BJP from Panihati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:31:59.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RG Kar case reshapes Panihati contest as victim’s mother takes on TMC bastion </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, R G Kar rape-murder case, West Bengal elections 2026, panihati seat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/modi-to-address-poll-rally-and-hold-roadshow-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7rxube7c/Modi-backs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:31:00.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi to address poll rally and hold roadshow in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/man-arrested-for-poisoning-four-year-old-twin-daughters-in-telanganas-karimnagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ynga1lws/202604023731801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Friday morning, he again argued with his wife over the same issue. Later, in a brutal act, he allegedly forced the infants to consume pesticide and threw them into a well, killing them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:22:02.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for poisoning four-year-old twin daughters in Telangana's Karimnagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, poisoning, four-year-old twin daughters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-hc-allows-colleges-to-collect-fees-from-students-under-fee-reimbursement-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>The High Court of Telangana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:01:31.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC allows colleges to collect fees from students under fee reimbursement scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, college fees, Telangana High court.</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/04/god-is-in-his-details</loc>
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<image:caption>Jayant N. Khobragade, the Ambassador of India to Spain and Andorra, at the exhibition</image:caption>
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<image:caption>'Gita' by Khobragade</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rzaxyrtl/DSC06095.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A landscape painted by the artist</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hq6t84cr/Image-8.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A painting of dancers; by Jayant N. Khobragade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>God is in his details </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, painting, exhibition, Culture</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanth-reddy-aims-to-transform-telangana-into-textile-capital-of-south-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/wlqbyqsm/aims-to-transform.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy watches a weaver at work during the inauguration of ATEXCON 2026 at Hitex in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:57:30.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy aims to transform Telangana into textile capital of South Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy, ATEXCON 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-government-schools-to-introduce-lkg-ukg-from-next-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/efe002ec-0448-4857-aa28-72436da9f8e1/P_3601442424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:54:55.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government schools to introduce LKG, UKG from next year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government schools</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-gets-time-till-april-13-to-decide-on-regular-dgp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/25/original/police_eps2131dessd__jj__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:52:47.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana gets time till April 13 to decide on regular DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Telangana police DGP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanth-reddy-made-false-claims-in-kerala-brs-leader-harish-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/a6zso9xq/Revanth-made-false.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A BRS supporter applies tilak on the forehead of former minister T Harish Rao during his visit to Kodangal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:50:27.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy made false claims in Kerala: BRS leader Harish Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy, BRS leader Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/lok-bhavan-seeks-review-of-third-language-grading-in-karnataka-sslc-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/y2r2oi8h/New-Project-2026-04-04T090328.447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:34:15.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Bhavan seeks review of third-language grading in Karnataka SSLC exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka SSLC exams, Karnataka Lok Bhavan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/farmers-to-field-400-candidates-in-tiruppur-south-as-frustration-mounts-over-garbage-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/d3tw6dmq/C_1_1_CH1280_118057234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:28:19.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers to field 400 candidates in Tiruppur South as frustration mounts over garbage issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, farmers, garbage dumping</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/shield-sundew-helps-control-insect-population-finds-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1nhmjm0a/C_1_1_CH1528_118798625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drosera peltata (shield sundew), a carnivorous tuberous herb, plays an important ecological role by controlling insect populations and helping maintain ecosystem balance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:28:01.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shield sundew helps control insect population, finds study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Drosera peltata, Shield sundew, insect population</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/former-lokayukta-justice-santosh-hegde-collapses-on-stage-in-bengaluru-now-recovering</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/le9uw3ez/Santosh-Hegde.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde being escorted after he collapsed on stage in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:26:39.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde collapses on stage in Bengaluru; now recovering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, judge santosh hegde</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/technical-snag-hits-renewal-of-aavins-monthly-milk-cardin-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e5ddww2y/P_470547710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aavin Coimbatore, customer displays an error "Aavin cbe" application at Aavin milk booth in Coimbatore on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:25:59.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technical snag hits renewal of Aavins monthly milk card in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aavin milk, milk card</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/lpg-crisis-hits-meat-trade-in-dharmapuri-kovai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/btp8o2li/LPG-crisis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Dharmapuri, most goats and sheep are sold to local vendors, and if they stop buying, it directly affects the local economy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:24:44.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG crisis hits meat trade in Dharmapuri, Kovai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Economy, LPG crisis, meat trade</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/biogas-the-go-to-option-for-lpg-mukt-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2018/10/3/YEDI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:24:29.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biogas the go-to option for ‘LPG-mukt’ karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, biogas plant, West Asia Confict, LPG gas shortage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/if-not-for-our-guarantees-people-would-have-suffered-says-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/o5s17zry/If-not-for-our-guarantees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Davanagere city show their suppport for Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur during his campaign on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:20:02.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If not for our guarantees, people would have suffered, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Davanagere South Assembly</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-reaches-out-to-those-who-could-not-get-seats-calls-for-unified-efforts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-25/ue9v8k17/MK%20Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:18:02.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Stalin reaches out to those who could not get seats; calls for unified efforts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-quashes-case-against-law-student-for-social-media-post-against-periyar</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:16:27.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC quashes case against law student for social media post against Periyar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, social media post, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, law student</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/rte-gives-no-right-to-insist-on-admission-in-specific-school-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/acb-uncovers-rs-42-lakh-phonepe-trail-raids-homes-of-sub-registrars-in-warangal</loc>
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<image:caption>Sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) inspect cash, gold and documents seized during surprise raids at sub-registrar offices and residences of officials in Hanamkonda district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>ACB uncovers Rs 42 lakh PhonePe trail, raids homes of sub-registrars in Warangal</news:title>
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<image:caption>People seen carrying LPG Cylinder from a filling station at South Delhi n Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:14:08.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government, Centre coordinating to improve LPG supplies, increase adoption of PNG</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/bjp-releases-chargesheet-against-karnataka-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP former national general secretary and Legislative Council member CT Ravi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:13:49.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP releases chargesheet against Karnataka govt</news:title>
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<image:caption>The challenge, launched by the Delhi government, seeks to identify practical and scalable solutions to tackle the city’s air pollution.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:12:34.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>33 prototypes shortlisted to fix Delhi’s air pollution crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-upholds-condonation-of-delay-in-benami-case-dismisses-dinakarans-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:11:41.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC upholds condonation of delay in benami case; dismisses Dinakaran’s plea</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Minister V Somanna addresses the media in Baglakot on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:11:11.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah's govt a den of corruption, says Union Minister V Somanna</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/congress-mp-prabha-mallikarjuns-speech-in-hindi-sets-off-debate-on-lingo-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>MP Prabha Mallikarjun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:09:09.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Prabha Mallikarjun’s speech in Hindi sets off debate on lingo politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/doctors-at-delhis-sir-ganga-ram-hospital-remove-denture-stuck-in-mans-food-pipe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ur4j8mdb/Denture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After initial attempts using conventional forceps proved unsuccessful, the medical team decided to adopt an alternative endoscopic approach.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:09:03.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctors at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital remove denture stuck in man’s food pipe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-appoints-new-expert-planner-in-kancheepuram-bus-project-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/crwupbkw/expert-planner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jeyakumar Iyamperumal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:08:41.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN appoints new expert planner in Kancheepuram bus project case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/tdr-policy-changes-spark-environmental-concerns-over-urban-impact-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Former National Disaster Management Authority vice chairman Marri Shashidhar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:07:10.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDR policy changes spark environmental concerns over urban impact in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy-slams-cm-siddaramaiahs-remarks-on-dynastic-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:05:57.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy slams CM Siddaramaiah’s remarks on dynastic politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/woman-injured-as-manja-thread-slashes-her-neck-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:05:13.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman injured as manja thread slashes her neck in Chennai</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:04:45.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More private colleges set to move Telangana HC over pending fee reimbursement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/cpi-mp-writes-to-rahul-gandhi-seeks-action-over-ticket-scam-relief-fund-use-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI’s Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar (L) &amp; Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:04:26.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI MP writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks action over ticket scam, relief fund use in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CPI, Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar, cash-for-ticket scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/no-aura-of-heroism-at-home-sam-manekshaws-daughter-recalls-soldier-father</loc>
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<image:caption>Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:04:13.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No aura of heroism at home’: Sam Manekshaw’s daughter recalls soldier, father</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:03:11.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dial 100 if mangoes look suspicious: Hyderabad Commissioner Sajjanar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/no-firm-eligible-to-provide-robots-to-clear-chennai-sewer-lines</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:02:27.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No firm eligible to provide robots to clear Chennai sewer lines</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/ghmc-to-invite-consultants-for-drawing-tcur-stormwater-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:01:53.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC to invite consultants for drawing TCUR stormwater plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/man-out-on-bail-in-wifes-murder-case-dies-by-suicide-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:01:16.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man out on bail in wife’s murder case dies by suicide in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/png-use-mandate-unlikely-to-impact-chennai-households</loc>
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<image:caption>Piped Natural Gas (PNG) line.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:58:49.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PNG use mandate unlikely to impact Chennai households</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/no-scor-impact-on-odisha-rayagada-division-to-be-big-game-changer-state-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-15/wzoinolk/Daily-train-service.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:58:25.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No SCoR impact on Odisha, Rayagada division to be big game-changer: State government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, SCoR</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:58:21.374Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Teen stabs man to death in Delhi, boasts about it on social media; nabbed</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:56:17.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shifting of strategic rail stretch to SCoR sparks huge backlash in Odisha</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ueh5v6r3/injured-as-two.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two buses crashed on a curve on Kumta–Sirsi highway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:55:50.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40 injured as two buses collide head-on near Karnataka's Sirsi</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/3xfvl153/Raja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raja Sahani, a dreaded criminal, he frequently changed his locations, identity and occupations to evade arrest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:53:25.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raja Sahani’s arrest deals big blow to inter-state crime syndicate, says Odisha Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, arrest, Raja Sahani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-climate-action-model-hogs-global-limelight-with-earthshot-recognition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/9m4m39up/Earthshot-recognition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN’s model shows how state-led coordination can translate into on-ground impact by aligning ecological restoration with governance systems, the report stated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:53:16.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN climate action model hogs global limelight with Earthshot recognition </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, report, climate model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/conflict-fallout-leaves-telanganas-sircilla-weavers-reeling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rh6kki3m/Conflict-fallout-leaves.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>2026-04-04T02:52:59.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conflict fallout leaves Telangana's Sircilla weavers reeling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, West Asia conflict, Sircilla weavers, Sircilla textile industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/more-than-3700-prisoners-in-karnataka-await-trial-for-1-5-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/dli49lut/More-than.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:52:30.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 3,700 prisoners in  
Karnataka await trial for 1-5 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka prisoners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-flags-political-bias-in-appointment-of-law-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:51:15.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC flags political bias in appointment of law officers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, appointment, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Law Officer, political bias</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/east-coast-railway-retains-top-spot-in-freight-loading-record-revenue-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/x6hhzeu3/railwaypresser10304chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parmeshwar Funkwal , General Manager, East Coast Railway speaks to media during a press conference at Railway Sadan in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hevk4iqu/ECoR.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:51:00.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East Coast Railway retains top spot in freight loading, record revenue in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, East Coast Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/medicine-makers-see-sharp-rise-in-prices-due-to-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hju8tfme/ANI_20260403102227.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>2026-04-04T02:50:22.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medicine makers see sharp rise in prices due to war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, West Asia Confict, medicine manufacturing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/woman-techie-from-kerala-on-trekking-goes-missing-in-kodagu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/azognllg/teams-dog-squad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tadiandamol, the highest peak of Kodagu district, where the woman techie went missing</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e9b3r1qd/Woman-techie.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharanya GS</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:50:16.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman techie from Kerala on trekking goes missing in Kodagu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kodagu, Missing case, Kerala techie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/two-drown-in-septic-tank-at-kovai-corporation-pumping-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/q87txibo/septic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred at the sewage station near Saibaba Colony.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:49:30.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two drown in septic tank at Kovai corporation pumping station   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, septic tank, Coimbatore Corporation, Drowning accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/single-use-plastic-proliferates-89-places-in-bhubaneswar-86-in-delhi-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/51fatng3/New-Project-2026-04-04T081803.171.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ihfbn684/Single-use-plastic.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:49:05.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Single-use plastic proliferates 89% places in Bhubaneswar, 86% in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, single-use plastic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/two-asi-officials-in-delhi-arrested-by-cbi-for-taking-bribe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/op9ct7lf/202601133636834.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CBI laid a trap on April 1 and caught the monument attendant red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:48:49.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two ASI officials in Delhi arrested by CBI for taking bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CBI, bribe, ASI officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/four-go-missing-while-bathing-at-banned-falls-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2019/6/26/sathodi_waterfalls_-_Express.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:48:07.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four go missing while bathing at banned falls in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Missing, Waterfall, bathing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-schools-flout-half-day-order-amid-heat-parents-and-teachers-raise-safety-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ei7hf84m/Schools-flout-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Private teaching staff have also alleged that management is forcing them to take part in door-to-door admission campaigns in extreme heat.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:47:55.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana schools flout half-day order amid heat, parents and teachers raise safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-slams-it-firm-for-firing-staff-at-office-gate-says-it-violates-dignity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/qz2632yf/Can’t-tolerate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:46:21.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC slams IT firm for firing staff at  office gate; says it violates dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Firing, IT firm, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/249-odisha-police-stations-cctvs-not-connected-to-cms-real-time-surveillance-hit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/18/original/CCTV.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a CCTV camera used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:46:19.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>249 Odisha police stations’ CCTVs not connected to CMS, real-time surveillance hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, CCTV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/bjps-lies-reflect-fear-of-bypoll-defeat-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/9nqaackn/BJP’s-lies-reflect-fear-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah being felicitated during a Congress campaign in Bevinamatti village of Bagalkot taluk on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:46:04.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP’s lies reflect fear of bypoll defeat: CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, Davanagere South Bypoll, Bagalkot Assembly bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/how-can-a-shaky-cm-ensure-congress-win-in-karnataka-bypolls-says-bjp-leader-ashoka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/57i3ak02/R%20Ashoka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:43:46.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How can a shaky CM ensure Congress win in Karnataka bypolls, says BJP leader Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, BJP leader R Ashoka, Davanagere South byelection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/sc-sets-aside-order-to-confiscate-properties-linked-to-dmk-mp-in-fema-violation-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/5/original/S_Jagathrakshakan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Jagathrakshakan</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:43:34.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC sets aside order to confiscate properties linked to DMK MP in FEMA violation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, S Jagathrakshakan, property, Supreme Court of India, FEMA violation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/odisha-youth-ends-life-after-caste-comes-in-way-of-marriage</loc>
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<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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:43:06.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth ends life after caste comes in way of marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide, caste</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/dust-storm-light-rains-sweep-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/88gcrnlh/light-rains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Metro train moves through haze during a sudden dust storm that swept through New Delhi on Friday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:42:18.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dust storm, light rains sweep Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi dust storm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/cpm-seeks-removal-of-madurai-police-commissioner-flags-alleged-past-corruption</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rmah0ygs/madurai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhishek Dixit</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:41:00.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM seeks removal of Madurai police commissioner; flags alleged past corruption </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, corruption, madurai police commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/delhi-court-convicts-ex-cop-for-forgery-threats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fzq3u3ki/Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The judge held her guilty of committing forgery of public documents and using them as genuine for deceiving official processes.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:40:55.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court convicts ex-cop for forgery, threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Forgery, forging signatures, former sub-inspector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/family-of-brain-dead-farmer-donates-organs-saves-lives-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/w76f36hp/rmer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramesh Ranasingh being accorded full state honours at his village</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:40:20.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family of brain-dead farmer donates organs, saves lives Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Organ donation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/man-found-hanging-in-bengalurus-cubbon-park</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/3/31/original/suicide--Hanging_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:39:58.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man found hanging in Bengaluru's Cubbon Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, Cubbon Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/two-day-old-baby-girl-rescued-after-being-abandoned-in-odishas-mayurbhanj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-23/enzqaen5/ANI_20250623153109.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>2026-04-04T02:39:42.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-day-old baby girl rescued after being abandoned in Odisha's Mayurbhanj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, abandoned baby</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/bengaluru-man-shoots-dead-stepbrothers-pet-dog-claiming-crop-damage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-09/zegnppve/202511093570386.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:37:40.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru man shoots dead stepbrother’s pet dog claiming crop damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, pet dog, Gunfire attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/youth-dies-while-descending-from-velliangiri-hills-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rffxlxar/Velliangiri-hills.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Mukesh Kumar died while descending from the Velliangiri hills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:37:18.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth dies while descending from Velliangiri hills in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, death, Velliangiri Hills</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/retired-asi-junior-assistant-arrested-in-rs-367-crore-excise-scam-in-odisha</loc>
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<news:title>Retired ASI, junior assistant arrested in Rs 3.67 crore Excise scam in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/rs-5k-penalty-for-illegal-selling-in-delhi-metro</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Metro image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:36:30.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 5K penalty for illegal selling in Delhi Metro</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/man-chokes-to-death-after-live-fish-leaps-into-mouth-in-odisha</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:35:19.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man chokes to death after live fish leaps into mouth in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/west-asia-spoofing-blamed-for-death-of-radio-collared-tiger-in-mps-satpura</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:33:53.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia spoofing blamed for death of radio-collared tiger in MP’s Satpura</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh, radio-collared tiger, West Asia spoofing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/new-delhi-municipal-council-to-build-on-jan-vishwas-bill-clauses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/zwwq0duc/NDMC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in the LS, the bill proposed many changes to the NDMC Act, 1994.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:33:10.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Delhi Municipal Council to build on Jan Vishwas Bill clauses</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/gbas-15-per-cent-building-deviation-relief-sparks-outrage-civic-groups-call-it-reward-for-violators</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:33:10.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA's 15 per cent building deviation relief sparks outrage; civic groups call it ‘reward for violators’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/vijays-entry-propels-dmk-to-step-up-minority-outreach</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay during his campaign at MKB Nagar for Perumbur Assembly Constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vijay’s entry propels DMK to step up minority outreach</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/man-beats-wife-to-death-in-front-of-four-children-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<news:title>Man beats wife to death in front of four children in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/minor-offences-under-delhi-police-act-decriminalised</loc>
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<image:caption>The Jan Vishwas bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to amend certain provisions in different laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further promote ease of doing business and living.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:29:10.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor offences under Delhi Police Act decriminalised</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/raipur-diary-police-address-public-grievances-with-ai</loc>
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<news:title>Raipur Diary | Police address public grievances with AI </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/eps-criticises-stalin-for-tn-vs-new-delhi-poll-rhetoric</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:title>EPS criticises Stalin for ‘TN vs New Delhi’ poll rhetoric</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/women-and-child-development-department-issues-pocso-advisory-for-private-hospitals-in-karnataka</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:26:51.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women and child development department issues POCSO advisory for private hospitals in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka hospitals, Women and Child Welfare Department, POCSO advisory</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/omc-achieves-record-448-mt-mineral-output-in-2025-26-financial-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Mining Corporation achieves record mineral production in 2025-26</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:26:02.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMC achieves record 44.8 MT mineral output in 2025-26 financial year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/ats-busts-terror-module-arrests-4-for-planning-arson-at-key-installations-in-up</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:25:52.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ATS busts terror module, arrests 4 for planning arson at key installations in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, Terror module</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-slams-eps-on-karunanidhi-house-arrest-remark</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a public meeting in Tirunelveli | V KARTHIK ALAGU</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:25:21.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Stalin slams EPS on ‘Karunanidhi house arrest’ remark</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/ormas-market-linkage-prevents-distress-sale-of-tomatoes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/c2kzmodu/tomatoes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A member of the women farmer producer group poses with the tomato stock.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:24:34.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ORMAS’ market linkage prevents distress sale of tomatoes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, tomatoes, Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/push-for-tougher-norms-real-time-tracking-in-delhis-new-air-pollution-action-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1jd3cfgw/pollution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taking a hard stand on vehicle emissions, CM Rekha Gupta said there would be zero tolerance for violations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:21:20.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Push for tougher norms, real-time tracking in Delhi's new air pollution action plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/80-year-old-poll-kitman-gears-up-for-another-election-season-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/jdtzdwj1/New-Prokitmanject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M Anbalagan has been preparing and supplying kits used at polling booths for nearly four decades.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:20:53.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80-year-old poll ‘kitman’ gears up for another election season in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, kitman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/5-killed-in-hooch-tragedy-in-dry-bihar-probe-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5cjeq5f7/202604033732570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Five dead, several fall ill in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Motihari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:19:46.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 killed in hooch tragedy in ‘dry’ Bihar, probe on</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/bengaluru-city-universitys-picks-for-honorary-doctorates-spark-debate</loc>
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<image:caption>BCU Vice-Chancellor Ramesh B (centre) addresses the media in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:19:02.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru City University’s picks for honorary doctorates spark debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru City University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/uttarakhand-govt-eyes-population-control-law-after-ucc-dhami</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Pushkar Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:16:42.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand govt eyes population control law after UCC: Dhami</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, population control bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/kurangani-hill-villagers-threaten-poll-boycott-as-neglect-and-lack-of-roads-persist-in-tns-theni</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/naopv856/winds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kottakudi is among the three hamlets in the constituency represented by three-time CM O Panneerselvam since 2011 | express</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kurangani hill villagers threaten poll boycott as neglect and lack of roads persist in TN's Theni</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/two-drug-addicts-attacks-rehab-centre-owner-rob-auto-driver-in-bengaluru-one-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two drug addicts attacks rehab centre owner, rob auto driver in Bengaluru; One held</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/capital-amaravatis-progress-unstoppable-now-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/aqoxkzdg/Capital-Amaravati’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:15:48.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital Amaravati’s progress unstoppable now: Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ysrcp-complains-to-vice-prez-over-curbs-on-rs-speech-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/beeklvvf/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation of the YSRCP, led by Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy, met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:14:34.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP complains to Vice Prez over curbs on RS speech time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Y V Subba Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/central-guarantee-for-rs-27k-crore-loans-eased-capital-project-ap-bjp-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>AP BJP president PVN Madhav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:13:38.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central guarantee for Rs 27K crore loans eased capital project: AP BJP chief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/chhattisgarh-moots-rehab-plans-for-31k-bastar-tribals</loc>
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<news:title>Chhattisgarh moots rehab plans for 31K Bastar tribals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/fkcci-meet-to-facilitate-farmer-industry-link</loc>
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<image:caption>FKCCI presiden Uma Reddy addresses the media on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:09:59.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FKCCI meet to facilitate farmer-industry link</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/108-emergency-service-saves-9183-heart-patients-in-ap-within-three-months</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:09:09.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>108 emergency service saves 9,183 heart patients in AP within three months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/shock-and-disbelief-in-gujarat-as-idol-seller-slapped-with-rs-20-cr-i-t-notice</loc>
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<news:title>Shock and disbelief in Gujarat as idol seller slapped with Rs 20 cr I-T notice</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:07:39.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt delaying Bengaluru suburban rail project: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/bengaluru-pg-owner-fined-rs-40000-for-littering</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/zt4ogu9p/New-Project-2025-12-05T075853.460.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:04:44.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru PG owner fined Rs 40,000 for littering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste dumped, BSWML</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/lpg-supply-eases-in-bengaluru-auto-drivers-relieved</loc>
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<image:caption>A long queue of autorickshaws waiting to fill gas at a supply station in Kengeri Satellite Town on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:01:56.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG supply eases in Bengaluru, auto drivers relieved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, West Asia conflict, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/exports-up-but-earnings-down-in-seafood-boom</loc>
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<image:caption>Seafood exports surge despite US tariffs due to strong resilience and adaptability: Govt</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/mxfvhpt6/Exports.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:00:11.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exports up, but earnings down in seafood boom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, United States, seafood exports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/hundreds-of-trees-face-civic-body-axe-locals-livid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/uoq6ltpv/locals-livid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Felled trees being cleared from near Jhinjirband pond in Baripada town</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:58:15.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baripada civic body under fire for felling trees without nod in Odisha, forest dept launches probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Baripada civic body, felling trees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/water-resources-minister-nimmala-pulls-up-officials-over-delay-in-preparing-estimates-of-project-works</loc>
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<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:47:43.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water Resources Minister Nimmala pulls up officials over delay in preparing  estimates of project works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/congress-split-on-iran-stand-as-sharma-says-politicisation-is-national-disservice</loc>
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<image:caption>Anand Sharma and Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:47:06.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress split on Iran stand as Sharma says politicisation is national disservice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Anand Sharma, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/andhra-pradesh-tops-nation-in-micro-irrigation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/sljqg86m/AP-tops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With this achievement, Andhra Pradesh has secured the first position at the national level in terms of area covered under micro irrigation for the year 2025-26</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:46:04.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh tops nation in micro irrigation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Micro Irrigation Project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/cm-naidu-lauds-efforts-of-officials-in-making-effective-use-of-water</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/3pr0ar12/CM-lauds-efforts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Naidu arrives to a tumultuous welcome at TDP central office on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:44:21.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu lauds efforts of officials in making effective use of water</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Micro Irrigation Project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/two-youths-killed-three-others-severely-injured-as-lorry-hits-motorcycle-in-ap</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:43:10.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two youths killed, three others severely injured as lorry hits motorcycle in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Accident, youth killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/andhra-hc-pulls-up-police-for-tardy-probe-into-minors-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:41:30.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC pulls up police for tardy probe into minor’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/jnu-students-body-alleges-neglect-of-library-bias-for-private-coaching-firm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ts9furwm/JNU-student.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:37:32.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU students’ body alleges neglect of library, bias for private coaching firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, JNU, JNUSU, Dr BR Ambedkar Central Library</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/perni-nani-booked-for-remarks-against-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister Perni Venkataramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:37:22.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Perni Nani booked for remarks against police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, arrested, Former minister Perni Venkataramaiah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/intruder-enters-house-in-aps-macherla-and-rapes-woman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/0ku17unq/SEXUAL-HARASSMENT.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:36:18.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intruder enters house in AP's Macherla and rapes woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, rape, police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/man-gets-life-term-in-aps-markapuram-double-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/bosu8vgt/202603073698731.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:33:52.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets life term in AP's Markapuram double murder case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, jail term, Markapuram murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/naxalite-affected-dists-across-indiascaled-down-to-two</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-17/ic6logxa/ANI_20250917121843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:33:26.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naxalite-affected dists across India
scaled down to two</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, naxalites, left-wing extremism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ancient-telugu-inscription-unearthed-in-aps-prakasam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/0l6s9nzu/Ancient-Telugu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telugu inscription</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:29:32.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancient Telugu inscription unearthed in AP's Prakasam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telugu inscription</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/iran-hunts-crew-member-of-crashed-us-jet-after-one-reported-rescued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/a20z9aht/AFP20020719APP2002071938588v1HighResIraqUsFighterJet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Iranian television reporter on a local official channel said anyone who captured a crew member alive would "receive a valuable reward".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:29:12.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet after one reported rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/retd-au-prof-appointed-as-intach-state-co-convener</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ju7y0mg6/New-Project-2026-04-04T065612.219.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr D Rajasekhar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:27:00.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retd AU prof appointed as INTACH State co-convener</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dr D Rajasekhar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ttd-seizes-89-spy-glasses-239-drones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-13/cbyu2i9o/APTDC-set-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:24:56.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD seizes 89 spy glasses, 239 drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ins-taragiri-joins-the-sunrise-fleet-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/o6730rgt/INS-Taragiri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The frigate joined the Eastern Fleet in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:23:19.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Taragiri joins the Sunrise Fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/good-morning-messages-visual-rituals-that-connect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/z4sb4xft/Art-Column-Image.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Good morning messages: Visual rituals that connect</news:title>
<news:keywords>visyal art, art works, artists in india, art works in india, good morning messages, whatsapp, whatsapp messages, chennai news, chennai features, whats trending</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/ipl-frenzy-look-your-best-at-rcbs-next</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/i6h6utpo/IMG7669-Photoroom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sneha Shenoy</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ie618k2v/WHATSAPP-IMAGE-2026-04-03-AT-193653073935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Content creator Yashashvi B’s jersey paired with a pleated skirt gives off a fresh vibe</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/fss8ab4m/IMG0965.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Content creator Veekshitha Gowda gives a desi touch to her jersey, pairing it with minimal jewellery and sneakers</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/anmje5ww/CC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avanthika Babu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The ban of Chinese CCTV products in Indian markets went into effect from April 1</image:caption>
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<image:caption>RBI has been trying to stem the rupee's slide by selling dollars.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Artificial intelligence is now inspiring moral panic like the calculator once did</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tremors felt in parts of North India including Delhi-NCR after 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/flex-office-market-heads-towards-profitability-as-enterprise-demand-reshapes-sector</loc>
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<image:caption>India's flex workspace</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:56:36.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flex office market heads towards profitability as enterprise demand reshapes sector</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/dabur-sees-steady-q4-domestic-demand-offsets-west-asia-headwinds</loc>
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<image:caption>Homegrown FMCG major Dabur India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:52:50.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dabur sees steady Q4; domestic demand offsets West Asia headwinds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/steel-aluminium-prices-up-25-in-last-one-month</loc>
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<image:caption>Steel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:49:54.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steel, aluminium prices up 25% in last one month</news:title>
<news:keywords>steel price, steel price hike, aluminium price hike</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/more-relief-measures-to-address-rising-freight-cost-insurance-premium</loc>
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<image:caption>Export</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:46:12.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More relief measures to address rising freight cost, insurance premium</news:title>
<news:keywords>India exports, export incentives, freight rate hike , shipping cost</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/govt-plans-to-ramp-up-induction-cooker-production-capacity-to-cut-lpg-use</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of an induction stove used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:42:50.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt plans to ramp up induction cooker production capacity to cut LPG use</news:title>
<news:keywords>induction cooker, induction demand, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/poks-ghar-wapsi-soon-chief-of-all-india-imam-organisation-hails-abrogation-of-article-370</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief of All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi speaking to reporters in Srinagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:40:37.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'PoK’s ghar wapsi soon': Chief of All India Imam Organisation hails abrogation of Article 370</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Abrogation of Article 370, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/udf-renewed-hope-for-people-of-kerala-rahul-gandhi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, fourth left, poses for photographs with Congress MP KC Venugopal, third right, and other party leaders, during a meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:14:55.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF ''renewed hope'' for people of Kerala: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, UDF campaign, Kerala Election 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/uttarakhands-commercial-lpg-cylinders-quota-increased-to-66-6310-units-to-be-distributed-daily</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers load LPG cylinders amid a reported ongoing LPG supply shortage in Uttarakhand on March 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:09:37.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand's commercial LPG cylinders quota increased to 66%; 6,310 units to be distributed daily </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LPG crisis, commercial cylinder quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/netflix-may-have-to-reimburse-italian-subscription-increases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/16/original/Netflix_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Netflix went from 1.9 million customers in Italy in 2019 to about 5.4 million in October 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:04:40.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix may have to reimburse Italian subscription increases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Netflix</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/india-azerbaijan-move-to-repair-ties-after-bakus-support-for-pakistan-during-op-sindoor</loc>
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<image:caption>The 6th round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:58:46.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Azerbaijan move to repair ties after Baku's support for Pakistan during Op Sindoor </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Azerbaijan, India’s Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/03/kerala-polls-ec-grants-paid-holiday-to-all-voters-on-april-9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jue1mm3o/ANI_20260403061347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission declares paid holiday on polling days for upcoming elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:51:14.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission grants paid holiday to all Kerala voters on April 9</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/ready-to-step-up-supplies-of-crude-oil-and-liquefied-natural-gas-russia-assures-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Russia's First Deputy PM Manturov seen with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:50:56.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to step up supplies of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, Russia assures India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/no-cause-for-concern-over-proposed-fcra-amendments-rijiju-assures-christian-missionaries-in-kerala-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Kiren Rijiju with BJP candidate from Kundara, Dr Robin Radhakrishnan, and other party officials during a poll rally in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:48:13.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No cause for concern over proposed FCRA amendments: Rijiju assures Christian missionaries in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Union minister Kiren Rijiju, Kerala Election 2026, FCRA Amendment row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/03/india-athletes-top-aiu-doping-charts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:35:56.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India athletes top AIU doping charts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, doping, Dutee Chand, Dhanalakshmi Sekar, AIU</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/annamalai-s-popularity-and-campaign-will-translate-into-bjp-s-victory-tejasvi-surya-ahead-of-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/g59a8w4b/ANI_20260403160025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tejasvi Surya said during his Keralam campaign today that Annamalai has been given the responsibility of campaigning for all the candidates in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:32:00.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai's popularity and campaign will translate into BJP's victory: Tejasvi Surya on TN leader's exclusion from list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu election, BJP leader Annamalai , Tajasvi Surya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/ed-summons-two-tmc-ministers-for-interrogations-in-connection-with-bengal-municipality-recruitment-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:21:49.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons two TMC ministers for interrogations in connection with Bengal municipality recruitment scam  </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal municipality recruitment scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/vaiko-the-lion-is-back-in-the-dmk-den</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/4/3/original/vaiko-bandh-eps.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file photo of MDMK Chief Vaiko</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:19:51.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaiko: The 'lion' is back in the DMK den </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Vaiko, MDMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/west-bengal-ec-orders-suspension-of-joint-bdo-ahead-of-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:01:16.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission orders suspension of joint BDO, directs disciplinary proceedings </news:title>
<news:keywords>EC action in West Bengal, Election Commission of India </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/civil-aviation-ministry-puts-on-hold-its-no-addl-charge-order-for-60-of-flights-seats</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:24:26.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civil Aviation Ministry puts on hold its no addl charge order for 60% of flights seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DGCA, Civil Aviation Ministry, free seat selection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/rs-50-lakh-cash-seized-from-house-of-lalgudi-tvk-candidates-relative-based-on-election-squad-tip-off</loc>
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<image:caption>The raid was carried out in the presence of the election officials during the operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:22:55.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 50 lakh cash seized from house of Lalgudi TVK candidate's relative based on election squad tip-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, unaccounted cash, Income Tax officials, Election flying squad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/cancer-tenth-leading-cause-of-death-among-children-in-india-lancet-study</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:21:09.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancer tenth leading cause of death among children in India: Lancet study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, cancer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/cbse-unveils-new-nep-aligned-curriculum-three-language-formula-dual-level-math-and-science-from-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/osvk9rmr/05MAR-AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In addition, CBSE has made art education, vocational education, and physical education mandatory for Classes 9 and 10.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:17:04.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE unveils new NEP-aligned curriculum: Three-language formula, dual-level Math and Science from 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBSE, NEP-aligned curriculum</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/bengal-polls-election-commission-directs-withdrawal-of-security-cover-for-politicians-with-criminal-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/mg00yrsl/C_53_1_CH1537_4342418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel checking vehicles ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:15:15.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: Election Commission directs withdrawal of security cover for politicians with criminal cases </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, West Bengal Elections, security cover, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/lpg-carrier-green-sanvi-heads-to-india-after-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-two-more-vessels-likely-to-follow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/2xj1s7vr/20261403108F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at an Indian port on April 12, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) listed as the buyer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:10:35.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG carrier heads to India after crossing Strait of Hormuz; two more vessels likely to follow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflicts, LPG carrier, Green Sanvi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/after-double-digit-growth-in-fy26-tractor-sales-growth-likely-to-slow-down-to-0-3-in-fy27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/6yt5n5hp/ANI_20250421075356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:03:59.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After double-digit growth in FY26, tractor sales growth likely to slow down to 0-3% in FY27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tractor sales, Ratings agency Crisil</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/pakistan-announces-free-public-transport-as-energy-crisis-bites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/q7uo3o2h/202602193679733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pakistan government will bear a burden of 350 million rupees (around $1.25 million)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:01:03.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/03/cpi-leader-writes-to-rahul-alleging-cash-for-ticket-scandal-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/s6fx0wip/ANI_20251209061509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:59:05.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI leader writes to Rahul alleging 'cash-for-ticket' scandal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/03/amit-shah-accuses-nehru-gandhi-family-of-neglecting-assam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ea9l17rs/ANI_20260403141748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shah said that the BJP government worked to bring peace to Assam through 13 agreements.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:57:29.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah claims Nehru-Gandhi family never cared for Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam elections , Home Minister Amit Shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/nda-wont-allow-assam-to-become-the-land-of-love-and-land-jihad-adityanath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/zag1jywg/ANI_20260403140557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress tried to change the state's demography by allowing infiltrators in Assam, said Yogi Adityanath at a rally.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:54:17.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA won't allow Assam to become the land of love and land jihad: Adityanath </news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Assam Elections, Assam, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/discrepancies-surface-in-vijays-affidavits-filed-at-perambur-trichy-east</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wioi91kb/Vjay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a campaign event in Tiruchy on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:52:54.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discrepancies surface in Vijay's affidavits filed at Perambur, Trichy East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/03/nikhat-makes-emphatic-start-set-for-re-match-vs-olympic-champion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/uno3g99u/Nikhat-Zareen-51kg-celebrates-her-QF-win-at-Asian-Boxing-Championship-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nikhat Zareen celebrates her victory on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:51:34.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nikhat makes emphatic start, set for re-match vs Olympic champion  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, boxing, Nikhat Zareen, Asian Boxing Championships, Wu Yu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/both-udf-and-ldf-have-become-centre-of-corruption-bjp-s-smriti-irani-campaigns-in-kerala-confident-of-party-s-victory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/i4ltnxj5/ANI_20260403134346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irani said the people will support BJP candidates and ensure their victory</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:24:56.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Both UDF and LDF have become centre of corruption': Smriti Irani says in Kerala campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala assembly election, BJP leader Smriti Irani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/94-per-cent-of-worlds-childhood-cancer-deaths-occur-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-finds-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-09/we7g8nc8/202510093535285.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global childhood cancer burden remains a substantial contributor to global childhood disease and cancer burden.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:09:50.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>94 per cent of world's childhood cancer deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, finds study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Childhood cancer, low and middle-income countries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/csk-fans-hope-new-era-kicks-off-on-positive-note</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e0rkgqe6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-19.22.28.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK Fans in the MA Chidambaram Stadium</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:03:03.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK fans hope new era kicks off on positive note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MA Chidambaram stadium, Chennai Super Kings, CSK fans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-likely-to-resign-on-april-13</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/sjg4xc4a/NitishPTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitish Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:40:31.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Nitish Kumar likely to resign on April 13</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JD(U), Bihar CM Nitish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/03/pm-modi-holds-massive-roadshow-in-puducherry-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5enhunvy/ANI_20260403114349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi held a large roadshow from Ansari Duraisamy Road to Kamaraj Salai in the Union Territory.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1419se91/ANI_20260403113650.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:03:21.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puducherry ahead of Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi road show , Puducherry election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/bjp-releases-list-of-27-candidates-former-state-chief-annamalai-not-included</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/dsj88nbw/BJP-releases-list-of-27-candidates-ahead-of-TN-polls.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:57:29.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP releases list of 27 candidates; Former State Chief Annamalai not included</news:title>
<news:keywords>bjp tamil nadu, annamalai, tamilisai soundarajan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/aap-hits-back-at-raghav-chadha-never-questioned-bjp-amid-not-defeated-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/r0t9qspl/AAP-vs-candha-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:55:26.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP hits back at Raghav Chadha: ‘Never Questioned BJP’ amid ‘Not Defeated’ Claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>raghav chadha, aap, saurabh bharadwaj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/who-warns-about-multiple-attacks-on-health-in-iran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/6w9oxiba/Screenshot-2025-04-24-190304.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>World Health Organisation logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:54:10.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO warns about 'multiple attacks on health' in Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, World Health Organisation, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/jailed-cpi-maoist-strategist-prashant-bose-passes-away-following-prolonged-illness</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/k7mi20i7/202604033732697.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prashant Bose alias ‘Kishan da’</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:34:33.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailed CPI (Maoist) strategist Prashant Bose passes away following prolonged illness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CPI (Maoist), Prashant Bose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/bangladesh-cuts-office-hours-turns-off-wedding-lights-to-save-energy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/uac7wmdk/Bangladesh-Fuel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man gets his motorcycle refueled at a fuel station in Dhaka on March 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:30:21.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Bangladesh, West Asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/six-injured-in-blast-while-making-firecrackers-in-odishas-nayagarh-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/3e247724-a926-4d97-81d7-bf53eb87e8cc/202402053114880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of fire used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:28:28.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six injured in blast while making firecrackers in Odisha's Nayagarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nayagarh, Firecracker blast, Six injured</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/semaglutide-generics-medical-experts-raise-concerns-over-increased-access-to-and-abuse-of-popular-weight-loss-drug</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/q9tkt26z/weight-loss-drugs</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Weight-Loss Drug Boom</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:25:18.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semaglutide generics: Medical experts raise concerns over increased access to, and abuse of popular weight-loss drug</news:title>
<news:keywords>ozempic , semaglutide , obesity </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/congress-releases-list-of-27-candidates-for-tn-assembly-elections-melur-left-pending</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/o41mofhx/newindianexpress_2024-06_1207e3b8-4540-48df-947e-3ff13c83b467_newindianexpress_2024_03_8dbaf650_6ab5_4ff5_bdc2_8d435f5eadc7_ANI_20240308171806.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:21:06.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress releases list of 27 candidates for TN Assembly elections, Melur left pending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/special-cbi-court-discharges-former-haryana-cm-hooda-motilal-vora-and-ajl-in-panchkula-land-allotment-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/26/original/Bhupinder_Singh_Hooda_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:19:38.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special CBI court discharges former Haryana CM Hooda, Motilal Vora and AJL in Panchkula land allotment case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Special CBI Court, Motilal Vora, Panchkula land allotment case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/democracy-eroding-in-country-under-bjp-ashok-gehlot-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-21/o8h1wok5/20250730236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:18:56.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democracy eroding in country under BJP: Ashok Gehlot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, BJP, democracy, Ashok Gehlot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/rajnath-singh-commissions-home-made-stealth-frigate-highlights-navys-role-in-securing-shipping-lanes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/947u8udw/HE-n8xVaoAA6Rb.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously built stealth frigate, INS Taragiri in Vizag.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:04:53.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh commissions home-made stealth frigate, highlights Navy's role in securing shipping lanes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajnath Singh, Indian navy ships, stealth frigate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/nsui-protests-rss-programme-at-rajasthan-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/clu3kt93/1003215644.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel deployed at the site erected barricades to restrict entry, leading to a face-off between the protesters and the authorities.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:43:47.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSUI protests RSS programme at Rajasthan University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajasthan, NSUI, rajasthan university, RSS programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/iran-fires-on-targets-across-west-asia-while-israel-us-hit-tehran-as-war-nears-end-of-fifth-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/0yvdmmya/AP26093249853321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bridge struck by U.S. airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:39:03.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires on targets across West Asia while Israel, US hit Tehran as war nears end of fifth week</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US Iran conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/goyal-cannot-talk-about-us-being-dynast-because-he-himself-is-one-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/9cxahc04/ANI_20260203084824.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the NDA's accusations of graft, the DMK MP termed the BJP a "huge washing machine".</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:38:46.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goyal cannot talk about us being dynast because he himself is one: DMK MP Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Nation, Piyush Goyal, DMK MP Kanimozhi, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/elderly-man-in-gujarat-loses-rs-57-lakh-to-cyber-fraud-investigation-exposes-chinese-linked-syndicate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-05/m8bc3omj/202602053662676.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:34:16.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man in Gujarat loses Rs 57 lakh to cyber fraud, investigation exposes Chinese-linked syndicate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Gujarat, Cyber fraud, Chinese-linked syndicate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:26:02.797Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:25:22.877Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>The plea says the judiciary should only intervene in religious practices if those directly violate public order or on the grounds of morality and health.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:14:18.955Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Wagner Moura and Kristen Stewart</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:06:32.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wagner Moura replaces Oscar Isaac in Kristen Stewart's Flesh Of The Gods</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L) Weapons director Zach Cregger; (R) Zach Shields</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:06:13.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weapons prequel: Godzilla writer Zach Shields joins Zach Cregger for Gladys</news:title>
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<image:caption>Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinted at the commissioning with a terse post on X, “It’s not words but power, ‘Aridhaman’!”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:41.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aridhaman inducted, India hits 3-SSBN threshold for continuous nuclear deterrence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/03/hindinews2026apr02vir-das-announces-found-footage-horror-film-baara-number</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/2hzngq41/Vir_Das.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vir Das, director of Baara Number</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:19.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vir Das announces found-footage horror film Baara Number</news:title>
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<image:caption>Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla (left) and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: The Revenge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:05.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhurandhar effect: Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla release postponed by a week</news:title>
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<image:caption>Stills from the teaser of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana along with a snapshot of the first glimpse of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:04:42.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramayana Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor faces backlash again; netizens draw comparison with Varanasi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vaazha II Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:04:16.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaazha II Movie Review: A fun ride that needed to slow down at times</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:58:26.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi, Himanta prepared roadmap for tribal development, BJP's win will ensure implementation: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Elections, Assam, Nation, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, tribal welfare, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/03/centres-faulty-policies-caused-hardship-to-people-tmcs-abhishek-banerjee</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:50:28.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre's faulty policies caused hardship to people: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:45:19.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Hari Shankar Tibrewal is Building a Diversified Global Investment Portfolio</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/prominent-maharashtra-leaders-names-surface-in-fraud-godman-ashok-kharat-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:44:53.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prominent Maharashtra leaders' names surface in fraud godman Ashok Kharat case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Call Detail Records, Ashok Kharat case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/tn-polls-dmk-aiadmk-leave-allies-in-direct-duel-in-21-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/9w7l3fjp/Chennai-epicentre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Single phase elections to 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, with the counting slated for May 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:19:24.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls: DMK, AIADMK leave allies in direct duel in 21 seats </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/police-arrest-alleged-mastermind-behind-judicial-officers-gherao-in-malda</loc>
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<image:caption>Advocate Mofakkarul Islam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:18:39.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police arrest alleged mastermind behind judicial officers' gherao in Malda</news:title>
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<image:caption>This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:15:45.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paramilitary forces in Sudan kill at least 10 people in hospital drone attack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-gym-trainer-beaten-police-say-family-dispute-not-love-jihad-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/19/original/Chennai-schools.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:11:11.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl, mother allege ‘love jihad’, spark tension in Karnataka's Hubballi </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/ukraine-says-russia-fired-hundreds-of-drones-missiles-in-massive-daytime-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/svpeg8ya/AFP20260402A6KQ7BRv1HighResUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian rescuers work to extinguish a fire in a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kharkiv on April 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera addresses a press briefing at the Congress headquarters, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:02:33.653Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/govt-called-special-session-for-political-mileage-in-bengal-tn-polls-it-is-mcc-violation-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:56:57.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt called 'special session' for political mileage in Bengal, TN polls; it is MCC violation: Congress</news:title>
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<image:caption>Four dead, several fall ill in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Motihari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:51:56.645Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/no-surprises-as-bjp-releases-list-of-27-candidates-ahead-of-tn-polls-annamalai-not-contesting</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: BJP state president Nainar Nagendran, BJP national Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan, Union minister L Murugan, and former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:32:46.260Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/exploring-the-science-of-art-through-natyashastra-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Kannan Parameswaran exploring Natyashastra in last year's edition of the workshop.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Discussions on theatre and staging.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:26:01.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exploring the science of art through Natyashastra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/creating-a-miniature-nature</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bonsai Kerala outlet in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jaya Nair with one of her personal collections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A training session in progress.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bonsai plants at an exhibition in Kanakakunnu Palace grounds.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:10:46.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Creating a miniature nature</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/crime-rate-declines-by-2423-percent-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
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<image:caption>Visakhapatnam City Police Commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:18:08.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crime rate declines by 24.23 percent in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/ttd-drones-cctv-cameras-detect-wildlife-movement-by-heat-signature</loc>
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<image:caption>An Exclusive Drone Pod at Foot Path near Gali Gopuram to Tirumala . A tech conducting trails in Seshachala Forest to detect the wild sprawling.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:15:06.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD drones, CCTV cameras detect wildlife movement by heat signature</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/officials-apathetic-to-trash-dumping-in-irrigation-canal-near-sir-arthur-cotton-barrage-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/lp2l7et1/Trash-dumping.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sir arthur cotton barrage eastern delta canal turns into dumping yard for Dowleswaram in East Godavari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:13:43.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials apathetic to trash dumping in irrigation canal near Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Andhra</news:title>
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<image:caption>Murali Sivaramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Coppersmith Barbet.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jaavnk0k/Grey-tit-in-Kothagiri.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grey tit in Kothagiri.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/yjiwgije/Mrs-Goulds-Sunbird-male.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mrs Goulds Sunbird (male).</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ve0qr2xf/Spotted-Laughing-thrush-in-Bhutan.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spotted Laughing thrush in Bhutan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/38dczygk/Portrait-at-home127.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Murali Sivaramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:13:30.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Murali Sivaramakrishnan, who feels words share a soul bond with birds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, birds, Sri Aurobindo, Photography, Pondicherry University, paint, English Literature, KNHS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ncert-granted-deemed-to-be-university-status-empowered-to-award-its-own-degrees-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/pgfcfnvi/New-Project-99.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:11:16.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status, empowered to award its own degrees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, UGC, NCERT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/spain-rethinks-how-to-turn-the-tide-against-beach-erosion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/gqaic0zg/AFP20260403A6LZ7QMv1HighResSpainTourismEnvironmentWeather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People walk along the rocky seafront promenade at Montgat beach north of Barcelona</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:08:02.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain rethinks how to turn the tide against beach erosion</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain, Catalonia, beach erosion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/silenced-not-defeated-raghav-chadha-slams-aap-after-rajya-sabha-post-removal-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:04:24.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha slams AAP after Rajya Sabha post removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>raghav chadha , aap aadmi party, rajya sabha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/no-one-who-formed-alliance-with-bjp-ever-had-future-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-22/7on54b5t/P_4071652454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:04:18.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those allied with BJP have no future: DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kanimozhi, Tamil Nadu elections, AIADMK-BJP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/a-look-at-how-the-epstein-files-dogged-pam-bondis-time-as-attorney-general</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rka0cuge/AP26085551096106.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Attorney General Pam Bondi listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:02:30.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jeffrey Epstein, Pam Bondi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/sc-asks-centre-if-disabled-cadets-can-be-treated-as-ex-servicemen-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:55:56.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Centre if disabled cadets can be treated as ex-servicemen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Ex-servicemen, disability</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/blood-clots-burning-eyes-pollution-chokes-north-thailand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/o9ze01ij/AFP20260403A6MP97Av2HighResTopshotThailandPollutionEnvironmentFireHealth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A passenger plane prepares to land at the airport as commuters drive on the road below on a heavily polluted day in Chiang Mai on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:54:48.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Blood clots, burning eyes': Pollution chokes north Thailand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, World, Pollution, blood clots, north Thailand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/chenda-melam-band-sets-drum-up-election-fervour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jcmxow4k/UDF35103333.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Band performs during a UDF celebration</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jveloiec/IMG20260402172317.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performers during an NDA campaign on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/oxzmue6w/IMG20260402174541.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performers heat the Tambola ahead of a campaign rally on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/amsa6rua/LDF092043.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>LDF’s ‘melam’ celebration during local body elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:50:30.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chenda melam, band sets drum up election fervour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, BJP, Election, UDF, chenda melam, Kalashakottu, Dhol, CPM-led LDF, band set</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/aap-slams-raghav-chadha-for-indulging-in-soft-pr-skipping-key-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/uiuc8set/hvhhgh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The party's response comes after Chadha alleged that his own party had restricted his participation in parliamentary proceedings, asserting that he had been “silenced, not defeated.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:50:26.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP slams Raghav Chadha for indulging in ‘soft PR’, skipping key issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, aap, AAP MP Raghav Chadha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/tech-defects-maintenance-delays-led-to-grounding-of-1436-aircraft-in-last-three-years-min-murlidhar-mohol</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:49:53.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech defects, maintenance delays led to grounding of 1436 aircraft in last three years: Min Murlidhar Mohol </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ship-carrying-iranian-oil-shifts-course-midway-from-india-to-china-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-11/j3avrbta/ANI_20250311105814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:48:40.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, Business, Crude oil, Iranian oil, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/03/waste-water-to-clean-energy-japanese-engineers-harness-the-power-of-osmosis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/84ud0n34/download-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This picture taken on January 14, 2026 shows staff members working at Sea Water Desalination Plant in Fukuoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:47:18.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, clean energy, waste water, osmosis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/myanmars-parliament-elects-ruling-general-as-president-keeping-the-army-in-charge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/9q7hg4yu/AP26093169286070.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Min Aung Hlaing (in pic) was one of three nominees for the president's post, but was virtually guaranteed the job as lawmakers from military-backed parties and appointed members from the army hold a commanding majority in parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:39:38.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar's parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's president</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/03/napoli-ac-milan-face-off-as-italy-licks-its-world-cup-wounds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5bgyhkij/Milan.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>AC Milan players during a training session.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/o49kz1t9/Inter.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lautaro Martinez (C) trains with teammates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:29:45.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Napoli, AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Serie A, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/fire-breaks-out-in-kundli-industrial-area-in-haryana-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-17/zbs7v86y/ANI_20250717032927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:24:35.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out in Kundli Industrial Area in Haryana, no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kundli Industrial Area</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/warangal-acb-uncovers-cash-gold-in-raids-on-sub-registrar-offices-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/pzrh8o07/BeFunky-collage-50.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials also found 204 undelivered registered documents in the possession of the sub-registrar officers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:08:45.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warangal ACB uncovers cash, gold in raids on sub-registrar offices in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, sub-registrar offices, Warangal ACB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/jk-lg-orders-magisterial-inquiry-into-ganderbal-encounter-as-family-disputes-army-version</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/7/original/Manoj_Sinha_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:58:13.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K LG orders magisterial inquiry into Ganderbal encounter as family disputes army version</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, magisterial inquiry, LG Manoj Sinha, Ganderbal encounter</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/three-trampled-to-death-by-wild-elephants-in-jharkhands-ramgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>KKRs' captain Ajinkya Rahane attempts a catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Shivang Kumar during the IPL 2026 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at Eden Gardens on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rahane says agenda, jealousy driving strike-rate criticism after KKR's successive defeats</news:title>
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<news:title>Geopolitical tensions cast shadow over Uttarakhand’s adventure tourism season</news:title>
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<news:title>Over 81,000 police posts to be filled in UP in 2026-27: CM Yogi Adityanath</news:title>
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<news:title>Trump threatens to bomb Iran 'back to the stone ages', Iran refuses to surrender</news:title>
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<news:title>Bengal police arrest alleged mastermind of judicial officers’ gherao at Bagdogra airport</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma, right, plays a shot during the IPL 2026 cricket match between KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma fined 25 per cent of match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision</news:title>
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<news:title>Understanding mumps</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:59:43.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wind carries 'Krishnashtami' to Moscow International Film Festival</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/03/kerala-sizzles-as-march-heat-breaks-decades-old-records</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:52:41.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Sizzles as March Heat Breaks Decades-Old Records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Temperature Rise, summer 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/ryan-gosling-exits-daniels-upcoming-sci-fi-action-comedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Ryan Gosling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:51:31.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ryan Gosling exits Daniels’ upcoming sci-fi action comedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/man-arrested-for-tying-ex-wife-to-motorcycle-and-dragging-her-along-the-road-in-uttar-pradesh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:49:53.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for tying ex-wife to motorcycle and dragging her along the road in Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:43:13.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dwayne Johnson wraps production of new ‘Jumanji’ film, set for Christmas release</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:35:46.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fish, identity and votes: How Bengal's favourite food has become a key political weapon</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Bombay High Court in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:31:03.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia conflict: Kin of India's first victim move Bombay HC, seek return of mortal remains</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/03/home-guard-ends-life-over-casteist-remarks-in-telanganas-nagarkurnool-district</loc>
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<image:caption>45-year-old home guard shared a voice message with a friend, claiming he had been scolded with casteist remarks by his superiors and was allegedly under work pressure.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Home guard ends life over ‘casteist remarks’ in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/silenced-not-defeated-raghav-chadha-slams-aap-after-rajya-sabha-post-removal</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:24:52.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha slams AAP after Rajya Sabha post removal</news:title>
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<image:caption>BRS member KR Suresh Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:24:00.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kishan, BRS leader Suresh Reddy clash over Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in RS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KR Suresh Reddy, G  Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The police seized large quantities of stale and spoiled offal, including paya (trotters), heads, brains, kidneys, liver and other internal parts of sheep and goats.</image:caption>
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<news:title>12 tonnes of stale sheep, goat offals seized in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Veteran Congress leader V Narayanasamy</image:caption>
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<news:title>Narayanasamy downplays seat-sharing confusion as ‘minor setback’, blames Congress and DMK</news:title>
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<image:caption>During the search, the family discovered the water sump lid was open and found the child floating inside.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:17:35.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baby drowns after falling into open sump in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:15:25.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plots sold to others must go back to poor: Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:14:35.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Mineral Development Corporation achieves record Rs 1,008 crore revenue</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:title>All arrangements in place for IPL extravaganza at Telangana's Uppal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/adani-meets-yogi-adityanath-backs-uttar-pradeshs-usd-1-trillion-economy-roadmap</loc>
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<image:caption>The Adani Group chief praised Adityanath’s roadmap to make Uttar Pradesh a USD 1T economy by 2030, reaching USD 6T by 2047.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:13:16.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani meets Yogi Adityanath, backs Uttar Pradesh’s USD 1 trillion economy roadmap</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/brs-mlas-unusual-protest-spotlights-mosquito-menace-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS MLA Devireddy Sudheer Reddy addresses a press conference while draped in a mosquito net on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:12:12.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS MLA’s unusual protest spotlights mosquito menace in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/scr-gets-rs-13-crore-telangana-share-rises-to-rs-54-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Works under way at the Secunderabad Railway Station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:06:37.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCR gets Rs 13 crore, Telangana share rises to Rs 5.4 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/congress-mla-rajendra-bharti-disqualified-from-madhya-pradesh-assembly-after-cheating-conviction</loc>
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<image:caption>MLA Rajendra Bharti</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti disqualified from Madhya Pradesh assembly after cheating conviction</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/senior-officers-complete-training-as-hacc-49-concludes-at-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Valedictory function of 49th Higher Air Command Course (HACC) held at College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad on Wendesday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Senior officers complete training as HACC 49 concludes at Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/03/om-works-in-krishna-delta-soon-to-improve-irrigation-efficiency</loc>
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<image:caption>Irrigation drain in Pedana covered with aquatic weeds and water Hyacinth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:03:30.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>O&amp;M works in Krishna delta soon to improve irrigation efficiency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Krishna delta, irrigation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/bhu-bharati-portal-rolled-out-in-five-mandals-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bhu Bharati portal rolled out in five mandals in Telangana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/03/vijayawada-railway-division-nets-rs-59072-crore-revenue</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayawada division DRM Mohit Sonakia addressing the media during the press conference on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:59:41.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada railway division nets Rs 5,907.2 crore revenue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-college-student-dies-five-days-after-self-immolation-bid-family-alleges-blackmail-by-friend</loc>
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<news:title>Odisha college student dies five days after self-immolation bid; family alleges blackmail by friend</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/vattinagulapally-landowners-deny-minister-ponguleti-srinivasa-link-call-dispute-family-matter</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue &amp; Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy speaks during a meeting in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:58:44.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vattinagulapally landowners deny Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa link, call dispute ‘family matter’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/telangana-hc-stays-jh-co-op-housing-society-polls</loc>
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<news:title>Telangana HC stays JH co-op housing society polls</news:title>
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<image:caption>Areas from Gol Dak Khana to central Delhi and adjoining regions reported hazy conditions as strong winds carried dust across the capital.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dust storm engulfs Delhi-NCR; AQI in 'poor'catagory</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Revanth reiterates his resolve to transform Telangana into No. 1 state</news:title>
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<news:title>Jeypore-Nabarangpur railway line project: Villagers protest over low land compensation </news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Released UDF Manifesto in Kerala on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:53:32.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi Vijayan as big a failure as KCR: CM Revanth</news:title>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi giving a pose to a photo along with Minister for IT Nara Lokesh and NDA MPs Ministers at the Parliament on Thursday</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/aquapulse-raises-rs-25-crore-for-indias-first-integrated-aquaculture-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhubaneswar based agritech startup Aquapulse logo used for representation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairperson M. Angamuthu speaking at the business meet with stakeholders in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Visakhapatnam Port Authority reports 10.35 per cent growth in cargo handling last fiscal</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image of electricity tower used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:46:44.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TPCODL adopts DigiPIN for enhancing consumer experience delivery</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gucci Mane performs at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 1, 2023</image:caption>
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<news:title>832 schools in Telangana selected under PM SHRI scheme</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/buzz-in-telangana-bjp-over-complaint-letter-to-pm-modi-against-senior-leaders</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:45:26.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buzz in Telangana BJP over complaint letter to PM Modi against senior leaders</news:title>
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<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife Bhuvaneswari, performs special rituals at the Capital Amaravati foundation stone plaque in Uddandarayunipalem after the passage of Amaravati bill (right) People celebrate passage of the bill in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Parliament unanimously passes bill on capital Amaravati</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/nalco-hits-record-highs-in-production-and-sales-in-2025-26-posts-strong-growth-across-operations</loc>
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<image:caption>Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:43:44.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalco hits record highs in production and sales in 2025-26, posts strong growth across operations</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/ngt-dismisses-plea-against-musi-riverfront-project-as-premature</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/dudg7jus/ANI_20260224110910.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>NGT dismisses plea against Musi riverfront project as premature</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/blake-livelys-sexual-harassment-claims-against-justin-baldoni-tossed-out-but-robust-case-remains</loc>
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<image:caption>This combination of images shows Blake Lively at the London screening of the film "It 'Ends With Us" on Aug. 8, 2024, left, and Justin Baldoni at the world premiere of the film in New York on Aug. 6, 2024</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:40:18.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/non-veg-market-complex-in-odishas-phulbani-yet-to-be-made-operational</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1j6p3f6p/ahmedabadgujaratnonvegfoodbansale1636997219530.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Non-veg market complex in Odisha's Phulbani yet to be made operational</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Phulbani town, Non-veg market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/cm-naidu-triumph-of-amaravati-self-respect</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:39:27.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu: Triumph of Amaravati self-respect</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/telangana-hc-okays-navy-radar-project-to-monitor-afforestation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bs4qeewp/Property-owners-get-relief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:38:38.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC okays Navy radar project, 
to monitor afforestation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Navy radar project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/only-nation-to-have-lost-mariners-says-india-at-uk-meet-seeks-free-passage-through-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:35:33.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Only nation to have lost mariners,’ says India at UK meet; seeks free passage through Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/temperature-likely-to-touch-43-degrees-celsius-across-andhra-pradesh-in-coming-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/y5s1wd41/temperature.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School children use umbrellas to protect themselves from scorching heat as they return to their homes on a sunny afternoon in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:35:08.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temperature likely to touch 43 degrees Celsius across Andhra Pradesh in coming days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, intense heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/subsidised-domestic-lpg-cylinders-make-way-to-black-market-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kdzrziyl/Subsidised-domestic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:34:33.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Subsidised domestic LPG cylinders make way to black market in Odisha's Sundargarh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh district, LPG cylinder shortage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/krishna-district-police-body-condemns-perni-nanis-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/owavxnj7/Nani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Perni Venkataramaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:30:11.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krishna district police body condemns Perni Nani’s remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Perni Venkataramaiah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odishas-sonepur-police-seizes-ganja-worth-nearly-rs-20-crore-in-four-days-15-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Ganja concealed inside the truck</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:26:48.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Sonepur police seizes ganja worth nearly Rs 20 crore in four days, 15 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganja seized, Sonepur police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/cpcb-orders-shyam-metalics-to-shut-down-plant-at-odishas-rengali</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/sffd1wh0/CPCB-orders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shyam Metalics &amp; Energy Limited’s plant at Rengali</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:23:56.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPCB orders Shyam Metalics to shut down plant at Odisha's Rengali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Central Pollution Control Board, Rengali, Shyam Metalics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/olive-ridley-turtles-showing-extensive-migratory-survival-instincts-during-mass-nesting-study</loc>
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<image:caption>Olive Ridley turtles image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wl2qx497/Ridleys-showing.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:21:59.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Olive Ridley turtles showing extensive migratory, survival instincts during mass nesting: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Olive Ridley turtles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-govt-sets-three-month-target-for-piped-natural-gas-rollout-in-ulbs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wxoups69/Odisha-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food Supplies minister Krushna Chandra Patra and Urban minister KC Mahapatra chairing the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:20:06.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt sets three-month target for piped natural gas rollout in ULBs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, piped natural gas supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/andhra-pradesh-hc-questions-government-over-appointing-special-officers-to-panchayats</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:18:43.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC questions government over appointing special officers to panchayats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gram Panchayats, Special officers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odishas-choudwar-jailbreak-second-absconding-inmate-nabbed-from-a-hotel-in-rishikesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/aaq1zam7/crimile-c.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha police arrested second fugitive Raja Sahani from a hotel at Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:17:03.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Choudwar jailbreak: Second absconding inmate nabbed from a hotel in Rishikesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Choudwar jailbreak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/andhras-rayalaseema-thermal-power-plant-sets-new-record-in-power-output</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/0rtb8zdh/output.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:17:00.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant sets new record in power output</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/vetlapalem-blast-andhra-pradesh-plans-stricter-norms-to-ensure-safety-of-workers</loc>
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<image:caption>Firecracker explosion in Vetlapalem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:15:19.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vetlapalem blast: Andhra Pradesh plans stricter norms to ensure safety of workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vetlapalem blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/at-just-55-per-cent-odisha-police-infrastructure-spend-drags-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/2/original/police_eps2131dessd______.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:12:10.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At just 55 per cent, Odisha police infrastructure spend drags in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-dy-cm-pravati-parida-inaugurates-1889-new-anganwadi-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:50:20.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida inaugurates 1,889 new anganwadi centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/andhra-pradesh-liquor-paradox-sales-surge-revenue-marginal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/mjcdlpkl/202601193644263.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the Year-to-Date comparison from April 1 to March 31 for 2024-25 and 2025-26, Indian Made Liquor (IML) cases increased from 362 lakh to 414 lakh, marking a growth of 14.59%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:49:57.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh liquor paradox: Sales surge, revenue marginal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/cops-suspended-for-threatening-quarry-owner-for-free-m-sand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-06/uzu4y544/C_23_1_CH1460_34265639.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:49:02.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops suspended for threatening quarry owner for free m-sand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Quarry owner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/rising-discontent-against-nda-in-ut-telangana-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:48:15.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising discontent against NDA in UT: Telangana minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/03/bhubaneswar-municipal-corporation-launches-scientific-water-treatment-of-bindu-sagar-lake</loc>
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<news:title>Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation launches scientific water treatment of Bindu Sagar lake</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/war-hits-peak-gulf-tourism-season-travel-biz-sees-50-drop</loc>
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<image:caption>Passengers at the Chennai International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:title>War hits peak Gulf tourism season, travel biz sees 50% drop</news:title>
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<image:caption>Captain Hemanth Gopal, Commanding Officer of INS Taragiri along with his crew ahead of its commissioning at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>INS Taragiri, Indian Navys fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class stealth-guided missile frigates, to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:46:29.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Taragiri set to join ENC fleet in Visakhapatnam with ‘Rise Above’ motto</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/cms-son-in-law-steps-in-to-back-dmk-candidate</loc>
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<image:caption>V Sabareesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:45:31.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM’s son-in-law steps in to back DMK candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief minister MK Stalin, V Sabareesan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/in-a-first-in-tn-polls-cpi-cpm-left-on-the-bench-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:44:24.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first in TN polls, CPI, CPM left on the bench in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI, CPM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/history-sheeter-files-nomination-from-prison-for-alangulam-seat</loc>
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<image:caption>Puzhal, A Hari Nadar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:43:26.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter files nomination from prison for Alangulam seat</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-govt-notifies-regularisation-of-13000-junior-teachers-schematic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/8vys958s/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:43:08.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt notifies regularisation of 13,000 junior teachers (schematic) </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, junior teachers regularisation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/ramadoss-releases-list-of-18-candidates</loc>
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<image:caption>S Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:41:13.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramadoss releases list of 18 candidates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/from-township-to-industrial-revival-bjps-bet-in-nemom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/xdovw808/32-33-1-13tnda21312chn34052919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jubilant NDA workers celebrate their victory in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in front of the counting center at Mar Ivanios College on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:39:49.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From township to industrial revival: BJP’s bet in Nemom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Elections, BJP, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/03/blaze-engulfs-godown-near-anna-salai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cc15tss4/Blaze-engulfs-godown.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thick black smoke from the godown that caught fire on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:38:50.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaze engulfs godown near Anna Salai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, blaze</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/guv-bound-by-cabinets-advice-on-release-of-convicts-rules-madras-hc-bench</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5bv80k8j/Guv-bound.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:37:55.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guv bound by cabinet’s advice on release of convicts, rules Madras HC bench</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/bottled-water-sales-pick-up-as-temperatures-climb-polls-add-movement-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/i4jnocfj/Heat-drives-up-bottled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A water supplier unloading bottled water and cool drinks for retail stores.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:36:45.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bottled water sales pick up as temperatures climb, polls add movement in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Bottled water</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/03/arms-dealer-held-with-2-guns-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ivsnatnf/Arms-dealer-held.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arms and other incriminating articles seized from Rout’s possession</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:35:53.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arms dealer held with 2 guns in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Police, Arms seized</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/fcra-amendment-bill-an-attack-on-christian-ngos-churches-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/kughw86w/Stalin-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:35:32.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FCRA amendment bill an attack on Christian NGOs, churches: Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM M K Stalin, FCRA amendment bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-targets-to-enrol-25-lakh-people-in-ullas-programme-in-2026-27-academic-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/y1uv5c6p/C_53_1_CH1534_4330904.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:34:19.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha targets to enrol 25 lakh people in ULLAS programme in 2026-27 academic year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, ULLAS programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/tns-power-to-appoint-v-cs-not-violation-of-ugc-norms-tn-to-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:33:59.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN’s power to appoint V-Cs not violation of UGC norms: TN to HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/water-scarcity-housing-woes-dominate-campaign-narratives-in-attingal</loc>
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<image:caption>Migrant workers dismantle a structure amid piles of debris near a wall layered with rival campaign posters at Kowdiar in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:33:33.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water scarcity, housing woes dominate campaign narratives in Attingal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Elections, Elections, water scarcity, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/ponmudi-kin-acquitted-in-red-sand-mining-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/a6xnuypb/K_Ponmudy_EPS13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DMK Minister K Ponmudy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:31:57.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ponmudi, kin acquitted in red sand mining case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Former DMK minister K Ponmudi, red sand mining case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/03/kochi-police-voice-concern-over-denial-of-home-access-to-postal-voting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/9/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purpose. Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:29:33.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi police voice concern over denial of home access to postal voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Elections, Kochi police, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/sathankulam-case-cbi-victims-kin-want-death-for-all-nine-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/owrrvbz3/C_35_1_CH1487_67210041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The convicted policemen in Sathankulam custodial death case being taken away from the court premises.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:29:21.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sathankulam case: CBI, victims’ kin want death for all nine cops</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/imd-forecasts-thunderstorms-rain-this-week-despite-rising-temperature-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ydr7fltk/IMD-forecasts-thunderstorms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman uses an umbrella to protect herself from sun stroke on a hot summer day in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:29:09.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain this week despite rising temperature in Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/farmer-threatens-suicide-over-land-dispute-in-front-of-minister-kh-muniyappa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/n2ufi77i/Need-44K-commercial.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa addresses the Legislative Council on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:27:14.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer threatens suicide over land dispute in front of Minister KH Muniyappa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Food and Civil Supply Minister KH Muniyappa, suicide threat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/supreme-court-sets-aside-bail-of-greater-noida-bizman-in-grand-venice-mall-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>The top court directed that Bhasin may apply for regular bail afresh after a period of twelve months, subject to fully complying with the orders passed in the insolvency proceedings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:26:00.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court sets aside bail of Greater Noida bizman in Grand Venice mall scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Grand Venice mall scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-governors-office-to-recruit-new-vc-for-state-open-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/iy7g64j9/55472-hgdrumcxqp-1491808532.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Governor Thawarchand Gehlot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:25:13.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Governor's office to recruit new VC for State Open University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/court-acquits-9-in-2020-delhi-riot-case-says-testimonies-of-witnesses-lack-specificity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/6w77rc4t/del-riots124456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court noted that it would be unsafe to rely on their testimonies to convict the accused for alleged acts of rioting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:24:27.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court acquits 9 in 2020 Delhi riot case, says ‘testimonies of witnesses lack specificity’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/03/football-returns-to-kochi-as-india-beats-hong-kong-in-afc-qualifier</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian team fans celebrating their Victory against Hong Kong during the in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifying Final Round match held at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor in Kochi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:24:20.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Football returns to Kochi as India beats Hong Kong in AFC qualifier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, AFC Asian Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-11-fraud-cases-against-trio-accused-of-cheating-crores-across-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/egr7gzjh/HC-not-to-quash.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>2026-04-03T03:22:42.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC refuses to quash 11 fraud cases against trio accused of cheating crores across cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/kochi-police-identify-caravan-in-ranjith-assault-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/m0cicrkm/Ranjith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filmmaker Ranjith being brought to the Ernakulam sub-jail.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:22:09.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi police identify caravan in Ranjith assault probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Caravan, Director Ranjith</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-asks-judge-to-expedite-trial-in-rape-murder-of-teen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/qmhzkytk/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:22:08.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of Madras HC asks judge to expedite trial in rape-murder of teen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai bench of Madras HC, Thoothukudi rape case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/new-machines-added-for-sanitation-boost-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/pnptuto5/new-machines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh during the flag-off ceremony of MCD vehicles.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:20:11.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New machines added for sanitation boost in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, sanitation services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/greater-bengaluru-authority-to-regularise-up-to-15-per-cent-violation-of-building-bylaws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/25/original/1000x-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:19:59.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority to regularise up to 15 per cent violation of building bylaws </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/submit-autopsy-report-of-man-who-immolated-self-inside-police-station-hc-directs-madurai-grh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:18:57.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Submit autopsy report of man who immolated self inside police station, HC directs Madurai GRH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-government-plans-fresh-cloud-seeding-trial-to-tackle-rising-air-pollution-levels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/6j89nwi8/Govt-plans-fresh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Economic Survey of Delhi 2025–26 also noted that further cloud-seeding trials would be undertaken in consultation with the India Meteorological Department.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:18:18.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government plans fresh cloud-seeding trial to tackle rising air pollution levels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air pollution, cloud-seeding trial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/tnstc-to-pay-passenger-rs-10k-for-ordeal-on-bus-during-rain</loc>
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<image:caption>TNSTC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:17:37.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNSTC to pay passenger Rs 10K for ordeal on bus during rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNSTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/wcc-questions-power-structures-after-assault-case-involving-director-ranjith</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5fgtygm0/New-Project-2026-04-03T084537.923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women in Cinema Collective logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:17:22.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WCC questions power structures after assault case involving director Ranjith</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, WCC, Director Ranjith</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/adequate-fertilisers-for-kharif-season-in-karnataka-says-minister-chaluvarayaswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/6czg00y9/20251206057f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:15:50.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adequate fertilisers for kharif season in Karnataka, says Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, fertilisers, Kharif Season, Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/burial-of-girl-halted-after-pcr-call-murder-case-registered-in-delhis-hari-nagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/9tp0dvn0/Woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During inquiry, it was revealed that following her death, the family had made arrangements and initiated the burial process, a senior police officer said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:14:56.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Burial of girl halted after PCR call, murder case registered in Delhi's Hari Nagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder case, burial, PCR call</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/trial-by-fire-for-aspirants-in-chennais-downtown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/8je9onmy/Trial-by-fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Anbazhagan flyover overlooking T Nagar’s shopping hub</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/tc782otm/Screenshot-2026-04-03-021404.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kycugb6e/Screenshot-2026-04-03-021430.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:14:40.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trial by fire for aspirants in Chennai’s downtown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/kerala-veterinarian-found-dead-at-vantara-sanctuary-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jx2wy452/death-3.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>2026-04-03T03:13:48.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala veterinarian found dead at Vantara sanctuary in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, veterinarian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-govt-officials-in-dock-for-showing-living-woman-as-dead</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5ii1gxy3/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:13:24.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt officials in dock for showing living woman as dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Revenue Officials, Upa Lokayukta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/off-the-cuff-storm-in-a-cup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/c00u82tr/New-Project-2025-12-17T091434.157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister R Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:11:29.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff | Storm in a cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Minister R Gandhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/bjp-will-make-kochi-industrial-powerhouse-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/oknaq16l/BJP-will-make.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during a roadshow with Sabu M Jacob and Twenty20 candidate Anjali Nair in Kochi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:10:39.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BJP will make Kochi industrial powerhouse’: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Devendra Fadnavis, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/indian-oil-corporation-denies-lpg-shortage-at-delhi-universitys-miranda-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/10/17/original/miranda-938703895_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Miranda House.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:10:05.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Oil Corporation denies LPG shortage at Delhi University’s Miranda House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, Miranda House, LPG crisis, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-above-national-average-in-cybercrime-cm-siddaramaiah-calls-for-stricter-policing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/r9gkfjki/CM-talks-tough-wants-cops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah takes the guard of honour during the Police Flag Day and medal presentation ceremony in Bengaluru on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:09:46.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka above national average in cybercrime, CM Siddaramaiah calls for stricter policing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka police, cybercrime cases, CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/dmk-alliance-is-a-half-saffron-front-charges-tvk-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pc267kjw/DMK-alliance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader Vijay garlanding and paying respects to the statue of former AIADMK supremo MGR at Marakkadai, Tiruchy, on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:08:51.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK alliance is a ‘half-saffron’ front, charges TVK chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, TVK leader Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/ldf-moves-ec-alleging-smear-campaign-against-k-n-balagopal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/nnsjn8pl/newindianexpress2025-12-13k6uxcwxhPinarayi’s-invincibility-myth.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:08:27.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF moves EC alleging smear campaign against K N Balagopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Election Commission, LDF, K N Balagopal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnatakas-gram-panchayats-clock-record-89-per-cent-tax-realisation-collections-touch-rs-1382-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-21/uixaizuk/ANI_20250621023459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:08:15.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka’s gram panchayats clock record 89 per cent tax realisation, collections touch Rs 1,382 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tax collection, Karnataka gram panchayat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/stalin-laces-into-eps-over-pollachi-case-says-women-safer-under-dmk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/j648np74/case-says.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin during the public meeting at Thindal, introducing the party’s candidates from the Assembly seat in Erode on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:06:40.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin laces into EPS over Pollachi case, says women safer under DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, CM MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/hanuman-jayanti-peaceful-amid-tight-security-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ihkwtvyn/Hanuman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security heightened during the procession at Uttam Nagar JJ Colony.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:06:16.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hanuman Jayanti peaceful amid tight security in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Hanuman Jayanti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/cm-siddaramaiah-defends-schemes-says-bjp-cares-only-about-affluent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/iamkegyk/Siddu-defends-schemes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah garlands the statue of Madakari Nayaka in Davanagere on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:04:51.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah defends schemes, says BJP cares only about affluent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, Davangere South Assembly election</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/noorbina-quits-as-national-secretary-of-womens-league</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/h5v4j7bp/noorbina-rasheed091020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noorbina Rasheed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:03:04.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noorbina quits as national secretary of Women’s League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, IUML, Kerala Elections 2026, Noorbina Rasheed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/social-media-platforms-get-notices-over-circulation-of-fssai-documents-in-delhi-probe-on</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-16/uk6rr8d0/ANI_20251216135531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The authenticity of the documents and role of all involved is being examined.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:02:33.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media platforms get notices over circulation of FSSAI documents in Delhi, probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, FSSAI, social media platforms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/nda-udf-look-to-gain-ground-on-cm-pinarayis-turf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/0h35eh62/C_32_1_CH1213_72994010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/t11hfv60/NDA-UDF-look.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/m02cxjhu/NDA.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:01:16.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA, UDF look to gain ground on CM Pinarayi’s turf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/ayurveda-intern-dies-by-suicide-in-karnatakas-chitradurga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/3/original/suicide-Hangingi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:00:59.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayurveda intern dies by suicide in Karnataka's Chitradurga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, suicide, Chitradurga</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/1361-candidates-file-nominations-in-tn-s-roshini-the-only-transgender-candidate-so-far</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/s5s0om9d/1361-candidates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency candidate and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin filed his nomination on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:59:12.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,361 Candidates File Nominations in TN ; S Roshini, the only transgender candidate so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/sabarimala-controversies-reveal-nsss-evolving-role-in-kerala-politics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/cbzdqrzm/nss-kocjuly3061-1082732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People in the Nama Japa Yatra taken out by NSS Thiruvananthapuram taluk union in protest against Speaker A N Shamseer's remarks on science and myth, from Palayam Ganapathy temple to Pazhavangadi Ganapathy temple.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/y3l4vezb/Saffro.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:57:53.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala controversies reveal NSS’s evolving role in Kerala politics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Sabarimala, NSS, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/chennai-is-dmks-fort-team-tn-will-defeat-delhi-in-polls-udhaya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/gingfz4o/Chennai-is-DMK’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin leading a roadshow in his constituency</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:53:51.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai is DMK’s fort, ‘Team TN’ will defeat Delhi in polls: Udhaya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/interview-deal-is-between-ldf-udf-extremists-against-bjp-surendran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/2ipgb84f/deal-is-between.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former BJP state president K Surendran</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:51:49.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Deal is between LDF, UDF &amp; extremists against BJP’: Surendran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, BJP, LDF, UDF, Kerala Elections 2026, K  Surendran</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/ai-based-monitoring-to-boost-karnataka-govts-dialysis-services</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cjebd6pn/AI-based-monitoring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launches the AI-enabled monitoring system at KC General Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:51:37.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-based monitoring to boost Karnataka govt’s dialysis services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, dialysis services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/dmk-has-been-congress-slave-for-years-eps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vybc0tzj/DMK-has-been.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami along with K P Anbalagan during his campaign tour in Dharmapuri on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:51:07.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK has been Congress’ slave for years: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/mother-dies-by-suicide-after-11-month-old-baby-drowns-at-home-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/sti8voej/after11monthold.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pratibha Wali and her son Agasthya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:48:32.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother dies by suicide after 11-month-old baby drowns at home in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/no-big-projects-in-five-years-growth-hit-salem-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/5739ff7b-9305-46b8-948d-fdaffdf162ed/C_1_1_CH1407_100238211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salem MP TM Selvaganapathy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:48:28.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No big projects in five years, growth hit: Salem residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Salem MP TM Selvaganapathy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-secretariat-asks-departments-to-act-on-pac-liquor-report-by-january-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/43aeoytp/Delhi-Secretariat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Secretariat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:46:35.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Secretariat asks departments to act on PAC liquor report by January 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, PAC liquor report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/when-cpm-learnt-haste-makes-waste</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/bmmeujnf/When-CPM-learnt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Karunakaran and E K Nayanar engaged in conversation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:46:30.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When CPM learnt haste makes waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, CPM, Kerala Elections 2026, E K Nayanar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/udf-manifesto-promises-rs-1000-stipend-for-girl-students-rs-25-lakh-health-cover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/mg0hf9qz/udf35103333052928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:43:40.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF manifesto promises Rs 1,000 stipend for girl students, Rs 25 lakh health cover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, UDF, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengaluru-north-varsity-moving-to-new-campus-in-chikkaballapur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e7jnhnh1/60996342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru North varsity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:43:13.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North varsity moving to new campus in Chikkaballapur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru North University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/ahead-of-census-focus-on-bengalurus-digital-population-clock</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fzdpq2f5/AHEAD-OF-CENSUS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The digital population clock at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Nagarabhavi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:41:42.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of Census, focus on Bengaluru’s digital population clock</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, population census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/domestic-usage-in-delhi-tops-groundwater-extraction-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-16/td55ocwg/New-Project-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The installation of digital water flow metres in all wells extracting groundwater is mandatory for all residential apartments and group housing societies.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2j3ae4r8/Screenshot-2026-04-03-013006.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:40:08.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Domestic usage in Delhi tops groundwater extraction: Government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, groundwater extraction, Domestic usage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/1-lakh-teachers-to-be-deployed-for-census-in-karnataka-sparks-backlash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/zlzvyxfs/2027-Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:38:57.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1 lakh teachers to be deployed for census in Karnataka, sparks backlash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Census 2027, Karnataka school teachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/congress-struggles-to-fill-5-of-28-seats-allotted-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-01/fs38jji0/Congress-pl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:37:40.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress struggles to fill 5 of 28 seats allotted in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Congress, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/from-sidelines-to-spotlight-tharoor-emerges-as-udfs-coveted-campaigner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xms7dkj4/From-sidelines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Shashi Tharoor with Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan during a roadshow in Paravur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:37:23.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From sidelines to spotlight, Tharoor emerges as UDF’s coveted campaigner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, UDF, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/left-guarantees-jobs-for-all-kerala-educated-students-in-election-manifesto</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/qlk6998v/ANI_20260326053251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vtt8fovk/Left_guarantees_jobs_for.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:35:37.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left guarantees jobs for all Kerala-educated students in election manifesto</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengaluru-city-corporations-told-to-take-up-preparation-works-ahead-of-monsoon-season</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cc68y59s/City.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priority must be given to desilting works under ongoing CMIDP and SIP projects, along with the completion of shoulder drains.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:34:45.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru City Corporations told to take up preparation works ahead of monsoon season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, monsoon preparedness, Bengaluru City Corporations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/smartphones-triggering-wrist-neck-pain-among-youngsters-say-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/54mhnguc/ANI_20241230052453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:33:40.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smartphones triggering wrist, neck pain among youngsters, say experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, smartphone use, wrist pain, neck pain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengalurus-ejipura-flyover-now-likely-to-open-in-august</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ioat6nwg/deccanherald2025-12-02nf189k3efile8398ib194eo1blequ8hj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Engineers at the site say the work is going on at a brisk pace, and the flyover will be opened for the public in August.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:31:54.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Ejipura flyover now likely to open in August </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Ejipura flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/keralas-aranmula-race-tightens-as-candidates-steer-through-complex-voter-currents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/jo3myhnz/C_32_1_CH1535_73075120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Veena George</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/04g5jfqg/Quiet-flows-the-Pampa.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/zmsgywer/Quiet-flows.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:30:31.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's Aranmula race tightens as candidates steer through complex voter currents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-high-court-orders-takedown-of-rappers-honey-singh-badshahs-controversial-song</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ecm1bao3/202405253166513.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian singer-rapper Badshah (L) and Honey Singh (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:29:07.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court orders takedown of rappers Honey Singh, Badshah’s controversial song</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rapper Honey Singh, Rapper Badshah, Volume 1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Kamal Haasan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:28:36.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Kamal decides to sit it out, MNM poll aspirants want Rs 50K refunded</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/for-seniors-taking-a-walk-is-risky-outing-on-bengaluru-footpaths</loc>
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<image:caption>Work on this footpath on Vylalikaval 2nd Main Road is pending for the last five months</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:28:02.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For seniors, taking a walk is risky outing on Bengaluru footpaths</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/budget-session-reconvened-on-april-16-for-womens-bill</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:27:17.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Budget session reconvened on April 16 for women’s bill</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/anil-antony-counters-fathers-remark-on-bjp-cites-public-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Anil Antony, the BJP candidate in Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:25:53.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anil Antony counters father’s remark on BJP, cites public support</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/groundwater-stress-deepens-in-five-karnataka-districts-even-as-state-stays-within-safe-limits</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:25:21.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groundwater stress deepens in five Karnataka districts even as state stays within safe limits</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/west-asia-conflict-flights-see-surge-in-gps-spoofing</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:24:26.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia conflict: Flights see surge in GPS spoofing</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-government-to-constitute-animal-welfare-panels-in-13-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/r1kxfg7v/animal083938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta stated that with DMs leading these committees, cases of animal cruelty can be addressed more swiftly, with improved monitoring and coordination at the ground level.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:23:44.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government to constitute animal welfare panels in 13 districts </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/plantation-distress-dominates-keralas-peermade-as-parties-battle-for-worker-trust</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/s9lg5k6t/idukki-traveloguejpg2064137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plantation workers outside dilapidated estate quarters at Vagamon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:23:23.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plantation distress dominates Kerala's Peermade as parties battle for worker trust</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/no-sign-of-war-winding-down-in-west-asia-as-friday-dawns-with-attacks-across-region</loc>
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<image:caption>Mourners gather during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:21:19.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No sign of war winding down in West Asia as Friday dawns with attacks across region</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/amidst-seat-sharing-letdown-aiadmk-candidates-reach-out-to-bjp-leaders-for-support</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:20:18.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amidst seat-sharing letdown, AIADMK candidates reach out to BJP leaders for support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, AIADMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/long-wait-for-lpg-cost-of-illegal-filling-fuel-worries-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hcqkps27/LONG-WAIT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG crisis continues across the city. A gas agency near Jhandewalan Mandir on Thursday showed same picture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:19:16.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long wait for LPG, cost of illegal filling fuel worries in Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-bypolls-congress-banks-on-guarantees-bjp-on-empty-exchequer-lack-of-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/45p64zpr/Cong-banks-on-guarantees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar campaigns for Congress’ Davanagere South candidate Samarth Shamanur in Davanagere on Thursday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:17:40.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bypolls: Congress banks on guarantees, BJP on ‘empty exchequer’, lack of development </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll, Bagalkot Assembly bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/srinagar-diary-hc-asks-mha-to-bring-back-boy-from-pakistan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:14:06.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | HC asks MHA to bring back boy from Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian citizenship, Pahalgam attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/vanavaas-vow-raises-stakes-as-satheesan-leads-intense-paravur-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/685xd2y6/It’s-either-victory.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V D Satheesan during a campaign in Puthenvelikara, Paravur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:13:56.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vanavaas’ vow raises stakes as Satheesan leads intense Paravur push</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/lease-plan-for-mysurus-jayalakshmi-vilas-mansion-triggers-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2jks6q4f/Lease-plan-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mysuru’s iconic heritage structure, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:12:54.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lease plan for Mysuru's Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion triggers row</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ngt-stops-deployment-of-forest-personnel-for-poll-duty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/p8719n9h/NGT-stops-deployment.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:10:57.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT stops deployment of forest personnel for poll duty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, National Green Tribunal, election duty, Assam Forest Protection Force</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengaluru-autos-at-a-standstill-as-lpg-crisis-worsens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/jmajdjm6/Many-auto-drivers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bowring LPG service station barricaded due to short supply</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:09:39.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru autos at a standstill as LPG crisis worsens</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/cuba-pardons-2010-people-as-the-us-pressures-the-islands-government</loc>
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<image:caption>Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:02:49.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba pardons 2,010 people as the US pressures the island's government</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, Cuba government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/artemis-ii-astronauts-rocket-toward-the-moon-after-spending-a-day-around-earth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/sbq7g70o/AP26092545530202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by NASA, a view of the Earth from NASA's Orion spacecraft as it orbits above the planet during the Artemis II test flight, on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:58:54.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/hegseth-asks-army-chief-of-staff-to-step-down-while-us-wages-war-against-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/z9syme8t/AP26092744580367.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:45:22.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hegseth asks Army Chief of Staff to step down while US wages war against Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Gen. Randy George, Army Chief of Staff</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/vijays-meeting-disturbs-class-10-examinees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kziar4nq/vijay1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader Vijay campaigning near the Syed Murthuza higher secondary school in Marakkadai Junction</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:43:00.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s meeting disturbs Class 10 examinees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay’s TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/temple-thronging-tamils-voting-for-dmk-befuddle-bjp-dmks-a-raja</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>DMK deputy general secretary and former telecom minister A Raja.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:40:05.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple-thronging Tamils voting for DMK befuddle BJP: DMK's A Raja  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Former telecom minister A Raja</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/un-set-to-vote-on-a-watered-down-proposal-to-open-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/9s54l2is/United-Nations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Security Council vote on a resolution at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:32:05.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/navina-jafas-sair-e-motorcar-reimagines-kathak-through-stories-of-vintage-cars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/eo83s5ej/lead-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Navina Jafa, Kathak artiste and cultural activist on stage performing 'Sair-e-Motorcar'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navina Jafa’s 'Sair-e-Motorcar' reimagines Kathak through stories of vintage cars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, kathak dancer, Kathak, Vintage Cars, Navina Jafa</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/02/civil-aviation-push-ground-reality-check-for-soaring-ambition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/5ome7cx0/C_53_1_CH1506_4341577.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather at the newly constructed Noida International Airport, Jewar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T22:03:13.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civil aviation push: Ground reality check for soaring ambition</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/02/teamwork-needed-for-success-of-amaravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/uacm3ruf/C_40_1_CH0095_3463766.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu introducing a resolution in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday to designate Amaravati as capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T21:59:27.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teamwork needed for success of Amaravati </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/02/quick-take-cup-brimmeth-over</loc>
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<image:caption>An Argentina supporter holds a replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Doha</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Cup brimmeth over</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/trump-says-us-destroyed-irans-tallest-bridge-tehran-attacks-american-fighter-jets-at-jordan-airbase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/zfgv0mbq/AP26091481722963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian police special forces stand guard during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:31:02.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US destroyed Iran's tallest bridge; Tehran attacks American fighter jets at Jordan airbase </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/mp-hc-orders-case-of-criminal-contempt-against-bjp-mla-for-attempt-to-influence-judge-in-illegal-mining-case</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bench in Gwalior.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:24:06.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP HC orders case of criminal contempt against BJP MLA for attempt to influence judge in illegal mining case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/sc-rejects-pleas-challenging-recruitment-of-563-candidates-for-group-1-posts-by-tgpsc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/86abw5qo/ANI_20260320123626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:09:59.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rejects pleas challenging recruitment of 563 candidates for Group-1 posts by TGPSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nation, Supreme Court of India, TGPSC Group-I Mains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/tvs-venu-group-to-acquire-pgimindias-asset-management-business</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-09/8uqlnf7x/202601093632750.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mutual fund</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:01:06.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVS Venu Group to acquire PGIM
India’s asset management business</news:title>
<news:keywords>TVS Venu Group, PGIM India, mutual fund</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/windfall-tax-on-diesel-atf-exports-not-applicable-to-reliances-sez-refinery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-09/8y7j9977/ANI_20241209090710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>windfall tax on diesel, ATF</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:57:32.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports not applicable to Reliance’s SEZ refinery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Windfall tax, Windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports, Reliance’s SEZ refinery</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/rapido-targets-50-lakh-active-drivers-by-fy27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-23/pms09erm/202506233434917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rapido</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:54:18.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rapido targets 50 lakh active drivers by FY27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rapido, Rapido growth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/1979-power-pact-between-jk-punjab-a-sovereign-commitment-must-be-fully-honoured-cm-omar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/49nux1ap/PTI04022026000153B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the Budget session of the state Legislative Assembly, in Jammu, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:52:43.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1979 power pact between J&amp;K, Punjab a sovereign commitment, must be fully honoured: CM Omar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Punjab power pact</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/02/google-allows-users-to-change-gmail-usernames</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-27/h9kwzv5s/ANI_20250427095337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:52:02.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Google allows users to change Gmail usernames </news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/tech-firms-redirect-resources-to-ai-cut-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/jx2y47eq/202602163675179.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shifting towards AI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:49:28.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech firms redirect resources to AI, cut jobs
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<news:keywords>Lay offs, job cuts, AI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/02/smartphone-sales-slip-9-amid-rising-prices-and-weak-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-09/ykoo3i7v/C_1_1_CH1035_106249217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:48:44.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smartphone sales slip 9% amid rising prices and weak demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/india-china-had-good-start-on-trade-discussions-on-sidelines-of-wto-meeting-union-minister-goyal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/gs4p7eb5/ANI_20260327144556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the WTO Ministerial meeting in Cameroon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:46:41.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, China had ‘good start’ on trade discussions on sidelines of WTO meeting: Union Minister Goyal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India-China relations, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, WTO Panel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/02/indias-smartphone-market-enters-the-two-day-battery-era</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/98sj3jk6/20260201260F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:45:22.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s smartphone market enters the two-day battery era</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/ganderbal-encounter-family-of-slain-youth-disputes-armys-terrorist-claim-demands-registration-of-fir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-29/yvbioirx/C_53_1_CH1293_3688499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:43:32.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganderbal encounter: Family of slain youth disputes Army's 'terrorist' claim, demands registration of FIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian Army, Ganderbal encounter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/bank-employees-association-seeks-finance-ministry-probe-into-hdfc-bank-ethics-row-after-chairmans-exit</loc>
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<image:caption>HDFC Bank.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:43:05.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bank employees association seeks Finance Ministry probe into HDFC Bank ethics row after chairman’s exit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, HDFC Bank, Finance ministry</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/02/hot-smartphones-to-expect-in-april</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/im8stx0g/VIVO-T5.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:40:23.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hot smartphones to expect in April </news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/02/raider-ayan-eager-to-continue-red-hot-form</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xan1uaa8/Ayan-Lohchab-Standing-in-black.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayan Lohchab (Standing, Second from L)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:37:08.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raider Ayan eager to continue red-hot form</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Kabaddi, JSW, Asian Games, Pro Kabaddi League</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/02/counting-the-benefits-of-freebies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/veqs8y0k/ens.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keeping aside the criticism over 'freebies', they stimulate the economy by boosting consumption and building human capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Counting the benefits of freebies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/02/no-strait-out-of-maritime-trade-chokeholds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/z7a0f6z0/2april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To frame the West Asia crisis as a Hormuz problem alone is to fundamentally misread the nature of the vulnerability</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No strait out of maritime trade chokeholds </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/trump-sacks-attorney-general-pam-bondi-appoints-ex-personal-lawyer-todd-blanche-to-head-justice-dept</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xu6btbdv/AP26092055690498.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives before President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:17:24.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump sacks Attorney General Pam Bondi, appoints ex-personal lawyer Todd Blanche to head justice dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, Epstein files</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/ipl-2026-travishek-is-back-and-so-are-sunrisers-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:51:46.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Travishek is back and so are Sunrisers Hyderabad
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Travis Head, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/02/18-including-isf-candidate-arrested-in-connection-with-gheraoing-of-seven-judicial-officers-in-malda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4q46e30h/arrest-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:21:23.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 including ISF candidate arrested in connection with gheraoing of seven judicial officers in Malda</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/election-commission-transfers-dgp-two-collectors-following-vijays-petition-alleging-bias</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India (ECI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:17:26.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission transfers DGP, two Collectors following Vijay's petition alleging 'bias' </news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/28/original/NIA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image of National Investigation Agency (NIA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:12:37.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After SC directive, Election Commission hands over probe into Malda protests against voter deletion to NIA </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Election Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/urban-affairs-petrol-ministry-officials-review-expansion-of-png-connections-in-urban-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/h3j3w1vt/ANI_20240601122239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piped Natural Gas (PNG) line.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:50:34.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban affairs, petrol ministry officials review expansion of PNG connections in urban areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PNG connection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/ruturaj-and-super-kings-aim-for-fresh-start-on-homecoming</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/w46ub6lr/IPL-LEAD.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MS Dhoni (L) and Ayush Mhatre during nets on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:47:55.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ruturaj and Super Kings aim for fresh start on homecoming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Punjab Kings, Ayush Mhatre, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/keralam-assembly-polls-i-met-a-man-called-baby-he-was-very-tall-priyanka-gandhi-recounts-indira-gandhi-s-remarks-at-kollam-rally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/9sa9oj6f/explore-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Legendary politician and former National and Kerala State Secretary of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), late Baby John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:43:48.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Gandhi recalls Indira Gandhi’s remarks at Kollam rally: "I met a man called Baby, he was very tall..."</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala election, Baby John, Priyanka Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Uganda police officers stand at the crime scene after a man killed four children in a machete attack at the Gaba Early Childhood Development Program nursery school in Kampala, Uganda, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/valuation-of-the-two-ipl-franchises-on-expected-lines-punjab-kings-ceo</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Kings' CEO Satish Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:32:08.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valuation of the two IPL franchises on expected lines: Punjab Kings CEO</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/02/covid-variant-cicada-spreads-in-the-us-europe-no-immediate-risk-to-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:30:29.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Covid variant 'Cicada' spreads in the US, Europe; no immediate risk to India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/in-special-26-style-six-men-posing-as-gst-officers-dupe-jharkhand-shopkeeper-of-rs-20-lakh-jewellery</loc>
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<image:caption>CCTV footage shows two 'officers' outside the jewellery shop in Dhanwar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:26:14.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In 'Special 26' style, six men posing as GST officers dupe Jharkhand shopkeeper of Rs 20 lakh jewellery</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:23:32.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian student enrolment in US drops by 6.9 per cent: Government tells Rajya Sabha </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/02/interview-whatever-somersaults-modi-does-bjp-cannot-enter-tn-mdmk-leader-vaiko</loc>
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<image:caption>Vaiko chose not to comment on actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay and his party the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:15:33.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Whatever somersaults Modi does, BJP cannot enter TN: MDMK leader Vaiko</news:title>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Harshwardhan Sapkal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:02:20.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Congress raises concerns over 'hurried implementation' of SIR in state after 22 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/un-experts-call-for-investigation-into-israel-killing-journalists</loc>
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<image:caption>Women hold posters showing Al-Mayadeen TV reporter Fatima Ftouni, left, and, in another poster, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV correspondent Ali Shoeib, center, and cameraman Ali Ftouni during their funeral at a temporary cemetery in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, March 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:53:18.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN experts call for investigation into Israel killing journalists</news:title>
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<image:caption>People stand near a damaged van beside scattered debris following an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:13:41.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India condemns deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid intensifying Israeli military campaign </news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:07:23.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal court extends Oli's custody by two days; party demands immediate release</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:05:42.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative surrenders before police for extorting MP businessman</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:03:48.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre advises states not to ignore faceless complaints on online crimes against women, children</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kanimozhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:58:28.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We need AIADMK at least in oppn: Kanimozhi's jibe at Palaniswami</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:48:11.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra to increase prices by up to 2.5% for ICE SUVs and CVs</news:title>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:47:04.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India attends UK-hosted summit on efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:46:30.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP fielding 'rejected elements' from other parties for Bengal polls: TMC</news:title>
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<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:39:31.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal Pradesh assembly passes bill denying pension for MLAs disqualified under anti-defection law</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:32:43.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>M3M India plans to invest Rs 14,500 crore to develop 45+ million sq ft portfolio</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:25:19.991Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:10:30.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump speech on Iran war: When endgame talks meet mid-game reality</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:04:12.923Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Bharti Airtel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:00:05.389Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Union Minsiter Nitin Gadkari: "We don't need to spread negativity for someone else."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:44:40.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“Bid to mislead public”: Nitin Gadkari rejects Oppn’s claims of BJP influence on EC</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during a roadshow at Muttathara in Kerala on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:44:14.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nee po mone Dinesha: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's punchlines light up Kerala poll campaign</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:32:16.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to form an NDA government in Assam for the third time: Shah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/fr-justin-panakal-composer-of-paithalam-yeshuve-passes-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Fr Justin Panakal (91), renowned Carmelite priest, composer and biblical scholar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:22:41.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fr Justin Panakal, composer of ‘Paithalam Yeshuve,’ passes away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Fr Justin Panakal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/02/gujarat-surat-police-nab-key-accused-in-1999-revenge-killing-after-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wcy7zzkz/Arrested-accuse-in-police-coustody.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajesh alias Rajeshwar alias Gorelal Kalu Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:20:38.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat: Surat police nab key accused in 1999 revenge killing after decades</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/iran-fires-on-israel-gulf-neighbors-as-trump-claims-threat-from-tehran-nearly-eliminated</loc>
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<image:caption>People take cover in a bomb shelter as air raid sirens warn of incoming Iranian missile strikes in Bnei Brak, Israel, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:20:23.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires on Israel, Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War, Iran Airstrikes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/02/nasa-astronauts-aim-for-the-moon-in-humanitys-first-lunar-voyage-after-50-years</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:10:21.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NASA astronauts aim for the moon in humanity's first lunar voyage after 50 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>NASA Artemis 2 mission, Artemis 2</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/02/myth-vs-fact-what-really-causes-the-change-of-seasons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/23lfrfrn/Earth.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This May 18, 1969 photo provided by NASA shows Earth from 36,000 nautical miles away as photographed from the Apollo 10 spacecraft during its trans-lunar journey toward the moon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:07:04.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myth vs Fact: What really causes the change of seasons?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/china-urges-respect-for-countries-autonomy-after-new-zealand-cook-islands-pact</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/86izpmy5/CHINESE_BALLOON.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:02:35.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China urges respect for countries' autonomy after New Zealand-Cook Islands pact</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/police-constable-injured-as-aadhav-arjunas-car-hits-him-during-vijays-rally-in-tiruchy</loc>
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<image:caption>During the Vijay's campaign, a police constable S Sathishkumar was injured after being pushed by TVK cadres and struck by the car belonging to the party’s senior leader.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:00:52.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police constable injured as Aadhav Arjuna's car hits him during Vijay's rally in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, constable injured, Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/tejasvi-surya-calls-ldf-udf-communal-and-corrupt-projects-nda-as-serious-alternative-ahead-of-keralam-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7719u0vh/ANI_20260402122253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Tejasvi Surya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:59:29.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tejasvi Surya dubs LDF, UDF “communal and corrupt”; pitches NDA as ‘serious alternative’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tejasvi Surya BJP MP, criticism on LDF and UDF, Keralam Asembly elections </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/uk-gathers-more-than-40-countries-to-plot-ways-of-reopening-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, center, speaks during a virtual summit at the Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office in London, on Thursday April 2, 2026, with around 35 countries to discuss ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:52:29.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK gathers more than 40 countries to plot ways of reopening Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/02/regular-local-train-services-to-be-restored-in-beachchengalpattu-section-from-friday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/uk0c114b/49410354cty_train103834.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rail line along Tambaram - Chengalpattu section in Chennai's Vandalur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:51:00.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regular local train services to be restored in Beach–Chengalpattu section from Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai MRTS, Beach–Chengalpattu section</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/02/isro-charts-next-step-with-gaganyaan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/bq4z1lgd/Chandrayaan_3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chandrayaan-3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:44:57.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO charts next step with Gaganyaan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Apr/02/why-good-friday-is-the-best-time-to-upgrade-your-refrigerator</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/udyrwyit/News-indian-express.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:44:32.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Good Friday Is the Best Time to Upgrade Your Refrigerator?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/sp-student-wing-leader-held-for-assaulting-student-using-caste-based-slurs-at-banaras-hindu-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-08/5ektzsl5/cast-out-caste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:41:26.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP student wing leader held for assaulting student, using caste-based slurs at Banaras Hindu University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Banaras Hindu University, student assaulted, caste-based abuse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/02/vijay-alleges-conspiracy-in-karur-tragedy-says-this-election-should-lead-to-a-whistle-revolution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2wxzm40i/TN-election-should-lead-to-a-whistle-revolution-TVK-Vijay.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:19:38.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay alleges conspiracy in Karur tragedy, says this election should lead to a 'whistle revolution'</news:title>
<news:keywords>tvk vijay, karur</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/transgender-bill-may-undermine-hard-won-rights-un-human-rights-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7x8a7e8y/C_32_1_CH1108_73144424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community holds a placard during a protest against the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:19:08.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transgender bill may undermine hard-won rights: UN Human Rights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Human Rights, UN Human Rights, Transgender bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/security-forces-kill-eight-militants-in-northwest-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/gysx7gzh/ANI_20260211114020.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:16:07.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security forces kill eight militants in northwest Pakistan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/02/bihar-police-arrest-eight-people-in-nalanda-womans-molestation-attempted-rape-case</loc>
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<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_date>2026-04-02T12:09:02.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar police arrest eight people in Nalanda woman's molestation, attempted rape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Molestation, Bihar Police, attempted rape, eight arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/french-president-macron-says-military-operation-to-liberate-strait-of-hormuz-unrealistic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/zeeysmhz/AP26092310200316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>French President Emmanuel Macron waves upon his arrival at the Seoul airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:08:04.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French President Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, French President Emmanuel Macron, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/iran-vows-crushing-attacks-on-us-after-trumps-back-to-stone-ages-threat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/9bl86txo/AP26091534870855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mourners wave Iranian flags in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as they gather during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:59:53.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump's 'back to Stone Ages' threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran Airstrikes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-world/2026/Apr/02/74-magnitude-quake-rocks-indonesia-kills-one-damages-buildings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7d6o79u5/Earthquake-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:49:51.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7.4-magnitude quake rocks Indonesia, kills one, damages buildings</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/iran-not-looking-to-restart-uranium-enrichment-says-atomic-envoy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/p1xur99t/US-strikes-Isfahan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab from a video shared by US President Donald Trump which shows a US military strike in Isfahan, host to one of Iran's key nuclear facilities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:49:29.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran not looking to 'restart' uranium enrichment, says atomic envoy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-world/2026/Apr/02/buy-oil-from-us-or-go-and-grab-it-trump-tells-countries-that-rely-on-oil-from-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/jqtp8i7i/trump-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:47:13.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Buy oil from US, or go and grab it’: Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>donald trump, strait of hormuz</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-world/2026/Apr/02/trump-says-us-will-finish-the-job-in-iran-warns-of-extremely-hard-strikes-for-2-3-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/lquh87pe/Trump.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:45:09.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ in Iran, warns of ‘extremely hard’ strikes for 2-3 weeks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/02/tn-deputy-cm-udhayanidhi-stalin-files-nomination-from-chepauk-thiruvallikeni-constituency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mqv5ysxz/Udayanidhi-Stalin-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:39:07.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>ushayanidhi stalin, dmk, chepauk</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/02/i-told-suvendu-to-defeat-mamata-in-her-house-amit-shah-at-bhabanipur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:37:27.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I told Suvendu to defeat Mamata in her house: Amit Shah at Bhabanipur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/02/angry-voters-hold-7-judicial-officers-hostage-in-bengal-over-sir-deletions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:33:22.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Angry voters hold 7 Judicial officers hostage in Bengal over SIR deletions</news:title>
<news:keywords>sir, west bengal, mamata banerjee</news:keywords>
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<news:title>Allahabad HC seeks 'thorough' investigation into 'honeytrap' gangs</news:title>
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<news:title>The ‘Khan’ who prowled examination centres nabbed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/02/gujarat-global-tensions-and-labour-crunch-hit-surat-textile-output</loc>
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<image:caption>Many powerloom factories are now working only 3–4 days a week.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gujarat: Global tensions and labour crunch hit Surat textile output</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi court awards three-year-jail term to MP Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti in cheating case</news:title>
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