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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/appointing-pg-teachers-for-census-work-will-affect-class-12-students-coimbatore-teachers-association</loc>
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<news:title>Appointing PG teachers for census work will affect Class 12 students: Coimbatore Teachers Association</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/41-railway-stations-in-telangana-modernised-bjp-chief-ramchander</loc>
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<image:caption>A bird’s eye view of the upgraded Hitec City railway station</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The main hall of the railway station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:39:41.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>41 railway stations in Telangana modernised: BJP chief Ramchander</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/more-mbbs-seats-for-telangana-but-infrastructure-gaps-remain</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:38:53.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More MBBS seats for Telangana, but infrastructure gaps remain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MBBS Seats</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-to-set-up-set-to-probe-dharani</loc>
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<image:caption>I &amp; PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy speaks during a press meet at the Secretariat in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:37:23.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to set up SET to probe Dharani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana cabinet</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telanganas-neet-toppers-set-their-sights-on-aiims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/xey70wro/ANI_20260511030338.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIIMS New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/pq0ztmyg/TG’s-NEE-T-toppers-set.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:35:56.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s NEET toppers set their sights on AIIMS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AIIMS Delhi, NEET toppers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/cjp-founder-abhijeet-dipke-starts-indefinite-hunger-strike-july-20-march-to-proceed-as-planned</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses media as Activist Sonam Wangchuk, unseen, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:35:24.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke starts indefinite hunger strike; July 20 march to 'proceed as planned'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar Protest, abhijeet dipke, CJP protest, Wangchuk Hunger Strike</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/eight-of-student-gang-threatens-loot-valuables-from-migrants-in-coimbatore-held</loc>
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<image:caption>During the course of the investigation, the police on Friday surrounded the gang near Madukkarai and arrested them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:33:04.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight of student gang threatens, loot valuables from migrants in Coimbatore, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, student gang</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/spain-has-built-its-team-for-several-years-and-tournaments-to-reach-the-world-cup-final</loc>
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<image:caption>Spain's Rodri (16) and Lamine Yamal (19) chat as they walk among sprinklers during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:32:16.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain has built its team for several years and tournaments to reach the World Cup final</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, World Cup final</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/centre-assured-priority-for-aps-key-proposals-says-minister-kandula-durgesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:32:16.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre assured priority for AP’s key proposals, says Minister Kandula Durgesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Union Government, Andhra government, Kandula Durgesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telanganas-monsoon-woes-deepen-as-30-districts-face-deficit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/hido7i90/warangal71707chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roads remain inundated after heavy rainfall causes drains to overflow across the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation limits, disrupting traffic and normal life on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:30:42.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s monsoon woes deepen as 30 districts face deficit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, rainfall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/jana-sena-party-will-not-follow-2024-seat-sharing-formula-nadendla</loc>
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<image:caption>Civil Supplies Minister and Jana Sena Party Political Affairs Committee (PAC) Chairman Nadendla Manohar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:28:51.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Sena Party will not follow 2024 seat-sharing formula: Nadendla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena Party, Nadendla Manohar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-rolls-out-reliable-fear-free-health-scheme-for-government-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/gf2qkj5l/TG-rolls-out-‘reliable.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha hand over a new health card to an employee in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:28:42.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana rolls out ‘reliable, fear-free’ health scheme for government staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, employees, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/make-our-jobs-permanent-demand-contract-workers-at-mettur-power-plant-continue-stir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:28:11.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make our jobs permanent, demand contract workers at Mettur power plant, continue stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur Thermal Power Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/18/amarnath-yatra-convoy-vehicle-crashes-into-parked-truck-in-jk-six-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0m1aqyjz/202607033849904.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amarnath Yatra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:27:35.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amarnath Yatra convoy vehicle crashes into parked truck in J&amp;K; six injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Amarnath Yatra , Pilgrim , Jammu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/1334-lakh-telangana-voters-marked-uncollectible</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/q6m9ogk2/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/kxmoxwp0/voters-marked.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:27:08.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13.34 lakh Telangana voters marked ‘uncollectible’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ECI Election Commission of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/contingency-plan-to-tackle-rainfall-deficit-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/l1kgx6n8/Irrigation-or-drinking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials informed the meeting that AP recorded a 48.3% rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 15. Of the 28 districts, 24 are experiencing rainfall deficit, while four are under deficit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:26:49.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contingency plan to tackle rainfall deficit in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rainfall deficit, Andhra Pradesh​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/cm-joseph-vijay-inspects-social-justice-hostel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/yv22so3m/inspect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay interacting with the students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:26:42.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay inspects social justice hostel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Joseph Vijay, social justice hostel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/telangana-hc-grants-interim-relief-in-doolapally-land-use-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/71mtgban/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:25:47.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants interim relief in Doolapally land-use dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/stamp-duty-exemption-for-tns-power-utilities-to-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/6pal9v58/New-Project-2025-05-25T091502.538-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:25:42.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stamp duty exemption for TN's power utilities to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPDCL, TNPGCL</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/pm-modi-inaugurates-3-revamped-ap-railway-stations-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5gyj35q7/PM-inaugurates-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inaugural programme was attended by HRD&amp; IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Union Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, and Rajya Sabha MP Bhashyam Rama Krishna and others.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:24:49.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates 3 revamped AP railway stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Modi, Andhra Pradesh, railway stations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/andhra-pradesh-waqf-board-gets-records-from-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/d24w83mg/202605193793993.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Waqf Board Chairman Abdul Aziz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:22:52.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board gets records from Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/tneb-contract-workers-stage-protest-for-fair-wages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/emi0hn0d/TNEB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of contract workers staged a demonstration in front of TNEB HQ in Chennai on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:22:35.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNEB contract workers stage protest for fair wages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest, Contract workers, TNEB, fair wages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/emergency-drill-held-at-kalpakkam-ahead-of-full-fledged-pfbr-ops-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8u0pgqxe/reactor.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's 500 MW Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) prototype at Kalpakkam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:21:19.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emergency drill held at Kalpakkam ahead of full-fledged PFBR ops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalpakkam, Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/speed-up-fcv-tobacco-procurement-minister-kinjarapu-atchannaidu-to-board</loc>
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<image:caption>Agriculture minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:20:40.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed up FCV tobacco procurement: Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu to Board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, FCV tobacco procurement</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/demolish-illegal-fish-ponds-in-kolleru-cec-to-eluru-collector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/nijw7cxd/VJ05ATAPAKA12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CEC also raised concern over rising pollution in Kolleru Lake, and the drying up of the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:17:09.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolish illegal fish ponds in Kolleru: CEC to Eluru Collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kolleru Lake, illegal fish ponds, Eluru Collector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/lionel-messi-speaks-in-advance-of-world-cup-final-says-argentina-will-give-it-our-all</loc>
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<image:caption>Tennis player Novak Djokovic greets Argentina's Lionel Messi as goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, left, and head coach Lionel Scaloni look on during a news conference ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in New York, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:16:59.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina ‘will give it our all’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/dead-should-be-buried-within-their-local-body-only-madurai-bench-of-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:15:37.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dead should be buried within their 
local body only: Madurai Bench of Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cremation, local body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/relax-norms-for-installing-ambedkar-statues-thol-thirumavalavan</loc>
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<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:13:14.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relax norms for installing Ambedkar statues: Thol Thirumavalavan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan, Ambedkar statues</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/more-than-100-artefacts-found-at-malayadipatti-minister-rajmohan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/y9pyce2i/rajmohan084638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Development Minister A Rajmohan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:12:21.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 100 artefacts found  at Malayadipatti: Minister Rajmohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, artefacts, Rajmohan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/sub-registrar-gets-pre-arrest-bail-in-palani-mutt-land-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T04:11:09.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sub-registrar gets pre-arrest bail in Palani mutt land case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sub-registrar, pre-arrest bail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/rape-of-two-minors-mom-stepdad-get-double-lifer-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:58:04.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rape of two minors: Mom, stepdad get double lifer in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault, double life imprisonment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sonam-wangchuk-shifted-to-hospital-from-protest-site-wife-says-no-treatment-without-her-consent</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 21 days, waves as he is shifted to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:55:38.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk 'shifted' to hospital from protest site; wife says no treatment without her consent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi Police cracks down at Jantar Mantar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/seven-in-10-classrooms-fail-to-individually-assess-kids-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/0v0ilu32/classrooms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ennum Ezhuthum aims to bridge learning gaps among primary students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:53:30.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven in 10 classrooms fail to individually assess kids in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ‘Ennum Ezhuthum, Teaching Learning Practices Survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/raise-issues-concerning-state-in-parliamnet-cm-chandrababu-naidu-to-mps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/z04rt4fr/C_40_1_CH1456_3615318.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:53:18.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raise issues concerning State in Parliamnet: CM Chandrababu Naidu to MPs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/state-has-obligation-to-protect-natural-resources-andhra-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/nlm51mto/State-has-obligation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:50:58.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State has obligation to protect natural resources: Andhra High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, Andhra high court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/madras-hc-refuses-to-quash-fir-against-ponraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/h5cboocb/202605093782011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan dismissed the petitions filed by Ponraj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:50:46.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to quash FIR against Ponraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dr V Ponraj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/cm-chandrababu-naidu-seeks-central-aid-for-aqua-tobacco-ryots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8jb09lmh/CM-seeks-Central-aid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu and officials at a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Undavalli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:49:42.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks Central aid for aqua, tobacco ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Union Government, Chandrababu Naidu, financial aid, Nirmala Sitaraman, sea food exports, shrimp feed production</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/nrsc-funded-marine-laboratory-at-andhra-university-to-boost-coastal-climate-research</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8izslvqr/NRSC-funded-marine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Remote Sensing Centre, in collaboration with Andhra University, inaugurated the NICES-Coastal Observation Research Laboratory in Vizag</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:47:38.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRSC-funded marine laboratory at Andhra University to boost coastal climate research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University, NRSC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/association-seeks-nod-to-run-private-buses-on-tn-government-routes-at-setc-fares</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/30/original/bus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:46:53.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association seeks nod to run private buses on TN government routes at SETC fares</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, private buses, Omni bus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/cm-chandrababu-naidu-nirmala-sitaraman-distribute-rs-3216-crore-loan-to-over-1-lakh-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in a Mega Credit Outreach Programme jointly organised by the Union Ministry of Finance and Public Sector Banks at Narasaraopet in Palnadu district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:43:03.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu, Nirmala Sitaraman distribute Rs 3,216 crore loan to over 1 lakh beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Nirmala Sitaraman, loan distribution</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/tvk-government-will-reopen-amma-mini-clinics-says-minister-arunraj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/cbxiqfe2/TVK-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amma mini clinics were first introduced by the AIADMK govt in 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:42:44.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK government will reopen Amma mini clinics, says minister Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Amma mini clinics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/tn-government-appoints-officer-for-each-district-to-expedite-disbursal-of-education-loans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/8lhxwn5s/education-loan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the new initiative, the Directorate of Collegiate Education has appointed a facilitation officer, at the rank of assistant professor, for every district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:41:12.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government appoints officer for each district to expedite disbursal of education loans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Education loans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/low-pressure-likely-to-bring-rain-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-27/pwpgzhis/P_4444117738.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rain and strong winds lash Visakhapatnam on Monday as Cyclone Montha moves closer to the Andhra coast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:38:36.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low-pressure likely to bring rain across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra rains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/landslide-in-chinas-chongqing-kills-at-least-eight-and-leaves-34-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/kvcxc3uk/AP26198433332092.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo taken from video, rescuers pull a person out from the rubble after a landslide buried residential buildings in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:37:24.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least eight and leaves 34 missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China landslide, Chongqing, rescue efforts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bantwal-woman-murder-accused-arrested-after-alleged-suicide-bid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/upryn6ju/DHARWAD-SHOCKER.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Kiran Honnannavar &amp; Dr Priyanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:36:19.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family disputes surfaced before Dharwad doctor's murder, relatives claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, doctor's murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/andhra-health-dept-to-cut-c-section-rate-to-35-per-cent-by-2028-29</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/o2l3ayza/202601213645939.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:35:55.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra health dept to cut C-section rate to 35 per cent by 2028-29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, C-section, Andhra health department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/neet-chennai-girl-vanisha-overcomes-stressful-re-test-bags-air-51-aiims-seat-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/z95cj6gt/neet11707chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vanisha Satish.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:34:37.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET: Chennai girl Vanisha overcomes stressful re-test, bags AIR 51, AIIMS seat in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, Vanisha Satish, re-test</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/avail-crop-insurance-schemes-ntr-district-collector-to-ryots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/z60fwgq1/Avail-crop-insurance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha at a review meeting with officials at the Collectorate in Vijayawada on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:32:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avail crop insurance schemes: NTR district collector to ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, crop insurance scheme, NTR District</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/18/andhra-hc-orders-status-quo-on-penumaka-land-acquisition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/q5krbpw0/HC-upholds-inheritance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:30:59.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC orders status quo on Penumaka land acquisition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Land Acquisition, Andhra high court, Penumaka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/file-criminal-cases-against-owners-of-buildings-without-fire-safety-systems-gba-chief-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/bkkfkrlo/BBMP-wants-BWSSB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:30:38.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>File criminal cases against owners 
of buildings without fire safety systems: GBA Chief Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/madras-hc-disposes-of-plea-alleging-graft-in-government-counsel-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/x7urwenn/Pvt-schools.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:30:13.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC disposes of plea alleging graft in government counsel appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, government counsel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/andhra-govt-forms-panel-to-transform-amaravati-into-growth-corridor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/asx98n3i/Dhyana-Buddha-Statue-Amaravati-Vijayawada-Andhra-Pradesh-hero-hs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhyana Budha statue in Amaravati</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:29:37.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra govt forms panel to transform Amaravati into growth corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, Amaravathi capital</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bettahalasuru-residents-protest-proposed-rs-76-crore-waste-recovery-facility</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/2j2e3ows/Residents-fear.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed location of the Material Recovery Facility at Tarahunise village</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:29:24.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bettahalasuru residents protest proposed Rs 76-crore waste recovery facility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste recovery facility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bjp-opposes-bengalurus-2nd-airport-in-cm-shivakumars-turf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-26/nvc415o5/Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state president BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:27:12.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP opposes Bengaluru’s 2nd airport in CM Shivakumar’s turf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru new airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/use-tech-for-public-good-zanzibar-president-tells-students</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/y1w3ux86/iitconvocation181707chn092437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi handing over prizes at 63rd Convocation of IIT-Madras on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:25:14.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use tech for public good, Zanzibar president tells students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IIT-Madras, Hussein Ali Mwinyi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/four-delhi-districts-achieve-100-distribution-of-sir-forms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/q6m9ogk2/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:25:07.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four Delhi districts achieve 100% distribution of SIR forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Special Intensive Revision, Delhi SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/two-elderly-men-killed-in-two-separate-accidents-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/5844ngoe/202605263801939.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>2026-07-18T03:24:41.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two elderly men killed in two separate accidents in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road accidents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/100-cctvs-scanned-says-chargesheet-in-rape-murder-case-of-delhi-irs-officers-daughter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/dgbnnl0f/New-Project-2026-07-18T085318.900.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, identified as Rahul Kumar Meena, was identified through CCTV footage and arrested on the same day as the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:24:14.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 CCTVs scanned, says chargesheet in rape-murder case of Delhi IRS officer's daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, chargesheet, murder of IRS officer's daughter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/mla-poaching-cant-order-cbi-probe-based-on-reports-says-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ag2meyxb/C_1_1_CH1104_12154554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:22:54.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA poaching: Can’t order CBI probe based on reports, says Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI probe, MLA poaching, TVK, Dr N Elaiyaraja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/karnataka-hc-issues-notice-on-go-exempting-occupancy-certificate-for-power-connections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/bhj7gm9m/HC-rejects-plea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:22:07.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC issues notice on GO exempting occupancy certificate for power connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/parents-role-under-scanner-in-2-year-olds-death-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:20:35.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents’ role under scanner in 2-year-old’s death in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, parents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/delhi-police-bust-interstate-fake-currency-racket-arrest-three</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/tmt4nksb/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police bust interstate fake currency racket, arrest three.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:19:15.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police bust interstate fake currency racket, arrest three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, fake currency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/50-civic-work-tenders-nixed-for-procedural-lapses-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/k0mu7vp7/drain32001cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The highest number of cancellations was in Udumalaipettai municipality, where 30 tenders, mostly related to stormwater drain maintenance, were scrapped.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:18:32.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50 civic work tenders nixed for procedural lapses in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, civic work tenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/18/bengalurus-bettahalasuru-sets-waste-management-benchmark-with-97-source-segregation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/895zmhc1/97-waste-segregation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Collected garbage being processed at an integrated waste management facility in Bettahalasuru.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/tx9t72mp/97-waste-segregat.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:18:04.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Bettahalasuru sets waste management benchmark with 97% source segregation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/press-freedom-needed-with-regulation-says-delhi-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/7kkbokq9/ANI_20260717053408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Press freedom needed with regulation, says Delhi HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:17:46.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Press freedom needed with regulation, says Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Journalism, Press freedom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/18/kerala-govt-forms-working-group-for-cet-shift</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/lnh0tqhd/images-76.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>College of Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:17:17.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt forms working group for CET shift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, KTU, College of Engineering</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/smart-cards-with-qr-codes-soon-to-help-track-ration-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/y2rfczbx/C_53_1_CH1214_43608057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:16:36.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smart cards with QR codes soon to help track ration in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ration shop, Smart-PDS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/karnataka-bets-on-tier-2-cities-to-ease-bengalurus-growth-burden</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mke58qqr/bengaluru111149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bird-eye view of Bengaluru city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:15:40.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bets on tier-2 cities to ease Bengaluru’s growth burden</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Beyond Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/lower-bhavani-project-kalingarayan-farmers-at-loggerheads-over-water-release-petition-collector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-07/ppg4873g/202508073474464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lower Bhavani Project</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:14:26.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lower Bhavani Project, Kalingarayan farmers at loggerheads over water release, petition collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lower Bhavani Dam, Kalingarayan irrigation systems</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/18/kerala-police-obstructing-probe-in-chit-scam-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/15/original/Ongole_cops_deny.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>2026-07-18T03:14:10.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police obstructing probe in chit scam: Victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Police, chit fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/18/rajasthan-woman-critical-after-alleged-wrong-blood-transfusion-at-jodhpur-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/0wdkd9y9/ANI_20251212163501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:13:39.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: Woman critical after alleged wrong blood transfusion at Jodhpur hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>wrong blood transfusion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/sc-slams-ghaziabad-doctor-for-not-treating-rape-victim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/m0e0c3ev/ANI_20260713072625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court slams Ghaziabad doctor for not treating rape victim.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:13:34.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC slams Ghaziabad doctor for not treating rape victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rape victim, Ayurvedic doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/private-bodys-honorary-doctorates-spark-row-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/83ku56c5/AFPFINAL.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:13:32.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private body’s ‘honorary doctorates’ spark row in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, honorary doctorates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/long-power-outages-throw-life-out-of-gear-in-tns-yelagiri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/swyktyhc/Long-power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Vaniyambadi substation being repaired on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:11:48.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long power outages throw life out of gear in TN's Yelagiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power outage, Yelagiri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/delhi-l-g-pays-tribute-to-grandfather-teja-samundri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/25677xrt/IMG3451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi L-G pays tribute to grandfather Teja Samundri.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:11:45.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G pays tribute to grandfather Teja Samundri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, martyrdom anniversary, Sardar Teja Singh Samundri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/patient-friendly-training-must-for-hospital-staff-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/iuuqejrx/atient-frie.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:11:31.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patient-friendly training must for hospital staff in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, patient care</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/seafood-firms-in-tn-told-to-shift-workers-quarters-away-from-plants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/x1dns7hl/Seafood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The companies have been given a time of just 3 days for the relocation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:10:25.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seafood firms in TN told to shift workers’ quarters away from plants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, seafood processing units</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/minister-hd-kumaraswamy-visits-ailing-mother-chennamma-in-bengaluru-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/10/original/Deve_gowda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former PM H D Devegowda and his wife Chennamma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:10:21.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister HD Kumaraswamy visits ailing mother Chennamma in Bengaluru hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/18/secret-shelters-animal-lovers-warn-of-legal-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/yavhgb8e/Secret’-shelte-Animal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of People For Animals, animal lovers and feeders staging  protest in front of the corporation office on Friday, demanding that the civic body disclose the locations of shelters where captured stray dogs are being housed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:09:17.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Secret’ shelters: Animal lovers warn of legal action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, People for Animals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/man-held-for-harassing-women-attacks-cop-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:07:17.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for harassing women, attacks cop in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi, sexual harassement, physical assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/du-enforces-green-rules-for-students-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/lxko5auh/enforces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DU enforces green rules for students' elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:05:37.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU enforces green rules for students' elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DUSU, green campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/mission-to-bring-ai-education-in-schools-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/fshflmij/202602203681620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:04:29.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mission to bring AI education in schools launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, artificial intelligence, Ashish Sood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/two-mps-from-karnataka-fare-poor-in-attendance-in-budget-session</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliament of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:04:24.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two MPs from Karnataka fare poor in attendance in budget session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Budget session, attendance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/kochi-city-police-move-beyond-dj-parties-to-trace-white-collar-drug-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/to90j8kh/Police-move-beyond.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While elite DJ parties remain under surveillance, police said they have now identified several other channels through which narcotics are allegedly reaching affluent consumers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:03:45.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi city police move beyond DJ parties to trace white-collar drug network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi City Police, drug network, DJ parties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/bjp-to-take-out-padayatra-to-bidadi-against-township</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/dqy26xfc/BJP-to-take.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders, including former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, state party president BY Vijayendra, LoP R Ashoka and others protest against the Bidadi Township plan at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:02:23.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to take out padayatra to Bidadi against township  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bidadi Township</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/18/tgbie-directs-colleges-to-return-original-certificates-to-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-31/5s29wtmp/TGBIE-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:01:38.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGBIE directs colleges to return original certificates to students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/with-minimum-temperature-at-31c-in-delhi-nights-stay-warm-rain-to-provide-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/suckyhcl/summer15115701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi records warmest July night in five years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:01:35.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With minimum temperature at 31°C in Delhi, nights stay warm, rain to provide relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, summer, Delhi heat, humid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/power-outage-man-vandalises-kseb-office-in-ernakulam-threatens-staff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/bhakj9j3/202607023849295.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T03:01:29.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power outage: Man vandalises KSEB office in Ernakulam, threatens staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KSEB, Power outage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/bus-driver-risks-life-to-save-woman-who-jumped-into-periyar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/zzdy6tsf/C_32_1_CH1550_74500321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A regular visitor to the Periyar River at Aluva Manappuram sits under an umbrella on the riverbank as rain showers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:59:07.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus driver risks life to save woman who jumped into Periyar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, rescue, Periyar river, bus driver</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/neet-exam-results-consistency-pays-off-for-toppers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/cwbpv0am/new-new-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Kashvi Dhall, Panshul Bansal and Thejas Varun.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:58:22.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET exam results: Consistency pays off for toppers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NEET result, NEET re-exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/prisons-across-tn-step-up-medical-screening-for-inmates-after-custodial-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/qejom452/202606123822901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New prisoners must be screened for health issues upon arrival at sub-jails or district jails and shifted to central prisons if required.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:57:49.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prisons across TN step up medical screening for inmates after custodial death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death, Inmates, Sabari Varman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/karnataka-makes-strong-neet-ug-showing-8-score-690-marks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8erh2b4t/K’taka-makes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NEET-UG 2026 toppers celebrate at a private institute in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/y4xivarc/K_taka_m.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaishnavi Das , Suchita M</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:56:54.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka makes strong NEET-UG showing, 8 score 690+ marks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, NEET-UG</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/opposition-slams-karnataka-government-over-delay-in-city-corporation-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zp16o8q0/dk-shivakumar-invites-hd-kumaraswamy-for-june-26-talks-on-bidadi-township-project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:54:37.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition slams Karnataka government over delay in city corporation polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, city corporation polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/high-neet-cut-off-mark-makes-medical-entry-competitive-this-year-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/tqqqc721/neet-stu115850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:54:19.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High NEET cut-off mark makes medical entry competitive this year: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NEET results, NMC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/after-60-years-mcd-has-an-eatery-rulebook</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/tq777ve1/mcd-house-new091536-115811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MCD House in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:52:09.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 60 years, MCD has an eatery rulebook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, hygiene standards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/15000-fewer-tamil-nadu-candidates-clear-neet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/r8oynzuw/PTI06212026000444B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While over 95% of the 1,42,494 registered candidates took the original May 3 test, only 1,08,601 candidates showed up for the re-test. This caused the attendance rate to drop to 76.2%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:51:53.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15,000 fewer Tamil Nadu candidates clear NEET </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/icci-lease-land-limbo-in-mattancherry-has-crippled-trade-heritage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/2uzg739w/Lease-land-limbo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of Mattancherry with buildings over 200 years old</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:51:37.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICCI: Lease land limbo in Mattancherry has crippled trade, heritage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mattancherry, ICCI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/karwar-man-in-ed-net-for-goa-land-grab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:50:36.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karwar man in ED net for Goa land grab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, land grab, Directorate of Enforcement (ED)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/18/abandoned-newborn-handed-over-to-child-welfare-committee-in-ernakulam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/yt0is030/C_32_1_CH0343_74968728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child Welfare Committee officials receive an abandoned newborn from the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Ernakulam General Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:50:04.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abandoned newborn handed over to Child Welfare Committee in Ernakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam, newborn baby, Child Welfare Committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/hakki-pikki-woman-from-karnataka-accused-of-selling-daughter-in-senegal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/29/original/Police-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:47:17.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hakki Pikki woman from Karnataka accused of selling daughter in Senegal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Hakki Pikki woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/cuddalore-couple-leave-handbag-with-rs-45k-cash-on-tnstc-bus-conductor-hands-it-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/gqzbb7v0/tnstc11707cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore bus conductor Karunanidhi on Friday handed over a handbag to the parents who had lost it on the bus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:47:00.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuddalore couple leave handbag with Rs 45K cash on TNSTC bus, conductor hands it back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, TNSTC bus conductor, hostel fee, handbag</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/improvement-recorded-in-keralas-plus-i-exam-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-08/u0h9zktm/C_1_1_CH1404_109441838.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students seeing Plus-1 examination result at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:45:06.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Improvement recorded in Kerala's Plus-I exam results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala higher education, Plus-I exam result</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-waqf-board-moves-supreme-court-against-hc-order-restraining-it-from-taking-major-decisions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:42:19.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Waqf Board moves Supreme Court against HC order restraining it from taking major decisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Supreme Court, Kerala Waqf Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/dehradun-diary-pithoragarhs-golden-girl-aarti-brings-laurels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/oxlge15h/diary-aarti095702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aarti Dhariyal, a 21-year-old pugilist from Gaurihat in Moonakot, struck gold at the Golden Belt Tournament in Romania.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:40:46.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun Diary | Pithoragarh's golden girl Aarti brings laurels</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Aarti Dhariyal, Agniveer Rehabilitation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/18/intake-high-but-manapparai-college-in-tiruchy-grapples-with-infrastructure-woes</loc>
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<image:caption>The view of the Government Arts and Science college at Manaparai in Tiruchy district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:40:17.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intake high, but Manapparai college in Tiruchy grapples with infrastructure woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Manapparai college</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/malayalis-in-gulf-lead-the-way-as-forex-deposit-scheme-strikes-chord</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/d5w8p6i6/Malayalis-in-Gulf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the removal of interest rate ceilings, lenders have been able to offer substantially higher returns on foreign-currency deposits without exposing depositors to rupee depreciation risk.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:36:00.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayalis in Gulf lead the way as forex deposit scheme strikes chord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, NRI, foreign investment, Malayalis, forex deposit scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/nmc-warns-medical-colleges-over-missing-digital-attendance-of-teachers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/qy4nug4o/medical-students-pic104212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NMC warns medical colleges over missing digital attendance of teachers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:35:56.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC warns medical colleges over missing digital attendance of teachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Medical Commission, ABDM, digital attendance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/18/minor-shoots-live-in-partner-in-karnataka-buries-body-with-kins-help</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-30/3mbcl82t/ANI_20250930213851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girl had been living with the boy for about a month in a room next to his parents’ house in the village. The boy’s parents were aware of their relationship.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:35:42.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor shoots live-in partner in Karnataka, buries body with kin’s help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, shot dead, Live in partner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/nitish-becomes-immediate-neighbour-of-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/q4bh5ztq/ANI_20260422092949.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:33:59.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitish becomes immediate neighbour of Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/swtd-proposes-rs-10-minimum-fare-for-passenger-boats-amid-rising-costs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/jo0nb7ja/SWTD-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fares have remained largely unchanged for years despite rising expenditure on fuel, maintenance, salaries and other operational costs</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:30:24.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SWTD proposes Rs 10 minimum fare for passenger boats amid rising costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SWTD, passenger boat fare</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sc-seeks-govt-reply-for-bill-on-womens-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/gfb8kpb1/Parliament-building.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Parliament building, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:30:07.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks govt reply for bill on women's quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Women's quota, Women’s Reservation Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/18/argentina-and-spain-will-play-for-the-world-cup-trophy-and-in-a-first-the-winner-gets-rings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/aof51p07/AFP20260717C2HF34Gv1HighResFblWc2026Presser.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Trionda Final ball is on display for a press conference ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the Javits Center in New York on July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:28:59.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina and Spain will play for the World Cup trophy and, in a first, the winner gets rings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, Spain, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/kerala-weaving-value-into-products-to-save-mirror-mat-from-obscurity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/ri6gchmy/New-Project-2026-07-18T075536.848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An artisan from Urali tribe making mirror mat</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/xb7lhw6z/Weaving.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clocks made using mirror mat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:27:54.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Weaving value into products to save mirror mat from obscurity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Idukki, mirror mat, Urali tribe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/deletion-from-sir-rolls-not-loss-of-citizenship-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/s48t9ozf/ANI_20260713084853.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court says deletion from SIR rolls is not loss of citizenship.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:26:45.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deletion from SIR rolls not loss of citizenship: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, citizenship, electoral rolls, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/jpc-defers-pm-cm-removal-bills-adoption-for-more-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/irgjncr8/ANI_20260418065655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a parliament session used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:23:42.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPC defers PM-CM removal bill's adoption for more talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Joint Parliamentary Committee, 130th Amendment Bill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/weak-monsoon-peak-demand-leave-kseb-scrambling-for-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0xvcsgsv/Weak-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carrying a lantern, DYFI activists march to the KSEB headquarters at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday in protest against power cuts</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:22:29.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak monsoon, peak demand leave KSEB scrambling for power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, KSEB, powercut</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/us-launches-7th-night-of-strikes-as-iran-attacks-military-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/imav3nr3/AFP20260713C22T44Hv3HighResUaeIranUsIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Revolutionary Guards also said on state television they "stopped" four ships trying to transit the critical waterway.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:20:39.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/18/lifes-invisible-stories</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/55exds6g/Anand-Author.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anand, author</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/f2x659my/Chetana-Translator.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chetana Sachidanandan, translator</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/dj7cyhxo/StolenGodsFinal-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Stolen Gods' by Anand</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life's Invisible Stories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, literature, Culture, Reading, Book</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/green-marshals-to-discipline-visitors-in-keralas-sustainable-tourism-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/4cq9che3/Green-Marshals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initiative comes against the backdrop of recurring complaints over waste accumulation, poor sanitation facilities, and inadequate visitor management at several of Kerala’s most visited destinations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:19:43.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Green Marshals to ‘discipline’ visitors in Kerala’s sustainable tourism push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, green marshal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/ksrtc-to-rent-63-ac-buses-to-cool-down-festive-rush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/1f5wzgo6/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The temporary fleet is being brought in on a six-month contract starting August 15, 2026, through January 31, 2027</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:16:59.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC to rent 63 AC buses to cool down festive rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, AC bus service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/wayanad-tunnel-site-landslip-was-foreseeable-tragedy-amicus-curiae</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/ro4lf51n/Govt-cannot-shrug.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operations going on after the landslip in Wayanad on July 7</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:14:50.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wayanad tunnel site landslip was foreseeable tragedy: Amicus curiae</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Wayanad landslide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/2000-hectares-of-forest-land-gets-centres-nod-for-mining-in-two-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rwxi2l8h/hectares.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>2,000 hectares of forest land gets Centre's nod for mining in two states.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:13:39.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,000 hectares of forest land gets Centre's nod for mining in two states</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, mining, forest land, MoEFCC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/18/after-tata-rebuttal-kerala-govt-says-rs-10000-crore-is-total-maritime-investment-target</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/w28htli7/PTI06042026000293A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:12:51.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Tata rebuttal, Kerala govt says Rs 10,000 crore is total maritime investment target</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Tata group, Kerala government, shipbuilding unit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/cabinet-secretary-asks-ministries-to-use-mediation-to-finish-off-sc-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/za9n98uo/C_53_1_CH1506_44844254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cabinet secretary asks ministries to use mediation to finish off SC cases.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:12:25.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet secretary asks ministries to use mediation to finish off SC cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dr TV Somanathan, central ministries</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/sc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-access-to-life-saving-medicines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/e4dgp8rn/C_1_1_CH1344_120360042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:08:09.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC takes suo motu cognisance of access to life-saving medicines</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cancer drugs, life-saving drugs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/18/illegal-migrations-behind-change-in-demography-of-up-districts-says-cm-yogi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/d7s7idxy/PTI07072026000425B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:04:51.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal migrations behind change in demography of UP districts, says CM Yogi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, Employment, Demography</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/18/jpc-seeks-to-temper-higher-education-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/lm80p3a2/C_1_1_CH0820_10718208.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:03:05.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPC seeks to temper higher education bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, higher education, Joint Parliamentary Committee, Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/18/clock-that-identi-tea-the-journey-of-queer-language-into-the-mainstream</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/feymds5q/lgbtslang.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clock that identi-tea: The journey of queer language into the mainstream</news:title>
<news:keywords>Language , Lexicon,  Social Media, Gen-Z, Slang, gen z slang, Gesture, Emoji, Communication , Ballroom , Queer , Queer  history, Dominant structures , Slay, Tea,  Clock-It,  Rupaul's Drag Race, Paris Is Burning, LGBTQIA+, LGBTQ community, LGBTQ secret language, Celebration, Linguistic, ChennaiNews, chennai, queer literature, world emoji day, BIPOC , VIT-Chennai, Gen Z lingo, Indian queers </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/18/irans-guards-say-two-oil-tankers-explode-after-hitting-mines-in-hormuz-strait-shut-for-a-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/h1cww6d4/AP26194339749499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Guards said separately on Saturday that they had "stopped" four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T01:27:09.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz; Strait shut for a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran-US conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/18/international-sports-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/2549be36-2132-4b87-9fd9-803b64d00d9f/r_cricket_last_day__70__0107chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>International sports week?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, FIFA World Cup, India vs England Series, India vs England Women’s Test match, TG20</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister during 'Labour's Special Conference' in central London, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The project has been undertaken in one of the world's most challenging operating environments, characterised by extreme weather, rugged terrain and a limited annual working season.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The global semiconductor market is projected to exceed $1-1.5 trillion in size</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh has confirmed 12 Covid cases and four deaths over the last three weeks</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pranesh M(R) during the match on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Senne Lammens (yellow) mistake proved costly against Spain</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe's second goal against Senegal was a point of discussion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addresses the gathering in Tikamgarh on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sir Garfield Sobers played 93 Tests for West Indies, scoring 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Larger and more intense wildfires threaten ecosystems around the world.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India's Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England, at Sophia Gardens stadium in Cardiff on Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Lord's won't be his last': BCCI Secretary clears air on Rohit Sharma's ODI future</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lamine Yamal (L) and Pedro Porro during a training session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:40:30.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The one true God in Spain's football culture — The ball</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/17/the-constitutional-amendment-we-arent-debating</loc>
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<image:caption>We are about to spend a session, a constitutional amendment and God knows how many broken parties—over the meaning of a single word</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The constitutional amendment we aren’t debating</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/17/race-to-podium-and-then-there-were-four</loc>
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<image:caption>The final will be a clash between the South American and European champions—a first for a World Cup final</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Race to the podium: And then there were four</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-plans-to-auction-off-sections-of-water-around-american-samoa-in-push-for-deep-sea-mining</loc>
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<image:caption>This photo provided by the US Geological Survey shows polymetallic nodules in a sample from the seafloor that was collected on April 14, 2026, in US waters off American Samoa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:29:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in push for deep-sea mining</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mourners take the last look at the body of a Palestinian man who was killed following an Israeli airstrike during his funeral in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:08:04.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strike near central Gaza market kills eight in latest ceasefire violation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/federal-bank-profit-rises-37-to-rs1177-crore-on-tax-refund</loc>
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<image:caption>Federal Bank in Delhi. (File photo| PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T18:02:12.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federal Bank profit rises 37% to Rs1,177 crore on tax refund</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/shocked-our-judicial-conscience-sc-invokes-article-32-grants-bail-to-man-jailed-for-nine-years</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:59:01.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Shocked our judicial conscience': SC invokes Article 32, grants bail to man jailed for nine years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/central-bank-of-india-profit-rises-13-to-rs1324-cr-on-loan-growth-better-margin</loc>
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<image:caption>Central Bank of India operating profit declined to Rs2,186 crore from Rs2,304 crore in the year-ago period</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:58:34.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central Bank of India profit rises 13% to Rs1,324 cr on loan growth, better margin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/sebi-cautions-listed-cos-over-boss-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:54:25.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi cautions listed cos over 'Boss Scam'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/india-needs-higher-investments-to-sustain-growth-niti-aayog-vice-chairman</loc>
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<image:caption>NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:52:54.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India needs higher investments to sustain growth: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ashok Kumar Lahiri, India growth</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/soiled-rupee-notes-may-soon-be-history-as-rbi-eyes-polymer-currency-rollout</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:50:28.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soiled rupee notes may soon be history as RBI eyes polymer currency rollout</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/airfares-will-come-down-pak-airspace-closure-remains-a-concern-nipun-agarwal-of-air-india-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Ticket prices have surged sharply over the last 3-4 months in the wake of the West Asia crisis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:48:54.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airfares will come down, Pak airspace closure remains a concern: Nipun Agarwal of Air India </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/17/bankipur-bypoll-jan-suraaj-approaches-ec-demands-capf-at-booths-action-over-bjp-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party Bihar state president Manoj Kumar Bharti (C) addresses a press conference regarding the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Patna on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:46:52.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankipur bypoll: Jan Suraaj approaches EC, demands CAPF at booths, action over BJP claims</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/buying-across-heavyweights-lifts-market-as-sensex-and-nifty-gain-over-1-each</loc>
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<image:caption>Benchmark NSE Nifty 50 gained 1.09% to settle at 24,334, while the BSE Sensex advanced 1.25% to close at 78,151</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:46:50.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buying across heavyweights lifts market as Sensex and Nifty gain over 1% each </news:title>
<news:keywords>market , stock market</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/ril-reports-22-drop-in-june-quarter-pat-revenue-surges-25</loc>
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<image:caption>The oil-to-telecom conglomerate had posted an attributable profit of Rs 26,994 crore in the year-ago quarter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:43:26.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RIL reports 22% drop in June quarter PAT, revenue surges 25%</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/promoters-increases-stake-in-ril</loc>
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<image:caption>RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani and three children - Isha, Akash and Anant - hold 1.61 crore shares, or 0.12% stake, each in Reliance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:41:02.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Promoters increases stake in RIL</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/mha-removes-satish-golchha-as-delhi-police-chief-ib-officer-anurag-kumar-takes-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Satish Golchha was appointed Delhi Police Commissioner on August 22, 2025, replacing SBK Singh, a day after Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked by a man during a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:38:39.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA removes Satish Golchha as Delhi Police chief; IB officer Anurag Kumar takes charge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/jharkhand-navodaya-school-students-allegedly-assault-junior-record-video-of-ordeal-10-suspended</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:30:35.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Navodaya school students allegedly assault junior, record video of ordeal; 10 suspended</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/indias-smartphone-shipments-drop-10-in-q2-2026-as-soaring-memory-prices-weigh-on-demand</loc>
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<image:caption>India's smartphone shipments in mass-market segment (sub-INR 15,000) plunged 45% YoY in Q2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:21:05.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's smartphone shipments drop 10% in Q2 2026 as soaring memory prices weigh on demand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/up-congress-leaders-remarks-cast-fresh-doubt-on-alliance-with-samajwadi-party</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 8, 2026, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attend the INDIA bloc meeting at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:08:35.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Congress leaders' remarks cast fresh doubt on alliance with Samajwadi Party</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T17:05:05.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Temple Trust turns to atonement ritual after donation theft allegations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/navys-operational-mh-60r-sub-hunter-chopper-fleet-set-to-touch-18-as-three-romeos-arrive-from-us</loc>
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<image:caption>The MH-60R Seahawk, popularly known as the "Romeo", is one of the world's most advanced multi-mission naval helicopters, manufactured by Lockheed Martin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:33:27.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy’s operational MH-60R sub-hunter chopper fleet set to touch 18 as three Romeos arrive from US</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jul/17/gauhati-hc-rejects-doctors-claim-that-breasts-groping-was-part-of-menstrual-examination</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund of the Gauhati High Court said the victim’s statement under 164 CrPC was consistent with the contents of the FIR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:24:49.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauhati HC rejects doctor’s claim that breasts groping was part of menstrual examination</news:title>
<news:keywords>Medical practice , medico-legal issues, Assam doctor </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/after-assam-rifles-attacks-crpf-overhauls-manipur-deployment-sop-boosts-force-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>The move follows a series of attacks on security forces.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:21:47.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Assam Rifles attacks, CRPF overhauls Manipur deployment SOP, boosts force protection</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CRPF, Assam Rifles, Manipur violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/kattar-beimaan-party-pm-modi-steps-up-attack-on-aap-with-punjab-polls-in-view</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the launch of various development projects, in Chandigarh, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T16:14:06.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Kattar Beimaan Party': PM Modi steps up attack on AAP with Punjab polls in view</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, AAP vs BJP, 2027 Punjab Elections, PM Modi Punjab Visit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/windies-icon-sir-garry-sobers-one-of-crickets-greatest-all-rounders-dies-at-89</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 10, 2016, West Indian cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers waves as he rings the five-minute bell at the Lord's cricket ground in London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:57:52.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Windies icon Sir Garry Sobers, one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, dies at 89</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, West Indies Cricket, Garry Sobers, Sir Garfield Sobers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/airfares-will-come-down-pak-airspace-closure-remains-a-concern-nipun-agarwal-of-air-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/vcflvxpr/202504243387066.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pak airspace closure to impact flights from India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:53:39.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airfares will come down, Pak airspace closure remains a concern: Nipun Agarwal of Air India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Airfare rise , airspace closure</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/at-variance-with-facts-mea-hits-back-at-ex-japanese-minister-over-bullet-train-delay-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/01vl5kap/20260717326L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press briefing, in New Delhi on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:49:41.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'At variance with facts': MEA hits back at ex-Japanese minister over bullet train delay claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Japan, bullet train project, Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, India-Japan ties, Hideki Makihara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/bjp-plots-sharad-pawars-nda-entry-with-cabinet-deal-as-ncp-merger-faces-sunetras-resistance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/qqtbimwe/Sharad-Pawar-and-Sunetra-Pawar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:34:49.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP plots Sharad Pawar's NDA entry with NCP merger and Cabinet deal but faces Sunetra's resistance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, BJP, Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra politics, Sunetra Pawar, NCP (SP), NCP merger, Sharad Pawar NDA Merger</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/indian-markets-buck-global-sell-off-as-asia-us-tumble-on-friday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/2uun22to/202511143574608.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US markets tumble as tech stocks fall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T15:24:59.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian markets buck global sell-off as Asia, US tumble on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets , World sell-off , asian markets , US Equities </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-widens-iran-offensive-with-strikes-on-bridges-energy-sites-tehran-hits-gulf-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/59k4e2i8/New-Project-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These visuals were posted on X by the Iranian Embassy in Venezuela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:39:19.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US widens Iran offensive with strikes on bridges, energy sites; Tehran hits Gulf states</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran-US conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/ncp-leader-urges-sunetra-pawar-to-induct-parth-into-union-cabinet-targets-tatkare-praful-patel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/urumuo7f/Sunetra-Parth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar (L) and her son Parth Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:34:47.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP leader urges Sunetra Pawar to induct Parth into Union Cabinet; targets Tatkare, Praful Patel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NCP, Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/17/weeks-after-quitting-tmc-three-former-mps-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-on-bjp-tickets</loc>
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<image:caption>File | West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya holds the party's flag as a celebration as former Trinamool Congress MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, and Prakash Chik Baraik join BJP, in Kolkata on July 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:25:24.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weeks after quitting TMC, three former MPs elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha on BJP tickets</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/retired-badrinath-temple-officer-arrested-in-alleged-donation-theft-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0fy2ldvm/ANI_20260712085700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand govt directs Badrinath Temple Committee's CEO to take action against officials found responsible in alleged donation theft case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:25:03.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Badrinath temple officer arrested in alleged donation theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, arrested, Badrinath donation row, donation theft case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/census-2027-online-self-enumeration-window-will-remain-open-until-july-31-in-tamil-nadu-and-tripura-says-mha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/a1wxdrza/ANI_20260717103311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents who complete self-enumeration have been asked to keep their Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) ready.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:20:38.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027: Online self-enumeration window will remain open until July 31 in Tamil Nadu and Tripura, says MHA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MHA, Census 2027, online self-enumeration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/saharanpur-court-orders-demolition-of-mosque-inside-dm-office-premises-imposes-rs-6-crore-penalty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/b23f6izj/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T14:06:16.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saharanpur court orders demolition of mosque inside DM office premises, imposes Rs 6 crore penalty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, penalty, court order, mosque demolition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/nagaland-police-announce-rs-50000-reward-for-providing-information-in-ied-blast-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/6/original/Police_Express_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:51:49.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaland Police announce Rs 50,000 reward for providing information in IED blast case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nagaland police, IED blast case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-inaugurates-jalandhar-cantonment-station-flags-off-sant-ravidas-express-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/6oxnydp5/PTI07172026000200B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a public meeting, in Jalandhar, Punjab.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:31:45.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi inaugurates Jalandhar Cantonment station, flags off Sant Ravidas Express in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jalandhar Cantonment, Sant Ravidas Express</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/meghalaya-to-bring-anti-uranium-mining-resolution-in-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/fs7u6fd6/20260612555f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T13:30:48.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meghalaya to bring anti-uranium mining resolution in Assembly </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meghalaya Assembly, anti-uranium mining resolution</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/17/india-uk-trade-decoding-ceta-from-tariff-cuts-to-the-carbon-tax-challenge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/mdz43xv8/202607143863500.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CETA that was signed between India and the UK on July 25, 2025, after several rounds of negotiations, and came into force from July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:53:07.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-UK trade: Decoding CETA from tariff cuts to the carbon tax challenge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-UK trade agreement  , India-UK CETA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/17/four-schoolchildren-among-five-killed-as-train-rams-carpool-vehicle-at-open-level-crossing-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/r6rwvhk5/PTI07172026000055B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather as wreckage of a pool car, which was hit by a train at a level-crossing gate near the Karna Subarna Railway Station, lies on railway tracks, in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:47:19.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four schoolchildren among five killed as train rams carpool vehicle at open level crossing in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal, train accident, Murshidabad, level crossing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/ram-temple-donation-theft-sit-seeks-more-time-to-submit-interim-report-to-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/r8diculs/ANI_20260717050939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Temple image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:34:12.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation theft: SIT seeks more time to submit interim report to SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Special Investigating Team, interim report, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam, Ayodhya temple fund row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/nda-ministers-meet-ahead-of-monsoon-session-discuss-legislative-agenda-and-floor-strategy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/mfxfxpzo/parliament100700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah, NDA allies attend strategy meet; government discusses legislative agenda, including women's reservation, delimitation and Vande Mataram Bills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:27:02.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA ministers meet ahead of Monsoon session, discuss legislative agenda and floor strategy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Monsoon session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/sc-extends-deadline-for-holding-elections-in-five-bengaluru-city-corporations-till-december-31</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T12:04:36.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC extends deadline for holding elections in five Bengaluru city corporations till December 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, sc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/17/world-cup-destiny-messi-bathed-yamal-as-a-baby-now-they-face-off-for-soccers-top-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/ubouf09n/Messi-and-Yamal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>20-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi helps to bathe Lamine Yamal, who was merely six months old at the time with Yamal's mother Sheila Ebana during a photo session in Sept 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/tqy4apjg/Messi-with-Yamal.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>20-year-old soccer star Lionel Messi cradles Lamine Yamal, who was merely six months old at the time during a photo session in Sept. 2007 in the dressing room of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:56:44.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/wanted-maoist-ajay-mahto-carrying-rs-25-lakh-bounty-arrested-in-jharkhands-giridih</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/adq7q03y/Terrorist-attacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two other Maoists, hiding with him in the house, were also arrested during the operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:49:13.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wanted Maoist Ajay Mahto, carrying Rs 25 lakh bounty, arrested in Jharkhand's Giridih</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Giridih, red terror, Ajay Mahto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/uttar-pradesh-47-years-on-allahabad-hc-upholds-conviction-of-man-in-gang-rape-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-16/s5gsqyvx/ANI_20250316171224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court in its judgment dated July 14 said that while the conviction must be maintained, the substantive sentence deserves to be moderated.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:31:28.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh: 47 years on, Allahabad HC upholds conviction of man in gang rape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, gang rape cASE, Allahabad High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/17/surat-cyber-crime-cell-busts-interstate-investment-scam-arrests-five-in-rs-272-lakh-fraud-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0qdjwvfh/Arrested-Accused.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surat Cyber Crime Cell with the arrested accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:17:54.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat Cyber Crime Cell busts interstate investment scam; arrests five in Rs 27.2 lakh fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Cyber Crime, arrest, Investment scam, Surat Cyber Crime Cell</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/ukraines-divisive-reshuffle-and-defence-shake-up-what-we-know</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/02fgo6y4/ANI_20250612045117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T11:07:36.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine's divisive reshuffle and defence shake-up: what we know</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine's reshuffle, defence shake-up</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-launches-rs-4736-crore-development-projects-in-chandigarh-inaugurates-pgimer-facilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/wpym0pbd/PTI07172026000144B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on July 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the launch of various development projects, in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:33:35.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi launches Rs 4,736 crore development projects in Chandigarh; inaugurates PGIMER facilities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jul/17/having-a-spine-isnt-easy-aamir-khan-slammed-for-denying-3-idiots-link-to-sonam-wangchuk</loc>
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<image:caption>Opposition leaders and activists rip into the Bollywood superstar's "evasive" timing, accusing him of backing away from the activist on Day 20 of his hunger strike</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:33:29.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Having a spine isn’t easy’: Aamir Khan slammed for denying ‘3 Idiots’ link to Sonam Wangchuk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, India, Aamir Khan, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/17/gujarat-ats-arrests-five-more-jem-operatives-associated-with-suspected-terror-radicalisation-module</loc>
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<image:caption>One of the arrested individual</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:31:13.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat ATS arrests five more JeM operatives associated with suspected terror-radicalisation module</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat ATS, suspected terror-radicalisation module</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/pak-all-rounder-mohammad-nawaz-gets-three-month-suspension-for-doping-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:30:23.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pak all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz gets three-month suspension for doping</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, doping, Pakistan all-rounder, three-month suspension</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/russian-pro-kremlin-activist-who-turned-on-putin-arrested-state-media</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:24:09.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian pro-Kremlin activist who turned on Putin arrested: state media</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Vladimir Putin, pro-Kremlin activist</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/jindal-stainless-supplies-40-pc-stainless-steel-for-indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train</loc>
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<image:caption>The hydrogen-powered train connects the 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat, which will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:17:08.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jindal Stainless supplies 40 pc stainless steel for India's first hydrogen-powered train</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/17/sc-seeks-faster-hearing-in-kerala-hc-case-on-cost-of-patented-cancer-drugs</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:11:27.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks faster hearing in Kerala HC case on cost of patented cancer drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Kerala, India, Supreme Court, Kerala HC, patented cancer drugs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/17/bihar-government-launches-free-live-classes-program-jeeneet-coaching-in-10-model-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister also inaugurated two smart classrooms with interactive panels to make learning more engaging.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:04:34.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar government launches 'Free Live Classes' program, JEE/NEET coaching in 10 model schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar government, JEE/NEET coaching</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/indian-co-owner-of-lpl-franchise-arrested-in-sri-lanka-in-player-bribery-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T10:00:16.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-India U-19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra arrested in Sri Lanka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sri Lanka, LPL franchise, player bribery case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/17/young-team-mates-must-learn-on-the-job-in-odi-cricket-root-2</loc>
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<image:caption>England's Joe Root</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:54:43.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young team-mates must learn on the job in ODI cricket: Root</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Joe Root, ODI Cricket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/a-huge-landslide-in-southwest-china-buries-homes-and-force-more-than-1000-to-evacuate</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo realeased by Xinhua News Agency, rescuers conduct search and rescue operation on the site of the landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China's Chongqing on Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:44:44.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A huge landslide in southwest China buries homes and force more than 1,000 to evacuate</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China, huge landslide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/rss-office-attack-in-ranchi-nia-uses-crane-to-enter-accuseds-residence-during-raid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/iclm54hl/newindianexpress2026-06-17vys7ld2mRSS-Office.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two miscreants who tried to throw petrol-filled sauce bottles into the RSS office premises</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:43:32.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS office attack in Ranchi: NIA uses crane to enter accused’s residence during raid</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NIA, Ranchi, RSS office attack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/babulal-marandi-moves-jharkhand-hc-seeks-cbi-probe-into-alleged-liquor-scam-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:41:06.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Babulal Marandi moves Jharkhand HC; seeks CBI probe into alleged liquor scam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/europes-early-heat-wave-led-to-a-spike-in-deaths-may-have-killed-over-10000</loc>
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<image:caption>People refreshes at the Barcaccia Fountain in front of Rome's Spanish Steps, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:38:02.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe’s early heat wave led to a spike in deaths, may have killed over 10,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Europe's heat wave, spike in deaths</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/congress-leader-pawan-khera-meets-sonam-wangchuk-at-jantar-mantar-extends-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera meets activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 20 days, during a protest by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) against alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:29:24.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khera says Indira, Manmohan engaged protesters, accuses Centre of 'indifference' to Wangchuk</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, Jantar Mantar Protest, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/a-former-prime-minister-who-led-israel-out-of-lebanon-fears-mistakes-are-being-repeated-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/8g30b1kc/Israeli-armoured-personnel.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long line of Israeli armoured personnel carriers and their crews wait on a street on the outskirts of Beirut, on July 27, 1982, for the order to proceed into the capital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:28:44.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/kuwait-says-iran-attacked-a-power-and-water-desalination-plant-causing-widespread-damage</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk around Tehran’s traditional main bazaar, Iran, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:17:36.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait says Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/bjp-accuses-congress-of-opposing-bill-to-grant-vande-mataram-statutory-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:14:44.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Congress of opposing Bill to grant Vande Mataram statutory protection</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/at-least-20-children-and-1-adult-were-killed-in-a-school-bus-crash-in-uganda-police-say</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:11:24.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 20 children and 1 adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/israels-parliament-dissolves-ahead-of-oct-27-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli lawmakers attend a parliamentary session in Jerusalem for a vote on a bill that would change the authority and responsibilities of the attorney general Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Jerusalem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T09:04:45.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel’s parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, elections, Knesset</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/andy-burnham-to-become-uk-labour-leader-in-last-step-before-taking-over-as-prime-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/vev3fkqp/Andy-Burnham-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labour Party’s Andy Burnham delivers a speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, England, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:58:46.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Burnham to become UK Labour leader in last step before taking over as prime minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, UK Labour leader</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/aesthetic-surgery-goes-beyond-beauty-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Sharika Chandran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:56:27.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aesthetic surgery goes beyond beauty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, aesthetic plastic surgery, SK Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/curious-case-of-an-invaluable-silver-lamp-in-wayanad-hills-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:49:12.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curious case of an ‘invaluable’ silver lamp in Wayanad hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, Wayanad, CCTVs, panamaram, K Madhavan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/17/rajasthan-governors-directive-to-teach-marathi-at-universities-in-the-state-sparks-political-storm</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:47:14.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Governor's directive to teach Marathi at universities in the State sparks political storm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Marathi, Rajasthan governor, political storm</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/malayalam-indie-music-movement-is-booming-now-says-spotify-india-head</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhruvank Vaidya, who was in Kochi for Spotify’s RADAR Malayalam launch on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Haniya Nafisa performing at the event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:43:16.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Malayalam indie music movement is booming now,' says Spotify India head</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, Radar, Dhruvank Vaidya, RADAR Malayalam, Spotify India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-flags-off-indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train-from-haryana-launches-rs-15000-crore-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train, between Jind and Sonipat, at Jind Railway Station, Haryana.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dhruvank Vaidya, who was in Kochi for Spotify’s RADAR Malayalam launch on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Haniya Nafisa performing at the event</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Malayalam indie music movement is booming now,' says Dhruvank Vaidya of Spotify India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/rath-yatra-pulling-of-chariots-underway-amid-chants-of-jai-jagannath-2</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on July 17, 2026, priests perform rituals as they offer prayers to Goddess Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra festival, in Puri, Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:24:57.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rath Yatra: Pulling of chariots underway amid chants of 'Jai Jagannath'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/17/curious-case-of-an-invaluable-silver-lamp-in-wayanad-hills-2</loc>
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<news:title>Curious case of an ‘invaluable’ silver lamp in Wayanad hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/iran-acknowledges-attacks-on-power-infrastructure-urges-people-to-use-less-electricity-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman flashes a victory sign while walking at Tehran's traditional main bazaar, Iran, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:21:34.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran acknowledges 'attacks on power infrastructure', urges people to use less electricity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/17/spain-practices-outside-before-the-world-cup-final-as-smoke-fills-the-air-in-northern-new-jersey-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of Spain celebrate after they defeated France the World Cup semifinal soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:17:48.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/17/the-lines-and-legacy-of-artist-gopalan</loc>
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<news:title>The lines and legacy of Artist Gopalan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/china-slams-trump-claims-of-us-election-meddling-as-pure-fabrications</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:06:11.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China slams Trump claims of US election meddling as 'pure fabrications'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/six-fishermen-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-off-mangaluru-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>The boat had arrived from Malpe fishing harbour in Udupi district.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Six fishermen rescued after boat capsizes off Mangaluru coast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/17/the-world-cup-final-is-set-with-messi-and-argentina-facing-yamal-and-spain-for-the-title-on-sunday</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) reacts as he leaves the ground after their win in the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T08:04:42.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/28-indian-traders-return-as-china-withholds-lipulekh-clearance</loc>
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<image:caption>Twenty-eight Indian traders who had gathered at Gunji, the last Indian village near the China frontier in Pithoragarh district, returned to Dharchula on July 11 without crossing into Tibet.</image:caption>
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<news:title>28 Indian traders return as China withholds Lipulekh clearance</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T07:47:36.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for hacking woman to death at Bantwal bus stand in Mangaluru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/raut-hints-at-maharashtra-leadership-change-claims-fadnavis-may-move-to-national-role</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T07:47:20.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raut hints at Maharashtra leadership change, claims Fadnavis may move to national role</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/indiscriminate-surveillance-delhi-hc-to-hear-pil-over-jantar-mantar-protests-on-july-20</loc>
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<image:caption>The plea, filed by former JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, was mentioned for urgent hearing before a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T07:33:05.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Indiscriminate surveillance’: Delhi HC to hear PIL over Jantar Mantar protests on July 20</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/british-military-reports-an-attack-on-a-tanker-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-close-to-oman-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Two men wade in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz with vessels anchored in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday, July 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>British military reports an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz close to Oman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/17/messi-has-a-message-for-world-cup-critics-of-argentina-nothing-was-handed-to-us-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi gestures to the fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T07:22:16.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: ‘Nothing was handed to us’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/national-conference-to-hold-protest-in-delhi-over-statehood-on-july-20</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T07:21:22.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Conference to hold protest in Delhi over statehood on July 20</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/up-aptc-commandants-follower-dies-by-suicide-family-claims-torture-3-cops-booked</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T07:13:58.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP: APTC commandant's follower dies by suicide, family claims torture; 3 cops booked</news:title>
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<image:caption>From left, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrive for a group photo before the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China, Pakistan call on US, Iran to resume talks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 19 days, against alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Will stay alive till July 20 at any cost’: Wangchuk’s fast enters Day 20 amid health concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-senate-backs-100-tariff-bill-targeting-india-china-and-other-russian-oil-buyers</loc>
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<news:title>US Senate backs 100% tariff bill targeting India, China and other Russian oil buyers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title> Xi Jinping calls for step-up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/uttar-pradesh-iit-bhu-scientists-develop-lunar-soil-simulant</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:51:08.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh: IIT-BHU scientists develop lunar soil simulant</news:title>
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<image:caption>Launch event of the first independent Economic Impact Report for exhibitions, created in partnership with the research firm EY</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:45:41.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exhibitions drive growth, boost trade and investment: Union Minister Shekhawat</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:30:22.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Kadapa SIR digitisation reaches 86% </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/andhras-rayalaseema-reels-under-second-summer</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:27:35.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Rayalaseema reels under ‘second summer’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/pushkaram-works-yet-to-gain-pace-in-west-godavari</loc>
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<image:caption>Narasapuram of West Godavari bathing ghats waiting for funds to get face lift</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:25:33.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pushkaram works yet to gain pace in West Godavari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pushkaram works</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/sc-permits-release-of-animated-film-mahaprabhu-jagannath-after-rath-yatra-festivities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/9jq7k3au/ANI_20260515150539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Court noted that the animated movie was based on a web series that had already been released on YouTube and that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had granted clearance for its screening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:22:53.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC permits release of animated film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ after Rath Yatra festivities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, rath yatra, Mahaprabhu Jagannath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/minister-shivraj-singh-chauhan-bats-for-non-gm-research-to-increase-pulses-oilseeds-productivity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-19/d1odf7e4/P_3774515790.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:22:18.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan bats for non-GM research to increase pulses, oilseeds productivity </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shivraj Singh Chauhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/el-nino-forces-farmers-to-switch-crops-in-telanganas-nalgonda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/t6eftvdb/ANI_20260714053311.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:18:53.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino forces farmers to switch crops in Telangana's Nalgonda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda, El Nino</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/tribal-girls-boycott-classes-over-water-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/wl3k5pis/Tribal-girls-boycott.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students stage a protest outside the school campus at Gandhi Nagar in Kothaguda mandal headquarters of Mahbubabad district on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:15:07.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal girls boycott classes over water crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, water crisis, tribal girls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/gad-to-take-over-new-buildings-in-amaravati-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&amp;UD) P Narayana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:11:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GAD to take over new buildings in Amaravati soon </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/delhi-hc-seeks-police-response-on-sharjeel-imams-bail-plea-in-2020-riots-conspiracy-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-06/ndn1b5jo/Sharjeel%20Imam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former JNU student-turned-activist Sharjeel Imam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:06:27.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in 2020 riots conspiracy case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, 2020 Delhi riots case, Activist Sharjeel Imam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/minister-directs-strict-hygiene-menu-compliance-in-social-welfare-hostels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/gaqlqkz2/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T06:05:33.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister directs strict hygiene, menu compliance in social welfare hostels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/temples-foster-values-in-society-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/4n8pbqyk/Temples-foster-values.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu took part in the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations in Venkatapalem, Amaravati on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:59:57.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temples foster values in society: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/naveen-patnaik-expresses-grief-over-death-in-rath-yatra-asks-govt-to-be-vigilant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/jk9ks5ub/2025050830f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:59:35.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen Patnaik expresses grief over death in Rath Yatra, asks govt to be vigilant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, Puri Rath Yatra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/kakanis-plea-andhra-pradesh-hc-asks-government-registry-to-file-counters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pgd20si2/HC-revokes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:58:38.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kakani’s plea: Andhra Pradesh HC asks government, registry to file counters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/telugu-only-signboards-at-kanaka-durga-temple-leave-devotees-confused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pm22dtj2/Telugu-only-signboards.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telugu-only signboards at Durga temple in Vijayawada | Prasant Madugula</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:57:44.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu-only signboards at Kanaka Durga temple leave devotees confused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kanaka Durga temple, Telugu-only</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/gastroenteritis-outbreak-in-odishas-aul-villages-44-hospitalised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/po0zzh18/Gastroenter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An affected villager at Aul CHC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:57:09.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gastroenteritis outbreak in Odisha's Aul villages, 44 hospitalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Gastroenteritis outbreak, Aul villages</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/17/power-subsidy-restored-for-all-eligible-aqua-farmers-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/1xyhw4hv/C_40_1_CH1456_33021232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:56:44.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power subsidy restored for all eligible aqua farmers: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, power subsidy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/six-students-hurt-in-assault-by-seniors-at-deogarh-jnv-hostel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/23/original/Raggin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:55:57.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six students hurt in assault by seniors at Deogarh JNV hostel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Deogarh, ragging cases, JNV hostel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/pm-modi-to-unveil-seven-revamped-railway-stations-on-july-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/c31e6a2f-7314-4f04-8c43-ccd137e46bd0/pm_modi_chandrapur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:54:31.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to unveil seven revamped railway stations on July 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Modi, railway stations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/andhra-braces-for-august-september-power-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/vusl4vlh/AP-braces-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:52:52.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra braces for August, September power demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Power demand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/raw-ntr-event-set-to-be-held-tomorrow-amid-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/pdes3skb/Jr-NTR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jr NTR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:52:44.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RAW NTR event set to be held tomorrow amid row </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jr NTR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/corporates-roll-out-special-initiatives-to-support-rath-yatra-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/rcn0vfo6/Corporates-roll-out-spl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance, in collaboration with the district administration, has launched Puri Rath Yatra Seva Services 2026, offering support through Anna Seva, public assistance infrastructure, sanitation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:52:38.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Corporates roll out special initiatives to support Rath Yatra celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, rath yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/heavy-rain-disrupts-traffic-on-nh-55-in-angul-dhenkanal-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/gl3nzlan/Heavy-rain-disrupts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the highway for nearly eight hours, causing hardship to commuters and truck drivers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:51:21.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain disrupts traffic on NH-55 in Angul, Dhenkanal districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains, Dhenkanal district, Angul district</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/two-retired-army-men-arrested-for-using-fake-raw-ib-papers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:49:33.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two retired army men arrested for using fake RAW, IB papers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, RAW, Intelligence Bureau, retired army personnel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/death-of-16-year-old-boy-in-tusker-attack-sparks-tension-in-rourkela</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-30/6adsdhlx/C_32_1_CH1390_64393258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:48:11.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death of 16-year-old boy in tusker attack sparks tension in Rourkela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, wild elephant attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/thalliki-vandanam-rollout-across-andhra-on-july-22</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/6b28xkoi/Thalliki-Vandanam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School children entering school after reopening in Visakhapatnam on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:47:16.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Thalliki Vandanam’ rollout across Andhra on July 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ‘Thalliki Vandanam’</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/two-workers-die-of-asphyxiation-inside-septic-tank-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/25/original/Manual_scavenging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:45:39.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two workers die of asphyxiation inside septic tank in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, septic tank, asphyxiation death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/polavaram-project-will-be-dedicated-to-nation-next-year-say-bjp-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/r6xztf0q/Polavaram-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bjp top leaders at Polavaram project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:44:45.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram Project will be dedicated to nation next year, say BJP leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/tallest-rath-pulled-in-keonjhar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/i80cle4h/across-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees pulling the 72-ft-high chariot in Keonjhar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:44:17.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tallest Rath pulled in Keonjhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rath yatra, Keonjhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/chariots-of-devotion-roll-out-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/1wjhgfqi/Chariots-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Brahma Taladhwaja being pulled amid rains in Kendrapara</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/gjm1u38a/Chario.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel trying to barricade a sea of devotees in Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:43:17.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chariots of devotion roll out across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, rath yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/local-body-elections-only-after-sir-sec-tells-andhra-pradesh-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pgd20si2/HC-revokes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:43:08.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local body elections only after SIR, SEC tells Andhra Pradesh HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ECI, SEC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/ysrcp-drove-away-amara-raja-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/v5hrjqww/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT, Nara Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:41:21.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP drove away Amara Raja: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, Amara Raja</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/csm-tech-bags-world-bank-funded-e-procurement-project-in-malawi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/r0nipikc/1784174119-1759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha-based leading GovTech company CSM Technologies Limited</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:40:44.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSM Tech bags World Bank-funded e-procurement project in Malawi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, World Bank, Malawi, CSM Technologies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/minister-nirmala-to-launch-rs-3216-crore-credit-outreach-initiative-in-palnadu-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/io9b2cav/nirmala06113630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a pre-Budget photo session, on the eve of presentation of Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:38:51.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Nirmala to launch Rs 3,216-crore credit outreach initiative in Palnadu today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Finence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/rs-2147-crore-disaster-management-budget-okayed-by-odisha-sec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/w3531h0z/202607063854151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha braces for minor flood in Baitarani River amid heavy rainfall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:38:00.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,147 crore disaster management budget okayed by Odisha SEC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, SEC, Disaster Management Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/el-niño-leaves-andhra-farmers-in-distress-as-crops-wither</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/46u6gfvs/40-143-1-godavari131607chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers stage a protest amid a dried-up paddy nursery at Satyanarayanapuram in Denduluru mandal on Thursday, demanding the release of Pattiseema water to save crops.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:35:39.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño leaves Andhra farmers in distress as crops wither </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, water shortage, El Niño</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/btech-seats-in-odisha-go-up-by-5000-in-2026-27-academic-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/k17sql2x/ANI_20240807115442.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:35:01.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech seats in Odisha go up by 5,000 in 2026-27 academic session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, BTech seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/operation-tusker-successful-in-andhras-chittoor-rogue-jumbo-captured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/whrnczve/Operation-Tusker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chittoor District officials carried out a special operation "Operation Tusker", captured lone Elephant with help of Kumki elephants, on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:34:05.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Operation Tusker’ successful in Andhra's Chittoor, rogue jumbo captured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, elephant, Operation Tusker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/17/chariots-pulled-at-58-places-as-rain-fails-to-deter-rath-yatra-spirit-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/9ubocjc7/Chariots-pulled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees, braving heavy rains, throng the ISKCON temple to participate in chariot pulling for Rath Yatra, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:32:42.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chariots pulled at 58 places as rain fails to deter Rath Yatra spirit in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, rath yatra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/andhra-reports-12-covid-cases-4-deaths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/24lcqi09/AP-reports-12-Covid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:32:42.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra reports 12 Covid cases, 4 deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, COVID cases, G Veerapandian</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/17/lopar-showers-odisha-with-bountiful-rains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/eq5gzidu/Lopar-showers-Odisha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters trudge through a waterlogged road at Ashok Nagar in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:31:35.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lopar showers Odisha with bountiful rains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/seven-fishermen-escape-after-boat-capsizes-off-visakhapatnam-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/d6th9cd6/40-143-1-16vsp021607chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven fishermen had a narrow escape after their fishing boat capsized in rough seas near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:31:15.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven fishermen escape after boat capsizes off Visakhapatnam coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishermen, Boat capsizes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/17/ppp-projects-with-vgf-key-to-andhras-growth-strategy-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/wkmqogn3/CM-Naidu-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:26:07.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPP projects with VGF key to Andhra’s growth strategy: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Viability Gap Funding, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/58-strays-vaccinated-in-kotturpuram-after-suspected-rabies-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/me5d91ld/C_32_1_CH1108_73897626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of stray dogs photo used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:23:40.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>58 strays vaccinated in Kotturpuram after suspected rabies death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, vaccination, Stray dogs, Kotturpuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telangana-retired-teacher-fined-rs-1-lakh-for-suppressing-facts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/10/original/Gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:22:52.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Retired teacher fined Rs 1 lakh for suppressing facts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/post-office-passport-seva-kendra-opened-in-kolathur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/tqtep6ek/POST-OFFICE-PASSPORT-CENTRE-PERIYAR-NAGAR-POPSK-SEVA-KENDRA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The POPSK at Kolathur is the second in Chennai, the other being in General Post Office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:22:21.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Post Office Passport Seva Kendra opened in Kolathur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, post office, Passport Seva Kendra, Kolathur</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/srisailam-sculptures-hint-at-medieval-trade-with-africa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/wy9ytm5o/Srisailam-sculptures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Giraffe and camel appear in a sculptural panel on the outer walls of Srisailam temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:19:14.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srisailam sculptures hint at medieval trade with Africa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Srisailam sculptures</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/drone-trial-cuts-tb-diagnosis-time-from-15-days-to-five</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zupkgy7n/Drone-trial-cuts-TB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project tested whether drones could bridge the "last mile" gap in healthcare by ferrying sputum samples from PHCs to laboratories.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:16:35.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone trial cuts TB diagnosis time from 15 days to five</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TB Diagnosis, Drone trial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/university-of-hyderabad-study-finds-probiotic-alternative-to-antibiotics-for-intestinal-infections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-05/31l21ns3/ANI_20240905164451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:13:37.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University of Hyderabad study finds probiotic alternative to antibiotics for intestinal infections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, University of Hyderabad, Study, intenstinal infections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telangana-no-staff-around-woman-delivers-standing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/31/original/baby-birth-born-734541.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:10:49.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: No staff around, woman delivers standing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, woman delivers standing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/hmwssbs-plea-in-compassionate-job-case-junked-by-telangana-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/l5jvfql0/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:05:26.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMWSSB’s plea in compassionate job case junked by Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, HMWSSB</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/techie-moves-telangana-high-court-over-flyover-works-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/bzxoz52l/HC-quashes-Waqf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T05:01:50.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Techie moves Telangana High court over flyover works delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, flyover works delay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-bombing-appears-to-cripple-tower-at-irans-key-chabahar-port</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/p8h88kvw/Chabb.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tehran has described the structure as being used to monitor commercial traffic entering the port.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:59:57.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US bombing appears to cripple tower at Iran's key Chabahar port</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Chabahar port, West Asia conflict, Pete Hegseth, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telugu-actor-booked-in-rs-643-cr-investment-fraud-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/3uqc1rgv/202607043851202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:45:00.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu actor booked in Rs 6.43 cr investment fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fraud case, Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/telangana-state-wants-watertight-rohith-vemula-act</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/e2bby0ul/State-wants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:40:54.568Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/private-school-bus-catches-fire-in-velachery-none-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>The private school bus engulfed in flames in Velachery on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:39:19.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private school bus catches fire in Velachery, none injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/samagra-shiksha-fund-allocation-to-tamil-nadu-dips-for-second-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Block Resource Teacher Educators Association staged a protest condemning the union government near the collectorate on Monday, demanding immediate release of their salaries and the pending Samagra Shiksha fund</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:38:21.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samagra Shiksha fund allocation to Tamil Nadu dips for second year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/17/punjab-boy-tops-neet-ug-tg-students-among-toppers</loc>
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<news:title>Punjab boy tops NEET-UG, TG students among toppers</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:35:08.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Kharif contingency plan paints a grim, dry picture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/japan-imperial-rules-tweaked-but-still-no-woman-emperor</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Japan's Prince Hisahito, right, attends his coming-of-age rituals on his 19th birthday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on Sept. 6, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:34:57.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan imperial rules tweaked but still no woman emperor</news:title>
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<image:caption>The state government’s decision to replace higher education secretary V Arun Roy with Dheeraj Kumar just two months after the former’s appointment has renewed concerns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:33:10.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight secretaries in 3 years: Administrative churn leaves higher education sector in disarray</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/doctor-stabbed-to-death-by-wife-in-karnatakas-dharwad</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Kiran Honnannavar &amp; Dr Priyanka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:32:55.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor stabbed to death by wife in Karnataka's Dharwad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/parents-allege-delay-by-school-led-to-sons-death-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:30:44.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents allege delay by school led to son’s death in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-propelled-by-buying-in-it-firms</loc>
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<image:caption>Stock markets climb in early trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:27:10.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade propelled by buying in IT firms</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/adopt-a-desi-stray-initiative-tomorrow-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:27:00.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adopt a ‘desi’ stray initiative tomorrow in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:25:20.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt school infrastructure: CEOs of 12 districts told to file report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/17/minister-kumaraswamy-seeks-report-on-hmt-land-diversion</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy at an inspection of HMT land on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:23:32.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kumaraswamy seeks report on HMT land diversion</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/mla-sukumar-refutes-assault-allegation-by-woman-cadre-at-event</loc>
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<image:caption>A screengrab of a video posted by Sulur MLA NM Sukumar on his Instagram account</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:22:43.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA Sukumar refutes assault allegation by woman cadre at event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-hc-allows-bda-to-invite-applications-for-shivaram-karanth-layout-sites</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:20:50.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC allows BDA to invite applications for Shivaram Karanth Layout sites</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/sc-refuses-to-expedite-hearings-on-54-poll-pleas-in-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:19:50.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to expedite hearings on 54 poll pleas in Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/sir-booths-turn-into-reunion-centres-for-gadag-folk-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents who migrated to other towns meet in Gadag after many years during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:19:06.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR booths turn into reunion centres for Gadag folk in Karnataka</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/17/rupee-rises-14-paise-to-9628-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:18:31.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 14 paise to 96.28 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/gangster-nitish-kaushal-arrested-in-vermont-days-after-making-fbis-most-wanted-list</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI arrests Nitish Kaushal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:16:35.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in Vermont days after making FBI's most wanted list</news:title>
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<image:caption>ISRO logo image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:16:29.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre bars routine approval of resignations from Gaganyaan mission staff</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/landowners-allege-unfair-compensation-in-coimbatores-sitra-kurumbapalayam-road-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Sitra and Kurumbapalayam road in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:11:56.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landowners allege unfair compensation in Coimbatore's Sitra-Kurumbapalayam road project</news:title>
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<image:caption>SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket begins its takeoff but is aborted, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:11:27.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/17/rjd-spokesperson-mrityunjay-tiwari-quits-party-alleges-no-space-for-dedicated-and-loyal-workers</loc>
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<image:caption>RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:08:43.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari quits party, alleges 'no space for dedicated and loyal workers'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/bjp-will-not-allow-bidadi-township-to-come-up-lop-ashoka</loc>
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<image:caption>LoP R Ashoka interacts with the residents of Bidadi, who are opposing the State Government’s plan to set up Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:08:20.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP will not allow Bidadi township to come up: LoP Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Assembly R Ashoka, Bidadi township project</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Chikkamagaluru block Congress president HP Manje Gowda offers sweets to AV Gayathri Shante Gowda on Thursday .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:07:20.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC sets aside election of BJP MLC Pranesh, declares Congress’s Gayathri winner in Chikkamagaluru</news:title>
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<image:caption>Minister for PWD and Highways Aadhav Arjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:06:12.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Aadhav Arjuna reviews Chennai’s monsoon preparedness</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/trump-firm-plans-to-sell-priority-access-to-truth-social-posts-possibly-his-own</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:04:41.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-cabinet-expansion-delayed-as-congress-leaders-hold-inconclusive-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, CM DK Shivakumar, Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi, former CM Siddaramaiah and KPCC chief BK Hariprasad pose for the shutterbugs in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:04:38.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed as Congress leaders hold inconclusive talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/108-ambulance-staff-flag-glitches-in-new-software-for-assigning-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/dfsprfl3/108-ambulance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The EEMS software was introduced by EMRI-GHS, which manages the 108 service in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:04:01.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>108 ambulance staff flag glitches in new software for assigning cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, 108 ambulances</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/pwd-removes-controversial-tender-condition-after-objection-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Parambikulam Aliyar Project (PAP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T04:00:22.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PWD removes controversial tender condition after objection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PWD, Parambikulam Aliyar Project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/one-dead-three-sog-personnel-injured-after-rifle-snatching-bid-in-j-ks-doda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-06/7552aygf/1-53-05071-pti07052026000219b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:59:02.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One dead, three SOG personnel injured after rifle-snatching bid in J-K's Doda</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Doda, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, Doda firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/egg-prices-rise-as-input-costs-heat-stress-hit-poultry-sector-necc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/e74954kq/Egg-prices-hit-record.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Egg prices hit record high in TN's Namakkal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:56:55.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egg prices rise as input costs, heat stress hit poultry sector: NECC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NECC, Egg prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/former-pmk-mla-arul-rules-out-accepting-anbumani-as-leader-hints-at-new-political-course-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Salem West MLA Arul Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:54:17.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former PMK MLA Arul rules out accepting Anbumani as leader, hints at new political course</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PMK, Anbumani Ramadoss, Arul Ramadoss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnatakas-sandur-cave-oldest-high-altitude-habitat-in-india-confirms-carbon-dating</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rm7apruy/sandur1-2074856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These caves are in located dense forest and exploring them is a difficult task. T</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pqk32cgu/No-place-like.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:53:59.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka’s Sandur cave oldest high-altitude habitat in India, confirms carbon dating </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, carbon dating, Sandur cave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/tvk-functionary-among-6-held-for-trespassing-into-hindustan-photo-films-factory-stealing-soil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/khs38kmi/1021412920231727232HPF1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hindustan Photo Films (HPF) factory in Udhagamandalam in Nilgiris district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:52:21.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK functionary among 6 held for trespassing into Hindustan Photo Films factory, stealing soil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Hindustan Photo Films</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/trump-uses-primetime-address-to-raise-doubts-about-us-elections-ahead-of-midterms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5b4oggc2/AP26198039288934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:50:52.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections ahead of midterms</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Democrats, US President Donald Trump, US capitol attack, Trump  primetime address</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/steep-rise-in-ugd-deposit-water-tax-in-nellai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/8c271x2v/C_53_1_CH1506_43732857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents who were paying a flat Rs 100 as monthly water consumption charges will have to pay Rs 120 for houses with a plinth area of up to 600 sq ft,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:50:04.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steep rise in UGD deposit, water tax in Nellai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nellai, Tirunelveli Corporation, water tax, UGD scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-hc-keeps-bengaluru-tunnel-road-project-under-judicial-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/8qfpr7pi/Govt-can’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:45:31.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC keeps Bengaluru tunnel road project under judicial scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/woman-found-dead-with-throat-slit-in-kariapatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/27/original/Death_Photosss11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The deceased identified as M Mayil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:44:06.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman found dead with throat slit in  Kariapatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, Kariapatti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/venkatapathi-is-neet-ug-tn-topper-secures-air-12</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/xshcdo1l/topper-secures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In all, 12 candidates from Tamil Nadu featured among the 138 candidates nationwide who scored 690 marks and above.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:39:02.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venkatapathi is NEET-UG TN topper, secures AIR 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET-UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/panel-to-probe-135-acre-palani-mutt-land-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>The Sri Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple in Palani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:37:04.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel to probe 1.35-acre Palani mutt land deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Palani mutt land deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/17/us-airstrikes-in-iran-kill-at-least-seven-as-campaign-expands-tehran-targets-qatar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/n011p5lq/AFP20260715C28T2WHv2HighResUsIranIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screen grab made on July 15, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on July 13, 2026, shows what the US military says is a strike in Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:34:48.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US airstrikes in Iran kill at least seven as campaign expands; Tehran targets Qatar</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran war, Iran infrastructure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/self-enumeration-phase-of-census-2027-in-tamil-nadu-begins-on-july-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.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:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:34:39.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Tamil Nadu begins on July 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Census 2027</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/madras-high-court-reserves-orders-on-pil-seeking-cbi-investigation-in-tvk-mla-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:32:42.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court reserves orders on PIL seeking CBI investigation in TVK MLA bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, CBI, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/karnataka-plans-rs-5000-crore-makeover-of-kanteerava-stadium</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara addresses the media here in Bengaluru during a press conference regarding the latest political developments and government initiatives in Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:30:42.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka plans Rs 5,000 crore makeover of Kanteerava Stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kanteerava Stadium, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/pocso-accused-who-fled-from-police-custody-arrested-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/twa1yj0r/202606263840163.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:28:35.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pocso accused, who fled from police custody arrested in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Pocso accused</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/bengaluru-law-student-succumbs-after-knife-attack-lover-kin-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/gd196vcd/lawyer105235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased has been identified as Amrutha (22), a resident of HAL 3rd Stage, Kodihalli. She was a fourth-year LLB student and also worked part-time at a pizza outlet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:26:26.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru law student succumbs after knife attack; lover, kin held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, stabbing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/dont-raise-bus-fare-cm-vijay-tells-transport-department</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/wx5eo94c/C_1_1_CH1035_121604242.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:26:09.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t raise bus fare, CM Vijay tells transport department</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, bus fare hike, TNSRTC buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/ed-raids-two-hair-exporters-detects-fema-violations-exceeding-rs-50-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:23:37.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids two hair exporters, detects FEMA violations exceeding Rs 50 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FEMA, Enforcement Directorate ED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/bsp-claims-political-motive-behind-armstrong-murder-names-sekarbabu-nasar</loc>
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<image:caption>Former BSP state president K Armstrong</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:21:08.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSP claims political motive behind Armstrong murder, names Sekarbabu, Nasar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BSP, Armstrong murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/one-nation-one-time-minister-joshi-launches-tech-for-high-precision-time-standard</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/72nvrx62/One-Nation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi after the inauguration of Indian Standard Time Distribution Demonstration Network in Jakkur on Thursday .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:20:59.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Nation, One Time: Minister Joshi launches tech for high-precision time standard </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union  Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/deputy-cm-parameshwara-urges-pm-modi-to-relax-drought-norms-extend-assistance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/t2ruacxs/C_35_1_CH0258_69428615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara addresses the media here in Bengaluru during a press conference regarding the latest political developments and government initiatives in Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:19:51.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM Parameshwara urges PM Modi to relax drought norms, extend assistance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/man-dies-after-head-gets-trapped-in-hotel-service-lift-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rqnk5pwu/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As Rajesh attempted to step out, the lift moved, trapping his head which hit the lintel of the lift.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:16:12.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man dies after head gets trapped in hotel service lift in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, lift accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/counterfeit-notes-seized-in-triplicane-1-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/qxmz8len/C_1_1_CH1530_118912857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police seized counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 11 lakh from a lodge in Triplicane on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:14:54.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Counterfeit notes seized in Triplicane, 1 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Triplicane, counterfeit notes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/glitch-disrupts-du-ug-allocations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/10eu0gm6/Glitch-disrupts-DU-UG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The university had announced that candidates would be able to access their allocation status at 5 pm. However, even by 9 pm, the portal continued to show error messages, leaving students anxious as they repeatedly refreshed the website.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ln4f1m3q/Screenshot-2026-07-17-022924.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:14:36.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glitch disrupts DU UG allocations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/17/chitradurga-farmers-forced-to-sell-bulls-but-find-no-buyers-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/7zyi5zve/K’taka-farmers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chitradurga hosts one of the largest cattle markets in Central Karnataka, attracting farmers and traders from across Karnataka and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:13:25.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chitradurga farmers forced to sell bulls but find no buyers in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, farmers, bulls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/third-party-fire-auditors-to-to-certify-buildings-in-capital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/69wv0pyk/fire121111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Fire Service.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:13:22.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third-party fire auditors to to certify buildings in capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi Fire Service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/truck-runs-over-woman-teacher-riding-bike-taxi-in-kanjhawala-driver-flees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/eijmhshc/ANI_20260714074406.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:11:55.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck runs over woman teacher riding bike taxi in Kanjhawala, driver flees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/tainted-govt-staff-not-entitled-to-promotion-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/j9qorav0/C_1_1_CH1104_121701012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:11:42.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tainted govt staff not entitled to promotion: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/man-shoots-woman-dead-kills-self-in-burari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/3492ace6-7f39-44f2-8007-34feb0d82b81/ANI_20240404051400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:10:33.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man shoots woman dead, kills self in Burari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Delhi crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/extortion-racket-busted-in-jails-with-arrest-of-11</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/cm7dszrb/202607163866710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:09:28.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extortion racket busted in jails with arrest of 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Extortion Racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/closed-brick-channel-pipes-found-in-keezhadi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/djoifacr/Closed-brick-channel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This was the first time, all three (one channel and two pipes) were found in an interlocked manner within the same quadrant (ninth) .</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/azeoavcz/found-in-Keezhadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The closed channel (left) is located on the eastern side and the terracotta pipe on the western side</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:08:16.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Closed brick channel, pipes found in Keezhadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Keezhadi, Archaeology Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/dda-revenue-revives-on-house-sales</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/5t0hwibr/dda094854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Development Authority (DDA)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/coc4rc73/Screenshot-2026-07-17-023022.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:07:07.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA revenue revives on house sales</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DDA, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/supreme-court-express-concern-over-third-language-in-ninth-class</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/fsmcmluv/C_1_1_CH1441_12195435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:06:08.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court express concern over third language in ninth Class</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, third language</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/sheesh-mahal-ops-likely-to-be-handed-over-to-private-firm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-11/xn5nt34s/C_53_1_CH1509_40423917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheesh Mahal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:04:58.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sheesh Mahal’ ops likely to be handed over to private firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Sheesh Mahal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/final-chance-to-ex-cm-others-in-excise-duty-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/8aoz7rf5/ANI_20260618161249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T03:01:39.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final chance to ex-CM, others in excise duty case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/sc-transfers-lawyer-attack-probe-to-crime-branch-suspects-murder-bid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:59:08.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC transfers lawyer attack probe to Crime Branch, suspects murder bid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/aap-suspends-three-councillors-for-cross-voting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/cxxsa00d/202607163866685.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Aadmi party.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:58:14.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP suspends three councillors for cross-voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AAP Aam Admi Party, AAP councillors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/infrastructure-boost-on-cards-to-make-capital-an-educational-centre-cm-rekha-gupta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/vzgx5e6g/ANI_20260708124613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:56:28.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infrastructure boost on cards to make capital an educational centre: CM Rekha Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/gis-mapping-of-network-planned-to-cut-power-outages-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/rplyh3gh/images-73.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:54:28.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GIS mapping of network planned to cut power outages in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Power outages, TNPDCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/vehicle-replacement-scheme-gets-green-signal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/l0t5cn9x/parii114414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:54:07.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vehicle replacement scheme gets green signal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Vehicle replacement scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/city-records-hottest-july-day-in-nearly-two-years-as-heat-and-humidity-persist</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/j1qo1nvd/summer07114234.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:52:56.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City records hottest July day in nearly two years as heat and humidity persist </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/eateries-in-major-cities-may-take-resto-bar-avatar-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/5u3qhor5/Billion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currently, the state does not issue a separate licence for resto bars.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:50:16.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eateries in major cities may take resto bar avatar soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Eateries, resto bar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/monsoon-session-nda-to-chalk-out-strategy-amid-fresh-push-for-delimitation-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/y8bdmvhx/20260610320L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from June 10, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level NDA conclave at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:48:15.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon Session: NDA to chalk out strategy amid fresh push for Delimitation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NDA, Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, delimitation Bill, Monsoon Session 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/nsa-doval-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-security-cooperation-amid-global-uncertainty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/vt3ld1a0/20260716138L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval speaks at the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) security summit in New Delhi on Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:47:37.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSA Doval calls for stronger BIMSTEC security cooperation amid global uncertainty</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BIMSTEC, NSA Ajit Doval, BIMSTEC summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/17/panel-formed-to-trim-cost-of-ecr-elevated-corridor-project-by-rs-600-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ctk19d7k/Panel-formed-to-trim-cost-of-ECR-elevated-corridor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Corridor is expected to cut travel time between Tidel Park and Uthandi from 60 minutes to 15 minutes</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:47:06.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel formed to trim cost of ECR elevated corridor project by Rs 600 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, East Coast Road, TNSHA, ECR elevated corridor project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/17/unrest-in-alliance-sunetra-pawar-questions-cm-praful-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/ow3z7wo7/BeFunky-collagennnn.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:46:20.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unrest in alliance: Sunetra Pawar questions CM-Praful meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar, Mahayuti alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/institutional-failure-enables-custodial-violence-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/z5sx6sa6/NOC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:41:22.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Institutional failure enables custodial violence: Madras HC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death, Tamil Nadu Police, Madurai bench of Madras HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/raipur-diary-cultural-icon-teejan-bais-legacy-to-be-preserved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/k24c2uqc/p3G.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Folk singer Teejan Bai before recieving Padma Vibhushan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:38:01.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Cultural icon Teejan Bai’s legacy to be preserved</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Teejan Bai, Pandavani exponent</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/ias-officers-appointment-as-tnpcb-member-secretary-raises-eyebrows</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pozg8d0r/IAS-officer’s.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>2026-07-17T02:37:39.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS officer’s appointment as TNPCB member secretary raises eyebrows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IAS officer, TNPCB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/17/rajasthan-hc-tells-govt-to-declare-date-for-local-body-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a gavel used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:36:31.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan HC tells govt to declare date for local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/17/sardar-teja-singh-samundris-life-of-service-sacrifice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/yi0yl1jj/whatsapp-image-2026-07-16-at-104434-pm104544.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:33:24.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sardar Teja Singh Samundri’s life of Service &amp; Sacrifice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Sardar Teja Singh Samundri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/football-fever-sweeps-coastal-town-of-karaikal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/w2ygr177/footballtri095344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the heart of the excitement are the late-night public screenings of the FIFA World Cup at the grounds in front of the Karaikal District Collectorate. Organised by local youngsters, football associations and organisations with the support of the district administration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:32:07.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Football fever sweeps coastal town of Karaikal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karaikal, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/kochi-corporation-to-survey-streetlights-amid-complaints-over-malfunctioning-leds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/mdruaoka/Corp-to-map-streetlights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kathrikadavu stretch</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:30:09.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi Corporation to survey streetlights amid complaints over malfunctioning LEDs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, streetlights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/tribal-residents-allege-lack-of-access-to-safe-drinking-water-in-anamalai-tiger-reserve-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/lj50dsxu/monkeys_3_1405chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Monkeys looking for water to drink from a tubewell at Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Pollachi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:27:55.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal residents allege lack of access to safe drinking water in Anamalai Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anamalai Tiger Reserve, drinking water woes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/mastermind-behind-assam-kerala-heroin-trafficking-network-nabbed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/3o7lo7t2/Mastermind-behind.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hundreds of small bottles allegedly used for repackaging and supplying heroin, seized by the police</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:27:03.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mastermind behind Assam-Kerala heroin trafficking network nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Heroin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/three-test-positive-for-shigella-after-eating-at-kochi-restaurant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/nfm5p0zi/food-poisoning.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:25:07.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three test positive for Shigella after eating at Kochi restaurant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Shigella cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/17/helmet-violation-notice-leads-police-to-trail-of-stolen-scooter-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/mivhoagj/New-Project-2026-07-17T075126.970.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The thief caught on camera riding without helmet</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:23:14.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helmet violation notice leads police to trail of stolen scooter in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Helmet violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/aavin-milk-procurement-dips-by-20000-litres-as-heat-takes-toll-on-cattle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/4xo1k6h4/Aavin-cuts.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>2026-07-17T02:22:10.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aavin milk procurement dips by 20,000 litres as heat takes toll on cattle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, milk procurement, Aavin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/congress-gets-strategy-in-place-for-opposition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/d3tfm1is/ANI_20260713121949.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:21:02.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress gets strategy in place for opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/wont-accept-delimitation-bill-in-its-current-form-says-dmk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/yzv2fhcy/Won’t-accept.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK party president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:20:25.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won’t accept delimitation bill in its current form, says DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Cauvery water dispute, delimitation Bill, Mekedatu dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/minister-roji-urges-kerala-mps-to-oppose-vbsa-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/rx589bhf/IMG3406.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:19:32.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Roji urges Kerala MPs to oppose VBSA Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Higher Education Minister Roji M John, VBSA bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/kerala-rolls-out-pm-rahat-scheme-up-to-rs-15-lakh-free-aid-for-accident-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/bd4jfxdo/New-Project-2026-07-13T083609.502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:18:00.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala rolls out PM-RAHAT scheme; up to Rs 1.5 lakh free aid for accident victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, PM-RAHAT scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/make-policy-to-put-ill-seniors-out-of-jail-in-three-months-sc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:17:01.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make policy to put ill seniors out of jail in three months: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, senior citizens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/pfa-approaches-lsg-department-over-undisclosed-shelters-for-strays-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-02/md2s2pn6/C_40_1_CH1543_34301724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:16:06.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PFA approaches LSG department over ‘undisclosed shelters’ for strays in Thiruvananthapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Stray dogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/17/no-compromise-corrupt-ministers-will-be-shown-the-door-warns-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/53l500ef/will-be-shown.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/v6wiiijg/No-compromise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and cabinet ministers during the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:15:57.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No compromise, corrupt ministers will be shown the door, warns CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Tamil Nadu government cabinet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/17/ias-reshuffle-in-kerala-sriram-venkitaraman-given-additional-charge-of-kase-md</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/19/original/Sriram_Venkitaraman_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:13:24.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS reshuffle in Kerala: Sriram Venkitaraman given additional charge of KASE MD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sriram Venkitaraman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/kharge-seeks-all-party-meet-on-revised-delimitation-bill</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/q8g6ejc4/ANI_20260201090259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:12:42.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge seeks all-party meet on ‘revised’ delimitation bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Parliament Monsoon Session, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/kerala-plans-new-mission-to-woo-domestic-international-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/v8uxhyb5/roji1092535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher Education Minister Roji M John</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:11:02.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala plans new ‘mission’ to woo domestic, international students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/delhi-government-to-spend-rs-400-crore-to-make-city-startup-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/4sd90eph/‘A-nodal-officer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:08:17.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government to spend Rs 400 crore to ‘make city startup hub’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, startup hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/from-thoppi-to-ente-cassette-when-viral-content-becomes-digital-evidence-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/jazamhb8/New-Project-2026-07-17T073229.685.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YouTuber Mohammed Nihad, popularly known as ‘Mrz Thoppi’</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:03:58.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Thoppi to Ente Cassette: When viral content becomes digital evidence in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mrz Thoppi, Ente Cassette</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/samastha-factions-slam-government-over-waqf-board-stand-claim-bjp-nexus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/rcckgvgx/P_481856637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T02:01:18.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samastha factions slam government over Waqf Board stand, claim BJP nexus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Waqf Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/ksrtc-records-381-crore-free-trips-by-women-in-first-month-of-priyadarshini-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/eh125i1s/‘3.81-crore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daily women ridership has more than doubled, skyrocketing from the previous average of 5 to 6 lakh to a staggering 12.71 lakh, meaning that two out of every three KSRTC passengers are now women.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:57:43.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC records 3.81 crore free trips by women in first month of Priyadarshini scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, Priyadarshini scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/17/after-years-ultra-long-haul-air-india-plane-flies-in-a-pet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/l7y5ifq7/ANI_20260626144001.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India flight.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:57:35.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After years, ultra long-haul Air India plane flies in a pet</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India, PET, pet Rottweiler</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/ksu-president-fails-to-secure-meeting-with-cm-satheesan-amid-pleader-appointment-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/0gnc37s4/C_32_1_CH1484_75161447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KSU state president Aloshious Xavier</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:56:02.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSU president fails to secure meeting with CM Satheesan amid pleader appointment row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSU, CM Satheesan, Aloshious Xavier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/17/how-kapow-indias-first-comic-rock-band-from-delhi-is-blending-humour-with-music</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zhxovl76/Lead.main.2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Vinod Arora, Mayank Mittal, Prakhar Srivastava, Ritic Joel, and Saira Aafreen Ahmed of Delhi band Kapow!</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/19h0nwdb/Lead2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayank Mittal, frontman and vocalist of Kapow!</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Kapow!, India’s First comic-rock band from Delhi, is blending humour with music</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/sit-scrutinises-documents-of-psc-exams-for-planning-board-chief-level-posts-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>The SIT has asked for the documents to be officially handed over to them by PSC on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:49:52.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT scrutinises documents of PSC exams for Planning Board chief-level posts in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/kerala-hc-orders-rank-revision-for-3-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/rplx8hfd/Recruitment-exam-scam.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:47:42.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC orders rank revision for 3 students</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/released-from-saudi-jail-on-blood-money-kannur-man-turns-interstate-drug-kingpin</loc>
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<image:caption>Fazaluddin T, 45, of Karikottakkari, was arrested on July 14.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:44:43.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Released from Saudi jail on blood money, Kannur man turns interstate drug kingpin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/tea-tough-queries-over-appointments-policy-decisions-await-league-minister-at-panakkad-meet-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>IUML state president Panakkad Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:39:58.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tea, tough queries over appointments, policy decisions await League minister at Panakkad meet in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/17/weak-monsoon-pushes-daytemperatures-way-above-normal-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>The IMD has issued a heat warning in Kerala till Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-17T01:34:51.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak monsoon pushes day
temperatures way above normal in Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/trump-administration-revives-rule-that-could-deny-green-cards-to-us-immigrants-using-public-benefits</loc>
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<image:caption>People hold Haitian flags and signs during a rally in support of immigrants living in the United States, Thursday, July 9, 2026, in San Diego.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T20:15:45.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to US immigrants using public benefits</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/16/drones-reduce-tb-diagnosis-cost-to-rs-91-from-rs-9451-and-cut-turnaround-time-icmr-study</loc>
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<image:caption>The ICMR's i-DRONE initiative uses drones to deliver medicines, vaccines and diagnostic samples to remote and hard-to-reach areas across India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T20:09:39.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones reduce TB diagnosis cost to Rs 91 from Rs 9,451 and cut turnaround time: ICMR study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/16/gates-mri-serum-institute-sign-deal-to-manufacture-novel-tb-vaccine-candidate</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T20:09:11.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gates MRI, Serum Institute sign deal to manufacture novel TB vaccine candidate</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/16/new-services-index-a-significant-first-step-that-needs-calibration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/fklnvr4b/ANI_20260503062306.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Index of Services Production fills a gap among India’s economic indicators that has been felt for long</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:43:12.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New services index a significant first step that needs calibration </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/16/murder-reveals-societal-sickness-police-apathy</loc>
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<image:caption>The killings drew sharp criticism from villagers who protested near the Shabad police station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:43:06.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murder reveals societal sickness, police apathy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jul/16/quick-take-wild-nightlife</loc>
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<image:caption>The at the 5,000-hectare Kukrail Reserve Forest is known for housing gharials, sambars and blackbucks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:42:53.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Wild nightlife</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/may-saw-record-15-crore-domestic-flyers-despite-global-tensions-aviation-minister-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu speaks during an event at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday, July 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:32:50.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>May saw record 1.5 crore domestic flyers despite global tensions: Aviation minister Naidu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/us-expands-attacks-on-iran-which-calls-strait-of-hormuz-a-red-line-as-it-retaliates</loc>
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<image:caption>A billboard depicting US President Donald Trump lying on what appears to be a coffin and bearing anti-Trump messages, including the phrase "We Kill Trump", is seen at Islamic Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:27:38.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/south-indian-bank-reports-174-jump-in-profit-at-rs378-cr</loc>
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<image:caption>South Indian Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:26:05.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Indian Bank reports 17.4% jump in profit at Rs378 cr</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/ntpc-npcil-jv-floats-rs28000-crore-tender-for-rajasthan-nuclear-power-project</loc>
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<image:caption>NTPC signs MoU with Électricite de France (EDF) to explore nuclear power projects in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:23:02.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTPC-NPCIL JV floats Rs28,000 crore tender for Rajasthan nuclear power project</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/government-plans-to-change-the-definition-of-services-under-sez-act</loc>
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<image:caption>IIFT campus at SEZ area in Kakinada District. Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:20:49.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government plans to change the definition of ‘services’ under SEZ Act</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/russia-remains-top-crude-supplier-to-india-venezuela-makes-a-comeback</loc>
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<image:caption>India has significantly increased purchases of discounted Russian crude since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:17:48.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia remains top crude supplier to India; Venezuela makes a comeback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crude oil, Russian crude oil</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/wipro-revenue-profit-flat-in-q1as-weak-discretionary-spending-continues-to-weigh</loc>
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<image:caption>For the June quarter, Wipro reported consolidated net profit of Rs 3,352 crore, up 1% year-on-year but down 4.7% sequentially</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:14:50.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wipro revenue, profit flat in Q1as weak discretionary spending continues to weigh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Wipro, Wipro Q1 results</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/techm-reports-28-profit-rise-in-q1-says-deal-momentum-remains-strong-as-margins-improve</loc>
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<image:caption>Tech Mahindra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:12:46.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TechM reports 28% profit rise in Q1, says deal momentum remains strong as margins improve</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/semicon-india-20-aims-to-build-the-entire-chip-ecosystem-not-just-fabs-meity-secretary-s-krishnan</loc>
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<image:caption>MeitY Secretary S Krishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:09:36.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semicon India 2.0 aims to build the entire chip ecosystem, not just fabs: MeitY Secretary S Krishnan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/sbi-funds-ipo-booked-4166-times-qibs-lead-demand-with-14011x-subscription</loc>
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<image:caption>NII category was subscribed 22.51 times</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:07:22.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI Funds IPO booked 41.66 times, QIBs lead demand with 140.11x subscription</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/centre-floats-draft-cafe-3-norms-for-consultation-proposes-strict-emission-standards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/gwqdmkuh/202604133746198.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Proposed CAFE 3 framework includes battery electric vehicles, range-extended electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T19:04:39.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre floats draft CAFE 3 norms for consultation, proposes strict emission standards </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/one-devotee-dies-during-puri-rath-yatra-odisha-govt-denies-stampede-after-crowd-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>An injured devotee being carried on a stretcher as lakhs of people thronged Bada Danda to witness the annual Ratha Yatra in Puri on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries pulling the rope of Lord Jagannath’s chariot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:49:10.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two dead, several injured in Puri Rath Yatra crowd surge; Odisha govt denies stampede</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/nta-declares-neet-ug-2026-results-over-112-lakh-qualify-58-of-them-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/47o3ok3r/20260621497L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of successful candidates, with more than 1.7 lakh qualifiers, while 43 candidates qualified from Lakshadweep.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:48:42.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA declares NEET-UG 2026 results; over 11.2 lakh qualify, 58% of them women</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/16/fifa-world-cup-2026-as-goat-as-it-gets-for-argentina</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/g8fha3yl/messi-18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's second goal against England in Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T18:43:19.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: As 'GOAT' as it gets for Argentina</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, Lionel Messi Records, FIFA World cup 2026, Argentina vs England</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/16/bankipur-bypoll-bjps-organisational-might-meets-prashant-kishors-popularity</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor addresses a campaign rally in the Bankipur Assembly constituency on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Constitutional governance is not an easy task, while de-constitutionalisation is</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A dedicated rocket force would create silos focused on narrow objectives rather than synergistic application</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks at an event in the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rohit Sharma walks back after getting out on Thursday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Speculations are rife that Rohit Sharma may make his final appearance at Lord's on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav speaks at the 'FAITH Conclave 2026' in New Delhi on Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump departs on Marine One after speaking at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet takes part in a precision practice sortie.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh legislative assembly image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Families harvested green shoots sown in baskets nine days earlier and placed them on relatives’ heads while offering blessings during the Harela festival.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/16/tmc-hit-by-fresh-exits-as-former-minister-manish-gupta-mp-koyel-mallick-quit</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:39:02.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC hit by fresh exits as former minister Manish Gupta, MP Koyel Mallick quit</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, manish gupta, Koyel Mallick</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/congress-says-they-are-in-touch-with-dmk-aap-and-other-opposition-parties-bjp-wont-secure-two-thirds-majority</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Parliament building, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:34:40.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress says they are in touch with DMK, AAP and other Opposition parties; BJP won't secure two-thirds majority</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/16/bungalow-row-deepens-mahayuti-rift-as-shiv-sena-ncp-allege-step-motherly-treatment-by-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zex25mtp/ANI_20250305072738.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena UBT MLA Sachin Ahir criticise Abu Azmi's praise of Aurangzeb</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:25:44.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bungalow row deepens Mahayuti rift as Shiv Sena, NCP allege step-motherly treatment by BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Mahayuti government, Bungalow row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/16/madras-hc-issues-notice-on-aiadmk-plea-challenging-speakers-acceptance-of-two-mlas-resignations</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:17:24.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC issues notice on AIADMK plea challenging Speaker’s acceptance of two MLAs’ resignations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Speaker, Madras High Court​, MLA resignation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/pm-modi-to-flag-off-indias-first-hydrogen-powered-train-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/06minvh6/Hydrogen-train.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project combines advanced propulsion technology with dedicated hydrogen storage, refuelling and operational infrastructure, and will demonstrate the feasibility of clean rail transportation in India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:12:40.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to flag off India’s first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, First hydrogen train</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/16/first-murder-conviction-in-the-2020-northeast-delhi-riots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/2/29/original/HC_judge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security forces are seen in a riot-hit street in northeast Delhi as a youth sits outside a gutted shop.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:02:54.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First murder conviction in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, 2020 northeast Delhi riots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/16/fda-seals-spice-shop-of-pune-fort-murder-accused-siya-goyals-father-over-alleged-adulteration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/2wxduxq9/202607163866181.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Siya Goyal’s father Pravin Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T14:01:08.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FDA seals spice shop of Pune fort murder accused Siya Goyal's father over alleged adulteration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Father, adulteration, Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration, Pune fort murder, Siya Goyal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/kejriwal-visits-wangchuk-at-jantar-mantar-backs-protest-delhi-hc-orders-daily-health-monitoring</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/vlqz1dw7/PTI07162026000405B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal interacts with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk during his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T13:47:11.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal visits Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, backs protest; Delhi HC orders daily health monitoring</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/indias-textile-industry-losing-export-potential-to-inefficiency-weak-value-addition-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-31/zakmmp40/C_1_1_CH1469_120461732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T13:34:23.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s textile industry losing export potential to inefficiency, weak value addition: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, export, Textile industry, inefficiency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/16/back-to-back-blows-actor-politician-koel-mallick-quits-rajya-sabha-adding-to-tmc-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Former TMC Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T13:02:18.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Back-to-back blows: Actor-politician Koel Mallick quits Rajya Sabha, adding to TMC crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Koel Mallick</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/16/finding-dino-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/wyaks5aa/202508213487934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan: ‘Flying dinosaur’ fossil discovered in Jaisalmer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T12:58:24.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finding Dino</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/16/sit-submits-7005-page-final-report-in-dharmasthala-mass-burial-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/9xn766r9/C_32_1_CH0353_74532224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SIT officials at 16th site in Dharmasthala in connection with mass burial case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T12:22:09.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT submits 7,005-page final report in Dharmasthala mass burial case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Investigating Team, Dharmasthala mass burial case, final report</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/16/up-to-45-of-dementia-risk-could-be-prevented-or-delayed-say-who-as-it-releases-new-guidelines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/3uj3isnq/ANI_20260320123212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T12:20:15.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, say WHO as it releases new guidelines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dementia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/sit-summons-sukhbir-badal-in-2015-behbal-kalan-kotkapura-police-firing-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ctg08xzn/ANI_20251126180412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T12:03:54.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT summons Sukhbir Badal in 2015 Behbal Kalan, Kotkapura police firing probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Behbal Kalan, Kotkapura police firing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/16/amit-shah-offers-rath-yatra-prayers-in-ahmedabad-chairs-bjp-strategy-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/532oz0ao/3-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday offered prayers at the historic Shri Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/k9rv9yxm/2-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah with his family during the Mangala Aarti at the centuries-old Jagannath Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:48:32.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah offers Rath Yatra prayers in Ahmedabad, chairs BJP strategy meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Amit Shah, Jagannath Rath Yatra, strategy meet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/16/tatkare-rules-out-ncp-reunion-amid-speculation-triggered-by-leaders-meetings-with-fadnavis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/oaku6ej5/202604093741581.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Political buzz over Fadnavis meetings prompts Tatkare to deny NCP merger talks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:39:19.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tatkare rules out NCP reunion amid speculation triggered by leaders' meetings with Fadnavis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/supreme-court-closes-pleas-against-sir-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-25/nchyt962/ANI_20251125081826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:34:44.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court closes pleas against SIR in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, Sir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/16/100-per-cent-arrests-will-be-made-in-nagercoil-custodial-death-tn-prisons-minister-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:26:48.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 per cent arrests will be made in Nagercoil custodial death: TN Prisons Minister </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nagercoil custodial death, TN prisons minister</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/rupee-settles-8-paise-lower-at-9633-against-us-dollar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/bc4m5rq0/2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.28 against the greenback and traded in a range of 96.22-96.37 during the session. It settled at 96.33 (provisional), down 8 paise from its previous close.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:20:48.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee settles 8 paise lower at 96.33 against US dollar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/16/stock-markets-close-flat-amid-geopolitical-uncertainties-fluctuating-oil-prices-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/2ingai29/20260201421f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets surge tracking global rally as US ends war with Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:18:45.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets close flat amid geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuating oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, BSE Sensex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/16/tens-of-thousands-of-argentine-soccer-fans-celebrate-their-teams-world-cup-semifinal-victory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/pcf4hq7c/Fans-celebrate-Argentinas-victory.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fans celebrate Argentina’s victory over England in a World Cup semifinal soccer match in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T11:08:25.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tens of thousands of Argentine soccer fans celebrate their team’s World Cup semifinal victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/ed-raids-13-locations-across-five-states-in-terror-funding-illegal-infiltration-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/m68kif3u/newindianexpress2024-01372752cd-7bc5-455d-8b97-cc0d6c0b7d07EnforcementDirectorate.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:52:51.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids 13 locations across five states in terror funding, illegal infiltration probe </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate, Terror funding, raids, illegal infiltration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/16/englishnews2026jul15carey-mulligan-on-board-billie-eilish-starrer-the-bell-jar</loc>
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<image:caption>Carey Mulligan (L) and Billie Eilish (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:49:17.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carey Mulligan on-board Billie Eilish-starrer The Bell Jar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Carey Mulligan, The Bell Jar, Billie Eilish</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/16/kgmus-ban-on-non-veg-food-in-hostel-messes-triggers-political-row-in-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/546ioz4n/Non-veg-food.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Non-vegetarian food image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:48:32.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KGMU’s ban on non-veg food in hostel messes triggers political row in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, non-vegetarian food, King George’s Medical University, hostel mess</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/16/tamilnews2026jul15gv-prakash-kayadu-lohar-starrer-immortal-gets-new-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/z9511x7r/Immo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of Immortal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T10:48:32.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Nayagan effect: GV Prakash-Kayadu Lohar starrer Immortal gets new release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>GV Prakash, Kayadu Lohar, Immortal </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/16/tamilnews2026jul15vijays-jana-nayagan-finally-clears-all-hurdles-and-locks-release-date</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Jana Nayagan poster</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The European prosecutor's office said four Greek members of parliament were among 22 people indicted over a multi-million dollar EU farm subsidy scandal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:56:43.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, Falklands, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Argentina vs England</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/16/hyderabad-school-dismisses-teacher-after-islamic-religious-instructions-to-hindu-student-for-homework</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad school dismisses teacher after Islamic religious instructions to Hindu student for homework.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:30:20.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad school dismisses teacher after Islamic religious instructions to Hindu student for homework</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Private school, Termination</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/16/will-bulldozers-roll-into-azam-khans-dream-university-demolition-notice-revives-legal-and-political-battle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/laz8ff80/Jauhar-University-3COL.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:29:25.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will bulldozers roll into Azam Khan's dream university? demolition notice revives legal and political battle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Azam Khan, Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur Development Authority</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/16/mlcs-son-among-three-held-in-drug-case-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:29:00.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLC's son among three held in drug case in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, Drug seizure</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/16/reading-society-through-the-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/5gghw961/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-14-at-16.00.26.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:20:28.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reading society through the law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Book, C B Jeevan, Criticism of Law, Politics and Social Life</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/ancient-fossils-put-pithoragarh-in-race-for-indias-first-unesco-global-geopark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/kxfpehrd/IMG-20260711-WA0014.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Researchers said Pithoragarh and the adjoining areas of Berinag, Gangolihat and Chaukori possess striking geological formations, glaciers, rivers, caves, fossils and minerals.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/qd4qv8tq/IMG-20260716-WA01431.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A research team from Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, highlighted the district’s geoheritage at KMSB Himalayan Inter College.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:17:24.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancient fossils put Pithoragarh in race for India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, fossil fuel, biodiversity, UNESCO Global Geopark</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/16/eight-year-old-from-kerala-scales-north-africas-highest-peak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/nehq470d/1001226324050850.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/sgd1ret2/1001226323050837.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ugap0jer/1001226318050854.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:15:29.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight-year-old from Kerala scales North Africa’s highest peak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mountaineering</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/sc-directs-states-to-frame-policy-for-early-release-of-aged-terminally-ill-prisoners-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:11:28.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC directs states to frame policy for early release of aged, terminally ill prisoners</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, terminal illness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/protests-erupt-across-ukraine-against-removal-of-defence-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/8czetwso/AFP20260715C2AW8WGv1HighResFilesUkraineRussiaConflictWarPoliticsGovernment.jpg-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during a press conference after a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group during a NATO Defence Ministers meeting at the NATO headquarters, in Brussels, on June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:10:43.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests erupt across Ukraine against removal of defence minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine, Russia-Ukarine war, Mykhailo Fedorov</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jul/16/beyond-an-elite-pastime-horse-riding-gains-ground-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/xwm502j2/Elegant-hooves-horse-riding-academy-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elegant hooves horse riding academy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/1lzaef0f/G-Farm-Horse-Riding-Academy-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Farm Horse Riding Academy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/ao0o5fc3/Black-Stallion-horse-riding-academy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Black Stallion horse riding academy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T08:05:16.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond an elite pastime, horse riding gains ground in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Horse, therapy, horse riding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/congress-leaders-meet-to-discuss-strategy-for-parliament-monsoon-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/0280q6mr/HNVC0enbkAEzkon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders discuss party strategy for upcoming Parliament session.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:56:05.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leaders meet to discuss strategy for Parliament monsoon session</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Parliament Monsoon Session, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/16/bankipur-bypoll-turns-into-bjp-jan-suraaj-showdown-as-campaign-gathers-pace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/42f6fy6t/20260713088L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor addresses supporters during a nomination meeting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election at the Scout Guide Ground in Patna on Monday, July 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:55:38.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankipur bypoll turns into BJP-Jan Suraaj showdown as campaign gathers pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, BJP Bihar, Jan Suraaj Party, Bankipur bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/introduce-any-new-language-in-class-5-or-6-instead-not-class-9-sc-to-centre-on-cbses-third-language-policy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:52:52.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Introduce any new language in Class 5 or 6 instead, not Class 9': SC to Centre on CBSE's third-language policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, third language policy, academic stress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/19-days-into-hunger-strike-sonam-wangchuk-loses-over-nine-kg-doctors-warn-it-could-affect-organs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zt8aig4w/PTI07162026000167B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk during a protest by Cockroach Janata Party at the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:44:27.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19 days into hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk loses over nine kg; doctors warn it could affect organs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protest, Wangchuk Hunger Strike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/16/opposition-to-review-delimitation-bill-if-its-amendments-are-accepted-sanjay-raut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/jo98dbn8/ANI_20260716063309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:41:11.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition to review Delimitation Bill if its amendments are accepted: Sanjay Raut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/iran-threatens-to-destroy-all-infrastructure-in-region-as-us-strikes-intensify-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump lying on what appears to be a coffin and bearing anti-Trump messages, including the phrase "We Kill Trump," is seen at Islamic Revolution Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:36:44.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran threatens to destroy 'all infrastructure in region' as US strikes intensify</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, iran military, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/mediator-pakistan-says-encouraging-us-iran-to-resume-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/79gxtkoi/AP26022388116862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan said it would encourage the United States and Iran to stop violence and resume talks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:36:03.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mediator Pakistan says encouraging US, Iran to resume talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan Peacemaker, Shahbaz Sharif, Iran Peace deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/uttarakhand-opens-first-dedicated-gi-products-gallery-in-haldwani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/9nh3odob/IMG-20260714-WA00101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand has more than 30 GI-tagged products spanning agriculture, handicrafts, food items and manufactured goods.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:34:40.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand opens first dedicated GI products gallery in Haldwani</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, GI products</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/nearly-100-isro-scientists-quit-dos-tightens-rules-to-stem-exodus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/28/original/CHANDRAYAAN_ISRO121212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Department of Space has issued a memorandum tightening the rules governing the resignation and voluntary retirement of scientists and engineers who are working in critical missions of national importance, like the Gaganyaan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:20:54.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 100 ISRO scientists quit; DoS tightens rules to stem exodus</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ISRO, resignations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/16/hotel-worker-beaten-to-death-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/2dc6mlp0/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T07:01:04.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hotel worker beaten to death in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, beaten to death, hotel worker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/16/do-not-wait-till-deadline-to-submit-efs-advises-rv-karnan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/oq62o5w6/Do-not-wait.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad District Election Officer and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T06:53:54.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Do not wait till deadline to submit EFs, advises RV Karnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, RV Karnan, Special Intensive Revision, SIR enumeration forms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/16/kishan-995-per-cent-of-komuravelli-railway-station-works-completed-launch-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T06:51:53.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kishan: 99.5 per cent of Komuravelli railway station works completed, launch soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, G Kishan Reddy, Komuravelli railway station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/16/telangana-completes-preparations-for-ashada-bonalu</loc>
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<image:caption>A devotee dressed as Potharaju performs during the 'Ashada Bonalu'' festival, at the Golconda Fort, in Hyderabad, Sunday, July 7, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T06:46:28.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana completes preparations for Ashada Bonalu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Ashada Bonalu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/could-be-a-woman-no-reason-why-not-us-voices-support-for-a-female-as-next-un-secretary-general</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/2kjm5f8o/AP26111657471999.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and a candidate for United Nations secretary-general, speaks during an informal dialogue at U.N. headquarters, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T06:32:23.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Could be a woman, no reason why not': US voices support for a female as next UN Secretary-General</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UN Secretary-General, Dan Negrea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/ukraine-buries-its-unknown-soldiers-as-families-wait-for-identification-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/nx3iub2s/AP26196466707582.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An honor guard carries the coffins of unidentified Ukrainian soldiers killed in battle during the Russian-Ukrainian war at a funeral ceremony at a military cemetery near Kyiv, Ukraine, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T06:30:20.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine buries its unknown soldiers as families wait for identification</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ukraine, unknown soldiers , Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/demand-grows-for-women-police-stations-in-all-33-chhattisgarh-districts</loc>
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<news:title>Demand grows for women police stations in all 33 Chhattisgarh districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/16/life-is-precious-delhi-hc-tells-authorities-to-monitor-sonam-wangchuks-health-daily</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonam Wangchuk on</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Life is precious': Delhi HC tells authorities to monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health daily</news:title>
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<image:caption>The company executing the tunnel project has informed the worker's relatives and asked them to travel to Uttarkashi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Worker killed in concrete block collapse inside Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel, probe ordered</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sena (UBT) MP Raut urges Maharashtra CM Fadnavis to join 'Ram Raksha Andolan' against Ayodhya donation row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/16/jurassic-park-actor-sam-neill-died-from-pneumonia-says-agent</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Sam Neill poses at the premiere of "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22, 2016</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, says agent </news:title>
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<image:caption>Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)</image:caption>
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<news:title>NGT takes suo motu on Tiruvallur ammonia leak, issues notices to authorities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/16/raipur-consumer-forum-orders-suv-replacement-over-e20-fuel-compatibility-issue</loc>
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<news:title>Raipur consumer forum orders SUV replacement over E20 fuel compatibility issue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/16/npcil-claims-leaked-kknpp-files-unrelated-to-nuclear-safety-or-security-systems</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant near Radhapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T05:58:58.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NPCIL claims leaked KKNPP files unrelated to nuclear safety or security systems</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand has turned 'epicentre' of paper leaks; won't let youth's future be 'auctioned off': Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/16/telangana-hc-grants-interim-relief-to-pradeep-constructions-in-hussain-sagar-ftl-project</loc>
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<news:title>Telangana HC grants interim relief to Pradeep Constructions in Hussain Sagar FTL project</news:title>
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<image:caption>The accused sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was immediately rushed to the hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bunty Yadav murder case: Main accused injured in encounter with Bihar police during alleged bid to flee</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/16/cm-revanth-reddy-urges-amazon-to-invest-rs-1-lakh-crore-in-future-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy urges Amazon to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Future City</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/16/day-after-mercedes-crash-two-odisha-youths-killed-in-hit-and-run</loc>
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<news:title>Day after Mercedes crash, two Odisha youths killed in hit-and-run </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/missing-files-from-odisha-cmo-summon-issued-to-two-former-bureaucrats</loc>
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<news:title>Missing files from Odisha CMO: Summon issued to two former bureaucrats</news:title>
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<image:caption>Septuagenarian Ashok Bahara, the oldest candidate in the May 3 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Oldest NEET-UG candidate moves HC seeking 1% quota for senior citizens in medical admissions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/fresh-lopar-to-trigger-heavy-rain-in-odisha-for-next-two-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Bikers rush back home as heavy rain lashes Bhubaneswar on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Fresh LoPAR to trigger heavy rain in Odisha for next two days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/odisha-govt-inks-pact-to-preserve-and-promote-buddhist-heritage-tourism-in-state</loc>
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<image:caption>Lord Buddha image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha govt inks pact to preserve and promote Buddhist heritage tourism in state </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/rs-2542-crore-paradip-haridaspur-railway-line-doubling-gets-cabinet-nod</loc>
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<news:title>Rs 2,542 crore Paradip-Haridaspur railway line doubling gets Cabinet nod</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/16/odisha-chief-secretary-anu-garg-stresses-timely-completion-of-projects-during-all-secretary-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief secretary Anu Garg</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha Chief secretary Anu Garg  stresses timely completion of projects during all-secretary meet </news:title>
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<news:title>ED conducts raids in four states in terror funding, illegal infiltration case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chariots ready, security tightened: Puri gears up for grand Rath Yatra</image:caption>
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<news:title>ECoR puts in place security &amp; crowd management amenities, to run special trains for Rath Yatra in Puri </news:title>
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<image:caption>England and Argentina stand before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) scores their second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 35: Argentina stun England with late winner to reach final; ENG 1-2 ARG</news:title>
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<image:caption>Palestinians carry the bodies of people killed in an Israeli military strike on a residential building on the back of a vehicle as they attend their funeral at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk being attended by a medical professional as Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke looks on during a protest by CJP demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'If I eat, what message will it send?': Sonam Wangchuk refuses to end fast, calls on people to join July 20 march</news:title>
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<news:title>Indian national stabbed in US over his religion: reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/16/over-500-feared-dead-in-two-suspected-shipwrecks-off-myanmar-un</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-16T04:47:23.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rohingya refugees, Maynmar, Shipwreck</news:keywords>
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