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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/03/malayalamnews2026jul03neeraj-madhavs-pluto-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Neeraj Madhav's Pluto</image:caption>
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<news:title>Neeraj Madhav's Pluto gets a release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/03/rajasthan-ats-questions-30-over-alleged-social-media-links-to-pakistani-terrorist-shahzad-bhatti</loc>
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<news:title>Rajasthan ATS questions 30 over alleged social media links to Pakistani terrorist Shahzad Bhatti</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/denied-additional-convoy-vehicle-jharkhand-minister-returns-security-cover</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:29:46.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denied additional convoy vehicle, Jharkhand Minister returns security cover </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/chhattisgarh-govt-issues-contingency-plan-urges-farmers-to-adopt-dsr-technique-amid-delayed-monsoon</loc>
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<image:caption>The action plan aims to secure crops, maintain production levels, and reduce cultivation costs even in low-rainfall scenarios.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chhattisgarh govt issues contingency plan, urges farmers to adopt DSR technique amid delayed monsoon </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/ed-auctions-seized-hawker-800a-aircraft-under-anti-money-laundering-law-for-rs-3-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:08:48.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED auctions seized Hawker 800A aircraft  under anti-money laundering law for Rs 3 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/uddhav-thackeray-alleges-ram-temple-donations-used-to-buy-opposition-mlas-mps-announces-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:05:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uddhav Thackeray alleges Ram Temple donations used to buy Opposition MLAs, MPs; announces protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/actor-preity-zinta-moves-bombay-hc-against-deepfakes-ai-generated-and-morphed-content</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Preity Zinta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:04:26.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Preity Zinta moves Bombay HC against deepfakes, AI-generated and morphed content</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/pm-modi-took-full-credit-for-ram-temple-must-break-silence-on-donation-thefts-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from November 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat pray during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:01:50.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi 'took full credit' for Ram Temple; must 'break silence' on donation thefts: Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-university-vc-yogesh-singh-reappointed-for-historic-second-consecutive-term</loc>
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<image:caption>DU VC Yogesh Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T15:00:06.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University VC Yogesh Singh reappointed for historic second consecutive term</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/digvijaya-singh-to-sue-ram-temple-trust-amid-donations-row-seeks-return-of-rs-111-lakh-contribution</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:57:41.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digvijaya Singh to sue Ram Temple Trust amid donations row; seeks return of Rs 1.11 lakh contribution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/indias-own-matcha-makes-its-debut-from-assam</loc>
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<image:caption>Matcha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:54:55.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s own ‘Matcha’ makes its debut from Assam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/03/bengal-govt-working-for-people-taking-along-all-mlas-including-lop-cm-suvendu</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh lights a lamp during the orientation programme for the members of the 18th legislative assembly in Kolkata on Friday, July 3, 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and state LoP Ritabrata Banerjee were also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:45:06.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal govt working for people, taking along all MLAs, including LoP: CM Suvendu</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, Ritabrata Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/nato-commander-says-europe-has-backfilled-most-gaps-from-us-cutbacks-on-military-equipment</loc>
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<image:caption>NATO's top commander Gen. Alex Grynkewich.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:37:14.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NATO, military equipment, Alex Grynkewich</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/nhai-suspends-engineers-officials-for-cave-in-on-delhi-dehradun-expressway</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi-Dehradun Expressway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:28:07.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI suspends engineers, officials for cave-in on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, ED, foreign debit cards</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/03/sam-curran-ready-to-fill-england-gap-left-by-stokes-exit</loc>
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<image:caption>England all-rounder Sam Curran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:22:48.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sam Curran ready to fill England gap left by Stokes exit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ben Stokes, England Cricket Team, Sam Curran</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/twisha-sharma-death-case-mother-in-law-giribala-singh-seeks-security-for-bhopal-home</loc>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma's accused mother-in-law, Giribala Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:17:23.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: Mother-in-law Giribala Singh seeks security for Bhopal home </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, security, police protection, Twisha Sharma Death Case, Giribala Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/approvals-are-set-to-get-faster-as-mha-extends-punjabs-right-to-business-act-to-chandigarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/eqzc9rgr/ANI_20260623064614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MHA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:17:01.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Approvals are set to get faster as MHA extends Punjab's Right to Business Act  to Chandigarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MHA, Chandigarh, Right to Business Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/first-dac-under-new-military-leadership-clears-rs-52000-crore-buys</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:09:56.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First DAC under new military leadership clears Rs 52,000 crore buys </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DAC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/03/ritabrata-faction-takes-control-of-tmc-headquarters-intensifying-battle-with-mamata-camp</loc>
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<image:caption>The TMC rebel faction's banner outside the party's organisational headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T14:09:09.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ritabrata faction takes control of TMC headquarters, intensifying battle with Mamata camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, Ritabrata Banerjee, TMC rebel faction</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/punjab-congress-channi-camp-sets-deadline-for-high-command-to-resolve-issues-randhawa-meets-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Congress leader and former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:59:30.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Congress: Channi camp sets deadline for high command to resolve issues, Randhawa meets Amit Shah 
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<news:keywords>Punjab Congress row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/position-remains-consistent-india-says-indus-waters-treaty-to-stay-in-abeyance-until-pakistan-ends-terror-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:37:50.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Position remains consistent': India says Indus Waters Treaty to stay in abeyance until Pakistan ends terror support</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indus Waters Treaty, Ministry of External Affairs, Pakistan terror funding</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/03/why-hyderabad-has-become-indias-gcc-powerhouse</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana has identified Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as a key pillar in its vision of building a $1 trillion economy by 2035. CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates one of the centres in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:07:07.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Hyderabad has become India's GCC powerhouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad GCCs, Telangana, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/flash-floods-landslides-disrupt-roads-in-himachal-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:caption>A flash flood struck the Cholling area around 4 am after overnight rain caused the Miru Nallah to swell.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:02:39.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flash floods, landslides disrupt roads in Himachal; no casualties reported</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/ed-seeks-cbi-for-case-against-us-based-christian-missionary-over-use-of-foreign-debit-cards-in-naxal-belt</loc>
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<image:caption>A general view of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T13:02:34.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED seeks CBI for case against US-based Christian missionary over use of foreign debit cards in Naxal belt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate, left wing extremism, Christian missionary, foreign debit cards, The Timothy Initiative</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/2018-celebratory-firing-murder-case-convicted-bjp-mla-raju-kumar-singh-seeks-release-on-probation</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 9, 2026, convicted Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh is produced before the Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi in connection with the celebratory firing death case of a woman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:53:28.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2018 Celebratory firing murder case: Convicted BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh seeks release on probation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/credit-to-manufacturing-sector-msmes-grew-slowest-in-last-three-years-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ji6r9eyu/202606273841764.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report by TransUnion Cibil and Sidbi pointed out that outstanding balances to MSMEs grew at 13% per annum over the last three years to Rs 15.3 lakh crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:47:48.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Credit to manufacturing sector MSMEs grew 'slowest' in last three years: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/pune-fort-murder-accused-siya-goyal-chetan-chaudhary-remanded-in-judicial-custody-till-july-16</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Ketan Vishal Agrawal, a 26-year-old real estate director and his fiancee Siya Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:37:24.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune fort murder: Accused Siya Goyal, Chetan Chaudhary remanded in judicial custody till July 16</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jul/03/5-ways-sleepmaxxing-is-changing-how-gen-z-sleeps</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:35:06.053Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/national-medical-commission-urges-medical-colleges-to-use-icmrs-patent-mitra-platform</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/4nkmzic6/ANI_20260605090513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:34:06.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Medical Commission urges medical colleges to use ICMR's ‘Patent Mitra’ platform</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ICMR, National Medical Commission (NMC), Patent Mitra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/congress-accuses-modi-government-of-calibrated-capitulation-to-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/fkcbgoz4/ANI_20240727175011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh speaks to the media at the party headquarters in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:32:06.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses Modi government of 'calibrated capitulation' to China</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, India-China ties</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jul/03/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-23-argentina-australia-eye-last-16-spots-as-knockout-action-continues</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, and teammates work out during a training session on the eve of their World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:27:25.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 23: Argentina, Australia eye last-16 spots as knockout action continues</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Jul/03/centre-to-summon-meta-over-instagram-ads-promoting-child-sexual-abuse-material</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:27:22.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to summon Meta over Instagram ads 'promoting' child sexual abuse material</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, Business, India, Instagram, MeitY, Child Sexual Abuse Material, Meta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/900-medical-coding-staff-laid-off-at-kerala-offices-of-us-healthcare-firm-state-govt-steps-in</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:17:11.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>900 medical coding staff laid off at Kerala offices of US healthcare firm; state govt steps in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, mass layoffs, US Healthcare firm, Kerala mass layoffs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/klopp-signals-willingness-to-take-over-as-germany-coach-nagelsmann-resigns-after-world-cup-failure</loc>
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<image:caption>Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann leaves a press conference ahead of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T12:16:28.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Klopp ‘signals willingness’ to take over as Germany coach Nagelsmann resigns after World Cup failure</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ram-temple-donation-scam-rss-urges-swift-action-says-theft-hurt-devotees-faith</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Shree Ramjanmbhumi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:58:38.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple donation row: RSS urges swift action, says theft 'hurt devotees' faith'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/two-caregivers-arrested-for-abusing-toddlers-at-bengaluru-it-firms-daycare-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>A video grab of a toddler locked inside a bathroom at the daycare centre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:52:54.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two caregivers arrested for abusing toddlers at Bengaluru IT firm's daycare centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, two caregivers arrested, Bengaluru IT firm's daycare centre, Capgemini technology park</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/uttarakhand-digitises-89-per-cent-voter-forms-as-electoral-roll-revision-nears-completion</loc>
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<image:caption>A Special Intensive Revision (SIR) official during the house-to-house verification process to update voter list, the exercise to verify and update India’s voter lists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:40:47.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand digitises 89 per cent voter forms as electoral roll revision nears completion</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/un-human-rights-chief-sounds-red-alert-over-violence-around-sudans-el-obeid-city</loc>
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<image:caption>Sudanese families displaced from El-Fasher reach out as aid workers distribute food supplies at the newly established El-Afadh camp in Al Dabbah, in Sudan’s Northern State, Nov. 16, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:16:21.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN human rights chief sounds ‘red alert’ over violence around Sudan’s el-Obeid city</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UN human rights chief, Sudan’s el-Obeid city</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/iran-prepares-for-dayslong-funeral-for-late-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-killed-in-war-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The coffins of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center on top, and members of his family, including his granddaughter Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, are displayed ahead of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranian religious leaders and other mourners walk past the coffins of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family during a viewing ceremony ahead of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen. Ahmad Vahidi sits alongside Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casket as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader's compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:08:39.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran War, Khamenei Funeral</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/interpol-names-suspect-in-monaco-bombing-that-reportedly-targeted-russia-linked-ukrainian-tycoon</loc>
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<image:caption>Investigators examine the scene at the residential building where an explosive devise seriously injured three people a day earlier in Monaco, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T11:07:26.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Interpol, Monaco bombing, Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/tigers-on-the-move-rajajis-big-cats-find-new-ground-beyond-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-28/68btddgw/Tiger-population.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of tiger used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:55:53.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tigers on the move: Rajaji’s big cats find new ground beyond Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Rajaji Tiger Reserve, tiger migration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/chettinad-served-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/0ldbszmx/The-Elai-Sapad-by-The-Bangala.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Elai Sapad by The Bangala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:53:55.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chettinad, served in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, chettinad, Bangala, Chettiar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/03/rescue-mission-launches-to-save-nasa-telescope-thats-falling-back-to-earth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/rpiicmyl/NASA-spacecraft.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter Robertson, a space systems engineer, both at Katalyst Space, standing next to their spacecraft inside the SES (Space Environment Simulator) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., April 17, 2026, ahead of thermal vacuum testing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:48:49.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/maharashtra-to-ban-sting-energy-drink-sales-within-500-metres-of-schools</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:48:00.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra to ban 'Sting' energy drink sales within 500 metres of schools</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jul/03/could-this-asteroid-be-a-piece-of-the-moon-a-chinese-spacecraft-is-about-to-find-out-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/wddq76sx/Tianwen-2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A photo taken by Tianwen-2 of itself with Earth in the background.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:40:13.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Could this asteroid be a piece of the Moon? A Chinese spacecraft is about to find out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science, moon, asteroid, Chinese spacecraft</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/pocso-case-accused-escapes-from-police-custody-in-kalaburagi-three-cops-suspended</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:35:17.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO case accused escapes from police custody in Kalaburagi; three cops suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Jail break, POCSO case accused</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/former-punjab-cm-channis-loyalists-push-for-state-congress-chief-post-despite-warrings-retention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/g455xfxb/Charanjit-Singh-Channi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from May 29, 2026, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi arrives to attend a meeting with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:29:50.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Punjab CM Channi's loyalists push for state Congress chief post despite Warring's retention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Charanjit Singh Channi, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, 2027 Punjab Elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jul/03/assam-teenage-girl-dies-after-being-attacked-by-boyfriend-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/sjly871h/Crime-Scene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:23:22.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam: Teenage girl dies after being attacked by boyfriend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam, Teenage girl, attacked by boyfriend</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/03/monsoon-rains-lash-rajasthan-sambhar-records-highest-rainfall-orange-alert-issued-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/pub69ndc/Rajasthan-Rains.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rain lashes parts of Udaipur on Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:19:16.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon rains lash Rajasthan, Sambhar records highest rainfall; orange alert issued</news:title>
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<image:caption>Amanda Anisimova of the United States celebrates her victory against Sofia Kenin of the United States in their second round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/03/tmc-july-21-rally-calcutta-hc-directs-mamata-abhishek-to-file-affidavits-in-contempt-petition</loc>
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<image:caption>Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:07:03.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC July 21 rally: Calcutta HC directs Mamata, Abhishek to file affidavits in contempt petition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tiruchendur-dmk-mla-anitha-radhakrishnan-arrested-for-defamatory-remarks-against-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:caption>Condemning the police action against the sitting MLA, DMK cadres led by Corporation Mayor Jegan Periyasamy staged a protest outside the SP office. Another group of DMK cadres staged a road blockade at Authoor and argued with police personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T10:03:08.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-TN minister and DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested for 'defamatory remarks' against CM Vijay</news:title>
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<image:caption>Australia’s Nick Kyrgios returns to Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the final of the men’s singles during the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 10, 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:55:06.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former finalist Nick Kyrgios bids an emotional goodbye to his Wimbledon career</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/headless-gcda-leaves-key-projects-in-paralysis-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:54:08.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Headless’ GCDA leaves key projects in paralysis</news:title>
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<image:caption>According to the prosecution, Shiva Kahar murdered his wife Kiran on September 18, 2021, when she was seven months pregnant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:49:11.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC reduces man's life term for killing pregnant wife, calls her 'thousand husbands' remark 'grave provocation'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic celebrates her victory against Mirra Andreeva of Russia in their second round women's siingles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:49:09.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Barbora Krejcikova, Mirra Andreeva, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Josh Gad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:40:02.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Josh Gad onboards Ocean's prequel</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mohanlal in Kireedam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:39:46.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohanlal's Kireedam 4K rerelease to hit theatres on this date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ranjith (L), Law and Order poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:39:29.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakash Varma-Ranjith film Law and Order gets release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/03/malayalamnews2026jul02saiju-kurup-starrer-harivarasanam-launched</loc>
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<image:caption>Saiju Kurup at the pooja ceremony of Harivarasanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:39:14.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saiju Kurup-starrer Harivarasanam launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saiju Kurup, Harivarasanam, Harivarasanam pooja, Ramesh Chennithala, Chennithala, Kerala Home Minister, Saiju, Malikappuram, Sabarimala, Chitranjali Studio</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/03/tamilnews2026jul02rajinikanths-jailer-2-gets-october-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajinikanth in Jailer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:38:58.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 gets October release date</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sameer Abdul and Prithviraj Sukumaran (L) i, Nobody poster (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:38:39.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sameer Abdul: Scripting a Rorschach is much easier than i, Nobody</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/03/heavy-rains-batters-gujarat-triggers-widespread-flooding-across-several-districts-exposes-civic-lapses</loc>
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<image:caption>People wade through a waterlogged road at Ved Darwaja after heavy rainfall, in Surat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Knee- to waist-deep water entered houses in more than 25 residential societies of Kadi town in Mehsana district, forcing residents to shift their belongings as roads were submerged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:37:10.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains batters Gujarat, triggers widespread flooding across several districts, exposes civic lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat rains, Gujarat Floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/eastern-heat-on-july-4-threatens-world-cup-players-and-fans</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi, right, and Rodrigo De Paul spalsh water on themselves to cool down during a training session on the eve of their World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:35:36.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:14:33.263Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Minister and senior AIADMK leader Vaigaichelvan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T09:11:33.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior AIADMK leader Vaigaichelvan quits party, targets EPS leadership</news:title>
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<image:caption>KCL (Kerala cricket league players) at Akhada-ME.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amal Manohar training with Sanju Samson.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>HS Prannoy during training.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T08:53:20.740Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers and forensic technician Joel Mirabal, back left, recover the body of an earthquake victim in La Guaira, Venezuela, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, AICC Secretary KC Venugopal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A security officer keeps vigil as the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims proceeds towards the holy cave shrine via the Baltal route, in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, Friday, July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring eight.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bollywood star Aamir Khan has confirmed that he will marry his partner, Gauri Spratt</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karni Sena leader Himanshu Singh.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mourners touch the coffin of Zahra Haddad-Adel, daughter of former Iranian parliament speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel and wife of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during her funeral in Tehran, Thursday, July 2, 2026. According to Iranian authorities she was killed in the same strike that killed then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11), center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Switzerland and Algeria in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (11) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Switzerland and Algeria in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic reacts during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:32:26.196Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:27:26.168Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, center, and Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, left, arrive at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, early Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:25:25.022Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Adani Enterprises</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T06:06:10.535Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/vmrda-disburses-rs-2298-lakh-compensation-for-kakani-nagar-underpass-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Visakhapatnam West MLA Ganababu and VMRDA officials distribute cheques to 16 affected property owners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:47:46.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VMRDA disburses Rs 22.98 lakh compensation for Kakani Nagar underpass project</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ap-cm-to-launch-rs-3847-crore-industrial-push-in-kuppam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4pallw4k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-10.04.51-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During a three-day tour of N. Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency, foundation stones, public meetings and land patta distribution programmes planned across multiple mandals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:46:10.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM to launch Rs 3,847-crore industrial push in Kuppam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/gudisa-hills-tourism-boom-marred-by-poor-roads-safety-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ajdohdfb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-03-at-10.02.11-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:44:29.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gudisa Hill's tourism boom marred by poor roads, safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/death-toll-from-massive-strikes-on-kyiv-rises-to-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/59043zqy/AP26183243912702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People look at the site of a Russian missile strike that hit a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:43:04.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv attack</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/mojtaba-khamenei-to-skip-father-ali-khameneis-funeral-due-to-israeli-threats-security-risks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/h0juyock/AP26180555991243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People walk past banners showing portraits of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:07:48.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral due to Israeli threats, security risks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, funeral, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran War, Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Jul/03/the-tale-of-kaho-a-haruki-murakami-novel-with-a-female-protagonist-goes-on-sale</loc>
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<image:caption>Bookstore staff prepare a countdown event for their customers to receive copies they pre-purchased, of author Haruki Murakami's new book titled "The Tale of Kaho," at the Kinokuniya bookstore in Tokyo, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T05:00:08.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The tale of KAHO,' a Haruki Murakami novel with a female protagonist, goes on sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Haruki Murakami, KAHO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/mahalakshmi-corridor-to-be-set-up-in-puri-dy-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/06pa5acc/Mahalakshmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida addressing a national sysposium at Mission Shakti Bhavan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:54:18.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahalakshmi corridor to be set up in Puri: Dy CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/bulldozer-action-looms-as-sit-questions-ram-temple-trustee-in-donation-theft-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Ram temple in Ayodhya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:54:06.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bulldozer action looms as SIT questions Ram temple trustee in donation theft probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, Bulldozer justice, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/poacher-arrested-with-410-migratory-birds-in-balasore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/2aa88k48/Poacher-arrested.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The migratory waterfowls seized from accused Kalicharan Mandal | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:52:10.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poacher arrested with 410 migratory birds in Balasore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/three-arrested-for-killing-woman-in-ganjam-over-dispute-linked-to-inter-caste-marriage</loc>
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<image:caption>Police said accused Murali Pradhan (48), his wife Bini Pradhan (45), and their son Prince Pradhan (20) killed Bhasi Pradhan (46) of Palakasandha village near Pilipada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:51:07.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested for killing woman in Ganjam over dispute linked to inter-caste marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/putin-shrugs-off-fuel-shortages-in-russia-as-he-ramps-up-attacks-on-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0b9yrtkg/AP26183413359741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh in Moscow, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:50:59.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vladimir Putin, Russia-Ukraine war, Russian energy, Russian oil refinery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Jul/03/mumbai-records-over-100-mm-of-rainfall-in-24-hours-as-imd-warns-of-more-heavy-showers</loc>
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<image:caption>People open umbrellas amid the rain near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:46:51.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai records over 100 mm of rainfall in 24 hours as IMD warns of more heavy showers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Mumbai Rains, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/vimsar-docs-warn-of-crisis-urge-govt-to-resolve-impasse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/0w34andu/VIMSAR-main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:45:34.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIMSAR docs warn of crisis, urge govt to resolve impasse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-youth-dies-in-landslide-while-allegedly-mining-manganese-in-forest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-15/2zj0cka8/mortuary.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said Krishna and Raju along with others were digging manganese ore inside a pit when a large mound of soil caved in due to loosening of the topsoil after rain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:44:40.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth dies in landslide while allegedly mining manganese in forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/health-centre-in-odisha-turns-into-a-film-set-patients-suffer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/46jb7nrz/Health-centre-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The film crew engaged in shooting on Eram primary health centre premises | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:42:46.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health centre in Odisha turns into a film set, patients suffer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/supreme-leaders-body-arrives-at-tehran-religious-complex-for-funeral</loc>
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<image:caption>This handout picture provided by the Iranian supreme leader's office shows mourners gathering around the coffin of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a ceremony ahead of his funeral at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh in Tehran on July 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:42:11.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/dalit-anganwadi-worker-alleges-caste-boycott-over-meals-in-odisha-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ng3ieygc/New-Project-2026-07-03T101115.808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>She alleged that since her joining, some villagers have been asking parents not to send their children to the centre and discouraging beneficiaries from consuming meals, eggs and chhatua prepared by her as she belongs to the Scheduled Caste community.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:41:51.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit anganwadi worker alleges caste boycott over meals in Odisha village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/aicc-general-secretary-kc-venugopal-accuses-adani-of-bypassing-kerala-in-vizhinjam-stake-sale</loc>
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<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:39:53.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal accuses Adani of 'bypassing' Kerala in Vizhinjam stake sale </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KC Venugopal, Vizhinjam international seaport, AICC general secretary KC Venugopal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/cuttack-court-refuses-bail-to-otas-trainee-bhimsen-tudu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/12/original/JUSTICE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:34:48.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuttack court refuses bail to OTAS trainee Bhimsen Tudu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/stock-markets-surge-in-early-trade-sensex-jumps-546-points</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/j4axhxn9/ANI_20251023103418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 546 points in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:34:13.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets surge in early trade; Sensex jumps 546 points</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, stock markets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/el-nino-set-to-be-strong-un-warns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/7nu9o973/202605183792044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The World Meteorological Organisation said El Nino had already set in, and would quickly gain strength, as it warned countries to brace for impact.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:33:55.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino set to be strong, UN warns</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, World Meteorological Organisation, El Nino, Higher temperature</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-districts-asked-to-identify-land-for-setting-up-aws-and-rain-gauges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-27/scputlue/P_4445042742.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:33:11.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha districts asked to identify land for setting up AWS and rain gauges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/rupee-rises-19-paise-to-9516-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/bgpp32ns/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:30:20.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 19 paise to 95.16 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Rupee, US Dollar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/eight-inmates-test-hiv-positive-at-odishas-jharpada-jail-preventive-measures-stepped-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-27/er8kn2ol/202510273554650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:30:20.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight inmates test HIV-positive at Odisha's Jharpada jail, preventive measures stepped up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/three-more-held-in-maharashtra-tet-paper-leak-probe-arrests-rise-to-seven</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/a6xtq897/C_53_1_CH1506_44637836.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:30:03.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three more held in Maharashtra TET paper leak probe; arrests rise to seven</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra Police, Maharashtra TET 2026, TET paper leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/adani-eyes-18-month-time-for-approval-of-odisha-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4lqhnpa8/New-Project-2026-07-03T095709.393.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:28:04.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani eyes 18-month time for approval of Odisha project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/magnitude-62-earthquake-strikes-off-eastern-indonesia-usgs</loc>
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<image:caption>Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia: USGS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/03/927-big-fm-holds-big-health-excellence-awards</loc>
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<news:title>92.7 BIG FM holds Big Health Excellence Awards</news:title>
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<image:caption>CSM Tech managing director &amp; CEO Priyadarshi Pany ringing the listing gong on Thursday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:21:31.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSM Technologies Ltd completes mainboard listing on BSE and NSE</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-govt-uploads-revised-textbook-copies-on-websites-seeks-feedback-in-7-days</loc>
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<news:title>Odisha govt uploads revised textbook copies on websites, seeks feedback in 7 days</news:title>
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<image:caption>A 50-metre stretch of the retaining wall has collapsed near Bhuasuni Patha while another 30 metre of the wall is almost on the verge of caving in, as a result of which around 100 metre stretch of the road has been washed away.</image:caption>
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<news:title>New six-lane road caves in after downpour in Cuttack city </news:title>
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<image:caption>A man wraps a plastic sheet around while cycling through drizzle on Canal Road near Jagatpur in Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:title>First LoPAR brings heavy rainfall to Odisha, 2 districts on red alert</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/majhi-samals-delhi-dash-fuels-cabinet-rejig-buzz</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan MajhiMajhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:15:16.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Majhi, Samal’s Delhi dash fuels cabinet rejig buzz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/03/odisha-bags-indias-largest-metallurgy-fdi-with-rs-108l-crore-aluminium-project</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi shaking hand with IHC Group CEO Syed Basar Shueb after signing of MoU while Managing Director of Adani Ports Karan Adani looks on</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:14:19.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha bags India’s largest metallurgy FDI with Rs 1.08L crore aluminium project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/trump-says-ridiculous-for-us-to-maintain-current-support-for-nato</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T04:13:18.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says 'ridiculous' for US to maintain current support for NATO</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NATO, US President Donald Trump, NATO Summit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/we-came-to-earn-a-living-but-lost-our-son-grief-engulfs-families-after-bengaluru-quarry-tragedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Family members of Ramu arrive at the quarry following the tragedy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:59:17.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We came to earn a living, but lost our son': Grief engulfs families after Bengaluru quarry tragedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/isro-receives-hoax-bomb-threat-e-mail</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Space Research Organisation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:57:53.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO receives hoax bomb threat e-mail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, ISRO, hoax bomb threat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/bengaluru-can-recycle-60-of-wastewater-to-ease-crisis-finds-study</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:55:35.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru can recycle 60% of wastewater to ease crisis, finds study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, recycle, waste water</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/explosive-device-goes-off-in-cafe-in-syrias-capital-killing-at-least-nine-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Syrian security inspects the site after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe near the main courthouse complex, in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:49:27.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least nine people</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/illegal-blasting-in-buffer-zone-safety-lapses-alleged-in-bengaluru-quarry-collapse</loc>
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<image:caption>Police and emergency personnel at the stone quarry in Huluvenahalli village.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The tractor on which the boulder fell | Express, Vinod Kumar T</image:caption>
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<news:title>Illegal blasting in buffer zone, safety lapses alleged in Bengaluru quarry collapse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/quarry-owners-told-to-pay-compensation-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar meets an injured undergoing treatment at RR Hospital on Mysuru Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:46:50.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quarry owners told to pay compensation: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, quarry owners</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/after-whatsapp-centre-issues-notices-to-telegram-signal-over-username-feature</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:43:31.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After WhatsApp, Centre issues notices to Telegram, Signal over username feature </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal app, username rollout</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/over-8000-tn-schools-to-get-own-ambassadors-on-july-10</loc>
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<image:caption>The selected ambassadors will serve a two-year term from July 2026 to July 2028.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:39:49.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 8,000 TN schools to get own ambassadors on July 10</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/20-bound-for-muscat-caught-at-hyderabad-airport-with-tampered-kuwait-visa-documents</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. (File photo| EPS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:38:12.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 bound for Muscat caught at Hyderabad airport with tampered Kuwait visa documents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/mla-bribery-bid-dmk-leader-senthil-balaji-brother-named-in-fir-five-more-held</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Selvan, Rajesh, Srinivasan, Karthik, and Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:37:34.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA bribery bid: DMK leader Senthil Balaji, brother named in FIR; five more held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, N Elaiyaraja, TVK MLA Voting Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/salman-khan-house-firing-case-anmol-bishnoi-seeks-to-surrender-before-mumbai-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Anmol Bishnoi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:36:04.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salman Khan house firing case: Anmol Bishnoi seeks to surrender before Mumbai Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol Bishnoi, Actor Salman Khan, Salman Khan house firing case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/tggenco-denies-reports-of-privatisation-of-works-at-yadadri-thermal-power-plant</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, visits the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:36:00.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGGENCO denies reports of privatisation of works at Yadadri Thermal Power Plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/footpath-clearance-only-on-20-of-major-roads-vendors-can-use-rest-minister-krishna-byre</loc>
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<image:caption>GBA workers remove signboards from a footpath to clear way for pedestrians in Thanisandra on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:34:20.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Footpath clearance only on 20% of 
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<news:keywords>Karnataka, Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/indias-first-private-orbital-rocket-set-for-launch-from-sriharikota</loc>
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<image:caption>Skyroot's Infinity Campus, Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:33:03.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first private orbital rocket set for launch from Sriharikota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, orbital rocket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/hyderabad-based-startup-harnesses-ai-to-develop-treatment-for-psoriasis</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad biotech startup develops AI-powered phytomedicines for psoriasis, diabetic wounds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:31:50.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad-based startup harnesses AI to develop treatment for psoriasis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/finlands-top-probe-agency-takes-over-search-for-missing-hyderabad-student</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujja Manideep Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:30:39.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finland's top probe agency takes over search for missing Hyderabad student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tiruvallur-gas-leak-500m-around-unit-declared-restricted-ahead-of-ammonia-removal</loc>
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<image:caption>The St. Peter &amp; Paul Seafood Export Pvt. Ltd. factory in Kannigaiper, Tiruvallur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:29:57.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruvallur gas leak: 500m around unit declared restricted ahead of ammonia removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, precautionary measures, Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak, ammonia gas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/five-killed-11-injured-as-speeding-truck-rams-stationary-upsrtc-bus-in-etah</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:29:44.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed, 11 injured as speeding truck rams stationary UPSRTC bus in Etah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, road accident, UPSRTC, Etah, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/hyderabad-cops-bust-pan-india-ganja-racket-using-speed-post-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:28:24.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad cops bust pan-India ganja racket using Speed Post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/nin-develops-simple-system-to-predict-hidden-hunger-in-kids</loc>
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<image:caption>ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:26:58.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIN develops simple system to predict hidden hunger in kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/three-held-for-trespassing-into-students-house-in-coimbatore-case-foisted-says-suspect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/174b2uqw/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three held for trespassing into student's house in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:26:26.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for trespassing into student's house in Coimbatore; case foisted, says suspect</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, trespassing, ransacked</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-to-develop-japan-inspired-80-acre-eco-town-in-siddapur-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-21/qnvvunic/CREDAI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the Eco Town will combine cutting-edge technology with ecological conservation, offering a blueprint for future urban development in Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:24:58.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to develop Japan-inspired 
80-acre Eco Town in Siddapur village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/bandi-sanjay-likens-congress-brs-face-off-to-bigg-boss-calls-it-political-drama</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-19/p1ji70fc/20251114342f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Union minister alleged both parties fought only for the cameras and proposed a public debate on Telangana's debt, Gurukul tenders and corruption.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:23:14.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bandi Sanjay likens Congress-BRS face-off to 'Bigg Boss', calls it political drama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/industry-chamber-proposes-strategies-to-strengthen-air-connectivity-to-chennai-boost-regional-growth</loc>
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<image:caption>CII southern region chairman P Ravichandran and Tamil Nadu Chairman C Devarajan interacts with press in Coimbatore on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:23:13.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industry chamber proposes strategies to strengthen air connectivity to Chennai, boost regional growth  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Confederation of Indian Industry, air connectivity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/russia-buying-indian-gasoline-not-directly-from-refiners-says-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-29/4ajvc5m9/ANI_20251229101645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:22:16.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia buying Indian gasoline? Not 
directly from refiners, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Russia-Ukraine war, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian gasoline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/leaking-confidential-revenue-records-to-private-parties-disturbing-telangana-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:21:48.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leaking confidential revenue records to private parties disturbing: Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/lop-ashoka-urges-karnataka-government-to-roll-out-drought-relief-measures-immediately</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka State Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:21:45.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Ashoka urges Karnataka government to roll out drought relief measures immediately</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought relief, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/consultation-meeting-held-with-tn-farmers-to-formulate-agriculture-budget</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/f1x0c4da/farmers-consultation-meeting095547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The consultation was chaired by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R Vinoth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:21:01.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consultation meeting held with TN farmers to formulate agriculture budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crop insurance, irrigation, R Vinoth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/ktr-accuses-congress-of-ducking-telangana-debt-debate-after-waiting-at-party-office</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao waits for Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao for an open debate at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:20:31.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR accuses Congress of ducking Telangana debt debate after waiting at party office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-ministers-up-the-ante-to-corner-brs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/hl2e39gd/New-Project-2026-07-03T084838.826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Adluri Laxman Kumar and Md Azharuddin wait for BRS leaders for a public debate on allegations of corruption at Gurukul hostels at Gun Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:19:46.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Ministers up the ante to corner BRS </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/air-india-cuts-fuel-surcharge-international-airfares-set-to-ease</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/qb04x1ep/ANI_20260630071303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is reliably learnt that the Air India on Wednesday announced a reduction in its international fuel surcharge cess by 38% for its Europe and UK routes while it is down by 28.5% on the Australia and the North America routes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:18:14.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India cuts fuel surcharge, International airfares set to ease</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India flight, air ticket price, International air ticket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/lokesh-unveils-roadmap-to-up-aps-economy-to-24-trillion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/wukoqoa5/Lokesh-unveils.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh takes part in the inauguration of Sri City International University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:18:07.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh unveils roadmap to up AP’s economy to $2.4 trillion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra minister Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/12-firms-apply-for-plots-at-upcoming-seaweed-park-in-tns-pudukkottai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-28/8kd3i9jj/Int’l-seaweed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:17:13.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 firms apply for plots at upcoming seaweed park in TN's Pudukkottai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Fisheries Department, seaweed park, industrial plots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/karnataka-government-issues-guidelines-for-digital-crop-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/5rpjuwlu/Govt-issues-guidelines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers prepare paddy fields for sowing using power tillers in Chikkamagaluru district on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:17:11.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government issues guidelines for digital crop survey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, digital crop survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/lokesh-launches-industry-linked-siu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/v8x7wzvd/vijlokesh160207chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD &amp; IT Nara Lokesh inaugurated Sri City International University in Tirupati district on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:16:34.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh launches industry-linked SIU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister for HRD &amp; IT Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/escoms-can-raise-objections-with-kerc-on-privatisation-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/yof63i6h/Escoms-can-raise-objections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrives to attend the cabinet meeting at Vidhana Soudha in Benglauru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:16:26.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escoms can raise objections with KERC on privatisation: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, KERC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/kannada-only-sir-forms-spark-row-in-bengaluru-ec-asked-to-provide-english-version</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/ubxxpu9i/P_4789469392.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:14:57.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannada-only SIR forms spark row in Bengaluru, EC asked to provide English version</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, kannada, SIR forms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/venezuelan-man-rescued-alive-eight-days-after-quakes-as-death-toll-reaches-2595</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/73vrn52r/AP26183501752315.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chilean rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores after he was pulled from the rubble eight days after he was trapped by twin earthquakes that struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:13:29.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuelan man rescued alive eight days after quakes as death toll reaches 2,595</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/restore-vaigai-or-raj-bhavan-will-step-in-governor-arlekar-urges-madurai-youth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/iv5aw2v1/1-1-iegov10207mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar addressing a gathering at Sourashtra college on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:12:47.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Restore Vaigai or Raj Bhavan will step in': Governor Arlekar urges Madurai youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vaigai river, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/skyroots-vikram-1-test-launch-between-july-12-aug-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/bsdlezzp/New-Project-2026-07-03T084053.842.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:11:14.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skyroot’s Vikram-1 test launch between July 12 &amp; Aug 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/bengaluru-based-company-tests-700kg-e-aircraft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/il0khmzl/B’luru-based-company-tests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sylla during a test flight</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:10:52.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based company tests 700kg e-aircraft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, e-aircraft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/kamaans-in-old-city-set-for-rs-1186-crore-facelift</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/14/original/Kali-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:09:41.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamaans in Old City set for Rs 11.86 crore facelift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/centre-rolls-out-vb-gram-g-nationwide-from-ap-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/xi4yhjt0/Centre-rolls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches the VB-GRAM G scheme from Mukkavaripalli village in Railway Koduru constituency on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:09:10.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre rolls out VB-GRAM G nationwide from AP village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture minister  Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VB-GRAM G scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/pregnancy-registration-a-must-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/kwzwot7d/AP-gears-up-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Principal Secretary (Health) S Suresh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:08:06.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnancy registration a must in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, S Suresh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/hyderabad-to-use-ai-powered-robots-to-detect-leaks-in-underground-water-pipelines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/nxl9ljww/C_23_1_CH1119_32190125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A HMWSSB worker is seen fixing an overflowing water connection near Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:07:27.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad to use AI-powered robots to detect leaks in underground water pipelines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/vigilance-chief-post-cannot-be-additional-charge-needs-exclusive-officer-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/tz83gx7o/HC-confirms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:07:09.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance chief post cannot be additional charge, needs exclusive officer: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench, tribunals, Vigilance commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/former-chief-minister-and-ysr-congress-party-president-jagan-visits-bereaved-taxi-drivers-family</loc>
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<image:caption>Former chief minister and YSR Congress Party president Jagan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:06:48.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former chief minister and YSR Congress Party president  Jagan visits bereaved taxi driver’s family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Jagan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/chikkamagaluru-temple-allows-dalit-entry-worship-after-50-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/qko5lujt/No-resistance-as-Nidaghatta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dalit leaders with Tahsildar CS Poornima and police officials in front of the Anjanaeya Swamy temple at Nidaghatta village in Kadur taluk on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:06:31.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chikkamagaluru temple allows Dalit entry, worship after 50 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dalit entry, Anjanaeya Swamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/2-sell-beef-mixed-mutton-to-eateries-in-hyderabad-nabbed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/prfq2ucy/sell-beef.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The adulterated meat seized from the Oman Meat Shop near Badi Masjid in Mallepally on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:05:40.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 sell beef-mixed mutton to eateries in Hyderabad, nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/liquor-case-ap-hc-asks-cid-for-details-in-connection-with-kesireddys-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<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:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:05:13.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liquor case: AP HC asks CID for details in connection with Kesireddy’s plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/irans-powerful-gen-ahmad-vahidi-emerges-from-hiding-as-tehran-prepares-for-khameneis-dayslong-funeral</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0hn2gaj3/AP26184057066268-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>mourners gather around the coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as it lies in a mourning hall adjacent to the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya within the Supreme Leader's compound before his funeral in Tehran, Iran, late Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:05:06.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's powerful Gen. Ahmad Vahidi  emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, US-Iran war, Ahmad Vahidi, Khamenei's funeral</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-third-in-student-suicides-ntf-calls-for-stronger-mental-health-support-on-campuses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/r0a3dmoh/New-Project-2026-07-03T083322.182.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:04:46.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana third in student suicides, NTF calls for stronger mental health support on campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/4767-gcc-school-students-enrolled-for-higher-education</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/1/original/schoonlkids_04.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:04:20.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4,767 GCC school students enrolled for higher education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, higher education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/warden-carries-sick-girl-on-back-for-6-km-for-treatment-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/jac41xvf/vizag150207chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Warden carries fever-stricken girl on her back for six km for medical treatment in Parvathipuram-Manyam district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:03:16.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warden carries sick girl on back for 6 km for treatment in AP  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, sick student, school warden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/heavy-rain-batters-north-telangana-imd-forecasts-more-downpours-over-next-two-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/cysvi4u1/Hyderabad_Rains_fb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the IMD’s Hyderabad Meteorological Centre, isolated places in some districts are likely to receive heavy rainfall on both days.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:02:31.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain batters north Telangana, IMD forecasts more downpours over next two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/cm-chandrababu-naidu-to-set-ball-rolling-for-rs-16350-crore-jsw-integrated-steel-plant-works-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2ualtpvw/works.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Layout of the integrated green steel plant at Sunnapurallapalle</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:02:14.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu to set ball rolling for Rs 16,350-crore JSW integrated steel plant works today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, JSW integrated steel plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/03/capgemini-temporarily-shuts-daycare-after-abuse-videos-trigger-police-case-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/dhb7w0ph/BeFunky-collage-70.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Video grab of a toddler locked inside a bathroom at Society General Baby Care in Brookefield</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:01:43.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capgemini temporarily shuts daycare after abuse videos trigger police case in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, child abuse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/data-driven-governance-key-to-swarna-andhra-vision-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/49vrrm0z/vijcm210207chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu at a workshop on ‘Swarna Andhra-2047’ in Tirupati on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:01:31.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Data-driven governance key to Swarna Andhra vision: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra @2047 Vision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/worker-dies-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-while-cleaning-well-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/zaliq10p/candle.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T03:00:27.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker dies after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning well in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Toxic gas, Guduvanchery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/maternal-emergency-training-launched-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0q79c6ml/Maternal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to official data, nearly 43% of maternal deaths in the state are linked to two causes— postpartum haemorrhage (20%) and eclampsia (23%).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:59:24.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maternal emergency training launched in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health and Family Welfare Department, Commissioner Chakradhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/sit-gets-eight-day-custody-of-suspended-ci-in-sai-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/6lcyckps/Sai-Krishna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suspended CI SSVV Nagaraju being produced in court in Vijayawada on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:58:01.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT gets eight-day custody 
of suspended CI in Sai case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, SIT probing, SSVV Nagaraju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/man-son-critically-injured-trying-to-save-neighbours-from-house-fire-in-chengalpet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/7vmaosdu/patient-hospital.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured were initially taken to the Chengalpattu Government Hospital and later shifted to Apollo Hospital, Vanagaram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:57:18.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, son critically injured trying to save neighbours from house fire in Chengalpet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Fire, Short circuit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/03/man-carrying-tibetan-flag-dies-after-self-immolation-at-un-headquarters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/5/24/original/Ariana_Grande_Concert_S.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:57:10.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man carrying Tibetan flag dies after self-immolation at UN headquarters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, self immolation, UN headquarters, The United Nations, Tibet man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/researchers-experts-bet-on-ultrasound-to-fight-oral-cancer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/0awz4muk/ANI_20251227165724.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>2026-07-03T02:57:06.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Researchers, experts bet on ultrasound to fight oral cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Oral Cancer, ultrasound</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ap-outpaces-national-average-in-marine-fisheries-growth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/c0cy2qv8/fisheries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:55:49.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP outpaces national average in marine fisheries growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, marine fisheries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/03/citywide-ban-on-road-excavation-till-monsoon-ends</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/w3joo6pz/P_4648338180.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:55:29.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citywide ban on road excavation till monsoon ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/03/despite-stir-civil-work-at-kodungaiyur-wte-plant-begins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/rvfn7zi6/Despite-stir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Levelling work is currently underway at the site.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:54:22.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite stir, civil work at Kodungaiyur WTE plant begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, North Chennai, Kodungaiyur WTE plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/motorists-flag-e20-fuel-woes-as-centre-tells-sc-trials-will-continue-till-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/sg2scfvc/Motorists-in-a-quandary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:54:05.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Motorists flag E20 fuel woes as Centre tells SC trials will continue till 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, e20 fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/3-held-in-basara-temple-theft-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4jruxk7z/Basara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three held for stealing silver crown, hundi cash from Telangana's Basara temple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:53:09.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 held in Basara temple theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-woman-robbed-and-dumped-in-well-by-man-posing-as-employer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/h2crpuha/ILLUSEDI01108-01-2019200123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly hired a bike, took the victim to a secluded spot, snatched her jewellery and pushed her into a well before fleeing, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:52:23.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana woman robbed and dumped in well by man posing as employer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/03/vijayawada-division-exceeds-hindi-implementation-targets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-28/ln4b8bn5/P_4286536812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:52:15.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Division exceeds Hindi implementation targets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/andhra-hc-permits-ysrcp-leader-devineni-avinash-to-visit-us-until-july-15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ghh1te7h/permits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:50:45.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC permits YSRCP leader Devineni Avinash to visit US until July 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC, YSRCP leader Devineni Avinash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/space-crunch-leaky-roof-plague-tiruvaiyaru-library-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/tr7kc1f3/New-Project-2026-07-03T081822.529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The damaged roof of a room in Tiruvaiyaru branch library.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:50:35.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Space crunch, leaky roof plague Tiruvaiyaru library in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, reading room, Water seepage, Rajah’s college</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/sir-electoral-roll-revision-reaches-9738-form-distribution-in-ntr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/hi287ggl/SIR-electoral.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During a visit to Ramachandrapuram village in A Konduru mandal, the Collector inspected the door-to-door verification process being carried out by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:49:20.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR electoral roll revision reaches 97.38% form distribution in NTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha, Ramachandrapuram village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/stone-age-rock-art-dating-back-10000-years-found-in-mulugu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/5njhut48/Stone-Age.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rock paintings of tortoises &amp; horizontal anthropomorphic figure with distinctive ornamentation on its head and neck (bottom), discovered in Mulugu hillocks</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/pon9f226/Stone-AgeA.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:49:09.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone Age rock art dating back 10,000 years found in Mulugu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/amaravati-iconic-towers-works-at-a-brisk-pace</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/1gf5g7qi/Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency while expediting the pace of construction.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:48:22.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati Iconic Towers works 
at a brisk pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati Iconic Towers, APCRDA Commissioner V Vijaya Rama Raju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-acb-raids-dsps-premises-finds-assets-worth-rs-200-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/cl29b4dn/New-Project-2026-07-03T081758.858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DSP Bhima Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:48:18.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana :ACB raids DSP’s premises, finds assets worth Rs 200 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/sir-scam-in-ramanagara-norms-violated-says-union-minister-kumaraswamy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/1pd31gpx/C_53_1_CH1214_35854924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/3ef6h0rh/scam’-in.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:48:11.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘SIR scam’ in Ramanagara, norms violated, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/two-day-south-zone-workshop-on-hdmp-preparedness</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/2/22/original/ndma.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Disaster Management Authority</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:47:30.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two day South Zone workshop on HDMP preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Two day South Zone workshop, Hospital Disaster Management Planning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/lack-of-upkeep-turns-thirupanjeeli-temple-tank-into-open-toilet-dumpyard</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/mqvurnie/TANK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tank belonging to the Gneelivaneswarar temple at Thiruppainjeeli near Tiruchy has fallen into neglect due to poor maintenance and overgrown vegetation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:46:37.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of upkeep turns Thirupanjeeli temple tank into open toilet, dumpyard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, HR&amp;CE department, Gneelivaneswarar temple, insufficient rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/cabinet-nod-to-join-vb-g-ram-g-telangana-to-challenge-act-in-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/oriavlrc/C_1_1_CH1035_121452126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While approving implementation from July 1, the Cabinet said the Centre's unilateral changes violated the federal spirit and would be challenged legally.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/c4xx5oq4/Cabinet.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:45:00.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet nod to join VB-G RAM G; Telangana to challenge Act in SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/pearl-culture-likely-flourished-in-protected-inland-bay-at-tns-panaiyur-researcher</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2rzl0o8l/pearl091357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajesh Selvarathi holding the fossilised oyster shells.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:44:33.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pearl culture likely flourished in protected inland bay at TN's Panaiyur: Researcher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gulf of Mannar, pearl oysters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/03/ap-govt-committed-to-boost-rural-infra-excise-minister-kollu-ravindra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/pk8xmvxj/committed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravindra said Rs 42 crore worth of projects had been taken up in the constituency, while 382 out of 393 proposed roads under MGNREGS had already been completed.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:44:18.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘AP govt committed to boost rural infra’: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/karnataka-cm-shivakumar-tells-ministers-to-tour-all-districts-review-drought</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/bjmylhzt/ANI_20260616071858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:44:07.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Shivakumar tells ministers to tour all districts, review drought</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/03/kalaburagi-riots-karnataka-hc-stays-order-to-withdraw-eight-cases</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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:42:38.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalaburagi riots: Karnataka HC stays order to withdraw eight cases </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , Kalaburagi riots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/03/telangana-suspends-500-jbm-electric-buses-after-fire-mishaps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/rdwm6n2x/RTC-electric-bus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An electric bus engulfed in flames on Rajiv Rahadari in Karimnagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:40:14.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana suspends 500 JBM electric buses after fire mishaps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-hc-awards-rs-18-lakh-to-father-after-teens-death-in-police-custody-in-2018</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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:39:58.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC awards Rs 18 lakh to father after teen’s death in police custody in 2018</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/madras-hc-sets-aside-appointment-of-54-corporation-junior-assistants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/d7himmt0/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:38:22.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC sets aside appointment of 54 corporation junior assistants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/woman-held-for-killing-husband-in-east-delhi-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-31/ko6px4ni/Screenshot-2025-12-31-151322.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>2026-07-03T02:36:41.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman held for killing husband in east Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/madras-hc-keeps-in-abeyance-order-staying-dvac-cops-suspension</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/j2ygjuxm/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:58.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC keeps in abeyance order staying DVAC cop’s suspension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DVAC, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/28-year-old-man-wanted-in-39-criminal-cases-arrested-in-narela-after-encounter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/r50nkgiv/28-yr-old-man.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:38.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28-year-old man wanted in 39 criminal cases arrested in Narela after encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/portugal-advance-in-world-cup-thanks-to-last-gasp-ramos-winner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/mu19933a/AP26184036350123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:24.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Ronaldo, Portugal, Croatia, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Goncalo Ramos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/03/spain-ease-past-austria-with-3-0-world-cup-win</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/o9103ve8/AP26184002593842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Austria with teammate Gavi during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:35:19.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 World Cup, Spain, Austria</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/srinagar-diary-omar-all-set-to-expand-cabinet-three-posts-vacant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/4l1k4wiw/ANI_20260516172216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:34:37.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | Omar all set to expand cabinet, three posts vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-distributes-over-21-lakh-voter-survey-forms-under-electoral-roll-revision-63000-digitised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/jjerp1hk/sir07062553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File | BLOs conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) door-to-door voter verification process at BK Dutt Colony, Jor Bagh, in New Delhi,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:34:10.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi distributes over 21 lakh voter survey forms under electoral roll revision, 63,000 digitised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tn-cm-vijay-holds-meet-with-ministers-ahead-of-budget</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/xaogzesq/20260618077.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN CM Vijay holds a meeting with ministers ahead of the budget.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:34:07.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay holds meet with ministers ahead of budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/du-releases-academic-calendar-for-2026-27-new-session-to-begin-on-jul-28</loc>
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<image:caption>University of Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:31:52.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27, new session to begin on Jul 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/stalins-remarks-indicate-attempt-to-topple-tvk-govt-says-cpm-secretary-shanmugam</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM state secretary P Shanmugam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:31:47.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin's remarks indicate attempt to topple TVK govt, says CPM secretary Shanmugam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, horse trading allegation, P Shanmugam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/03/maharashtra-halt-to-rti-rules-change-after-hazare-stir-threat</loc>
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<image:caption>Social activist Anna Hazare, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:31:17.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra halt to RTI rules change after Hazare stir threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Anna Hazare, Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/pre-arrest-bail-kerala-hc-dismisses-farmans-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:30:32.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-arrest bail: Kerala HC dismisses Farman’s plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, Kumbh Mela</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/setbacks-should-not-be-feared-or-viewed-as-defeats-delhi-l-g</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu with students at Lok Niwas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:29:54.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Setbacks should not be feared or viewed as defeats: Delhi L-G </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/03/six-months-on-kerala-bjp-administration-struggles-to-tackle-waste-menace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/clizdxxl/months-on-BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage lies strewn outside the corporation’s material collection facility container on Vizhinjam Harbor Road in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:29:09.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six months on, Kerala BJP administration struggles to tackle waste menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, waste management system, Kerala BJP administration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/aiadmk-asks-eci-to-defer-bypolls-till-court-decides-on-resignations</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK MP Inabadurai speaking to reporters after filing a complaint with the Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:28:57.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK asks ECI to defer bypolls till court decides on resignations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN bypolls, IS Inbadurai, AIADMK defections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/isi-backed-module-busted-terror-plans-averted-in-ncr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/k9k4kghu/ISI-backed.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:28:31.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISI-backed module busted, terror plans averted in NCR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/monsoon-hits-delhi-five-days-late</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/enpyfvmd/Monsoon-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children brave rain on Thursday, as monsoon showers lashed city</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:27:25.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon hits Delhi five days late</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-approves-945-new-lakhpati-bitiya-applications-plans-metro-campaign-to-boost-enrolment</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:26:41.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi approves 945 new Lakhpati Bitiya applications, plans metro campaign to boost enrolment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/manipur-violence-erupts-again-20-village-houses-burnt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/once2ho2/202601273653238.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tension erupts after houses, huts burnt in Manipur.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:26:27.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur: Violence erupts again, 20 village houses burnt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Houses burnt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/03/man-breaks-40-year-olds-leg-for-trying-to-abuse-daughter-in-thiruvanthapuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/vpll8qnj/202606233837055.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>2026-07-03T02:26:24.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man breaks 40-year-old’s leg for trying to abuse daughter in Thiruvanthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Abuse, Pothencode police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/dmk-to-move-court-if-tn-governor-fails-to-act-on-horse-trading-allegations-against-tvk</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>DMK spokesperson S Regupathy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:25:10.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK to move court if TN Governor fails to act on 'horse-trading' allegations against TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, V Senthil Balaji, horse trading allegation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/hc-raps-rajasthan-govt-over-dacoits-murder-in-jail-seeks-report-on-security-lapses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/27etmi5g/438763-jodhpur-bench-rajasthan-high-court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:23:01.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC raps Rajasthan govt over dacoit’s murder in jail, seeks report on security lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajasthan Government, Rajasthan High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/from-partners-to-right-ful-staff-kerala-gig-workers-call-for-status-update</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/1qkkkjfx/New-Project-2026-07-03T075034.640.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>2026-07-03T02:22:42.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘partners’ to ‘right ’ful staff: Kerala Gig workers call for status update</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Gig workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-hc-seeks-live-demo-of-icu-beds-saarthi-app-e-hospital-system-amid-healthcare-infrastructure-review</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/j1n70q5i/HC-orders-live-demo.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:21:00.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks live demo of ICU Beds Saarthi app, e-Hospital system amid healthcare infrastructure review</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/stubborn-as-mountain-ghazipur-keeps-waiting-to-kiss-the-ground</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/wi74wfcd/STUBBORN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ghazipur landfill site Pics:</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/x1t1uw0g/MOUNTAIN.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/b9p2xguc/WAITING-TO-KISS.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/lielniav/STUBBORN-AS-MOUNTAIN.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:20:13.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stubborn as mountain, Ghazipur keeps waiting to kiss the ground</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/keralas-traditional-temple-art-heading-to-the-kings-realm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/wacwrffr/Kerala’s-traditional-temple-art.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manalur Gopinath</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:19:54.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s traditional temple art heading to the King’s realm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Glasgow Festival, SAN TV International Cultural Excellence Award 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/exodus-continues-from-aiadmk-as-former-ministers-ex-mlas-join-tvk</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministers Aadav Arjuna, N Anand and KA Sengottaiyan with C Vijayabaskar during the event held in Mamallapuram on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:18:55.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exodus continues from AIADMK as former ministers, ex-MLAs join TVK </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/delhi-orders-cag-audit-of-private-power-discoms-over-rs-38500-crore-in-unrecovered-regulatory-assets</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of the CAG office in New Delhi, used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:18:15.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi orders CAG audit of private power discoms over Rs 38,500 crore in unrecovered regulatory assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/pinarayi-asks-udf-govt-not-to-give-in-to-adani</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/fp6ajnyc/New-Project-2026-07-03T074543.837.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:17:49.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi asks UDF govt not to give in to Adani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Vizhinjam international seaport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/sc-calls-for-zero-tolerance-on-fake-ai-verdicts-sets-aside-nclt-judgment</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:16:13.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC calls for zero tolerance on fake AI verdicts, sets aside NCLT judgment </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCLT, fake AI verdict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tn-govt-seeks-applications-for-appointment-of-trustees-to-27-more-temples-under-hrce</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>TN govt seeks applications for appointment of trustees to 27 more temples under HR&amp;CE.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:15:09.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt seeks applications for appointment of trustees to 27 more temples under HR&amp;CE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, HR&amp;CE department, non-hereditary trustee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/study-logs-47-bird-species-at-nemmelias-mamallan-dam-plan-faces-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:caption>A great thick-knee, a Near Threatened species, spotted at Nemmeli.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:14:01.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study logs 47 bird species at Nemmeli
as Mamallan dam plan faces scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mamallan reservoir project, Kovalam-Nemmeli, coastal habitat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/illegal-shooting-of-strays-exposes-gaps-in-keralas-euthanasia-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/lr2xh3cz/Illegal-shooting-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:12:19.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal shooting of strays exposes gaps in Kerala’s euthanasia system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala stray dogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/first-defence-co-development-project-deal-with-japan</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:11:17.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First defence co-development project deal with Japan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/several-tasmac-bars-continue-operations-despite-licence-expiry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/b79n0zt7/p2-tasmac081708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Tasmac bar operational in Madurai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:10:04.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several Tasmac bars continue operations despite licence expiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tasmac bars, expired licence</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/03/cola-veri-as-new-entrant-shakes-up-duopoly-in-soft-drinks-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/aabfbmc4/df2989f9-51bf-4eb9-848e-d9050533dece130580120260526075557.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:07:00.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cola-veri as new entrant shakes up duopoly in soft drinks market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, ITC, Coconut Cola, B Natural</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/tn-plans-to-install-solar-systems-atop-200-govt-office-buildings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ygi8mgrw/TN-plans-to-install.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A senior TNGECL official said a similar initiative was undertaken during the previous DMK regime, which failed to take off.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:05:35.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN plans to install solar systems atop 200 govt office buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, renewable energy, TNGECL, rooftop solar system</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/madras-university-struggles-without-annual-budget-as-senate-meet-not-held-for-a-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/3co1ebpv/UoM-struggles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The University of Madras.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:04:15.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras University struggles without annual budget as senate meet not held for a year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, University of Madras, annual budget, senate meet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/03/re-neet-blunders-one-question-deleted-other-with-two-answers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/yemt7n4s/ANI_20260615100522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Testing Agency (NTA)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/wxs1s25d/Re-NEET-blunders.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:03:05.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Re-NEET blunders: One question deleted, other with two answers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET paper leak, Re-NEET exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/private-vehicles-rule-chennai-roads-share-of-public-transport-nosedives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ufjdhxew/Private-vehicles-rule.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Share of public transport in daily trips in CMA fell 11% in the last 35 years.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T02:01:55.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private vehicles rule Chennai roads, share of public transport nosedives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Public transport, connectivity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/03/man-5-year-old-son-killed-in-gang-war-in-tns-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/7k5sq38h/new-new-50.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased, C Kalimuthu, and his son, K Jayaraj.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/5es3oneb/dsc_7386_0207tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car-borne gang rammed their vehicle into the two-wheeler on which the victims were travelling, before attacking them with machetes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:59:38.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man, 5-year-old son killed in gang war in TN's Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, gang war, Machete, Collision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/cannabis-plant-found-near-kochi-metro-pillar-excise-registers-case-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/a7mygcp0/New-Project-2026-07-03T071736.598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise officials uproot and seize a cannabis plant found growing near Kochi Metro pillars 851 and 852 at Vyttila Junction on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:48:51.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cannabis plant found near Kochi Metro pillar; excise registers case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cannabis plants, Kochi Metro pillar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/lorry-carrying-iron-pipes-crashes-into-divider-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/f8zi055k/Lorry-carrying-iron.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The lorry that crashed into the divider on Vyttila flyover on Thursday morning</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:43:29.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lorry carrying iron pipes crashes into divider in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Accident, lorry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/call-of-duty-nurses-perform-on-road-cpr-on-man-suffering-cardiac-arrest-in-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/m7xdjriu/New-Project-2026-07-03T070844.803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anjali Baiju , Ardra Raj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:40:34.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call of duty! Nurses perform on-road CPR on man suffering cardiac arrest in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cardiac arrest, CPR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/03/probe-into-kochis-elite-drug-supply-chain-on-new-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/4xzaln0w/New-Project-2026-07-03T070609.270.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>2026-07-03T01:37:05.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe into Kochi's elite drug supply chain on new route </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, MDMA, Kochi drug supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/03/crossing-over-to-hallyu-anushka-sen-on-her-korean-cinema-debut-with-jeju-olle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ev5rohnu/Anushka-4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Jeju Olle, slated for release later this year</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/1w1in3j0/Anushka-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anushka Sen, actor and digital creator</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crossing over to Hallyu: Anushka Sen on her Korean cinema debut with Jeju Olle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/fireworks-fund-of-chandanappally-church-feast-becomes-home-for-elderly-couple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/llpyi0ro/Fireworks-fund-of-Chandanappally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The house built by the Orthodox Church for an elderly couple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:32:47.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fireworks fund of Chandanappally church feast becomes home for elderly couple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Fireworks, Chandanappally church feast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/all-season-mobile-workstation-for-fish-vendors-bags-design-patent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2muxsbtf/New-Project-2026-07-03T065954.548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:31:36.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All-season mobile workstation for fish vendors bags design patent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, fish vendors, Kerala fish vendors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/misuse-concerns-mount-as-27k-sslc-examinees-avail-scribes-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/ltvcl8ko/New-Project-2026-07-03T065543.096.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>2026-07-03T01:27:01.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Misuse concerns mount as 27k SSLC examinees avail scribes in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala schools, SSLC examinees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/kerala-to-make-age-proof-must-to-buy-booze</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/6/26/original/liquor_file_pic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:24:10.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala to make age proof must to buy booze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, liquor sales, legal drinking age</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/03/satheesan-conveys-displeasure-to-adani-group</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ngmnutb0/Satheesan-conveys.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An empowered committee headed by the chief secretary will scrutinise the approval proposal before forwarding it to the cabinet for final decision.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:18:58.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satheesan conveys ‘displeasure’ to Adani Group </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Satheesan, Adani group companies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/03/madison-square-garden-is-abuzz-with-eager-swifties-ahead-of-swift-kelce-wedding</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/2bq08ckx/AP26183733555313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers set up a tent outside of Madison Square Garden ahead of a reported wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-03T01:14:57.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Madison Square Garden, Swifties, Swift-Kelce wedding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/cm-mohan-yadavs-gad-home-among-top-five-mp-departments-with-most-pending-assembly-matters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ib5s4nxw/202607013848154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister MohanYadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:39:17.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Yadav's GAD, Home among top five MP departments with most pending Assembly matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Mohan Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/air-india-express-restores-all-its-west-asia-flights</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/itvqqnk7/ANI_20260315190227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India, Air India Express to operate 48 flights to and from West Asia on March 16</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:35:54.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express restores all its West Asia flights </news:title>
<news:keywords>Air India Express, Air India Express flights, Air India Express Middle East flights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/shwetha-menon-says-she-remains-amma-president-challenges-legitimacy-of-ad-hoc-committee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hxfi1tim/ANI_20250815142352.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress Shwetha Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:35:04.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shwetha Menon says she remains AMMA president; challenges legitimacy of ad hoc committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Shwetha Menon, AMMA president, ad hoc committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/fifa-world-cup-2026-why-football-players-at-biggest-showpiece-event-are-playing-chess</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/vbqvh08g/Screenshot-2026-07-02-at-23-51-13-Untitled-design-YouTube-Thumbnail.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>12-year-old Martin Zubimendi (R) and chess coach Inigo Argandona after winning a regional tournament</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:32:59.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Why football players at biggest showpiece event are playing chess </news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, football, chess, Neymar, FIFA World Cup, Martín Zubimendi, World Cup 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/beer-major-carlsberg-india-files-for-700-mn-ipo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/15/23/original/Beer1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Carlsberg beer logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:32:45.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beer major Carlsberg India files for $700 mn IPO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Carlsberg India, Carlsberg India IPO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/02/trumps-supreme-court-defeat-on-birthright-citizenship-tariffs-bear-on-indian</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ao7tsaqr/AP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protestors gather in support of birthright citizenship in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's Supreme Court defeat on birthright citizenship, tariffs bear on Indian</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/02/be-wary-of-a-seismic-doublet-in-himalaya</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/6pvpb8n4/download.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>40 percent of India’s population lives in the Upper Indo-Gangetic Plain</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Be wary of a seismic doublet in Himalaya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/banks-likely-to-log-4-qoq-decline-in-net-income-in-q1-on-flat-margins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-28/forzyis8/ANI_20250828063833.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banks' credit growth touched 17.7% (as of June 15) led by mid-sized private banks</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:14.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks likely to log 4% QoQ decline in net income in Q1 on flat margins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banks income, banks Q1 performance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jul/02/what-dells-powerstore-elite-means-for-enterprise-storage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/654e63f4-a49a-4a9f-9f4e-c98ff9f65104/cats_KwuQVYp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dell</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What Dell’s PowerStore Elite means for enterprise storage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/02/need-new-guards-against-weapons-of-mass-defection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ea5wsy62/2july2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In light of the grotesque emasculation of democracy that is today on display, the time has come for Parliament to pass a single-line anti-defection law</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Need new guards against weapons of mass defection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jul/02/quick-take-crèche-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/tilpe56w/Wikimedia-Commons-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Crèche concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/02/the-weight-of-devotees-trust</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/7mszbzgk/AFP2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The worth of any religious institution lies not merely in the splendour of its structures but in the values it embodies and the integrity with which it serves those with faith</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The weight of devotees' trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jul/02/why-amazon-is-facing-legal-action-in-australia-over-prime-video-ads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/qqnexz9d/Amazon-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Amazon is facing legal action in Australia over Prime Video ads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jul/02/why-the-centre-has-asked-whatsapp-to-put-its-username-feature-on-hold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/32huwjtp/ANI_20260701153346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Username feature on WhatsApp may increase online fraud, phishing": Centre</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T18:20:39.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the Centre has asked WhatsApp to put its username feature on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/pil-in-sc-challenges-indias-unregulated-fee-driven-coaching-ecosystem</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/off26e08/ANI_20260629113201.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>2026-07-02T18:20:22.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in SC challenges India’s unregulated, fee-driven coaching ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sc, PIL, coaching ecosystem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/development-is-something-that-makes-things-better-not-worse-former-union-minister-maneka-gandhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/nihptl51/P_4840761435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:59:33.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Development is something that makes things better, not worse: Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, development, Former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/sc-to-examine-if-habeas-corpus-plea-can-challenge-chain-arrests-of-accused-in-multiple-cases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:55:37.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to examine if habeas corpus plea can challenge 'chain arrests' of accused in multiple cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, arrest, Supreme Court of India, Habeas corpus plea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/no-official-word-on-early-uttarakhand-assembly-polls-says-cm-dhami-amid-speculation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/cmcvyx8f/dhami085547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:51:45.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No official word on early Uttarakhand Assembly polls, says CM Dhami amid speculation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pushkar Singh Dhami, 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/centre-amends-drugs-rules-to-ensure-uniform-regulation-of-advanced-cell-and-gene-therapies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/xh9l7gzq/202603193713889.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>2026-07-02T17:39:24.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre amends drugs rules to ensure uniform regulation of advanced cell and gene therapies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Health, advanced cell and gene therapies, drugs rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/hisar-man-allegedly-stabs-live-in-partner-to-death-walks-into-police-post-to-confess</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/obbaf30m/stabbed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:18:41.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hisar man allegedly stabs live-in partner to death; walks into police post to confess</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, stabbed to death, crime confession</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/centre-plans-anti-doping-law-overhaul-to-target-traffickers-spare-athletes-from-criminal-prosecution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/8/original/Soccer_Russia_Doping_Bask.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T17:10:21.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre plans anti-doping law overhaul to target traffickers, spare athletes from criminal prosecution</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prosecution, National Anti-Doping Act, 2025, anti-doping law</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/02/hope-to-consistently-throw-around-87m-rohit-yadav-on-cwg-asiad-aspirations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cwnmynqy/DSC09254.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Javelin thrower Rohit Yadav poses with the display board which reads 87.05m at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:53:28.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hope to consistently throw around 87m: Rohit Yadav on CWG, Asiad aspirations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Neeraj Chopra, Commonwealth Games, Javelin Throw, Asian Games 2026, Rohit Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/two-wheeler-sales-momentum-continues-in-q1-after-record-fy26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/9vkpz1xk/ANI_20250129104206.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two-wheeler sales reached 2.14 crore units in FY26, a 13.4% increase over the prior year.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:44:22.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-wheeler sales momentum continues in Q1 after record FY26 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Two-wheeler sales, two-wheeler industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/dri-seizes-1-kg-gold-worth-rs-15-cr-at-kochi-airport-palakkad-man-arrested</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>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:40:58.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRI seizes 1 kg gold worth Rs 1.5 crore at Kochi airport; Palakkad man arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Palakkad, DRI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/jharkhand-cabinet-adopts-vb-g-ram-g-clears-rs-4189-crore-for-rims-2-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-20/r6cwy86x/a42ce31ed1ab421e4fdd9dfc3106358f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand among the states receiving a wage hike of over 15 per cent compared to the previous rates.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:37:15.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Cabinet adopts VB-G RAM G, clears Rs 4,189 crore for RIMS-2 project</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand Cabinet, VB-G RAM G</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/msils-kharkhoda-car-plant-will-be-among-the-worlds-largest-toshihiro-suzuki</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ywnai2ml/IMG5655.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, virtually inaugurated the MSIL's new facility on Thursday during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum at New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:32:37.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSIL’s Kharkhoda car plant will be among the world’s largest: Toshihiro Suzuki

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maruti Suzuki India, MSIL new plant , Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/pil-in-jharkhand-hc-challenges-nhrc-circular-withdrawing-mandatory-judicial-inquiry-into-custodial-deaths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/yf1si6pw/C_53_1_CH1509_44065328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:28:19.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in Jharkhand HC challenges NHRC circular withdrawing mandatory judicial inquiry into custodial deaths
</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, custodial deaths, Jharkhand HC, judicial inquiry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/uttarakhand-hc-seeks-records-on-death-row-convicts-mental-health-in-2014-tehri-triple-murder-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/q1xtfbts/Screenshot-2026-06-16-230141.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:16:57.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand HC seeks records on death-row convict's mental health in 2014 Tehri triple murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, mental health, Uttarakhand High Court, Convict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/02/suvendu-adhikari-cabinet-approves-ucc-review-committee-formation-in-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/ed35oifi/Screenshot-2025-04-16-200855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Bengal, the proposed UCC legislation will follow the UCC Bill, 2026 of the Gujarat model, the UCC Act of Assam and the UCC Act, 2024 of Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:15:16.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet approves UCC review committee formation in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal, UCC review committee, Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/iran-warns-oil-tankers-to-use-approved-routes-in-strait-of-hormuz-or-face-forceful-response</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/lxnzn9yi/AP26181385886757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:12:56.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face 'forceful response'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, oil tanker, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/02/punjab-exports-first-ever-litchi-shipment-to-oman-expanding-gulf-market-reach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ogu5ulzu/ANI_20260702123126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyush Goyal hails export of Punjab's first Litchi consignments to Oman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:11:49.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab exports first-ever litchi shipment to Oman, expanding Gulf market reach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Piyush Goyal, Punjab exports , exports to Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/02/sreejesh-questions-the-value-of-indias-foreign-chief-coach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-30/5tejjusu/ANI_20250630101609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P R Sreejesh</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:10:27.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sreejesh questions the value of India's 'foreign chief coach'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, PR Sreejesh, Indian hockey, Craig Fulton</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/assam-man-fails-to-prove-citizenship-despite-producing-15-documents-gauhati-hc-declares-him-foreigner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cc2asqn6/ANI_20250414171033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T16:04:51.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam man fails to prove citizenship despite producing 15 documents; Gauhati HC declares him 'foreigner'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, citizenship, Gauhati High Court, Documents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/02/punjab-police-clears-7402-impounded-vehicles-in-a-month-after-hc-push</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/wcx1193g/ANI_20260606165818.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state police will try to fast-track the process to release vehicles under custody following all legal procedures in a time-bound manner, says Praveen Kumar Sinha, Special DGP (Law and Order), Punjab.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:43:11.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police clears 7,402 impounded vehicles in a month after HC push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Punjab Police, disposal of unclaimed vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/02/tmc-infighting-escalates-as-rebel-camp-presses-claim-over-party-before-eci</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/efr3bgzp/PTI07022026000167A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, centre, speaks to the media outside Nirvachan Sadan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:28:25.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC infighting escalates as rebel camp presses claim over party before ECI</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/heavy-rain-batters-uttarakhand-hindering-char-dham-yatra</loc>
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<image:caption>Continuous rockfall and falling debris are hampering restoration efforts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:16:35.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain batters Uttarakhand, hindering Char Dham Yatra</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/ed-raids-eight-locations-in-tn-kerala-in-rs-100-crore-plus-dream-makers-global-ponzi-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:12:29.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids eight locations in TN, Kerala in Rs 100-crore-plus Dream Makers Global Ponzi probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Enforcement Directorate, Dream Makers Global</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/govt-school-students-cannot-be-forced-to-recite-hindu-prayers-chhattisgarh-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:07:59.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt school students cannot be forced to recite Hindu prayers: Chhattisgarh HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Students, Chhattisgarh High Court, government school</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/vulnerabilities-insider-nexus-and-deceptive-tactics-aid-multi-ton-scrap-theft-in-bhilai-steel-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ktaoq11b/DINOSjmmmmjjjjjTGG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport vehicles would enter through the Rolling Mill gate and pass through the weigh-bridge to load flue dust.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:58:44.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vulnerabilities, insider nexus and deceptive tactics aid multi-ton scrap theft in Bhilai Steel Plant</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/delhi-university-releases-academic-calendar-for-2026-27-new-session-to-begin-on-july-28</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi University logo used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:47:50.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University releases academic calendar for 2026-27; new session to begin on July 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/in-a-first-dhanbad-police-parade-700-identified-offenders-aiming-at-curbing-crime</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/1hycan1b/Dhanbad-4.jpg-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SSP also appealed to the individuals with criminal records to completely distance themselves from crime and anti-social activities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:46:04.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, Dhanbad police parade 700 identified offenders, aiming at curbing crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, crime, Dhanbad police, 700 identified offenders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/russian-strikes-kill-21-in-biggest-ever-attack-on-kyiv-mayor-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/489mcleu/AFP20260702B8YZ3KFv3HighResTopshotUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man looks at a residential building damaged following a Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on July 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:44:42.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strikes kill 21 in biggest ever attack on Kyiv, mayor says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jul/02/eci-schedules-bypolls-to-three-seats-in-bihar-madhya-pradesh-and-gujarat-on-july-30</loc>
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<image:caption>ECI Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:41:41.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI schedules bypolls to three seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat on July 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Election Commission, By election</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/mumbai-rains-shiv-sena-blames-mayor-and-bmc-chief-for-death-of-a-person-who-fell-into-uncovered-manhole</loc>
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<image:caption>Mumbai is drenched by heavy monsoon rains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:30:08.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai rains: Shiv Sena blames Mayor and BMC chief for death of a person who fell into uncovered manhole  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Mumbai Rains, uncovered manhole</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/jk-hc-directs-army-to-pay-rent-to-owners-of-land-it-took-over-in-sopore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/89efjkpf/202602123671114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to case details, the Army took over the land measuring 23 kanals and 14 marlas (nearly 3 acres) from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:28:06.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K HC directs Army to pay rent to owners of land it occupied in Sopore</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, Sopore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/02/tamilnews2026jul01its-a-wrap-for-rishikanth-anishma-anilkumars-modha-rathiri-heres-all-we-know</loc>
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<image:caption>Anishma Anilkumar and Rishikanth along with the Modha Rathiri team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:20:41.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's a wrap for Rishikanth-Anishma Anilkumar's Modha Rathiri; here's all we know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modha Rathiri, Modha Rathiri wrapped, Modha Rathiri movie plot, Modha Rathiri story, Modha Rathiri movie, Modha Rathiri cast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jul/02/hindinews2026jul01musafir-cafe-release-date-out-vikrant-massey-vedika-pinto-and-others-star-in-netflixs-romantic-series</loc>
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<image:caption>(from left) Vedika Pinto, Vikrant Massey and Mahima Makwana in Musafir Cafe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:20:21.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Musafir Cafe release date out: Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and others star in Netflix's romantic series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Musafir cafe, vikrant massey, vedika pinto, mahima makwana, netflix</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/former-spain-and-arsenal-playmaker-santi-cazorla-retires-at-41</loc>
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<image:caption>Spain's Santi Cazorla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:19:05.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Spain and Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla retires at 41</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Retirement, Spain football team, Santi Cazorla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/02/hindinews2026jul01ayushmann-khurranas-next-film-titled-mupapa-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pizu3jpw/mupapaayushmann.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(from left) Sameer Saxena, Ayushmann Khurrana and Akshaye Widhani are coming together for Mupapa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:16:08.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayushmann Khurrana’s next film titled Mupapa, gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>ayushmann khurrana, mupapa, yrf, posham pa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/02/englishnews2026jul01monica-barbaro-to-star-in-oceans-prequel</loc>
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<image:caption>Monica Barbaro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:14:57.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monica Barbaro to star in Ocean's prequel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Monica Barbaro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jul/02/tamilinterviews2026jul02vishnuu-vishal-i-never-thought-gatta-kusthi-would-get-a-sequel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hrsops2o/Gatta_Kusthi_2_Vishnuu_Vishal.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishnuu Vishal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:13:17.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishnuu Vishal: I never thought Gatta Kusthi would get a sequel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gatta Kusthi, Gatta Kusthi 2, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Chella Ayyavu, Vishnuu Vishal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/former-minister-ponmudys-speech-at-indoor-meeting-in-2025-wounds-religious-feelings-of-hindus-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras HC grants</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:11:36.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Minister Ponmudy’s speech at  indoor meeting in 2025 wounds religious feelings of Hindus: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, Hindus, Ponmudy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/125-year-old-gurdwara-demolished-in-pakistan-mea-condemns-act-sikh-groups-seek-intervention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/8r7uuk35/Gurudwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The damaged Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Farooqabad, Pakistan, following its demolition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:09:12.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>125-year-old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan; MEA condemns act, Sikh groups seek intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Pakistan minorities, attack on minorities, Gurudwara Demolished in Pakistan, Sri Guru Singh Sabha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Jul/02/we-are-ready-and-confident-india-on-revamped-olympic-host-selection-process-for-2036</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/dhka8ntt/41250d531b0be44fd2f0bb11c94f5daf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IOA puts forth Mission 2036 with the aim of powering sports in India, bringing Olympics to country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:05:00.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We are ready and confident': India on revamped Olympic host selection process for 2036</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, International Olympic Committee, India Olympics bid, Olympics 2036</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/32-years-after-rampur-tiraha-firing-incident-cbi-court-convicts-three-up-cops-in-fake-arms-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/h99nhwp9/New-Project-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Families of the statehood activists and supporters of the Uttarakhand movement termed the verdict a significant, though delayed, victory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T14:03:48.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>32 years after Rampur Tiraha firing incident, CBI court convicts three UP cops in fake arms case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, fake arms case, Rampur Tiraha firing incident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ayodhya-administration-issues-show-cause-notice-for-building-belonging-to-wife-of-accused-in-ram-temple-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Ayodhya Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:59:56.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya administration issues show-cause notice for building belonging to wife of accused in Ram Temple case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya Development Authority, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/aadhav-arjuna-claims-dmk-aidmk-reached-electoral-agreement-both-parties-reject-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Aadhav Arjuna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:50:05.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhav Arjuna claims DMK, AIDMK reached electoral agreement; both parties reject charge </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIDMK, Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/indian-navy-scores-second-somali-piracy-bust-in-a-fortnight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/q5ibego7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-07-02-at-4.51.25-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 21 crew members had locked themselves inside the ship’s citadel and were reported safe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:38:45.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy scores second Somali piracy bust in a fortnight </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Somali pirates, Indian Navy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/rainwater-stagnation-caused-cave-in-on-newly-built-delhi-dehradun-expressway</loc>
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<image:caption>The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said the damaged stretch on the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor was identified immediately and repaired to restore traffic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:27:11.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rainwater stagnation caused cave-in on newly built Delhi-Dehradun expressway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Expressway, rainwater stagnation, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/nirmohi-akhara-chief-accuses-ram-temple-administrator-of-playing-politics-amid-donation-row</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Jan. 20, 2024, Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust member and Nirmohi Akhara chief Mahant Dinendra Das speaks to the media in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:15:37.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmohi Akhara chief accuses Ram temple administrator of 'playing politics' amid donation row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nirmohi Akhara, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam, Mahant Dinendra Das, Gopal Rao Nagarkatte</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jul/02/tungabhadra-dam-a-new-era-of-indias-water-cooperation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/z97dr8k9/TUNGABHADRA-AGREEMENT-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Ministers of the three states-- Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil inaugurated the newly installed 33 spillway gates of the Tungabhadra Dam recently.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:06:09.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tungabhadra Dam: A new era of India’s water cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tungabhadra, Tungabhadra river, political and administrative cooperation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/india-japan-unveil-economic-partnership-framework-defence-pact-after-modi-takaichi-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/9utcy9k2/PTI07022026000319B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image received on July 2, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jointly press the button during the inauguration of an initiative at the India-Japan Business Forum, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T13:00:20.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Japan unveil economic partnership framework, defence pact after Modi-Takaichi talks </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM narendra Modi, India-Japan ties, Sanae Takaichi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/congress-mp-slams-india-pakistan-peace-letter-cites-pahalgam-attack-history-of-cross-border-terror</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/o2r7ahzp/Manish-Tewari.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Jan 12, 2026, Congress MP Manish Tewari speaks at an event in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:55:26.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP slams India-Pakistan peace letter, cites Pahalgam attack, history of cross-border terror</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manish Tewari, India-Pakistan Tensions, India-Pakistan ties</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/air-india-express-announces-resumption-of-flights-to-oman-kuwait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/moc93r3n/ANI_20260301141332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India Express flight image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:47:20.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express announces resumption of flights to Oman, Kuwait </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India Express</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Jul/02/preventable-tragedy-open-manhole-death-in-mumbai-puts-bmc-in-spotlight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/8/original/20200409302L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:40:35.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preventable tragedy? Open manhole death in Mumbai puts BMC in spotlight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, BMC, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Manhole death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/11-year-old-boy-driving-pickup-truck-crashes-into-group-of-thai-monks-killing-nine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/1v3w0wxj/AP26183317494158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photograph released by the Phu Manorom temple shows a group of Thai Buddhist monks posing for a picture at Phu Manorom temple in Mukdahan province, Thailand, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:39:25.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing nine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Thai monks Accident, Bangkok Monk Accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/just-19-fined-in-a-year-for-driving-in-slippers-in-uttarakhand-despite-safety-warnings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/bmlqkp4g/riding-bike-with-slippers-fine-1-1568107299.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:37:04.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just 19 fined in a year for driving in slippers in Uttarakhand despite safety warnings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, driving, slippers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/uk-formally-apologizes-for-states-role-in-forcing-unwed-mothers-to-give-up-babies-for-adoption</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hflu4r2m/AP26183378081275.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, center, attends a meeting with campaigners to discuss historical forced adoption, at Downing Street, in London, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:27:52.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, UK Forced Adoption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jul/02/t20s-here-to-stay-not-so-sure-about-odis-r-ashwin-calls-etpl-necessary-addition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/yta7nzks/R-Ashwin.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Ashwin will captain the Dublin Guardians franchise in the ETPL.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T12:12:27.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>T20s here to stay; not so sure about ODIs: Ashwin calls ETPL 'necessary addition'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, R Ashwin, ETPL, European T20 Premier League, Dublin Guardians</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/air-india-express-restores-all-west-asia-flights-resumes-salah-kuwait-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/wcvyn3tw/ANI_20260701134317.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>2026-07-02T12:00:15.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express restores all West Asia flights; resumes Salah, Kuwait services</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India Express, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/ncp-sp-mp-backtracks-on-possible-nda-entry-amid-reports-of-pawar-bjp-outreach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/kuez7gwk/Kohle-and-Pawar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar (R) and the party's Lok Sabha MP from Shirur Amol Kolhe.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:59:22.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP (SP) MP backtracks on possible NDA entry amid reports of Pawar-BJP outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NDA, Sharad Pawar, NCP(SP), Amol Kohle, Pawar-BJP talks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ram-temple-trust-politics-head-of-centuries-old-shrine-alleges-illegal-takeover-by-champat-rai-gang</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ruzhgyk4/ANI_20260625145858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ram Niwas temple is located directly next to the Ram Janmabhoomi complex and is managed by a panch committee, which has appointed a priest to oversee its operations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:51:17.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Temple trust politics: Head of centuries-old shrine alleges illegal takeover by Champat Rai 'gang'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ram temple, Champat Rai, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/vatican-declares-ultraconservative-society-in-schism-excommunicates-bishops-and-warns-faithful</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/dsfphotk/AP26182448575316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly consecrated Bishops, from left, Marc Hanappier, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, Michael Goldade and Pascal Schreiber wearing their miters and holding their pastoral staffs, stand at the end of their consecration ceremony in a tent set up outside the Society of St. Pius X seminary in Econe, Switzerland, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:41:22.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vatican declares ultraconservative society in schism, excommunicates bishops and warns faithful</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vatican</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/adani-enterprises-odisha-govt-sign-for-rs-108-lakh-crore-aluminium-plant-with-ihc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/7sc1yd90/HMNjqo4akAAVKFh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, IHC Group CEO Syed Basar Shueb and Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:21:40.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Enterprises, Odisha govt sign for Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium plant with IHC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Business, Odisha government, Adani Enterprises, IHC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/as-pentagon-stays-quiet-ap-reconstructs-us-strike-on-minab-school-that-killed-168-iranian-children</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/uzmg4vy4/AP26180651597909.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This picture, released by the Iranian government's foreign media department and distributed by the AP without changes, shows graves being prepared for the victims, mostly children, of a strike Feb. 28 on a primary school in Minab, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/v9skgt2x/AP26180651494871.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers and residents search through the rubble in the aftermath of a strike on a primary school in Minab, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/b6q3tmk7/AP26180651491551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A coffin is carried during the funeral of mostly children killed in a strike Feb. 28 at a primary school in Minab, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cuerp1wp/AP26180651574428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man sits on a bench in a memorial, set for the school children who were killed during a strike on a primary school in southern town of Minab on Feb. 28, in northern Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:10:08.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs US strike on Minab school that killed 168 Iranian children</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US airstrikes in Iran, Iran War, Iran School Strike, US Bombs Iran School, minab school strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/02/calcutta-hc-directs-private-bank-to-disclose-corpus-in-tmcs-frozen-accounts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/dldx0u39/202605263802599.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya said the matter will be heard again on July 8 and directed the concerned private bank authority to disclose before it the corpus lying in the three accounts of the TMC by July 7.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:57:53.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC directs private bank to disclose corpus held in TMC's frozen accounts </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, Calcutta HC, TMC bank accounts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/expanding-conflict-leaves-over-three-million-acutely-food-insecure-in-northern-nigeria-wfp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/4/4/original/800.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:44:20.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expanding conflict leaves over three million 'acutely food insecure' in northern Nigeria: WFP</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Boko Haram, Nigeria, food insecurity, US aid cuts, Nigeria Hunger</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/cjp-protest-day-13-wangchuks-sugar-drops-to-60-dipke-launches-chai-pe-charcha-with-cockroaches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/jxtlxaoq/Sonam-wangchuk-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharing Wangchuk's health update on X, Abhijeet Dipke said Wangchuk's condition was worsening and warned that the government would be responsible if anything happened to him.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:38:30.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP protest day 13: Wangchuk's sugar drops to 60; Dipke launches 'chai pe charcha with cockroaches'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, Cockroach Janata Party, abhijeet dipke, CJP protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-hc-dismisses-anticipatory-bail-plea-of-kumbh-mela-fame-monalisas-husband-in-kidnapping-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/rro6p89h/P_4818567889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:37:52.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa's husband in kidnapping case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, kidnap case, Monalisa marriage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/ayodhya-donation-scam-kapil-sibal-slams-bjp-for-seeking-votes-in-rams-name-and-looting-ram-himself</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ulmcsajp/Kapil-Sibal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks during a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:27:16.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya donation scam: Kapil Sibal slams BJP for 'seeking votes in Ram's name and looting Ram himself'  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/02/first-monsoon-rains-in-gujarat-expose-civic-lapses-flooded-streets-hidden-potholes-string-of-accidents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/h34s9xqw/Gujarat-Rains.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incidents have fuelled widespread criticism of municipal authorities in both districts.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/c1uqvc4k/Azad-Chowk-accident.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV screengrabs from Azad Chowk in Junagadh show the aftermath of the accident (left) and the motorcycle inside the pothole (inset) on 1 July 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/wikpelvl/Junagadh-waterlogging.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV screengrabs capture two separate accidents involving the same concealed pothole in Oghadnagar, Junagadh, on 1 July 2026. A woman is seen falling (L), while a moped rider crashes into the same pothole (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:25:32.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First monsoon rains in Gujarat expose civic lapses: Flooded streets, hidden potholes, string of accidents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat rains, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Gujarat Civic Lapses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/result-of-modi-govts-divisive-ideology-says-rahul-gandhi-after-fresh-violence-in-manipur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/a6tnrlr2/ANI_20260627122852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T10:09:54.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Result of Modi govt’s divisive ideology,’ says Rahul Gandhi after fresh violence in Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Modi govt, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/punjab-police-dispose-of-7402-impounded-vehicles-in-major-statewide-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/8/original/police__eps213_pic___.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ganesh</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ganesh: I never wanted long gaps between releases</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mukunda Ramaswami</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nagarjuna gave wings to my dream of becoming an actor: Mukunda Ramaswami</news:title>
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<image:caption>Megha Shetty</image:caption>
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<news:title>The village atmosphere was very exciting: Megha Shetty</news:title>
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<news:title>Vinay Rajkumar: 'Gramaayaana is rooted in emotions that refuse to age'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gopal Krishna Deshpande</image:caption>
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<news:title>To understand India, we have to understand villages: Gopal Krishna Deshpande</news:title>
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<image:caption>Naveen Manoharan</image:caption>
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<news:title>We backed Gramaayaana for the story, not economics: Naveen Manoharan
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<news:title>SC flags usage of AI-generated fake judgements as precedents in law, likens it to 'release of methyl Isocyanate'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jul/02/ec-announces-gujarats-manjalpur-bypoll-schedule-voting-on-july-30</loc>
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<news:title>EC announces Gujarat's Manjalpur bypoll schedule; voting on July 30</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Jan 22, 2024, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra General Secretary Champat Rai speaks during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Champat Rai says he was 'betrayed' amid Ayodhya temple donation row: Sources</news:title>
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<news:title>Madhya Pradesh govt to provide cows at subsidised rates to 'Ladli Behna' beneficiaries</news:title>
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<image:caption>India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni.</image:caption>
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<news:title>A terrorist is a terrorist': India urges united global action against terror at UN</news:title>
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<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kejriwal asks PM Modi who is being 'saved' in Ayodhya donation embezzlement case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/centre-asks-meta-to-hold-whatsapp-username-rollout-over-fraud-fears</loc>
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<news:title>Centre asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears</news:title>
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<news:title>Over two lakh candidates skip re- NEET exam</news:title>
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<news:title>'Keep me away from all this': Diljit Dosanjh distances himself from CJP protest</news:title>
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<news:title>Kerala teacher suspended for allegedly assaulting class 2 student</news:title>
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<news:title>Centre proposes National Pharmacy Commission to overhaul education and regulation</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>SC declines plea against HC order extending Manipur panchayat polls deadline</news:title>
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<image:caption>A man rides a motorcycle past a mourning banner depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on the first day of the US-Israeli war against the Iran on February 28, in Tehran on June 30, 2026 ahead of his public funeral.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/a-visa-overstay-leads-to-trafficking-probe-2</loc>
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<news:title>A visa overstay leads to trafficking probe </news:title>
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<news:title>Where have all the fireflies gone?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dr Kasi Visweswaran</image:caption>
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<news:title>Doctor with a funny bone</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/pune-fort-murder-police-take-accused-siya-to-site-where-ketans-murder-plot-was-rehearsed</loc>
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<image:caption>26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal with his fiancée Siya Goyal.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pune fort murder: Police take accused Siya to site where Ketan's 'murder plot' was rehearsed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune fort murder, Siya Goyal, Ketan Agarwal Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/balogun-scores-and-sees-red-as-us-beat-bosnia-2-0</loc>
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<image:caption>Malik Tillman #17 of the United States celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/private-bus-operators-in-kerala-sell-snacks-on-board-to-protest-ministers-alternative-revenue-suggestion</loc>
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<image:caption>Hit by free travel scheme for women, Pathanamthitta private bus workers turn to selling snacks in protest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:58:34.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private bus operators in Kerala sell snacks on board to protest minister’s ‘alternative revenue’ suggestion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/congress-slams-centre-over-reported-ugc-net-paper-errors-targets-education-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress slams Centre over reported UGC-NET paper errors, targets Education Minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>The accused was booked under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act, arrested and sent to jail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:42:02.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One drug trader held, over 8,000 codeine cough syrup bottles seized in UP's Bahraich</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/02/belgium-late-show-floors-senegal-at-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium celebrates after the team's 3-2 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:40:39.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jul/02/actor-and-activist-danny-glover-says-he-has-alzheimers-disease</loc>
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<image:caption>Danny Glover arrives at the Governors Awards on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:37:53.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/eight-workers-killed-in-rock-collapse-at-bengaluru-stone-quarry</loc>
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<news:title>Eight workers killed in rock collapse at Bengaluru stone quarry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/02/india-remains-on-top-in-aius-june-list-of-global-dope-offenders</loc>
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<image:caption>The list includes persons serving bans for doping offences.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:31:15.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India remains on top in AIU's June list of global dope offenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, sporting landscape, dope offenders</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/02/malayalamnews2026jul01shane-nigams-balti-set-for-digital-premiere</loc>
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<image:caption>Shane Nigam's Balti poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shane Nigam's Balti set for digital premiere</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/world-bank-reclassifies-sri-lanka-as-upper-middle-income-country-after-economic-rebound</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:28:28.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Bank reclassifies Sri Lanka as upper-middle-income country after economic rebound</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/washing-machine-model-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-takes-dig-at-political-alliances-defections-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Washing machine model': DMK MP Kanimozhi takes dig at political alliances, defections in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, defections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/honeymoon-murder-case-meghalaya-govt-moves-sc-against-hc-bail-to-sonam-raghuvanshi</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonam Raghuvanshi hatched a conspiracy with hired assailants to murder her husband for financial gain.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya govt moves SC against HC bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/akhilesh-yadav-slams-alleged-attack-on-mahua-moitra-seeks-speakers-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>SP chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:20:17.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh Yadav slams alleged attack on Mahua Moitra, seeks Speaker's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akhilesh Yadav, Political Violence, TMC, attack on Mahua Moitra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/palestinians-face-uncertain-future-as-gaza-marks-1000-days-of-war</loc>
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<image:caption>A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest marking 1,000 days since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel, in Jerusalem, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T06:18:30.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/southwest-monsoon-arrives-in-delhi-imd-forecasts-thunderstorms-for-thursday</loc>
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<image:caption>IMD forecasts thunderstorms accompanied by rain over many parts of Delhi during the day, with generally cloudy skies expected to prevail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:56:09.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southwest Monsoon arrives in Delhi; IMD forecasts thunderstorms for Thursday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jul/02/why-the-govt-just-put-the-brakes-on-whatsapps-biggest-update</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:53:31.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the Govt Just Put the Brakes on WhatsApp's Biggest Update</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/retrofitted-qatari-jet-takes-flight-as-air-force-one-for-trumps-trip-to-north-dakota</loc>
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<image:caption>The newly designated Air Force One is ready as President Donald Trump arrives to board, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:50:08.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, retrofitted Boeing 747-800</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/delhi-police-apprehends-ghaziabad-man-over-hoax-bomb-threat-emails-to-multiple-organisations</loc>
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<image:caption>Using technical surveillance, the police team traced the suspect to Sanyog Nagar in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on June 30.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:39:56.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police apprehends Ghaziabad man over hoax bomb threat emails to multiple organisations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/weak-monsoon-leaves-chhattisgarh-farmers-struggling-as-kharif-sowing-slows-sharply</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:31:01.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak monsoon leaves Chhattisgarh farmers struggling as Kharif sowing slows sharply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jul/01/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-21-england-seek-last-16-berth-usa-chase-first-knockout-win-in-nearly-25-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Youri Tielemans (8) celebrates after scoring thrd goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia on July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:30:25.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 21: Kane's double carries England into Round of 16; Belgium and USA advance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/ecological-conscience-on-trial-cong-says-pm-modi-marching-to-environmental-disaster-in-great-nicobar</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T05:13:37.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ecological conscience on trial': Cong says PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/amarnath-yatra-begins-in-jammu-as-l-g-manoj-sinha-flags-off-first-pilgrim-batch-amid-tight-security</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flags off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas base camp, in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Thursday, July 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:59:56.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amarnath Yatra begins in Jammu as L-G Manoj Sinha flags off first pilgrim batch amid tight security</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/tamil-nadu-rolls-out-new-norms-for-rural-work-contracts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:43:32.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu rolls out new norms for rural work contracts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/rupee-rises-26-paise-to-9490-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Rupee appreciates 26 paise to 94.90 against the US dollar in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:42:06.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/health-department-proposes-accommodation-for-doctors-at-tns-valparai-gh</loc>
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<image:caption>Valparai Government Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:41:03.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health department proposes accommodation for doctors at TN's Valparai GH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Valparai Government Hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/over-50-contract-sanitary-workers-stage-stir-at-ccmc-head-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/i11t65ip/sanitary40107cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Contract sanitary workers of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation arrive at the Corporations main office to submit a petition on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:40:41.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 50 contract sanitary workers stage stir at CCMC head office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC, stir, contract sanitary workers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/three-days-after-self-immolation-against-cops-sc-driver-dies-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/gsedbabt/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:39:28.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three days after self-immolation against cops, SC driver dies in TN</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jul/02/independent-mlc-joins-eknath-shinde-led-shiv-sena-in-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/13wwwlpr/HMKbCKsbIAAJ0qs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MLC Kiran Sarnaik joins ruling Shiv Sena.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:38:35.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independent MLC joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/delay-in-ccmc-approval-stalls-pullukadu-traffic-improvement-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/58ohb2eg/pullukkadu50107cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles ply on the Pullukkadu Junction at Ukkadam in Coimbatore on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:37:54.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in CCMC approval stalls Pullukadu traffic improvement project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Pullukadu Junction</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/man-sets-26-year-old-alcoholic-son-on-fire-in-tns-thoothukudi-surrenders-before-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>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>2026-07-02T04:37:06.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sets 26-year-old alcoholic son on fire in TN's Thoothukudi, surrenders before police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, alcoholic son</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/02/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-as-crude-oil-prices-decline-further</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/4z9y25h6/ANI_20240604040620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets rally in early trade, tracking a drop in oil prices and positive trends in Asian equities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:33:08.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade as crude oil prices decline further</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/madras-high-court-refuses-to-order-cbi-probe-against-dvac-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/uik388ta/p4-arun101804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DVAC director A Arun</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:33:03.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court refuses to order CBI probe against DVAC chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DVAC director A Arun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/tamil-medium-quota-misused-4-group-i-officers-lose-posts-fail-to-get-legal-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/1ek4iiuf/C_53_1_CH1537_4383409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:29:06.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil medium quota misused: 4 Group-I officers lose posts, fail to get legal relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil medium quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/madras-hc-no-rejection-of-suit-against-office-bearers-term-extension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/lqm5f8o8/18101_pti10_18_2015_000148b_001.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actors Vishal and Nasser</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:19:30.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC: No rejection of suit against office-bearers’ term extension </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nadigar sangam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/seven-houses-on-kuttai-razed-in-chennai-residents-say-nowhere-to-go</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/xrq5ysbe/houses-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Screengrab from a video of the demolition of the houses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:10:28.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven houses on ‘kuttai’ razed in Chennai, residents say nowhere to go</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, houses razed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/andhra-pradesh-hc-seeks-report-from-govt-in-temple-lands-case</loc>
<image:image>
<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:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:09:31.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC seeks report from govt in temple lands case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, temple land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/gang-kidnaps-businessman-twice-in-7-months-4-land-in-police-net-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/dtnkbuck/New-Project-2026-07-02T093748.759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:09:01.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gang kidnaps businessman twice in 7 months; 4 land in police net in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, kidnap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/hey-ram-save-andhra-ysrcp-chief-jagan-alleges-deteriorating-law-and-order-situation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/9nw8kxns/vijysrc10107chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:07:58.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hey Ram, Save Andhra': YSRCP chief Jagan alleges deteriorating law and order situation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, NDA alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/law-must-move-with-the-speed-of-unlawful-digital-content-madras-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/s1d4m9jg/202605193794074.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:07:53.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law must move with the speed of unlawful digital content: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fake profiles, morphed obscene videos</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/union-govt-sanctions-price-deficiency-payment-framework-for-totapuri-mango</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/5y0xsh1t/Union-govt-sanctions-PDP-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Registered farmers must trade their produce through notified APMC mandis to qualify for relief.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:06:38.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union govt sanctions Price Deficiency Payment framework for Totapuri mango</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Market Intervention Scheme, Totapuri mango</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/one-more-dies-ammonia-leak-toll-rises-to-17</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/oiecug6i/ANI_20260623035040.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tiruvallur ammonia gas leak</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:06:29.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One more dies, Ammonia leak toll rises to 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ap-deputy-cm-pawan-inaugurates-18-urban-forests-eco-tourism-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/vfx6cffn/vijdycm10107chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Forest and Environment Minister Pawan Kalyan virtually inaugurated 18 newly developed urban forests, eco-parks, and community-based eco-tourism projects.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:04:40.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Deputy CM Pawan inaugurates 18 urban forests, eco-tourism projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, eco-park, nagara vanalu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/28-year-old-widow-fatally-stabs-father-in-law-over-sexual-assault-attempt-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/aqyossvc/New-Project-2026-07-02T093326.740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 28-year-old widow allegedly murdered her father-in-law Perumal with a knife at Anakaputhur near Chennai in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming she acted in self-defence after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault her.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:04:24.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28-year-old widow fatally stabs father-in-law over sexual assault attempt in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/edappadi-k-palaniswami-puts-up-brave-face-as-10-rebels-reject-new-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/so4lj3jt/EPS-puts-up-brave.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami ahead of the women’s wing meeting at the party headquarters in Chennai on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:04:15.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Edappadi K Palaniswami puts up brave face as 10 rebels reject new posts   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/left-leaders-call-on-cm-vijay-seek-all-party-meet-on-mekedatu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/jtg0lcgy/vijay-1091930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM state secretary P Shanmugham and CPI state secretary M Veerapandian with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:02:35.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left leaders call on CM Vijay, seek all-party meet on Mekedatu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPM, Joseph Vijay, Mekedatu issue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/yard-works-over-arakkonam-train-travel-time-cut-by-15-mins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/ku5oxoqn/Yard-works-over-Arakkonam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Travel time for trains between Chennai and Arakkonam is set to be reduced by around 10 to15 minutes after the Chennai Division of Southern Railway recently completed a major yard remodelling project at Arakkonam station at a cost of Rs 97 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:01:39.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yard works over, Arakkonam train travel time cut by 15 mins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Arakkonam railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ap-sets-up-complaint-cell-to-track-penalise-online-abusers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/k8ah87mx/C_40_1_CH1553_35782352.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T04:00:36.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP sets up complaint cell to track, penalise online abusers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Social media abuse</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/dmk-seeks-fir-against-cm-vijay-for-poaching-mlas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-02/scoqqqwe/R_S_Bharathi_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK organisational secretary RS Bharathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:59:25.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK seeks FIR against CM Vijay for ‘poaching’ MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, RS Bharathi, Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/andhra-cm-naidu-lays-stone-for-hero-motocorp-plant-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/oo0hxj7c/CM-lays-stone-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu addressing the gathering after laying the stone for Hero Motors GPC 2.0 at Madanapalem in Tirupati district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:58:06.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu lays stone for Hero MotoCorp plant in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Hero MotoCorp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/02/sit-arrests-two-more-policemen-in-sai-krishna-custodial-death-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/nyycy8nf/ANI_20250701052452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:56:23.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT arrests two more policemen in Sai Krishna custodial death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sai Krishna custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/president-murmu-calls-on-students-to-lead-indias-march-towards-viksit-bharat-by-2047</loc>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, AP Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Minister Nara Lokesh during the first convocation of CUAP in Anantapur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:56:22.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu calls on students to lead India's march towards Viksit Bharat by 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Droupadi Murmu, Central University of Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/three-held-in-rs-35-cr-bribe-plot-to-lure-tvk-mla-senthil-balaji-in-dock</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister V Senthil Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:56:19.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held in Rs 35-cr bribe plot to lure TVK MLA; Senthil Balaji in dock</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Senthil balaji, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/sc-teens-autopsy-done-after-familys-consent-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cps3uvy9/SC-teen’s-autopsy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The youth’s family had initially refused to allow an autopsy, alleging that deaths were honour killing and the FIR be altered to murder and not unnatural death.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:53:02.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC teen’s autopsy done after family’s consent in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, postmortem examination, Scheduled Caste youth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/02/andhra-pradesh-releases-krishna-waters-for-kharif-irrigation-in-delta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/cd0n9ort/Krishna-water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR Collector G Lakshmisha along with TDP president Gadde Anuradha releases water to the Krishna Eastern Delta Canals near Prakasam Barrage.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:53:00.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh releases Krishna waters for kharif irrigation in delta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, kharif irrigation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/how-a-multi-crore-steel-theft-racket-breached-security-at-sails-bhilai-steel-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ponsvzmu/DINOSjmmmmjjjjjTGGbb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police raid various premises of the Bhilai Steel Plant after a tip-off; The flue-dust cover-up tons of steel smuggled out of Bhilai Steel Plant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:52:22.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a multi-crore steel theft racket breached security at SAIL's Bhilai Steel Plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, SAIL, Bhilai Steel plant, steel theft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jul/02/intensify-efforts-to-eliminate-power-interruptions-minister-gottipati-to-officials</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>2026-07-02T03:51:43.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intensify efforts to eliminate power interruptions: Minister Gottipati to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, power interruptions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/ap-transforming-into-future-ready-state-driven-by-education-innovation-minister-lokesh-at-cuap-convocation</loc>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh participate in the first convocation of the Central University of Andhrapradesh in Anantapur on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:51:22.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP transforming into future-ready state driven by education, innovation: Minister Lokesh at CUAP convocation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, convocation, Central University of Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/andhras-net-gst-collections-rise-to-rs-3144-crore-in-june-up-21-percent</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:50:43.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra’s net GST collections rise to Rs 3,144 crore in June, up 21 percent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, GST collections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/next-polls-will-be-referendum-on-mavigun-versus-amaravati-ysrcp-leader-jagan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ttgqqt2c/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:49:40.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next polls will be referendum on MAVIGUN versus Amaravati: YSRCP leader Jagan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/cm-naidu-orders-crackdown-on-abusive-social-media-campaigns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/vgz69nn5/vijcm2100039.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during Pedalaku Sevalo programme in Guduru constituency of Nellore district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:48:28.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu orders crackdown on abusive social media campaigns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/misleading-advertisements-to-get-realtors-fine-up-to-rs-5l-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/1/original/TNRERA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:48:12.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Misleading advertisements to get realtors fine up to Rs 5L in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, misleading advertisements, real estate advertisements</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/three-charred-to-death-after-two-trucks-collide-on-national-highway-near-aps-boyapalem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hz8cmx0e/vijaccident10107chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three charred to death after two trucks collide on national highway near AP's Boyapalem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:46:15.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three charred to death after two trucks collide on national highway near AP's Boyapalem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Accident, Collision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/rescue-of-trapped-venezuelan-underway-one-week-after-quakes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/6epf0j3h/AP26183007586485.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man wearing a Barcelona soccer team jersey searches through earthquake rubble in La Guaira, Venezuela, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:45:34.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescue of trapped Venezuelan underway one week after quakes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, rescue operation, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/nstr-bans-tourism-from-core-areas-during-breeding-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/w6ygvj1r/NSTR-bans-tourism.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Nallamala forest is home to nearly 300 species of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, bears, deer, sambars and numerous bird species.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:44:11.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSTR bans tourism from core areas during breeding season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nallamala forest, NTCA, Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/over-245-lakh-qualify-in-ap-eapcet-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/l6cakvs5/State-logs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 2.45 lakh qualify in AP EAPCET 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/4l2wyahk/Over_2_45.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambangi Jaswanth Naidu, Jonnala Roshan Mandeep Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:42:22.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 2.45 lakh qualify in AP EAPCET 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, candidates, AP EAPCET</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/hiring-flawed-madras-hc-bins-appointment-of-17-judge-pas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/m4ekylbv/Centre’s-reply-sought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:41:24.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hiring flawed, Madras HC bins appointment of 17 judge PAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, PAs to judges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/cbi-begins-probe-into-2022-suryapet-lawyer-murder-after-telangana-hc-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/y2d2jgf5/CBI-dismantles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:40:56.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI begins probe into 2022 Suryapet lawyer murder after Telangana HC order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-cops-book-ap-circle-inspector</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/cu2x1tfu/Screenshot-2025-08-13-121929.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman alleged that her husband, YouTuber K Venkatrami Reddy, was taken away without following legal procedure and that she was assaulted when she questioned the police action.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:40:07.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana cops book AP circle inspector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/tamil-nadu-engineering-admissions-2026-rank-list-out-cut-off-may-drop-this-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Higher Education P Viswanathan releasing the TNEA 2026 rank list in Chennai on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:37:57.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2026 rank list out, cut-off may drop this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNEA, 2026 rank list</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/harish-alleges-political-interference-in-singareni</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS MLA T Harish Rao poses with a bow and arrow presented to him during a meeting in Karimnagar on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:37:46.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish alleges political interference in Singareni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/hc-pulls-up-police-over-alleged-rough-handling-of-70-year-old-ex-cop-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-18/g7mcfje9/Assault.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:36:58.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC pulls up police over alleged rough handling of 70-year-old ex-cop in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jul/02/scoot-revises-bhogapuram-airport-operations-date-to-july-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/eiztuttg/New-Project-2026-07-02T090433.401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly built 106.65 metre Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Alluri Sitarama Raju Greenfield International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:36:12.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scoot revises Bhogapuram airport operations date to July 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ASR International Airport, Visakhapatnam flights</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/guidelines-issued-on-community-participation-in-restoring-tanks-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/ycbo7g4s/Guidelines-issued.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rural development department maintains 22,051 minor irrigation tanks and 69,777 ponds and ooranis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:36:01.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guidelines issued on community participation in restoring tanks in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, minor irrigation tanks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/cmrs-directs-bmrcl-to-probe-purple-line-snag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-16/vevyvtu6/With-fare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:35:40.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRS directs BMRCL to probe Purple Line snag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BMRCL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/those-displaced-by-partition-were-warriors-of-struggle-says-rss-chief-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:35:39.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those displaced by Partition were 'warriors of struggle', says RSS chief Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, 1947 Partition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-hc-seeks-state-response-on-bail-plea-of-bandi-sanjays-son-in-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/my1rk09a/New-Project-2026-05-16T140332.873.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bandi Sai Bhageerath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:35:08.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC seeks state response on bail plea of Bandi Sanjay’s son in POCSO case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/vb-g-ram-g-to-cost-tn-rs-5000-cryear-cm-vijay-seeks-changes-to-funding-ratio</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/nvefe9al/VB-G-RAM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the new scheme, funding ratio has been revised to 60:40, with the centre contributing 60% and the state 40% of the expenditure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:34:37.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VB-G RAM G to cost TN Rs 5,000 cr/year, CM Vijay seeks changes to funding ratio</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/ktr-accepts-revanths-open-debate-dare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pccb8mk8/New-Project-2026-07-02T090336.042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao addresses the media at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:33:56.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR accepts Revanth’s open debate dare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/karnataka-hc-declines-to-quash-fir-in-alleged-foreign-funding-naxal-link-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/uy8vrq5f/HC-allows-probe-against-school.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:33:38.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC declines to quash FIR in alleged foreign funding-Naxal link case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/tusker-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-rail-barricade-in-cauvery-wildlife-sanctuary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/pvtg5cf8/BeFunky-collage-71.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tusker got stuck in rail barricade on early Wednesday morning in Muggur in Cauvery wildlife sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:32:51.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tusker rescued after getting stuck in rail barricade in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, tusker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/boozers-in-soup-as-tamil-nadu-orders-all-tasmac-bars-shut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/r8vnuykn/tasmacclosed111205chn1085956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Desperate tasmac customers seen at the closed Tasmac shop loacted at kellys court, purasaiwalkam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:32:18.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boozers in soup as Tamil Nadu orders all Tasmac bars shut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tasmac bars</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-bjp-chief-says-nitin-nabin-visit-rattled-congress-cm-revanth-reddy-in-panic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/1eoihlo2/C_23_1_CH1236_35723953.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state chief N Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:31:34.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana BJP chief says Nitin Nabin visit rattled Congress, CM Revanth Reddy ‘in panic’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-to-tighten-revenue-collection-as-revanth-reviews-budget-mobilisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/m8ji7bl6/TG-to-intensify.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:29:46.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to tighten revenue collection as Revanth reviews Budget mobilisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/revanth-reddy-to-mark-20-years-in-public-life-with-meeting-at-midjil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/94v3hekr/Revanth%20Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:28:33.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth Reddy to mark 20 years in public life with meeting at Midjil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/ageing-buildings-civic-woes-reduce-srirangam-gh-bed-strength-from-157-to-85</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/eluc5pwh/1-53-1-01ysri20107try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The view of Srirangam Government Hospital in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:27:39.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ageing buildings, civic woes reduce Srirangam GH bed strength from 157 to 85</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Srirangam Government Hospital</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/02/decomposed-body-found-during-hydraa-drain-desilting-operation-in-hyderabads-alwal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/o6tagbzd/ANI_20250421110345.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The body was discovered while workers were removing accumulated silt and garbage from the stormwater drain using an excavator.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:27:10.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decomposed body found during HYDRAA drain desilting operation in Hyderabad's Alwal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/three-held-for-threatening-witness-in-renukaswamy-murder-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:26:11.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for threatening witness in Renukaswamy murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Renukaswamy murder case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-high-court-refuses-to-halt-sale-of-300-acres-in-hyderabads-kukatpally-land-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/gcg6xds6/No-interim-stay-on-sale.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:25:08.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court refuses to halt sale of 300 acres in Hyderabad's Kukatpally land dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/sathyamangalam-tahsildars-filmy-video-reels-in-criticism-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/juim9oq5/whatsapp-image-2026-07-01-at-222203110032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sathyamangalam tahsildar Jamuna Rani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:24:55.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sathyamangalam tahsildar's filmy video 'reels' in criticism on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, video, Sathyamangalam tahsildar, Jamuna Rani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/02/food-safety-inspections-find-hygiene-violations-at-hyderabad-kitchens-serving-top-educational-institutes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/4q1lzfj7/Sri-Chaitanya-Narayana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Narayana Educational Society’s central kitchen in Madhapur</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:23:06.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food safety inspections find hygiene violations at Hyderabad kitchens serving top educational institutes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-plans-ai-powered-traffic-signal-integration-to-ease-congestion-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/e18que1q/CM-pitches-AI-based.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM A Revanth Reddy meets Analog founder-CEO Alex Kipman and MEIL MD Krishna Reddy on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:22:06.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana plans AI-powered traffic signal integration to ease congestion in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/former-aiadmk-tiruppur-district-secretary-quits-party-set-to-join-tvk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/tb61rqjf/MSM-Anandan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former AIADMK minister M S M Anandan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:19:35.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former AIADMK Tiruppur district secretary quits party, set to join TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, TVK, M S M Anandan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/nothing-ordinary-here</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/do420q2m/TAKE-Abishi-Sarkar-JPG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ‘Remembering Hat Pakha’ installation by artist Abishi Sarkar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/sfr82p3n/take-Dr-Asha-Kumari.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Asha Kumari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/so4mjlgl/oran-5-JPG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The exhibition also features ‘Oran – Sacred Groves of the Thar Desert’, developed by Kaner Retreat resort</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:18:38.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nothing Ordinary Here</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, Alliance Francaise Delhi, Bachpan Ki Dukaan, Alliance Francaise 70th anniversary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/hyderabad-pocso-court-sentences-man-to-five-years-for-sexually-assaulting-11-year-old-girl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-01/fugxux8f/Screenshot-2025-08-01-212938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The matter came to light during a ‘SHE Team’ awareness programme conducted at the victim’s school, where the minor narrated her ordeal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:18:32.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad POCSO court sentences man to five years for sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/toddlers-abused-at-it-firm-daycare-fir-against-five-women-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/2yrvm12a/BeFunky-collage-70.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HAL police registered the FIR against the daycare in-charge and four caregivers under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:18:04.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddlers abused at IT firm daycare, FIR against five women in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, child abuse, Capgemini, daycare, Toddlers abused, Brookefield</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/man-snatches-rs-13k-from-bunk-attender-flees-after-fuel-refill-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/25/original/money.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:17:47.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man snatches Rs 13K from bunk attender, flees after fuel refill in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, snatchers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-auto-driver-gets-20-year-jail-for-raping-minor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/xl8pzhlo/Auto-driver-gets.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:16:08.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Auto driver gets 20-year jail for raping minor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/interstate-burglary-gang-busted-in-telanganas-nalgonda-prime-accused-shot-during-arrest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/30/original/-Police-Express--2__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:15:19.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interstate burglary gang busted in Telangana's Nalgonda; prime accused shot during arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/02/cloud-renewal-delay-cripples-kochis-cctv-network-hinders-crime-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/f9kfusp0/cctv1094237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Smart City CCTV camera at Kadavanthra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:13:51.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cloud renewal delay cripples Kochi's CCTV network, hinders crime probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Smart City, Cochin Smart Mission Limited, Operation Toofan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/conduct-neet-in-phases-parliamentary-panel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/w5082v8q/P_4829759647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical aspirants entering an exam centre to appear for NEET in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:13:10.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conduct NEET in phases: Parliamentary panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET, NTA, NEET paper leak, Parlimentary panel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/gba-takes-up-safe-footpath-drive-clears-75km</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/vd38pp1p/GBA-TAKES.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority workers remove signboards</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/lcsu24i6/GBA-TAKES-UP-SAFE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:12:19.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA takes up safe footpath drive, clears 75km</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, footpath, GBA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/el-nino-effect-to-prevail-over-telangana-in-july-too</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/24e7m25y/El-NiNo-effect-to-Prevail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A lake near Thantholi village in Adilabad district has completely dried up</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/97dnwq6s/El-NiNo.jpg</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:11:57.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino effect to Prevail over Telangana in July Too</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/02/three-held-as-rpf-cracks-mystery-of-missing-cochin-port-rail-tracks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/yqq4z7ef/Three-held-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screen grab of the railway tracks found demolished.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:11:47.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held as RPF cracks mystery 
of missing Cochin Port rail tracks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Railway Protection Force, Cochin Port Trust</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/two-children-among-three-killed-in-mangaluru-wall-collapse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/7h7xooh2/nagorihouse0107chn36.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Retaining wall collapsed at Nagori on Wednesday that damaged four residences and claimed three lives.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:11:00.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two children among three killed in Mangaluru wall collapse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mangaluru wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jul/02/even-at-60-salary-crisis-continues-to-haunt-kalamassery-hmt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/b79k6719/hmt104541.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HMT Machine Tools unit at Kalamassery.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:10:25.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Even at 60, salary crisis continues to haunt Kalamassery HMT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, pending salary, HMT, HMT Kalamassery unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/karnatakas-bidar-civic-body-agrees-to-shift-garbage-dump-after-telangana-border-village-protests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/a6y3mhfj/Madgi-forces-K’taka-civic-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The garbage dumped near Madgi village along the Telangana-Karnataka border by Bidar municipal staff</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:10:21.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's Bidar civic body agrees to shift garbage dump after Telangana border village protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/tvk-friendly-parties-to-roll-out-a-formal-alliance-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/k4zznlsp/C_1_1_CH1104_118159554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:08:55.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK, friendly parties to roll out a formal alliance soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK, Joseph Vijay, formal electoral alliance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/rowdy-sheeter-shot-in-leg-while-trying-to-escape-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/ibmprlfr/ANI_20250911025827.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>2026-07-02T03:08:35.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rowdy-sheeter shot in leg while trying to escape in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, shot in leg</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/hyderabads-osmania-general-hospital-performs-indias-first-simultaneous-five-organ-transplant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/2503ok0z/OGH-scripts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The doctors who were part of the team that performed the complex surgery at the OGH</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:08:24.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's Osmania General Hospital performs India's first simultaneous five-organ transplant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/02/pipeline-work-underway-in-kazhakoottam-water-resources-minister-mons-joseph</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/cwq8uz2f/73180850320436310662672178284610879638290340n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:07:57.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pipeline work underway in Kazhakoottam: Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Mons Joseph, pipeline project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/bengaluru-north-ac-fined-rs-75000-for-rti-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/dabnyxbn/ANI_20250814084614.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>2026-07-02T03:07:44.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North AC fined Rs 75,000 for RTI lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Information Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jul/02/telangana-hc-pulls-up-authorities-over-power-connections-to-buildings-without-occupancy-certificates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/389j4q3y/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana 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>2026-07-02T03:06:58.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC pulls up authorities over power connections to buildings without occupancy certificates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/karnataka-cabinet-to-decide-on-bus-fare-hike-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/exx588rl/C_35_1_CH1576_68294751.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>2026-07-02T03:06:11.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet to decide on bus fare hike today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, bus fare hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/water-level-in-almatti-narayanpura-reservoirs-hits-rock-bottom-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/7fnaxa9l/Water-level-in-Almatti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Almatti dam currently holds only 20.902 tmcft against its capacity of 123.081 tmcft</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:05:07.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water level in Almatti, Narayanpura reservoirs hits rock bottom in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Water level</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jul/02/over-six-hospitalised-after-consuming-shawaya-mayonnaise-from-thiruvananthapuram-hotel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/kw5r33um/New-Project-2026-07-02T083354.651.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:04:50.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over six hospitalised after consuming shawaya, mayonnaise from Thiruvananthapuram hotel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Food poisioning, Kadakkavoor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/kfcc-members-meet-cm-shivakumar-demand-new-policy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/lqa6me26/KFCC-members-meet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation led by KFCC President Jayamala meets Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at his official residence in Bengaluru on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:04:27.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KFCC members meet CM Shivakumar, demand new policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KFCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/gruha-jyothi-verification-drive-begins-bescom-visits-over-2500-households-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/e9e4ef24-e8b0-4018-92a1-28a0040b613e/ANI_20240528112719.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>2026-07-02T03:03:42.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gruha Jyothi verification drive begins, Bescom visits over 2,500 households in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gruha Jyothi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/two-kandhamal-engineers-arrested-in-rs-42-lakh-mgnrega-fund-embezzlement-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/rxvgj8zx/202605063777497.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Vigilance arrests two engineers over ₹42-lakh MGNREGA fund embezzlement</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:03:26.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Kandhamal engineers arrested in Rs 42-lakh MGNREGA fund embezzlement case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/bill-seeking-to-axe-arrested-cms-and-pms-poised-for-parliament-comeback</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/xqnnvzrt/Parliament.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bill is now expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:03:02.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill seeking to axe arrested CMs and PMs poised for Parliament comeback</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JPC, 130th Constitution Amendment Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/malkangiri-villagers-allege-andhra-police-entered-odisha-illegally-detained-residents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/qd12jn5d/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:01:57.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malkangiri villagers allege Andhra Police entered Odisha, illegally detained residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/just-26-vasectomies-performed-in-madurai-last-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-24/u8fs88z8/Vasectomy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health experts say men hesitate to opt for a vasectomy, mainly due to concerns about surgical pain and anxiety over possible future complications.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:01:40.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just 26 vasectomies performed in Madurai last year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, vasectomies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/bhadrak-minor-detention-case-orissa-hc-launches-pil-over-alleged-violations-of-juvenile-safeguards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/71797ttn/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:00:54.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhadrak minor detention case: Orissa HC launches PIL over alleged violations of juvenile safeguards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/minister-sharan-patil-moots-national-debate-on-medical-admissions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/43twy2p5/whatsapp-image-2026-03-16-at-13908-pm-1113408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:00:47.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sharan Patil moots national debate on medical admissions </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sharan Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-hc-divorced-daughter-eligible-for-family-pension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/88byysju/P_4818565545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court Building, Ernakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T03:00:41.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC: Divorced daughter eligible for family pension </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, army pensioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/madurai-division-of-southern-railway-doubles-user-charges-for-its-playground</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/ux214xuz/ierail10107mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arasaradi railway ground.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:59:36.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Division of Southern Railway doubles user charges for its playground</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, user charges, Arasaradi railway ground, Madurai Division of Southern Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/congress-bandh-disrupts-normal-life-in-nabarangpur-over-textbook-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/jvs4fy9l/Bandh-over-textbook.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress workers staging protest</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:59:18.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress bandh disrupts normal life in Nabarangpur over textbook row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/omsa-strike-disrupts-healthcare-services-at-malkangiri-district-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/24/original/Malkangiri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The strike by doctors disrupted routine outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) services, scheduled surgeries, diagnostic facilities such as blood tests, X-rays and scans, and emergency medical services, leaving hundreds of patients stranded.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:58:39.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMSA strike disrupts healthcare services at Malkangiri district hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/air-marshal-jasvir-mann-is-new-southern-air-command-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/7ye1wv3m/Air-Marshal-Jasvir-Mann-is-new.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann with colleagues after assuming command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:57:27.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air Marshal Jasvir Mann is new Southern Air Command chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southern Air Command, Guard of honour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/koraput-administration-reviews-development-roadmap-for-kotia-border-villages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/7j70q2if/New-Project-2026-07-02T082631.085.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Koraput collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:57:04.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koraput administration reviews development roadmap for Kotia border villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/134-kudumbashree-workers-lose-jobs-oppn-says-politically-motivated-move</loc>
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<news:title>134 Kudumbashree workers lose jobs; Oppn says politically-motivated move</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/contractor-threatens-to-end-life-at-irel-dredging-site-over-pending-dues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/t30ztxlz/Contractor-threatens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reddy atop the feeding plant machine as police personnel stand guard | EXPRESS</image:caption>
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<news:title>Contractor threatens to end life at IREL dredging site over pending dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/tns-kerala-doctor-eager-to-serve-fellow-idukki-kin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/duj22ce2/TN’s-‘Kerala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Rafiq consulting patients at a Primary Health Centre in Tenkasi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN's 'Kerala doctor' eager to serve fellow Idukki kin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Doctor, Tenkasi, Cheruthoni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/65-year-old-man-beaten-to-death-over-buffalo-grazing-dispute-in-odishas-nayagarh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:53:42.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>65-year-old man beaten to death over buffalo grazing dispute in Odisha's Nayagarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/odisha-police-bust-interstate-sex-trafficking-racket-rescue-six-minors-from-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-04/dae2crmx/Minor-GIRirL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:52:46.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Police bust interstate sex trafficking racket, rescue six minors from Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/it-takes-principled-professional-to-do-fearless-journalism-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/hcdwoevp/pressday10107chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar being felicitated by Karnataka Media Academy president Ayesha Khanum in the presence of Information Commissioner MN Anucheth during Press Day celebrations in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:52:36.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It takes principled professional to do fearless journalism: CM Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/aadhar-card-of-child-marriage-victim-tampered-in-tn-health-department-files-plaint</loc>
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<image:caption>Aadhar Card.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:51:51.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhar card of child marriage victim tampered in TN, health department files plaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Child marriage victim, Aadhar card tampered</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/tn-gas-leak-deaths-odisha-labour-department-files-plaints-against-middleman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/y9zlqh0l/C_1_1_CH1467_121235616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Majhi pays his obeisance to mortal remains of victims who died in an ammonia gas leak at sea food processing unit in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:51:34.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN gas leak deaths: Odisha Labour department files plaints against middleman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/space-constraints-force-prisoners-in-kerala-to-sleep-in-shifts-kelsa-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/dtysta5x/New-Project-2026-07-02T082001.559.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Space constraints force prisoners in Kerala to sleep in shifts.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/gfl4eaxx/Screenshot-2026-07-02-015808.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:51:07.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Space constraints force prisoners in Kerala to sleep in shifts: KeLSA study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, prisoners, Kerala prisons, overcrowded prison</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/ospcb-issues-show-cause-notice-to-shyam-metallics-over-illegal-fly-ash-dumping</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/pwjuykpe/OdishaStatePollutionControlBoard.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The notice said on June 28, OSPCB officials conducted a surprise inspection in Rengali and found fly ash allegedly dumped at unauthorised locations in Babuchakuli.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:49:34.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OSPCB issues show-cause notice to Shyam Metallics over illegal fly ash dumping</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/odisha-deputy-speaker-joins-fight-against-toxic-fly-ash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/yry6gtf4/Dy-Speaker-joins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of fly ash dumped on a road</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:48:34.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Deputy Speaker joins fight against toxic fly ash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/sit-formed-to-probe-organ-trafficking-rackets-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/r95vzgal/Widening-organ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SIT formed to probe organ trafficking rackets in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:48:17.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT formed to probe organ trafficking rackets in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Home department, organ trafficking racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/02/uaes-ihc-to-sign-mou-for-rs-110-lakh-crore-aluminium-project-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/8j5tnoqj/New-Project-2026-07-02T081656.051.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:47:10.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE’s IHC to sign MoU for Rs 1.10-lakh-crore aluminium project in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/intense-lobbying-on-as-kerala-udf-govt-weighs-filling-key-cabinet-rank-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/menlvas7/New-Project-2026-07-02T081456.915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: PJ Joseph, MK Muneer, KM Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:46:40.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intense lobbying on as Kerala UDF govt weighs filling key cabinet-rank posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, PJ Joseph, MK Muneer, KM Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/02/climber-couple-arrested-after-scaling-empire-state-building-antenna-for-apparent-marriage-proposal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/n24qrfid/AP26182590393289.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two people stand on the tip of the antenna of the Empire State Building in New York while holding a banner on Wednesday, July 1, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:46:40.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for apparent marriage proposal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, marriage proposal, Empire State Building, Climber couple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/constitute-sit-to-probe-irregularities-bjp-mlc-ravi-to-karnataka-government</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP MLC CT Ravi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:45:38.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitute SIT to probe irregularities: BJP MLC Ravi to Karnataka government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SIT, Gruha Lakshmi scheme, BJP MLC CT Ravi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/majhi-unveils-coffee-table-books-on-speaker-opens-physiotherapy-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaker and CM unveil physiotherapy centre for MLAs on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:43:53.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Majhi unveils coffee table books on Speaker, opens physiotherapy centre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/niranjan-patnaiks-autobiography-blames-former-cm-jb-for-congress-decline-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/23yjyjv7/JB-should-not-have.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik’s autobiography ‘Samaya Sakshi’ being released at an event in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday | Shamim Qureshy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:42:33.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Niranjan Patnaik’s autobiography blames former CM JB for Congress’ decline in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/cross-voting-continues-to-trouble-bjp-jds-alliance-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-06/7gvs8ant/Siddu-DKS-should.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, and BJP state president BY Vijayendra address a press meet in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:41:53.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cross-voting continues to trouble BJP-JDS alliance in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, NDA, cross-voting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/odisha-cabinet-approves-rs-266-crore-state-data-centre-20-deep-sea-fishing-mission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1w1jd69r/City-to-tap-treated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of data centre used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:41:10.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Cabinet approves Rs 266-crore State Data Centre 2.0, deep-sea fishing mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/cm-shivakumar-seeks-report-on-mining-policy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/d6uq3orj/HL4rqG1aIAA6ke8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:40:05.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar seeks report on mining policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, mining policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/02/former-uco-bank-officer-held-in-cuttack-for-rs-325-crore-loan-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/mifa24vt/Screenshot-2025-08-09-082010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>EOW officials said Das had carried out the fraud between 2021 and 2025 while he was posted as the head of the bank’s Old Secretariat branch and then the Salepur branch.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:39:24.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former UCO bank officer held in Cuttack for Rs 3.25 crore loan fraud </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/every-rupee-is-accounted-for-rejects-transparency-concerns-rss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-18/frimp646/RSS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of RSS cadres used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:39:21.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every rupee is accounted for, rejects transparency concerns: RSS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/omsa-launches-statewide-protest-seeking-fulfilment-of-demands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/uguais6d/doct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>OMSA launches statewide protest over 10-point charter of demands</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:37:56.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMSA launches statewide protest seeking fulfilment of demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-electricity-minister-sunny-joseph-eyes-drawing-power-from-solar-projects-to-tide-over-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Electricity, Sunny Joseph.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:36:26.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph eyes drawing power from solar projects to tide over crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Power crisis, Sunny Joseph</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-governor-clears-seshadrinathans-posting-as-new-state-election-commissioner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/m2gwp5vw/New-Project-2026-07-02T080236.463.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>N Seshadrinathan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:34:35.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Governor clears Seshadrinathan's posting as new state election commissioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, State Election Commissioner, N Seshadrinathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/odisha-police-to-constitute-anti-narcotics-task-force-against-drug-trafficking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-27/aum507dn/New-Project-2025-01-27T151940.179.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka KPCC president Hariprasad slams BJP, RSS, says they challenge principles of Constitution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/mumbai-diary-cm-convinces-sachin-ahir-to-switch-to-mahayuti</loc>
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<image:caption>Sachin Ahir with Eknath Shinde and Maharashtra CM Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:32:09.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Diary | CM convinces Sachin Ahir to switch to MahaYuti</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sachin Ahir, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/experts-to-be-consulted-before-textbook-finalisation-odisha-school-and-mass-education-sme-secretary</loc>
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<image:caption>The textbook pages which feature factual inaccuracies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:31:21.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts to be consulted before textbook finalisation: Odisha School and Mass Education (SME) secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/karnataka-prepares-contingency-plan-to-tackle-drought-as-monsoon-remains-weak</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara chairs a review meeting of the Revenue department at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:30:36.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka prepares contingency plan to tackle drought as monsoon remains weak</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/ldf-udf-spar-over-cut-in-local-body-plan-funds</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan (L) and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:30:24.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF, UDF spar over cut in local body plan funds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jul/02/after-fire-pm-modi-to-launch-refinery-in-raj-on-july-4</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:29:45.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After fire, PM Modi to launch refinery in Raj on July 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, PM Modi, Rajasthan Oil Refinery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jul/02/odisha-deploys-rapid-action-teams-to-fight-urban-flooding</loc>
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<image:caption>File | Vehicles struggle to navigate waterlogged Cuttack road following the rain in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:29:38.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha deploys Rapid Action Teams to fight urban flooding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/cabinet-approves-rs-579-crore-jaydev-vihar-nandankanan-road-corridor</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:28:10.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves Rs 579 crore Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan road corridor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-assembly-passes-fin-bill-reducing-low-alcohol-tax-amidst-ldf-boycott</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister VD Satheesan presenting the state Budget at the Legislative Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:27:36.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly passes Fin Bill reducing low-alcohol tax amidst LDF boycott</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jul/02/odisha-unveils-indias-first-universal-kg-to-pg-free-education-programme</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chairing the cabinet on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:27:28.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha unveils India’s first universal KG-to-PG free education programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/nse-public-authority-under-rti-act-says-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/u24gxcth/20241023019L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the National Stock Exchange headquarters in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:24:30.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE ‘public authority’ under RTI Act, says Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kochi-based-cift-tech-turns-live-fish-transport-simple-efficient</loc>
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<image:caption>A porter carries a basin filled with freshly landed small tuna at Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:23:06.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi-based CIFT tech turns live fish transport simple, efficient</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, live fish</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/non-supply-of-chargesheet-copy-cant-be-ground-for-default-bail-rules-sc</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>2026-07-02T02:22:07.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Non-supply of chargesheet copy can’t be ground for default bail, rules SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, chargesheet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/crores-worth-of-goods-destroyed-in-delhis-janakpuri-electronics-showroom-fire</loc>
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<image:caption>Firefighters at the site after a fire broke out at an electronics showroom at Janakpuri, in New Delhi, early Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:20:53.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crores worth of goods destroyed in Delhi's Janakpuri electronics showroom fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/plant-it-forget-it-kerala-engineer-cracks-smart-farming-code</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/v9bfe1pp/smart-farm083424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gourish G Pillai at his farming automation project at Kerala Agricultural University Vellayani Campus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:19:32.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plant it, forget it: Kerala engineer cracks smart farming code</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, automated plant growth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/only-62-per-cent-seats-filled-in-arts-science-colleges-as-youths-opt-for-job-courses</loc>
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<image:caption>Admissions to aided courses in nine aided colleges fell from 3,631 in 2025-26 to 3,363 this year, with the vacancy rate increasing from 24.1% to 30.7%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:18:15.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 62 per cent seats filled in arts &amp; science colleges as youths opt for job-courses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Colleges, employment-oriented courses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/l-g-sandhu-urges-delhi-police-to-embrace-technology-driven-people-centric-policing</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:17:46.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Sandhu urges Delhi Police to embrace technology-driven, people-centric policing</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/karnataka-hc-relief-to-muda-ex-chief-in-land-allotment-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/uy8vrq5f/HC-allows-probe-against-school.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:17:29.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC relief to MUDA ex-chief in land allotment scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , MUDA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/congress-retains-warring-as-punjab-president-partap-singh-bajwa-as-legisture-party-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:16:23.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress retains Warring as Punjab president, Partap Singh Bajwa as legisture party leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab Congress, Partap Singh Bajwa, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/hands-on-learning-lets-kerala-digital-varsity-students-make-up-to-rs-30k-per-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-02/2il3aehh/‘Hands-on-learning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Digital University Kerala launches a master’s programme that will see students earning while learning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:16:20.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hands-on learning' lets Kerala digital varsity students make up to Rs 30k per month</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jul/02/forest-departments-request-for-additional-vets-pending-with-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:16:06.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest department’s request for additional vets pending with CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Veterinarians</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jul/02/activists-oppose-beach-sand-mining-irel-says-project-wont-cause-damage</loc>
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<image:caption>TN govt dept issued an order on June 10 extending the validity of reservation for approval of 1,144.06 hectares for mining in 8 coastal villages of Kumari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:14:24.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists oppose beach sand mining, IREL says project won’t cause damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IREL, beach sand mining</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/doctors-report-rise-in-influenza-mild-covid-19-cases-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:14:07.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctors report rise in influenza, mild Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/delhis-ev-policy-kicks-in-waiver-for-road-tax-registration-fees</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:13:26.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's EV policy kicks in, waiver for road tax, registration fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/kerala-comes-together-to-put-cheer-back-in-baby-mias-life</loc>
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<image:caption>Mia Maria.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:13:15.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala comes together to put cheer back in baby Mia's life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, genetic disorder, fund raising, spinal muscular atrophy, Mia Maria</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/sc-firms-up-itr-yardstick-for-compensation</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>2026-07-02T02:12:31.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC firms up ITR yardstick for compensation </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, ITR, accident compensation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/two-schemes-okayed-to-protect-75-historical-sites-delhi-govt-ropes-in-private-firms</loc>
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<news:title>Two schemes okayed to protect 75 historical sites, Delhi govt ropes in private firms</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/delhi-govt-rolls-out-winter-pollution-master-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi notifies permanent winter anti-pollution framework from Nov 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:09:58.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt rolls out winter pollution master plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/02/assembly-nod-for-bill-kerala-a-step-closer-to-becoming-keralam</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Legislative Assembly building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:08:53.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly nod for bill, Kerala a step 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/3-years-on-delhi-child-rights-body-lies-deserted</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:07:51.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3 years on, Delhi child rights body lies deserted </news:title>
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<image:caption>The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is working towards an ambitious roadmap to expand the national capital’s waste-processing capacity by 13,550 tonnes per day (TPD) with the help of new waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, expansion of existing facilities and fresh waste-processing projects.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Delhi plans 13,550 TPD waste-processing expansion to tackle mounting garbage crisis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:06:27.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Processing capacity gap galore, Delhi stinks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/02/cbi-arrests-haryana-ips-officer-over-rs-3-crore-bribe-bid-in-counterfeit-drugs-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:03:47.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests Haryana IPS officer over Rs 3-crore bribe bid in counterfeit drugs probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/01/kerala-govt-unaware-of-mscs-vizhinjam-port-stake-acquisition-bid-says-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:03:25.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt unaware of MSC's Vizhinjam Port stake acquisition bid, says CM Satheesan </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/02/tunnel-to-link-dwarka-e-way-with-vasant-kunj-approved</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T02:00:09.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tunnel to link Dwarka E-way with Vasant Kunj approved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/inside-the-making-of-the-transgender-persons-amendment-bill-protest-dress-at-chennai-pride-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Agni Pradeep at the Pride march</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T01:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside the making of the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill protest dress at Chennai Pride 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jul/02/in-living-colour-bluru-illustrators-vibrant-portaits-celebrate-keralas-everyday-heroes</loc>
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<image:caption>Muhammed Sajid with one of his works from the Folks of Kerala series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In living colour: B'luru illustrator's vibrant portaits celebrate Kerala's everyday heroes</news:title>
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<image:caption>Referee Tori Penso and assistant referees Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt, made up an all-woman referee team at the FIFA World Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru referee Neha M gives a player a yellow card</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Harsha Saini, Bengaluru-based referee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foot on the Field: Amid FIFA focus on women refs, Bengaluru women referees share the BTS of being match officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, football, FIFA, sports, Women in sports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/02/gautam-rode-confidence-matters-more-than-clothes</loc>
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<image:caption>Gautam Rode</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gautam Rode: Confidence Matters More Than Clothes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, SonyLIV, webseries, Undekhi, Gautam Rode</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/on-the-criminal-spectrum</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>On the criminal spectrum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Spectrum, Sexual Offender Profiling, Evaluation, Classification, Tracking, Risk Assessment and Unified Monitoring System, South Zone, Tamil Nadu, Police , Justice , judicial system , abuse</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fascinating FIFActs: Incredible Stories Behind FIFA World Cup History</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jul/02/from-khana-khazana-to-masterchef-australia-sanjeev-kapoor-on-food-television-and-the-joy-of-cooking</loc>
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<image:caption>Chef Sanjeev Kapoor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Khana Khazana to MasterChef Australia: Sanjeev Kapoor on food, television and the joy of cooking</news:title>
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<image:caption>Radhika Choudary, co-founder of Freyr Energy</image:caption>
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<news:title>Freyr Energy: Powering India’s Rooftops</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jul/02/when-art-looked-to-the-skies</loc>
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<news:title>When art looked to the skies </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/fssai-cracks-down-on-energy-drinks-over-misleading-claims-serves-notice-to-red-bull-and-pepsico-india</loc>
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<news:title>FSSAI cracks down on energy drinks over misleading claims; serves notice to Red Bull and PepsiCo India</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:39:24.467Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Fire and emergency service personnel searching for tipper driver in Krishna river near Kolhar village on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:32:30.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tipper truck plunges into Krishna River after crashing into car on Karnataka bridge; driver missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/01/economy-holds-firm-monsoons-risk-looms</loc>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jul/01/preventive-custody-law-needs-clear-guardrails</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/beikntow/ANI_20260629064807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during the Assembly session on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preventive custody law needs clear guardrails</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/01/when-violence-is-embedded-in-the-geography</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/yt4dn6hu/1july2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Much atrocity has happened on all sides during the three years of the conflict</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When violence is embedded in the geography</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jul/01/the-need-to-reverse-ageism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/1nybrguo/PEXELS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 provides a mechanism for maintenance and protection of property</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The need to reverse ageism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jul/01/quick-take-case-for-tourism-tax</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/7/original/kashmir_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A traffic-packed day at the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Case for tourism tax</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jul/01/trump-upbeat-as-us-iran-hold-very-good-indirect-talks-in-qatar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/cmoe02nj/AP26161558806133.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:26:36.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold 'very good' indirect talks in Qatar  </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US-Iran war, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jul/01/ritabrata-banerjee-faction-to-stake-claim-to-tmc-symbol-before-eci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/3my4nj5v/20260603392F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:25:46.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ritabrata Banerjee faction to stake claim to TMC symbol before ECI </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Ritabrata Banerjee, Election Commission of India (ECI), TMC symbol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/01/fifa-world-cup-2026-kane-roars-to-the-occasion-for-three-lions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/e5z9frnf/Kane.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harry Kane (L) rejoices after scoring the opening goal against DR Congo on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T18:25:38.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Kane roars to the occasion for Three Lions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Harry Kane, FIFA World cup 2026, Anthony Gordon, England vs DR Congo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/01/gold-silver-prices-set-for-consolidation-carry-q1-losing-streak-into-q2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/l39juikh/20251018217f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the CME, the yellow metal closed 28% down, from its record peak, on June 30 at $4030.50</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:43:43.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold, silver prices set for consolidation, carry Q1 losing-streak into Q2</news:title>
<news:keywords>gold price, silver price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/cbi-arrests-haryana-cadre-ips-officer-in-puducherry-counterfeit-medicine-racket-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/1iu4rhek/202607013847580.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBI arrests Haryana cadre IPS officer in bribery case</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:43:23.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests Haryana cadre IPS officer in Puducherry counterfeit medicine racket bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, counterfeit medicine racket bribery case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/01/car-sales-remain-firm-despite-west-asia-crisis-high-fuel-price-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/pwo9kh2v/202606013810554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India PV sales surge in June despite West Asia crisis</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:40:56.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Car sales remain firm, despite West Asia crisis, high fuel price concerns </news:title>
<news:keywords>Car sales, fuel price, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/01/tier-2-cities-drive-growth-in-indias-tech-hiring-as-gcc-expansion-spreads-beyond-metros</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/fe3nwpsm/202604153748981.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tech hiring</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:37:27.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tier-2 cities drive growth in India's tech hiring as GCC expansion spreads beyond metros</news:title>
<news:keywords> India tech hiring, GCC expansion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jul/01/pe-vc-investments-decline-3-to-645-billion-in-q2-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/tdmav674/202604303770814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Second quarter of 2026 saw 17 mega deals (transactions worth more than $100 million) aggregating $3.8 billion</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:35:09.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PE-VC investments decline 3% to $6.45 billion in Q2 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Private equity investments, venture capital investments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jul/01/uptet-2026-nearly-20-lakh-candidates-to-appear-across-60-districts-tight-security-in-place</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/z7cjt5lo/Screenshot-2025-12-26-074414.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparations at all examination centres had been reviewed and all necessary arrangements put in place, said Commission Chairman Prashant Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:19:12.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPTET 2026: Nearly 20 lakh candidates to appear across 60 districts, tight security in place</news:title>
<news:keywords>UPTET 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/01/malayalamnews2026jul01anna-ben-sangeeth-prathap-film-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/54n4fq6f/Anna_Ben_Sangeeth_Prathap_film_launched.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Anna Ben-Sangeeth Prathap film launch</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:12:45.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna Ben-Sangeeth Prathap film launched</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anna Ben, Sangeeth Prathap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jul/01/malayalaminterviews2026jun30cinematographer-faiz-siddik-i-wanted-more-people-to-discover-varanasi-through-chinna-chinna-aasai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/594semx1/FaizSiddikChinnaChinnaAasai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faiz Siddik (L), A still from Chinna Chinna Aasai featuring Indrans and Madhoo (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:12:30.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cinematographer Faiz Siddik: I wanted more people to discover Varanasi through Chinna Chinna Aasai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Faiz Siddik, Faiz Siddik interview, Chinna Chinna Aasai, Chinna Chinna Aasai interview, Varsha Vasudev, Varanasi, Indrans, Madhoo, Mammootty, 1000 Babies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/01/delhi-hc-refuses-to-lift-injunction-against-ilaiyaraaja-in-saregama-copyright-dispute-over-134-films</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/cvy7zvv5/C_1_1_CH1582_119931227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The interim order restrains Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting, using, issuing licences or claiming ownership over works claimed by Saregama.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:11:36.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses to lift injunction against Ilaiyaraaja in Saregama copyright dispute over 134 films</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Ilaiyaraaja, Saregama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jul/01/olise-dembele-mbappe-frances-new-liberte-egalite-fraternite</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/wx10dj9d/LEADOption.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring against Sweden</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T17:00:43.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Olise, Dembele, Mbappe — France's new 'Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, FIFA World cup 2026, Michael Olise, France vs Sweden</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/new-army-chief-general-seths-vijay-plan-bets-on-tech-jointness-and-self-reliance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/hltcs0gl/C_35_1_CH0258_6911966.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Army chief General Dhiraj Seth.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:59:54.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Army chief General Seth’s ‘VIJAY’ plan bets on tech, jointness and self-reliance </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vijay, General Dhiraj Seth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/why-the-us-supreme-courts-birthright-citizenship-ruling-is-a-major-relief-for-indians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/05fry6ef/202607013846859.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:53:22.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the US Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling is a major relief for Indians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, US Supreme Court, birthright citizenship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/01/fir-against-actor-tini-tom-following-the-courts-direction-based-on-ansiba-hasans-complaint</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/x8o268ne/ansiba-and-tini-tom.1.3908125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ansiba, Tini Tom</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:53:13.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR filed against Actor Tini Tom following court's direction based on Ansiba Hasan's complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Actor Tini Tom, Ansiba Hasan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jul/01/operation-numkhor-customs-officials-question-dulquer-salmaan-over-alleged-suv-smuggling-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/3/original/Dulquer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Dulquer Salmaan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:44:42.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Operation Numkhor': Customs officials question Dulquer Salmaan over alleged SUV smuggling racket </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Dulquer Salmaan, Customs officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jul/01/carry-out-special-dengue-awareness-drives-in-schools-markets-minister-nadda-to-delhi-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/xmiew6ob/ANI_20260629054340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Nadda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:35:05.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Carry out special dengue awareness drives in schools, markets': Minister Nadda to Delhi government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Health, Delhi government, dengue awareness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jul/01/i-was-being-in-cave-kept-things-to-myself-sumit-nagal-opens-up-about-struggles-of-last-two-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/9covd7fo/P_4618654628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sumit Nagal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:34:42.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I was being in cave, kept things to myself: Sumit Nagal opens up about struggles of last two years </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, tennis, Sumit Nagal, ATP Challenger</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jul/01/38-wards-across-11-districts-account-for-80-per-cent-tb-burden-in-delhi-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/3vqsmvup/New-Project-2026-03-14T152243.221.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi government will work towards providing upfront NAAT testing for all presumptive and drug-resistant TB cases alongside X-ray screening</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:27:05.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38 wards across 11 districts account for 80 per cent TB burden in Delhi: Officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Delhi, TB burden</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jul/01/arun-yadav-urges-rahul-gandhi-to-step-in-as-digvijaya-singh-jitu-patwari-row-exposes-mp-congress-rift</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/y6oof70l/Digvijaya-Singh-Jitu-Patwari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders Digvijaya Singh (L) and Jit Patwai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:26:28.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arun Yadav urges Rahul Gandhi to step in as Digvijaya Singh-Jitu Patwari row exposes MP Congress rift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Arun Yadav, Digvijaya Singh, Jitu Patwari, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/nepal-ready-for-diplomatic-dialogue-with-india-to-resolve-border-dispute-says-foreign-minister-khanal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/8iqepoba/C_53_1_CH1537_4434337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:15:09.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal ready for diplomatic dialogue with India to resolve border dispute, says Foreign Minister Khanal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India Nepal Border Issue, Shisir Khanal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/Jul/01/congress-unveils-punjab-poll-team-retains-warring-and-bajwa-in-state-leadership</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-15/6idw5ebm/ANI_20250415062514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress state Chief Raja Warring</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress unveils Punjab poll team, retains Warring and Bajwa in state leadership</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/nc-to-invite-india-bloc-jk-parties-for-protest-in-delhi-seeking-statehood-restoration</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard in the Gambhir Mughalan-Dori Maal area of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T16:09:15.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NC to invite INDIA bloc, J&amp;K parties for protest in Delhi seeking statehood restoration </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jul/01/cpi-announces-nationwide-campaign-against-several-union-government-policies</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI's D Raja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T15:43:24.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI announces nationwide campaign against several Union government policies</news:title>
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