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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/fuel-price-freeze-deepens-omc-losses-lpg-fertiliser-subsidy-burden-swells-icra</loc>
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<image:caption>In addition to losses on auto fuels, elevated energy prices following the West Asia crisis are expected to result in LPG under-recoveries of about Rs 80,000 crore in the current fiscal.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Fuel price freeze deepens OMC losses; LPG, fertiliser subsidy burden swells: Icra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/kargil-emerges-as-largest-ladakh-district-with-80-villages-as-new-map-sparks-debate</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kargil emerges as largest Ladakh district with 80 villages as new map sparks debate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/pm-modi-urges-people-in-bengal-to-vote-citing-higher-turnout-in-the-ongoing-polling</loc>
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<news:title>PM Modi urges people in Bengal to vote, citing higher turnout in the ongoing polling</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/pleas-against-hate-speeches-no-legislative-vacuum-exists-warranting-intervention-says-sc-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:17:29.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pleas against hate speeches: No legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention, says SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/south-korean-court-sentences-ex-president-yoon-to-seven-years-for-charges-including-resisting-arrest</loc>
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<image:caption>A supporter of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds up his portrait during a rally outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:15:35.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to seven years for charges including resisting arrest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/28/live-assembly-elections-west-bengal-phase-2-voting-in-high-stakes-contest</loc>
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<image:caption>Voters wait in a queue to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:15:28.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | Assembly elections: Bengal Phase-II sees over 60% turnout till 1 pm amid reports of violence, vandalism</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/blaze-at-residential-society-in-ghaziabad-fire-tenders-rush-to-the-spot</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:13:49.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaze at residential society in Ghaziabad; fire tenders rush to the spot</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/evm-glitches-booth-agent-attacked-west-bengal-phase-2-elections-turn-chaotic</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:11:22.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EVM glitches, booth agent attacked: West Bengal Phase 2 elections turn chaotic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/west-bengal-assembly-elections-phase-ii-polling-kicks-off-in-high-stakes-contest</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:09:12.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal Assembly elections: Phase II polling kicks off in high-stakes contest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/sabarimala-case-whether-devotee-or-non-devotee-is-claiming-right-to-enter-temples-has-to-be-examined-says-sc</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:01:54.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala case: Whether devotee or non-devotee is claiming right to enter temples has to be examined, says SC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-ssc-results-released-pass-percentage-rises-to-9515-pc</loc>
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<image:caption>Keshava Rao and Yogita Rana declared the results.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:56:54.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana SSC results released, pass percentage rises to 95.15 pc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana SSC results</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/anti-women-anti-development-modi-targets-samajwadi-party-accuses-it-of-opposing-ups-progress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3v48ujku/PTI04292026000141B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of Ganga Expressway, a mega infrastructure project connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:37:20.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-women, anti-development: Modi targets Samajwadi Party, accuses it of opposing UP’s progress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/eu-says-meta-is-failing-to-keep-underage-users-off-facebook-and-instagram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-11/4q8njp38/202501233307511.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meta disagreed with the decision, saying that it has measures in place to detect and remove accounts for anyone younger than 13.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:23:02.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/englishnews2026apr28emma-stone-chris-pine-onboard-the-catch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/yka55tz4/Emma_Stone_Chris_Pine.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emma Stone (L) and Chris Pine (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:19:11.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emma Stone, Chris Pine onboard The Catch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chris Pine, The Catch, Emma Stone</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/englishnews2026apr28harry-potter-star-joins-charlize-theron-in-tyrant-film-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/5ye9y84q/Charlize_Theron_Paapa_Essiedu.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charlize Theron (L) and Paapa Essiedu (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:19:02.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harry Potter star joins Charlize Theron in Tyrant, film goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Charlize Theron, Paapa Essiedu, Tyrant, Harry Potter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/29/hindinews2026apr28tabu-commences-shoot-for-nagarjuna-starrer-king100</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/5joqia7x/Tabu_Nagarjuna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tabu; Nagarjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:18:26.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tabu commences shoot for Nagarjuna starrer King100</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tabu movies, Nagarjuna , King 100 movie, R Karthik, Bhooth Bangla, Vijay Sethupathi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/29/teluguinterviews2026apr28faria-abdullah-i-will-definitely-direct-a-film-next-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Faria Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:17:57.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faria Abdullah: I will definitely direct a film next year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Faria Abdullah, Tharun Bhascker, JD Chakravarthy, Pavan sadineni, Gayapadda Simham</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/four-dead-20-injured-as-passenger-bus-collides-with-truck-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<image:caption>The passenger bus collided with the iron ore-laden truck on NH-143 near Sundargarh district in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:13:23.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, 20 injured as passenger bus collides with truck in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accident, Passenger bus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/29/riyan-parag-courts-controversy-after-cameras-catch-him-vaping-in-dressing-room-during-ipl-match</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Mullanpur, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:10:53.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Riyan Parag courts controversy after cameras catch him 'vaping' in dressing room during IPL match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Riyan Parag, vaping, E-cigarette, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/eu-chief-says-kremlin-imposing-digital-iron-curtain-on-russians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/5e2xd8ed/ANI_20251207154659.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:10:27.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, ​Russia Ukraine War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/approve-maternity-leave-for-third-pregnancy-without-discrimination-madras-hc-tells-tn-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/25/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:01:05.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy without discrimination: Madras HC tells TN govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, maternity leave, third pregnancy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/bengal-elections-bhangar-tense-during-polling-isf-claims-voters-agents-threatened-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/p3ci8yui/29041-pti04292026000119b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP and TMC supporters after a clash and protest broke out during the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in North 24 Parganas on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:57:06.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal elections: Bhangar tense during polling, ISF claims voters, agents threatened</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Indian Secular Front, Bhangar, West Bengal elections 2026, West Bengal Elections Phase 2</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/modi-inaugurates-594-km-ganga-expressway-adityanath-hails-farmers-for-land-contribution</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the gathering during the inauguration of the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, in Hardoi district. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:50:41.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway; Adityanath hails farmers for land contribution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Ganga Expressway</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/security-forces-maoists-exchange-fire-in-jharkhands-west-singhbhum</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:41:00.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security forces, Maoists exchange fire in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Security forces, Maoists, Jharkhand</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/didis-game-is-over-bjp-leaders-say-bengal-voters-yearn-for-paribartan-express-confidence</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:39:34.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Didi's game is over': BJP leaders say Bengal voters yearn for 'paribartan', express confidence</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, BJP, West Bengal elections 2026, West Bengal Elections Phase 2</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/pentagon-chief-hegseth-to-testify-before-us-congress-on-war-with-iran-as-peace-efforts-stall</loc>
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<image:caption>US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:24:38.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future</news:title>
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<image:caption>NC leader Imran Nabi Dar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:13:32.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTI reveals PDP had no polling agents, deepening J&amp;K RS cross-voting row</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hailey Baptiste, of the United States, reaches for a shot against Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts after defeating Cameron Norrie of Britain in their round of 16 match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T07:08:30.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hailey Baptiste ends Aryna Sabalenka's Madrid title defence</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:59:06.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's gold jewellery demand falls 19% in Q1 2026: World Gold Council</news:title>
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<image:caption>Varun Dhawan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:52:07.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varun Dhawan confirms release for ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (L) and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari landed at the same polling booth area in Bhabanipur’s Chakraberia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:50:37.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata, Suvendu circle same Bhabanipur booth; spar from distance without crossing paths</news:title>
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<image:caption>Yash starrer 'Toxic' postponed again, actor shares update on new release date</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:44:17.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash’s ‘Toxic’ postponed once more, new release date awaited</news:title>
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<image:caption>A still from KD: The Devil (L) and Kichcha Sudeep with the team of KD</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:36:27.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudeep: Don’t be harsh on our own people</news:title>
<news:keywords>KD: The Devil, Prem, Kichcha Sudeep</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/29/david-dhawan-classics-return-to-cinemas-in-a-tribute-festival</loc>
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<image:caption>David Dhawan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:36:12.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>David Dhawan classics return to cinemas in a tribute festival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, filmmaker David Dhawan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/29/kannadanews2026apr28vinod-prabhakar-eyes-bigger-success-with-balaramana-dinagalu</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Balaramana Dinagalu (L) and the team of the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:36:02.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinod Prabhakar eyes bigger success with Balaramana Dinagalu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/29/kannadanews2026apr28dhriti-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster for Dhriti (L) and the team of the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:35:28.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhriti gets a release date</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/29/kannadainterviews2026apr28behind-kds-retro-underworld</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:35:12.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behind KD's retro underworld</news:title>
<news:keywords>KD: The Devil, Devraj Sulok, Bharath Lingesh, Lokesh DP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/scientist-writes-to-centre-as-illegal-fertiliser-tagging-triggers-strike-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:28:31.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scientist writes to Centre as illegal fertiliser tagging triggers strike in Haryana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/29/rajasthan-royals-teen-sensation-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-fastest-to-400-runs-in-an-ipl-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, in New Chandigarh, Mullanpur, on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:27:47.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Royals' teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fastest to 400 runs in an IPL season</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/fire-breaks-out-in-ghaziabad-high-rise-several-residents-rescued</loc>
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<image:caption>A firefighter douses a fire that broke out in Green Avenue Society, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:19:39.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out in Ghaziabad high-rise; several residents rescued</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-alleged-rs-397-crore-tender-irregularities-in-transformer-procurement</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:07:59.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC orders CBI probe into alleged Rs 397 crore tender irregularities in transformer procurement</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/uae-exit-from-opec-unlikely-to-cut-oil-prices-immediately-may-raise-volatility-report</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE exit from OPEC+ may not ease oil prices, could heighten volatility, weaken cartel premium: Report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T06:04:03.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE exit from OPEC unlikely to cut oil prices immediately, may raise volatility: Report</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/29/fifa-enacts-new-world-cup-rule-on-yellow-cards-to-help-avoid-player-bans-in-knockout-rounds-2</loc>
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<image:caption>FIFA cleared the disciplinary records of players who have one yellow card after the three-game group stage so they start the knockout phase afresh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:58:33.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA enacts new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans in knockout rounds</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/six-months-needed-to-complete-probe-into-mundathicode-fireworks-blast-justice-cn-ramachandran-nair</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:55:40.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six months needed to complete probe into Mundathicode fireworks blast: Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mundathicode fireworks blast, Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/supreme-court-refuses-fresh-directions-on-hate-speech-says-existing-laws-sufficient</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:52:15.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court refuses fresh directions on hate speech, says existing laws sufficient</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/growing-up-with-toy-story-andrew-stanton-on-30-years-with-woody-and-buzz</loc>
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<image:caption>This image released by Disney shows characters Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, left, and Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, in a scene from "Toy Story 5."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:51:29.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Growing up with ‘Toy Story’: Andrew Stanton on 30+ years with Woody and Buzz</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Toy Story 5, Andrew Stanton</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/sri-lanka-to-resume-chemmani-mass-grave-excavation-tied-to-ltte-conflict-under-diplomatic-presence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/zflwaz3v/Chemmani-mass-grave-in-Jaffna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo taken on July 23, 2025, human skeletons are pictured at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, where authorities carried out excavations and forensic tests to identify the remains.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:51:18.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka to resume Chemmani mass grave excavation tied to LTTE conflict under diplomatic presence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/heat-forces-salt-pan-workers-in-tns-thoothukudi-to-start-shifts-at-1-am</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/zrog1w33/ANI_20260429051043.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu: Salt pan workers begin shift at 1 AM to escape severe heat in Thoothukudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:50:45.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat forces salt pan workers in TN's Thoothukudi to start shifts at 1 AM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Heatwave, Thoothukudi, salt pan workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/young-palestinian-artists-in-gaza-exhibit-their-impressions-of-war-as-a-fragile-ceasefire-holds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/kmk54dmq/AP26118513461468.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People look at paintings by Palestinian artists during an exhibition in Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:46:50.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/29/red-cards-can-be-given-to-players-who-cover-their-mouths-while-confronting-opponents-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The rule was unanimously approved by IFAB at a meeting held Tuesday in Vancouver, British Columbia. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup, starting on June 11.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hampi draws photography enthusiasts across India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:32:28.536Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The 31-year-old Stones has helped City win 19 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:31:28.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stones leaving Man City after 10 years of being the 'very embodiment' of Guardiola's team</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:27:49.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Hanks jokes about Woody’s 'worn' bald spot in 'Toy Story 5' teaser</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:27:35.739Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting, in Bishkek on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:10:12.294Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Taylor Swift says fans can take song theories to an "extreme place"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:01:44.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taylor Swift says fans go 'too far' trying to decode her songs about her personal life</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks to the media during the second and final phase of the state Assembly elections in Kolkata, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:58:44.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They are doing terrorism': Mamata alleges EC observers, central forces acting at BJP’s behest</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:55:09.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIIT Ranked 6th Best University in India, Emerges No. 1 in Eastern India in THE Asia Rankings 2026</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a trident and a 'damru' (small hand drum) at Kashi Vishwanath Temple during his two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, in Varanasi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:53:33.062Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>BJP state spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:49:10.823Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>IPS officer CV Anand</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets with Defence Minister of China Admiral Dong Jun during the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:40:47.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh meets with Chinese Defence Minister, discusses LAC peace and West Asia crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>BRS leader K Chandrasekhar Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:40:08.102Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:37:36.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana clears one lakh RTI applications in two years</news:title>
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<image:caption>The accused, Munshi Tudu, Munshi is said to have lured her to his house on the pretext of a discussion and then assaulted her with a stick, killing her on the spot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:35:57.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills neighbour in Jharkhand's Dumka over witchcraft suspicion, held</news:title>
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<image:caption>State Bank of India (SBI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:22:15.404Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/us-war-on-iran-driven-by-control-for-oil-cpm-leader-raghavulu</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM politburo member BV Raghavulu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:19:49.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US war on Iran driven by control for oil: CPM leader Raghavulu</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/51ve0rs2/Let-critics-wail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM A Revanth Reddy speaks after laying the foundation stone for Future City Police Commissionerate Building at Future City, Meerkhanpet</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lays the foundation stone for Future City Police Commissionerate building at Meerkhanpet on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:18:44.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let critics wail, Future City work will continue: CM Revanth Reddy</news:title>
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<image:caption>BRS MLA T Harish Rao interacts with media after meeting Manne Krishank at Sangareddy Jail</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:17:58.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru hackers roped in 
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<image:caption>PSG's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a penalty, the opening goal of his team during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:16:51.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-high-court-grants-bail-to-former-mla-rohith-in-moinabad-farmhouse-drugs-case</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:16:45.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court grants bail to former MLA Rohith in Moinabad farmhouse drugs case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/amid-1st-heatwave-of-season-mercury-hits-46-degrees-celcius-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>This week’s spell marks the first sustained heatwave of the season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:13:38.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid 1st heatwave of season, mercury hits 46 degrees Celcius in Telangana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/hopes-fade-as-telanganas-adilabad-cci-plant-dismantled-for-scrap-after-decades-of-closure</loc>
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<image:caption>Defunct Cement corporation of India (CCI) in the district head quarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:13:08.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hopes fade as Telangana's Adilabad CCI plant dismantled for scrap after decades of closure</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/rahul-gandhi-calls-great-nicobar-project-scam-alleges-massive-rainforest-loss-and-displacement-of-tribals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/nfft6bmk/PTI04282026000156B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi being welcomed during his visit to INS Baaz Gate in Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:11:37.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project 'scam', alleges massive rainforest loss and displacement of tribals</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hyderabad-ccs-nabs-key-accused-in-t-wallet-data-misappropriation-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:11:17.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad CCS nabs key accused in T-Wallet data misappropriation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Central Crime Station, T-Wallet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/dri-arrests-two-with-crystal-meth-worth-rs-11-crore-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-15/xt9abkjj/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:09:52.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRI arrests two with crystal meth worth Rs 11 crore in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, crystal meth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-boosts-fuel-supply-to-meet-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/i8kz0i0b/demand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists wait to get their two-wheelers refuelled at a petrol bunk in Amberpet on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:08:53.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana boosts fuel supply to 
meet demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fuel supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hyderabad-based-vet-sells-blood-of-stray-dogs-probe-sought</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/z7qbmse1/stray-dogs.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:07:04.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad-based vet sells blood of stray dogs; probe sought</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Stray dogs, blood</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/another-day-of-queues-chaos-at-petrol-bunks-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/lvxt70x0/tarnaka42804chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panic buying of fuel continued for a second consecutive day, People stand in queue to fill petrol at Tarnaka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:06:33.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another day of queues &amp; chaos at petrol bunks in Hyderabad</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/man-booked-for-abusive-post-against-hyderabad-cp-vc-sajjanar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-27/rgyq6or4/C_23_1_CH1236_34162029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:05:20.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man booked for abusive post against  Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-government-gives-nod-for-use-of-forest-land-for-dindi-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/xfg0wgqt/Dindi-project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest land in Nalgonda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:03:04.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government gives nod for use of forest land for Dindi project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, forest land, Dindi project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/prehistoric-rock-painting-discovered-in-tns-vellarikkombai-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/sbiweppr/rock-painting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prehistoric rock paintings were discovered by members of Yaakkai Trust at Vellarikkombai village in Kotagiri of Nilgiris district during a recent field survey.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:02:49.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prehistoric rock painting discovered in TN's Vellarikkombai village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tribal, rock paintings</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hydraa-removes-signs-at-bathukamma-kunta-after-sc-setback</loc>
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<image:caption>HYDRAA chief A V Ranganath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:02:34.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA removes signs at Bathukamma Kunta after SC setback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/valparai-boat-house-lies-in-disrepair-ahead-of-summer-rush-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/a7gogpgy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-09.23.14.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The boathouse an important tourist attraction of Valparai left without maintenance for the last three years affecting tourism activities during the summer vacation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:01:06.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valparai boat house lies in disrepair ahead of summer rush in Coimbatore</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hailstorm-along-orr-catches-hyderabad-off-guard</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/icnl1gyu/Hailstorm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People play with iceballs after a hailstorm on the ORR stretch on Monday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:59:51.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hailstorm along ORR catches Hyderabad off guard</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/retired-professor-loses-rs-326-crore-in-trading-fraud-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/4m63aufs/ANI_20260420132139.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:57:27.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired professor loses Rs 3.26 crore in trading fraud in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, retired professor, trading fraud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/pm-modi-government-weakening-democratic-institutions-tpcc-chief-mahesh-kumar-goud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/j8u8tdch/Mahesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud tries his hand at a charkha during a training session organised by the Telangana Pradesh Congress Seva Dal at Nampally Exhibition Ground in Hyderabad on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:56:59.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi government weakening democratic institutions: TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mahesh Kumar Goud, democratic institutions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-hc-grants-conditional-bail-to-vivekananda-reddy-murder-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:54:04.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants conditional bail to Vivekananda Reddy murder accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, YS Vivekananda Reddy, conditional bail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/bengaluru-police-arrest-24-over-ipl-ticket-black-marketing-at-chinnaswamy-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/0dwnjd64/ANI_20250429023610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RepresentativeImage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:50:44.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police arrest 24 over IPL ticket black marketing at Chinnaswamy Stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IPL ticket black marketing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/got-the-guts-derek-obrien-dares-pm-modi-to-resign-if-tmc-wins-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>"Got the guts?" TMC's Derek O'Brien dares PM Modi to resign if TMC retains Bengal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:50:36.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Got the guts?' Derek O’Brien dares PM Modi to resign if TMC wins Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Derek O’Brien, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/29/vigil-exposes-malpractices-in-ntr-university-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/0wql7hm0/Vigil-exposes-malpractices.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Command Control Room is connected to 540 cameras installed across 28 medical, nine dental, and seven Ayush colleges in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:49:15.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigil exposes malpractices in NTR University exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR University, malpractice</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/bengaluru-police-point-to-suicide-in-former-techies-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/lelwwkvt/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:48:12.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police point to suicide in former techie’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/bengal-assembly-polls-phase-ii-violence-vandalism-reported-during-early-hours-of-voting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/dzy6fn9c/Bengal-Post-Poll-violence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CRPF personnel detain people after a clash erupts in Howrah during the second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:44:18.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal Assembly polls phase II: Violence, vandalism reported during early hours of voting</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/infant-girls-body-found-floating-in-lake-in-bengalurus-magadi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/5y0z5xp5/death-candle.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:44:14.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infant girl’s body found floating in lake in Bengaluru's Magadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Infants body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/three-doctors-arrested-in-karnatakas-mandya-district-over-illegal-scans-on-pregnant-minors-12-firs-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/bj3rjrg2/BeFunky-collage-56.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From left) Dr Harish, Dr Divya Chethana, Dr Harshith arrested in the case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:41:12.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three doctors arrested in Karnataka's Mandya district over illegal scans on pregnant minors; 12 FIRs filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, pregnant minors, illegal scans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/kanigiri-railway-station-demu-connectivity-in-andhra-set-to-become-a-reality-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>Kanigiri Railway station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:38:56.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanigiri railway station DEMU connectivity in Andhra set to become a reality soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/anti-corruption-forum-alleges-rs-20k-crore-tdr-scam-in-bengaluru-missing-files-flagged</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:38:08.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-corruption forum alleges Rs 20k crore TDR scam in Bengaluru; missing files flagged</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/journalist-hacked-to-death-in-andhra-pradeshs-v-kota</loc>
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<image:caption>ABN Andhra Jyothi reporter, Jaganmohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:32:41.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Journalist hacked to death in Andhra Pradesh's V Kota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, hacked, Rreporter Jaganmohan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/sewage-overflow-fears-in-bengalurus-horamavu-as-houses-lack-drainage-connections</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sewage overflow fears in Bengaluru's Horamavu as houses lack drainage connections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-quashes-ed-case-on-minister-periyasamy-in-housing-plots-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister I Periyasamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:29:46.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC quashes ED case on minister Periyasamy in housing plots scam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/bengaluru-east-city-corporation-braces-for-flood-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/r936a4eg/HEZE4nTbgAAkheb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commissioner D S Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:29:33.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru East City Corporation braces for flood management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, flood management, Bengaluru East City Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/ysr-arch-university-introduces-five-new-courses-for-2026-27</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:28:42.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSR Arch University introduces five new courses for 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/dalit-youth-found-dead-in-pudukkottai-quarry-four-booked-for-abetment-of-suicide-under-scst-act</loc>
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<image:caption>R Hariharan was found dead in a quarry near a forested area in Pudukkottai district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:26:46.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit youth found dead in Pudukkottai quarry; four booked for abetment of suicide under SC/ST Act</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/rayagada-division-to-be-operational-from-june-1-ecor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/peh5diub/14ty_rly1_1404try_4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:26:26.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rayagada division to be operational from June 1: ECoR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Rayagada railway division</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-commissioners-flag-admin-lapses-in-state-information-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:25:17.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Commissioners flag admin lapses in state information commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Information Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/oscpcr-begins-probe-into-missing-info-on-babies-at-scb</loc>
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<image:caption>OSCPCR team at SCB Medical College and Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:25:14.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OSCPCR begins probe into missing info on babies at SCB  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SCB Medical College and Hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/belagavi-film-dadapan-wins-best-film-at-goa-film-festival</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/51f39eui/C_1_1_CH1582_118835017.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:24:34.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belagavi film ‘Dadapan’ wins Best Film at Goa Film Festival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Goa film festival, Dadapan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/odisha-govt-orders-inquiry-into-alleged-irregularities-in-audit-of-bput-colleges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/21/original/Biju_Patnaik_University_Of_Technology_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biju Patnaik University of Technology</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:24:25.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt orders inquiry into alleged irregularities in audit of BPUT colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Biju Patnaik University of Technology</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/tn-logs-double-digit-growth-riding-on-agriculture-sector-cm-stalin</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:23:47.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN logs double-digit growth riding on agriculture sector: CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Growth, Agriculture, MK Stalin</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/ojee-to-be-held-from-may-4-around-13-lakh-students-to-appear-for-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/17/original/test-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:23:32.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OJEE to be held from May 4, around 1.3 lakh students to appear for exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/mentally-ill-man-climbs-atop-electric-tower-rescued-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Marandi atop the electric tower</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:22:35.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mentally-ill man climbs atop electric tower, rescued in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Mentally unstable</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/2012-bonded-labour-case-four-kiln-owners-get-eight-year-ri-each-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/nrdogmoc/202604243763364.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:21:52.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2012 bonded labour case: Four kiln owners get eight-year RI each in Chennai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/cabinet-rejig-very-much-on-the-cards-talks-on-samal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/fvfyjtk4/New-Project-2026-04-29T085021.261.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samal confirmed that discussions are ongoing with the central leadership on cabinet reshuffle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:21:41.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet rejig very much on the cards, talks on: Samal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP president Manmohan Samal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/new-policy-to-promote-use-of-treated-wastewater</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/12/24/original/Chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:19:39.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New policy to promote use of treated wastewater </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Housing and Urban Development department, wastewater</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/minister-lokesh-vows-1-trillion-vizag-economy-by-2047</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/d7kr2366/C_40_1_CH1553_34268754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted that Visakhapatnam, historically known for its port-led economy, is now expanding into digital connectivity with the development of cable landing infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:18:59.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh vows $1 trillion Vizag economy by 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, trillion-dollar economy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/after-patch-up-52-year-old-kills-wife-then-ends-life-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/1p7gkiqd/202604283767871.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:16:15.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After patch-up, 52-year-old kills wife, then ends life in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, death, dies by suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/return-aero-india-base-or-provide-alternative-land-minister-khandre-tells-iaf</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:13:15.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Return ‘Aero India’ base or provide alternative land: Minister Khandre tells IAF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Eshwar B Khandre</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/29/pressure-builds-up-after-record-polling-cm-candidates-go-the-extra-mile</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/1xdavqys/Pressure-builds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/r05zxkby/builds-up-after-record.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/la67ncbi/after-record-polling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK president Vijay</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/aj367z5i/polling-CM-candidates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTK leader Seeman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:09:49.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pressure builds up after record polling; CM candidates go the extra mile</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, CM MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/nhrc-advises-tn-21-states-to-step-up-heatwave-protection-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qror8kkc/TN-21-states-to-step.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The heatstroke prevention ward at the Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital | Ashwin prasath &amp; S Senbagapandiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:08:06.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC advises TN, 21 states to step up heatwave protection measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), heatwave protection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/odisha-govt-to-introduce-new-rr-policy-for-displaced-persons-in-mining-areas-says-pujari</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:07:39.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to introduce new R&amp;R policy for displaced persons in mining areas, says Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-rejects-plea-to-recover-poll-costs-from-multiple-seat-candidates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/c4hcqp8l/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:07:01.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC rejects plea to recover poll costs from multiple-seat candidates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, poll expense</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/two-held-over-rs-514-crore-online-investment-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/63xfneuv/Two-held-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:06:29.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held over Rs 5.14 crore online investment fraud </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cyber Crime</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/pre-monsoon-work-planned-in-cauvery-basin-to-curb-flooding</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/fmr87em3/Pre-monsoon-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DPR is yet to be finalised, however, preliminary estimates put the cost of the project at `7 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:04:14.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-monsoon work planned in Cauvery basin to curb flooding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu monsoon, Cauvery basin</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/keonjhar-to-be-developed-as-eastern-indias-second-jamshedpur-says-odisha-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ihd1f68m/Keonjhar-to-be-developed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi, dy CM KV Singh Deo and other guests at the event</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:03:44.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keonjhar to be developed as eastern India’s second Jamshedpur, says Odisha CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Keonjhar, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/60-yr-old-specially-abled-man-dies-brother-injured-in-fire-at-paharganj-house</loc>
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<news:title>60-yr-old specially abled man dies, brother injured in fire at Paharganj house</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/uthandi-residents-against-rs-91-crre-flood-drain-project-call-it-non-viable</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed discharge point to the sea has been identified as an Olive Ridley nesting site and falls within an ecologically sensitive CRZ-IA zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:02:35.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uthandi residents against Rs 91-crre flood drain project; call it 'non-viable'</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/amid-protest-rsp-starts-fencing-process-for-its-expansion-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ivr75i4u/Amid-protest-RSP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Laying of the approach road underway in presence of police personnel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:02:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid protest, RSP starts fencing process for its expansion project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela Steel Plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/free-summer-coaching-for-students-in-odishas-malkangiri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/dt1tq4vk/Teacher-student-gap.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:01:31.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free summer coaching for students in Odisha's Malkangiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, summer coaching</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/pursue-virat-dreams-with-honesty-kohli-to-students-at-academy-launch</loc>
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<image:caption>Virat Kohli during the academy inauguration ceremony on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:01:30.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pursue ‘Virat’ dreams with honesty: Kohli to students at academy launch</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/72-odisha-forest-personnel-go-on-mass-leave-demanding-transfer-of-bargarh-dfo</loc>
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<image:caption>Forest staff staging protest in Bargarh on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:00:12.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>72 Odisha forest personnel go on mass leave demanding transfer of Bargarh DFO</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/tourism-plan-mired-in-controversy-over-land-deal-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Hirakud reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:59:22.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism plan mired in controversy over land deal in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Hirakud reservoir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/man-beaten-to-death-over-mobile-phone-use-dispute-in-south-delhis-begumpur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:59:10.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man beaten to death over mobile phone use dispute in south Delhi’s Begumpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/three-kids-die-as-van-turns-turtle-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8lzrjnws/accident_1fmIsDs.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:57:28.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three kids die as van turns turtle in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-hc-judge-swarana-kanta-sharma-recuses-from-hearing-karti-chidambarams-plea-in-cbi-liquor-case</loc>
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<image:caption>MP Karti Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:56:40.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses from hearing Karti Chidambaram’s plea in CBI liquor case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/atishi-questions-bjp-over-rs-2500-womens-promise-says-not-even-25-paise-received</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly Atishi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:54:00.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atishi questions BJP over Rs 2,500 women’s promise, says 'not even 25 paise received'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-odisha-three-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/h6kffpaj/Arms-smuggling-racket.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The firearms and bullets seized from the accused by police</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:53:13.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arms smuggling racket busted in Odisha, three held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arms smuggling racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/if-it-wasnt-for-us-youd-be-speaking-french-king-charles-roasts-trump-at-us-state-dinner</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's King Charles III speaks during a State Dinner with US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:52:44.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at US state dinner</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, King Charles III, US State dinner, King Charles US visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/cm-rekha-gupta-leads-bjp-protest-in-delhi-assembly-over-womens-reservation-bill-delay</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta along with BJP MLAs during the protest on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:52:36.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta leads BJP protest in Delhi Assembly over women’s reservation Bill delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/60-year-old-odisha-man-found-dead-in-drain-murder-suspected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/shgi24zc/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:52:13.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60-year-old Odisha man found dead in drain, murder suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/cic-questions-dda-over-rti-denial-on-school-land-allotment-in-ashok-vihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Development Authority (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:51:11.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CIC questions DDA over RTI denial on school land allotment in Ashok Vihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/odisha-hc-upholds-rourkelas-upgrade-to-municipal-corporation-path-cleared-for-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:50:49.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC upholds Rourkela's upgrade to municipal corporation, path cleared for elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/a-dropped-phone-call-and-a-dream-shattered-2-cousins-killed-in-parliament-street-road-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Family members of the victims outside the RML Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:50:15.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A dropped phone call and a dream shattered; 2 cousins killed in Parliament Street road accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/chintaki-sees-karnatakas-highest-ever-of-46-degrees-celsius</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/u4ayfycz/ANI_20250614235152.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:49:52.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chintaki sees Karnataka’s highest ever of 46 degrees Celsius </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Heatwave, Chintaki</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/bjd-moves-ec-on-ballot-papers-issued-to-2-bjp-mlas-in-rs-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vbn59gvs/ANI_20260409085114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:49:45.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD moves EC on ballot papers issued to 2 BJP MLAs in RS polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/at-391c-chennai-records-hottest-day-of-this-summer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/lh2sqm9e/At-39.1°C-city-records.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maximum temperature is expected to stay at 38-39°C in next two days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:49:12.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 39.1°C, Chennai records hottest day of this summer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, summer heat, Regional Meteorological Centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-l-g-reviews-ndmc-iccc-pushes-heatwave-action-plan-and-monsoon-preparedness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/rbwbfbdt/HG8rWDaEAAgcnE.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) of the New Delhi Municipal Council</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:48:38.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G reviews NDMC ICCC, pushes heatwave action plan and monsoon preparedness</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/worker-dies-four-hospitalised-after-suspected-gas-leak-at-tiruvallur-ethanol-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/urijc4fc/Death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:47:51.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker dies, four hospitalised after suspected gas leak at Tiruvallur ethanol unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, death, Hospitalised, gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/day-after-odisha-mans-proof-of-death-walk-sisters-funds-released</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/1f4abkp6/Day-after-shock.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Policemen speak to Jitu Munda in front of the Odisha Gramya Bank branch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:47:25.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after Odisha man’s ‘proof of death’ walk, sister’s funds released</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha man, exhumed body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/congress-high-command-faces-pressure-as-karnataka-leadership-tussle-intensifies</loc>
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<image:caption>Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2022/3/20/Rahul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KH Muniyappa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:47:15.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command faces pressure as Karnataka leadership tussle intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress high command, CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/fuel-supply-shows-steady-progress-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/6xhn49pk/Fuel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:46:59.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel supply shows steady progress in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fuel supply, petrol and diesel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-continues-to-bake-at-40-degrees-celsius-amid-rain-alert</loc>
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<image:caption>A young girl wraps her mother’s saree around her face to shield herself from the scorching sun while returning from school on Tuesday | Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:45:51.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi continues to bake at 40 degrees Celsius amid rain alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/50-bjp-youth-cadres-held-over-protest-against-khalid-event-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/u1o2f7tx/Khalid’s-custody-reflects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Historians Ramachandra Guha and Prof Janaki Nair and actor Prakash Raj at the panel discussion on ‘Umar Khalid and His World’ in Bengaluru on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ujr3vil3/Khalid’s-custody.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police detain BJP youth wing workers | Nagaraja Gadekal, EXPRESS</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:45:32.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50 BJP youth cadres held over protest against Khalid event in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Umar Khalid, BJP youth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/no-specific-direction-to-register-fir-against-nehru-in-job-scam-case-says-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/0p0fmote/regarding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:44:52.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No specific direction to register FIR against Nehru in job scam case, says Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FIR, KN Nehru, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/bjp-likely-to-win-in-mcd-mayoral-elections-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-24/52yjs7yo/MCD-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:44:24.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP likely to win in MCD mayoral elections today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/odisha-plans-dedicated-centres-for-heatwave-on-lines-of-cyclone-shelters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/zq3ff4af/C_1_1_CH1035_119433016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:44:07.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha plans dedicated centres for heatwave on lines of cyclone shelters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-study-exposes-failure-to-end-manual-scavenging-lack-of-toilets-in-three-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/23zbcjk5/New-Project-2026-04-29T080955.027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:42:33.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka study exposes failure to end manual scavenging, lack of toilets in three districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, toilets, Manual Scavenging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-child-helpline-gets-94000-calls-last-year-action-only-on-7500</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/9528rjew/New-Project-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women’s helpline also shows rising load (400+ complaints since January, mostly domestic violence).</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/u7b103cl/Screenshot-2026-04-29-013132.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:41:57.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi child helpline gets 94,000 calls last year, action only on 7,500</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-seeks-report-on-probe-into-si-shooting-toddy-farmer-in-leg</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:41:39.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks report on probe into SI shooting toddy farmer in leg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, shot, toddy farmer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/us-regulator-orders-early-review-of-abcs-broadcast-license-after-trump-criticizes-jimmy-kimmel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/k54hk4p6/AP26117708943027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this June 16, 2017, file photo, Jimmy Kimmel attends the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:40:02.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US regulator orders early review of ABC's broadcast license after Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, ABC, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy Kimmel, Trump vs Media, US FCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/29/railways-work-over-keralas-amayizhanchan-canal-triggers-concern</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/lg5vkab4/catsRailways’-work-over-Amayizhanchan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction work under way near the Amayizhanchan Canal, which passes through the premises of Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:38:49.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways’ work over Kerala's Amayizhanchan canal triggers concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Amayizhanchan canal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/nilgiris-fire-doused-nearly-1k-acres-of-reserve-forest-gutted</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/xopqqesr/Nilgiris-fire-doused.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A forest staff dousing fire at Parsons Valley in Nilgiris forest division.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:37:58.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nilgiris fire doused; nearly 1K acres of reserve forest gutted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Forest fire, forest land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-hc-stalls-cerc-24-regulations-earlier-dsm-regime-stays</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-19/nguegr3t/Karnataka_High_Court_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:37:54.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC stalls CERC ’24 regulations, earlier DSM regime stays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , CERC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/kerala-summer-showers-end-heat-spell-heavy-rain-alert-from-april-30</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4il6nyh3/Summer-showers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man pedals through the sudden summer showers that lashed Thoppumpady in Kochi on Tuesday. Several parts of the state received rain on the day</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:37:41.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala summer showers end heat spell; heavy rain alert from April 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/minister-s-savitha-urges-kuruba-youth-in-andhra-pradesh-to-focus-on-education</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/4v1fr96c/vijminister4122011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders from Kuruba community felicitating BC Welfare Minister S Savitha at her camp office in Tadepalli on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:36:57.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister S Savitha urges Kuruba youth in Andhra Pradesh to focus on education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kuruba community, Minister S Savitha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/uttara-kannada-admin-surveys-names-24-islets-to-promote-tourism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/tsvnb62c/Uttara-Kannada-admin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devgad Island, as named by the Uttara Kannada administration.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:36:36.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttara Kannada admin surveys, names 24 islets to promote tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tourism, Uttara Kannada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/lemon-hits-rs-240-per-kg-in-kerala-amid-heatwave-and-supply-crunch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/znp6o8um/Lemo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:35:25.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lemon hits Rs 240 per kg in Kerala  amid heatwave and supply crunch </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Lemon prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/no-sugar-for-yellow-card-holders-in-kerala-5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/42ttxks0/No-sugar-for-yellow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jhdg9zw2/No-sugar-for-yel.jpg</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:34:26.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No sugar for yellow card holders in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ration Cards, Antyodaya Anna Yojana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/polavaram-project-materials-undergo-csmrs-quality-test</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/7u11ts6g/Polavaram-proj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team from the Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) conducts extensive quality tests at the Polavaram Project on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:33:57.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram project materials undergo CSMRS quality test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project, construction materials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-court-jails-2-cbi-officers-in-25-year-old-case-finds-illegal-raid-on-irs-officer-was-mala-fide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/y2d2jgf5/CBI-dismantles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:33:31.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court jails 2 CBI officers in 25-year-old case, finds illegal raid on IRS officer was mala fide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/notice-sparks-row-as-chennithala-camp-cries-selective-action-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/29orbk5y/Ramesh-ChennithalaEPS123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:32:07.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notice sparks row as Chennithala camp cries ‘selective action’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/andhra-pradesh-high-court-orders-cid-probe-into-road-works</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ng51owy0/HC-flags.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:31:52.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh High Court orders CID probe into road works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/trump-to-put-his-picture-in-us-passports-democrats-slam-rubio-over-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/y12iv522/Trump-Passport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The State Department posted on social media a sample of the passport, which features a stern-looking Trump superimposed over the Declaration of July 4, 1776. Trump's signature lies underneath.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:30:59.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to put his picture in US passports; Democrats slam Rubio over move</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Passport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/andhra-pradesh-reels-under-heatwave-as-mercury-hits-44-degrees-celcius</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ofg6cqop/vijsunny32804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man quenches his thirst as he drinks water from a kiosk on a sunny afternoon in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:30:37.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh reels under heatwave as mercury hits 44 degrees Celcius</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave, Mercury</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/bankers-cultural-meet-on-may-9-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-24/dke8hnpf/Bank-1.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>2026-04-29T02:30:25.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankers’ cultural meet on May 9, 10 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bank, Talented Bankers Cultural Society</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/nithin-involved-in-honeytrap-alleges-dr-ram-in-bail-petition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/0cjinmp4/32-33-1-nithinraj21204chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithin Raj.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:28:52.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithin involved in honeytrap, alleges Dr Ram in bail petition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/rs-6-lakh-solar-connections-across-andhra-pradesh-in-100-days-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/t545ra90/vijminister12804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar held a review meeting at his camp office on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:28:35.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 6 lakh solar connections across Andhra Pradesh in 100 days’: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PM Surya Ghar connections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-clears-recruitment-for-56432-posts-after-approving-sc-internal-quota</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/gc9obi6c/20190514_132911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:27:35.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka clears recruitment for 56,432 posts after approving SC internal quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SC internal quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/11-irrigation-projects-in-north-andhra-within-two-years-minister-nimmala-ramanaidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu reviews the progress of irrigation projects in North Andhra at his camp office on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:26:05.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 irrigation projects in North Andhra within two years: Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, irrigation projects, North Andhra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/aviation-industry-sos-as-jet-fuel-prices-zoom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/w6fl4f6g/Aviation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents the three airlines, have written to the civil aviation ministry seeking its urgent intervention</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:26:01.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aviation industry SOS as jet fuel prices zoom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, Jet fuel prices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/chennai-builders-turn-to-ai-for-cost-control</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/2g4r0yra/ANI_20250205102306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:25:42.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai builders turn to AI for cost control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, artificial intelligence, cost control</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/ysrcps-claims-on-fuel-shortage-false-minister-kolusu-parthasarathy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/fr4473gf/vijminister32804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Housing and Information &amp; Public Relations Kolusu Parthasarathy addressing a press conference at Karakampadu village in Pamarru mandal of Krishna district on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:24:08.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP’s claims on fuel shortage false: Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Fuel shortage, Kolusu Parthasarathy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-bjp-mocks-congress-for-terming-cooker-blast-accused-brother</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/x6lhybrp/P_4635853858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State president BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:24:04.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka BJP mocks Congress for terming cooker blast accused ‘brother’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, BY Vijayendra, Cooker blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/4-wild-buffaloes-from-kaziranga-in-assam-released-at-mps-kanha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/rx9lydg2/wild-buffalo081223.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:23:55.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 wild buffaloes from Kaziranga in Assam released at MP’s Kanha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/nithin-rajs-death-kerala-hc-cracks-whip-on-hartal-violence-initiates-case-suo-motu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/nacv7sfs/Nithin-Raj’s-deat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists protesting in front of the Secretariat on Tuesday as part of the hartal called by various Dalit organisations, demanding justice for Nithin Raj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:22:22.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithin Raj’s death: Kerala HC cracks whip on hartal violence, initiates case suo motu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/modi-inaugurates-projects-worth-rs-1k-crore-in-varanasi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/280qtt4u/Modi-inaugurates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to Orchidarium, in Gangtok, Sikkim</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:21:39.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 1K crore in Varanasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/reliance-to-set-up-15-gw-data-centre-in-vizag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/1/original/Reliance_Industries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>About 300 acres will be utilised for the first phase of the project and 635 acres for the second phase.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:21:13.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance to set up 1.5 GW data centre in Vizag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Reliance Industries Limited</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/estonia-eyes-chennai-as-gateway-for-india-push-bets-on-tech-and-maritime-ties-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/p8gaxla3/Estonia-explores.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Estonia’s ambassador to India Marje Luup with an employee of Polymatech Electronics.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:21:11.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Estonia eyes Chennai as gateway for India push; bets on tech and maritime ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Estonia, maritime ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-hc-issues-notice-to-cbi-on-vinay-kulkarnis-plea-against-life-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/sqlsm3zp/HC-confirms-death-penalty-to-3-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:20:52.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC issues notice to CBI on Vinay Kulkarni’s plea against life term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vinay Kulkarni, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/kerala-hc-raps-ec-over-denial-of-voting-right-to-staff-on-duty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/3p8cpbux/C_53_1_CH1537_43410340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:18:15.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC raps EC over denial of voting right to staff on duty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Election Commission, Kerala HC, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/congress-demands-all-party-meeting-on-womens-reservation-bill-raps-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0hyfdhwt/17041-pti04172026000108b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the House during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:17:38.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress demands all-party meeting on women’s reservation bill, raps govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/29/retired-madras-hc-judge-urges-youth-to-not-stress-over-poll-verdict-cautions-against-social-media-frenzy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/atrip1k4/vote-sir085635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:17:12.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Madras HC judge urges youth to not stress over poll verdict; cautions against social media frenzy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/bjp-mlc-accuses-karnataka-government-of-blocking-st-certificates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-11/l5fgvxg2/Screenshot-2024-10-11-093504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:16:38.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MLC accuses Karnataka government of blocking ST certificates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar, Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/two-students-drown-in-periyar-valley-canal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/57v22o85/nursing-students100353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ajmal Habeeb and Ajsal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:16:28.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two students drown in Periyar Valley Canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, drowned death, Periyar Valley Canal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/experts-back-ev-mandate-as-bengaluru-battles-rising-pollution-congestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/e703uc17/New-EV-policy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:15:13.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts back EV mandate as Bengaluru battles rising pollution, congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Pollution, Electric vehicles, congestion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-plans-social-security-net-for-gig-workers-eyes-pension-and-maternity-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/8dfc2c57-32ea-4b33-808e-b691479dbb92/P_3683891463.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Labour department is in the process of framing a comprehensive mechanism in association with International Social Security Association (ISSA) and International Labour Organisation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:15:10.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka plans social security net for gig workers, eyes pension and maternity aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/no-bulk-supply-of-diesel-at-retail-price-for-amaravati-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-27/kti02tfc/C_1_1_CH1441_108346539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal clarified that retail outlets are permitted to dispense fuel only into vehicle tanks or approved containers up to 200 litres, and are not licensed for bulk supply operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:14:47.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No bulk supply of diesel at retail price for Amaravati works  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, diesel, Amaravati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/high-inflow-of-drugs-anticipated-in-post-poll-influx-of-migrant-workers-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-26/0s4drwci/drug-abuse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:14:04.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High inflow of drugs anticipated in post poll influx of migrant workers in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, drugs, Kerala drug cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/tn-govt-school-enrolment-crosses-112-lakh-drive-slows-amid-poll-duty-and-mcc-constraints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/hxy2fbai/1-lakh-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The School Education Department has set a target of enrolling around five lakh students this year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:13:41.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt school enrolment crosses 1.12 lakh; drive slows amid poll duty and MCC constraints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, poll duty, school enrolment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/agencies-sound-alert-as-heroin-creeps-into-migrant-drug-racket-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wr1gnrit/New-Project-2026-04-29T073955.321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:12:08.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agencies sound alert as heroin creeps into migrant drug racket in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Heroin, migrant drug racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/oral-cancer-in-men-rising-in-india-icmr-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-06/i9zgm86m/New-Project-2025-02-06T162554.175.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/50wwpeb5/Screenshot-2026-04-29-013017.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:12:01.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oral cancer in men rising in India: ICMR study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Oral Cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/viksit-bharat-national-resolve-not-slogan-fm-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/f6tnxu8v/Viksit-Bharat-a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman being felicitated by temple administration during her visit to Kollur Temple in Udupi on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:11:37.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viksit Bharat national resolve, not  slogan: FM Nirmala Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/8-month-old-garbage-heap-inside-subash-park-turns-safety-hazard</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/fn3jwst0/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The garbage heap inside Subash Bose Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:08:29.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8-month-old garbage heap inside Subash Park turns safety hazard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, garbage bags, Subash Bose Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/forest-department-fills-water-at-58-locations-in-tiruppur-erode-divisions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/kabd25ez/P_4745514119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To quench the thirst of wildlife, forest department is filling water at 58 locations in Tiruppur and Erode divisions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:07:38.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest department fills water at 58 locations in Tiruppur, Erode divisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest department, drinking water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/visually-impaired-mysuru-girl-scores-99-in-sslc-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/l06j20zp/New-Project-2026-04-29T073624.295.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manasa, a visually impaired student from Rangarao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD) in Mysuru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:07:18.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visually impaired Mysuru girl scores 99% in SSLC exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SSLC exams, Visually impaired</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/relocation-notice-for-spotted-tenants-of-hauz-khas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/n2rt7ktg/P_4119861117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruling on the bustling herd at A N Jha Deer Park in Hauz Khas, the SC said that only 38 deer may remain there. The rest are to be politely escorted to greener addresses in neighbouring states.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:07:03.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relocation notice for spotted tenants of Hauz Khas </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/court-settles-neighbour-dispute-over-burning-plastic-and-waste-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/irz7f0fo/New-Project-2026-04-29T073232.624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court found this version “exaggerated and medically improbable”, noting that medical records showed only swelling.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:06:26.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court settles neighbour dispute over burning plastic and waste in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala court, garbage burning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/29/what-happened-to-childrens-songs-in-bollywood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/d2co60j4/taare-zameen-par.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from the film, 'Taare Zameen Par'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/05annc31/chhota-bheem.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Chhota Bheem'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4kphqbal/Halo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From 1996 film, 'Halo'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What happened to children's songs in Bollywood?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Bollywood, Films, Cinema, Songs, NFDC, children's song, CFSI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/ksdl-crosses-rs-2000-crore-revenue-mark-minister-mb-patil-suggests-incentives-for-workforce</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/72ws7xow/Share-profit-with-workers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil felicitates a KSDL staffer during an event in Bengaluru on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:05:28.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSDL crosses Rs 2,000 crore revenue mark, minister MB Patil suggests incentives for workforce</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MB Patil, KSDL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/cm-naidu-google-set-to-be-growth-engine-for-indian-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/q6cusddt/Google-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu in conversation with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the foundation-stone laying ceremony of Google Cloud India AI Hub, in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:03:01.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu: Google set to be growth 
engine for Indian economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Google, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/kerala-police-to-enforce-strict-deadlines-for-dj-parties-events-to-end-by-11-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/owp6f2a3/New-Project-2026-04-29T072804.920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala police logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:00:51.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police to enforce strict deadlines for DJ parties; events to end by 11 pm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Police, bars, DJ parties, DJ programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/thoothukudi-salt-output-rises-under-scorching-heat-prices-fall-amid-supply-surplus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/9270e9sd/Salt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The price of Rs 1500 per tonne does not offer any profit, and merely covers input cost, producers said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:00:06.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thoothukudi salt output rises under scorching heat; prices fall amid supply surplus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, scorching heat, salt supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madurais-power-demand-hits-new-high-of-316-mw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-01/nla6za64/Power-demand-expected.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On April 26, the power load peaked at 316.13 MW, which is the highest in the last four months.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:57:48.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai’s power demand hits new high of 316 MW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, summer, Power demand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/ramanathapuram-pipeline-trial-run-triggers-massive-water-leak-residents-raise-alarm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/h4mjk6lw/Water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the project, over 1,580 overhead tanks and an additional 825 storage units have been installed across the district, covering 2,306 villages.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:54:40.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramanathapuram pipeline trial run triggers massive water leak; residents raise alarm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, water leakage, pipeline leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/escalating-crisis-experts-push-for-public-private-model-to-fix-snakebite-treatment-gaps-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/r8e1ndeg/New-Project-2026-04-28T064831.414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:53:00.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalating crisis: Experts push for public-private model to fix snakebite treatment gaps in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, snakebite deaths, Kerala snakebites</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/cm-naidu-bats-for-araku-kothavalasa-kurnool-dhone-railway-sections-in-scor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/bg1lscpv/vizag72804chn401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, along with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the temporary office of the SCoR at the VMRDA’s The Deck on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:51:11.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu bats for Araku-Kothavalasa &amp;  Kurnool-Dhone railway sections in SCoR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, South Coast Railway zone, Kurnool-Dhone railway sections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/heat-and-habitat-overlap-drive-a-spike-in-snakebites-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/j0vj575a/Heat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/yo78byjg/Where-they-are-found.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/dxxz00ul/dd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:32:57.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat and habitat overlap drive a spike in snakebites in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Snakebite</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/environmentalists-allege-negligence-in-tree-transplantation-by-highways-department-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/g6swhwjw/C321CH155072744729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:32:38.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Environmentalists allege negligence in tree transplantation by highways department in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Environmentalist, highway, tree transplantation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/king-charles-urges-us-uk-reset-in-speech-to-trump</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/j5lsakez/AFP20260428A99X9QKv1HighResUsBritainRoyalsPoliticsDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson listen as Britain's King Charles III speaks to a Joint Meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:29:06.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>King Charles urges US-UK reset in speech to Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, King Charles III, US-British ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/power-cuts-return-as-demand-soars-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/7zt3re3g/202604103742671.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:23:16.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power cuts return as demand soars in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala power cuts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/blood-donations-decline-in-kerala-stock-levels-take-a-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/hssp4hxd/New-Project-2026-04-29T064934.865.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Blood donation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/nydiu8qy/Blood-donations.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/xspx9eoj/Several_hospitals_report.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:20:45.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blood donations decline in Kerala, stock levels take a hit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, blood donation, Decline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/summer-servings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/3auobrzb/Mukkani-Salad.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/yulvfyl1/Chicken-avocado-salad-copy.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/crz9yw4j/Raw-Mango-salad.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4w1ug0nn/Mediterranean-salad-copy.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer servings </news:title>
<news:keywords>summer salads, heat , summer, salads</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/the-healing-frequencies-inside-hyderabads-sound-meditation-movement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/p28gly5r/57658485-24a2-41d9-b346-3fd51f17cec9.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ambica Gupta</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/lg5exz69/2670fa8b-e129-4682-9555-f9971ee7b6f2.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/7lod2g3s/30cd90f6-0307-4cd6-9166-2a892701352a.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The healing frequencies: Inside Hyderabad’s sound meditation movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Health, mental health, Mindfulness, Sound Meditation, Ambica Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/where-books-live</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/usrcxgbi/STORY-210530401.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4fj31ztg/STORY-220530371.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where books live</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Books</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/bun-butter-jam-boys-three-young-adults-gain-attention-with-their-viral-cover-songs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jvt5ad34/Bun-Butter-Jam-Boys-Photo.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bun Butter Jam Boys: Three young adults gain attention with their viral cover songs</news:title>
<news:keywords>bun butter jam boys,  bun_butter_jam_band,  bun_butter_jam_band instagram, Jaahnav S, Rohith Hariram, Saimanas, saregamapa, saregamapa tamil, saregamapa kids tamil,  happy raj,  Thirukkural 1330,  kural 113, mridangam, vocals, tabla, carnatic music, instagram, jamming, Mutta Kalakki, Youth, Youth 2026, Youth 2026 tamil movie, Youth ken, school students, prodigies, prodigies chennai, chennai, tamil nadu, chennai news, chennai  trends, chennai features, whats trending chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/why-michael-jackson-keeps-poppin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/sh69a1y2/3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/tt3s04rd/1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/03ublabw/MJ.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Michael Jackson keeps poppin'</news:title>
<news:keywords>michael, michael movie 2026, michael jackson, king of pop, mj, mj pop, mj king of pop, mj dance, mj songs, thriller, Antoine Fuqua, Jaafar Jackson, Jackson 5, Grammy , michael jackson grammy, 13AD band, Earth Song, Man in the Mirror, moonwalk, robot, michael jackson dance, chennai news, chennai features, chenani trends</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/rajeev-khandelwal-im-happy-i-havent-compromised-my-belief-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/0son1rt7/Rajeev-Khandelwal-Host-Tum-Ho-Naa-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajeev Khandelwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajeev Khandelwal: I’m happy I haven’t compromised my belief system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, Rajeev Khandelwal, Tum Ho Naa Ghar Ki Superstar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/grace-in-every-detail-sara-ali-khan-shines-at-longines-boutique-launch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/kelqfew2/DSC3785050532.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sara Ali Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>(From left) Ali Cobby Eckermann, Merinda Dutton, Beni Yanthan and Dr Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hilary McGeachy, Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Room for many worlds: Writers embark on a journey of cultural exchange</news:title>
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<image:caption>A still from the play Dear Zindagi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Suhas Barve</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:54:36.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court stays execution of convict, issues fresh directions on death penalty cases</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon before official meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on March 17</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:25:11.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand FTA shows way ahead with choice of goods, speed of deal</news:title>
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<image:caption>A father helps his daughter quench her thirst from a water flask as the summer heat intensifies</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:25:03.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare against heat's impact on food supply</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:24:55.835Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Headquarters of OPEC (Organization of The Petroleum Exporting Countries) in Vienna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:19:09.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, OPEC+, a blow to the oil cartel</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Mahila Sammelan, in Varanasi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:14:07.117Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:13:52.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern states excel in rural governance, outperforming north, says new report</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:13:37.086Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek in the presence of Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:11:26.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No place for double standards, terror epicentres no longer immune: Rajnath Singh at SCO</news:title>
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<image:caption>A polling official carries sealed election materials on the eve of voting in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata, Tuesday, April 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:09:11.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for high-stakes final phase polling across 142 Bengal constituencies</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:07:52.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No proposal to hike fuel prices, govt urges public to avoid panic buying</news:title>
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<image:caption>Delaying death should not be the only goal of public health. Death may come late but disease, damage and disability should not come long before</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:50:08.916Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:45:15.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building resilience against Mythos brahmastra</news:title>
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<image:caption>Displaced Palestinians attend the funeral after four people were killed by an Israeli strike that targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, on April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:39:22.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes kill Hamas commander, others in Gaza: Palestinian sources</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vinesh Phogat confirms registration for 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:29:34.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinesh creates stir, registers for ranking tournament
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/industrial-output-growth-slows-to-41-in-march</loc>
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<image:caption>India's industrial output</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:26:21.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industrial output growth slows to 4.1% in March</news:title>
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<image:caption>Fresher hirings</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:18:59.151Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:18:40.376Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>CEAT</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:15:33.069Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Supplies from SEZs to DTA eligible for duty drawbacks if re-exported: CBIC </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T17:55:12.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Blue Room Balcony during a State Visit arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US has 'no closer friends than the British': Trump to King Charles</news:title>
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<news:title>'Iran is in state of collapse': Trump says Tehran requested US to open Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<image:caption>Donovan Ferreira scored hit an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T17:44:56.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Royal win for Rajasthan</news:title>
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<image:caption>People wait in a queue to cast votes during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The sharp uptick in revenues is largely attributed to strong performance of Blinkit, the company’s quick commerce business.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress criticises Uttarakhand special Assembly session on women’s reservation</news:title>
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<image:caption>I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes statements as he arrives for the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Thursday, April 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:34:33.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia, as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:23:07.421Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey (C) after being produced at a special court following his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam in the state, in Ranchi, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:58:44.265Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/centre-plans-brics-waves-bazaar-in-mumbai-to-boost-media-and-entertainment-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>WAVES Bazaar is an e-marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, allowing industry professionals to showcase their expertise, connect with clients, and secure collaborations.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Centre plans BRICS-WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai to boost media and entertainment ties</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:38:07.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC announces 10 per cent water cut in Mumbai from May 15</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/2ulntd9b/ANI_20260428093021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nuclear power key to India's clean energy future, says Anil Kakodkar, former BARC Director</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:37:43.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy transition at inflection point: Anil Kakodkar sees nuclear and hydrogen driving the future</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/hindinews2026apr27bobby-deol-starrer-bandar-directed-by-anurag-kashyap-gets-new-release-date-to-clash-with-yashs-toxic</loc>
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<image:caption>Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap on sets of Bandar</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bobby Deol-starrer Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap, gets new release date; to clash with Yash’s Toxic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/28/tamilnews2026apr27lokesh-kanagarajs-dc-announces-shoot-wrap-with-a-guns-and-roses-clue</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC along with the cast and crew celebrating the film's completion of shoot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:37:05.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC announces shoot wrap with a guns and roses clue</news:title>
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<image:caption>Exam poster featuring Abbas, Aditi Balan and Dushara Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:36:19.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exam: Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas series gets Prime Video premiere date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/ottinterviews2026apr28rajat-kapoor-i-can-never-make-an-ott-series</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajat Kapoor; Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:35:42.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajat Kapoor: I can never make an OTT series</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/indias-startups-attract-cumulative-funding-of-over-us118-billion-cii</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-11/6hhifevz/ANI_20250311073850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Confederation of Indian Industry on Tuesday released a White Paper on unicorn policy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:15:08.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s startups attract cumulative funding of over US$118 billion: CII </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/us-comedian-jimmy-kimmel-hits-back-at-trump-criticism-of-melania-joke</loc>
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<image:caption>US television host Jimmy Kimmel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:12:54.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US comedian Jimmy Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/whatsapp-banned-9400-accounts-linked-to-digital-arrest-scams-mha-told-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>2026-04-28T14:00:36.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams: MHA told SC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/modi-to-launch-ganga-expressway-flag-off-ayodhyamumbai-amrit-bharat-train-in-connectivity-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/j03qfk4a/202505223409448.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi inaugurates Amrit Bharat Deshnoke Railway Station, flags off Bikaner-Mumbai train service</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:58:47.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi to launch Ganga Expressway, flag off Ayodhya–Mumbai Amrit Bharat train in connectivity push
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<news:keywords>Ganga Expressway, Modi </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/sonam-raghuvanshi-granted-bail-in-meghalaya-honeymoon-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Police escort Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, after her medical check-up at Ganesh Das Hospital, in Shillong, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:58:30.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Raghuvanshi granted bail in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/be-deaf-to-naysayers-focus-on-viksit-bharat-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:50:42.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Be deaf to naysayers, focus on 'Viksit Bharat': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/28/election-commission-asks-nia-to-ensure-bombs-are-not-used-during-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>National Investigation Agency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:39:51.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission asks NIA to ensure bombs are not used during Bengal polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/amid-defection-buzz-aap-summons-94-mlas-and-1000-observers-to-jalandhar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/q6v5n4p0/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-02-at-7.07.38-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:32:55.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid defection buzz, AAP summons 94 MLAs and 1000 observers to Jalandhar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/india-urges-early-restoration-of-safe-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz-at-unsc-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>India’s Charge d’affaires to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:31:23.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India urges early restoration of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz at UNSC amid west Asia crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, Maritime security, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/bjp-protest-erupts-at-bengaluru-venue-over-umar-khalid-book-event-police-detain-activists</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Umar Khalid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:30:16.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP protest erupts at Bengaluru venue over Umar Khalid book event, police detain activists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Umar Khalid</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/nhai-mandates-staggered-shifts-cooling-measures-to-protect-highway-workers-amid-heatwave</loc>
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<image:caption>The officials said that NHAI had directed contractors and concessionaires to provide staggered working hours for workers to avoid peak heat hours, typically between 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:14:38.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI mandates staggered shifts, cooling measures to protect highway workers amid heatwave</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/qatar-warns-against-frozen-conflict-in-gulf-amid-stalled-us-iran-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/th9cn16o/ANI_20260416093305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran launched waves of missiles and drones against Gulf states, including Qatar in response to US and Israeli strikes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:00:24.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar warns against 'frozen conflict' in Gulf amid stalled US-Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/delhi-hc-grants-one-week-interim-bail-to-baramulla-mp-engineer-rashid-to-visit-his-ailing-father</loc>
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<image:caption>Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:45:49.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC grants one-week interim bail to Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid to visit his ailing father </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/belarus-frees-journalist-andrzej-poczobut-in-prisoner-swap</loc>
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<image:caption>Andrzej Poczobut reacts with his wife Oksana in front of the court building where he was on trial in the town of Grodno, Belarus, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:37:03.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belarus frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut in prisoner swap</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/high-command-to-decide-on-leadership-change-or-cabinet-reshuffle-says-parameshwara</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:35:14.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High command to decide on leadership change or cabinet reshuffle, says Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/students-protest-against-rss-linked-yuva-kumbh-event-at-jamia-millia-islamia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/fhqzl8nn/ANI_20260428071547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>More than 50 students gathered outside the venue in a peaceful demonstration, raising slogans against the presence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on campus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:24:08.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students protest against RSS-linked ‘Yuva Kumbh’ event at Jamia Millia Islamia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, JNU students protest, RSS-linked ‘Yuva Kumbh’ event</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/28/bjp-sweeps-gujarat-local-bodies-across-urban-rural-belts-signals-dominance-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T12:11:28.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP sweeps Gujarat local bodies across urban, rural belts, signals dominance ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Gujarat local bodies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/28/sciver-brunt-to-lead-england-at-home-in-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>England name squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:56:53.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sciver-Brunt to lead England at home in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, England team, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/accused-killed-during-alleged-attempt-to-plant-bomb-on-patiala-railway-track-four-arrested</loc>
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<news:title>Accused killed during alleged attempt to plant bomb on Patiala railway track; four arrested</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/28/psg-vs-bayern-champions-collide-in-explosive-semi-final-showdown</loc>
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<image:caption>Defending champions PSG, Bayern Munich lock horns in high-octane UEFA Champions League semifinal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:47:04.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSG vs Bayern: Champions collide in explosive semi-final showdown</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/old-delhi-district-magistrate-terminates-142-guest-teachers-for-allegedly-refusing-to-perform-census-duties</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of Census enumerators used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:44:01.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Old Delhi District Magistrate terminates 142 guest teachers for allegedly refusing to perform Census duties</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh announces 60-day remission for 14,000 prisoners</image:caption>
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<news:title>Madhya Pradesh sets 60-day deadline for UCC draft, plans rollout by Diwali 2026</news:title>
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<image:caption>Manoj Ninama, a Gujarat cadre IPS officer, had taken voluntary retirement on April 7, only weeks before his scheduled superannuation on May 31.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ex IPS officer’s gamble backfires as BJP loses Gujarat's Aravalli panchayat seat</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:19:34.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lone-wolf reference, ISIS mention found in suspect’s home after Thane attack: Officials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/ukraine-says-it-shot-down-33000-russian-drones-in-march-a-monthly-record</loc>
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<image:caption>An instructor from the Ukrainian company General Cherry demonstrates the operation of an anti-air interceptor drone designed to destroy Russian attack drones in Kyiv region, on March 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:05:03.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/drug-kingpin-salim-dola-deported-to-india-from-turkey-under-operation-global-hunt</loc>
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<image:caption>Arreseted Drug kingpin Salim Dola (centre)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:46:30.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drug kingpin Salim Dola deported to India from Turkey under Operation Global-Hunt</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/28/wolvaardt-rises-to-career-best-no-3-in-icc-t20i-rankings-after-india-heroics</loc>
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<image:caption>SA skipper Wolvaardt climbs to career-high No. 2 in T20Is after heroics against India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:46:11.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wolvaardt rises to career-best No. 3 in ICC T20I rankings after India heroics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/volatile-trade-drags-sensex-and-nifty-50-lower-as-profit-booking-caps-gains</loc>
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<image:caption>Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:38:08.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Volatile trade drags Sensex and Nifty 50 lower as profit booking caps gains</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/gunman-reportedly-age-89-opens-fire-at-2-locations-in-greek-capital-wounding-several-people</loc>
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<image:caption>People gather outside a courthouse after a gunman opened fire leaving several people wounded in Athens, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:36:11.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/oil-market-hit-by-supply-disruptions-not-price-driven-demand-loss-jp-morgan</loc>
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<image:caption>Global oil demand slump in April driven by supply crunch, not prices: JP Morgan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:27:04.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil market hit by supply disruptions, not price-driven demand loss: JP Morgan</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kasyap Sreenivas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:22:42.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kasyap Sreenivas: Gayapadda Simham is a complete fun entertainer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/28/telugunews2026apr27ritesh-rana-jetlee-is-one-of-the-toughest-films-ive-made</loc>
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<image:caption>Ritesh Rana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:22:19.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ritesh Rana: Jetlee is one of the toughest films I’ve made</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/hindinews2026apr27season-2-of-randeep-hooda-starrer-inspector-avinash-announced</loc>
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<image:caption>Randeep Hooda in Inspector Avinash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:21:44.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Season 2 of Randeep Hooda starrer Inspector Avinash announced</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/28/englishnews2026apr27the-big-bang-theory-spinoff-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-gets-first-look</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster for Stuart Fails To Save The Universe (L) and a first look still at the series (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:21:17.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save The Universe gets first look</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/28/telugunews2026apr27dhanush-i-am-a-good-father</loc>
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<image:caption>Vignesh Raja, Ishari K Ganesh, Dhanush, Sai Durgha Tej, Buchi Babu Sana and Venky Atluri at the Kara promotional event</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:20:38.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhanush: Every credit I get belongs to my team</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/infosys-accenture-lead-linkedins-2026-list-of-top-companies-for-career-growth-in-india</loc>
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<image:caption>IT services company Infosys</image:caption>
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<news:title>Infosys, Accenture lead LinkedIn's 2026 list of top companies for career growth in India </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/28/1468-electors-to-vote-in-final-phase-of-west-bengal-polls-following-clearance-from-tribunal</loc>
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<image:caption>A poll official checks the names of the voters on a list</image:caption>
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<news:title>1,468 electors to vote in final phase of West Bengal polls following clearance from tribunal </news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru</image:caption>
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<news:title>IGIMS cancels MBBS second-semester exams conducted in 2025 after inquiry report points out irregularities</news:title>
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<image:caption>Located in Thoothukudi district, the shrine drew a large crowd of devotees and fans who gathered early in the morning to catch a glimpse of the leader.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:46:48.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK chief Vijay offers prayers at Tiruchendur Murugan temple ahead of poll results</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kinnera Gum Shavali (35) was habituated to alcohol and had been harassing his wife, Kinnera Kantha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:46:40.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man dies by suicide after killing his two children in Telangana</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:46:19.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fourth-year student dies by suicide in IIT Kharagpur, second such incident in ten days on campus</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, IIT Kharagpur, B C Roy Hospital</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/australia-moves-to-tax-meta-google-tiktok-to-fund-newsrooms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/fzdcrqid/AP26118104318052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The home pages of Meta, Google and TikTok are displayed on devices in Sydney</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:40:11.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia moves to tax Meta, Google, TikTok to fund newsrooms</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/heatwave-power-demand-hits-25585-gw-inches-close-to-record-levels</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:35:17.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave: Power demand hits 255.85 GW, inches close to record levels</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/airlines-warn-of-stopping-operations-as-atf-costs-surge-seek-urgent-government-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>With an unprecedented rise in jet fuel prices and exorbitant crack/differential between crude and ATF, the federation said the operation of airlines is being challenged in totality.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:34:41.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airlines warn of 'stopping operations' as ATF costs surge, seek urgent government relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Airlines, ATF costs surge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/sugarcane-protest-outside-house-overshadows-uttarakhand-special-session-on-womens-reservation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jkuahpdn/IMG-20260428-WA0116.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a sharp attack on the opposition, accusing them of obstructionism and hypocrisy over women’s rights.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:25:22.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sugarcane protest outside House overshadows Uttarakhand special session on women’s reservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women’s Reservation Bill, Sugarcane protest, Uttarakhand special session</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/city-union-bank-reports-25-rise-in-profit-to-rs-360-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>City Union Bank. (File Photo)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:20:27.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City Union Bank reports 25% rise in profit to Rs 360 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, city union bank, Q4 FY26</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/absconding-brother-arrested-in-nedumkandam-double-murder-case-after-drone-search</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/xfa9n7ve/IMG20260428132217.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saji had been missing when police first inspected the house compound at Pachadi, where the bodies of 70-year-old Marykutty and her son Reji were later exhumed from a freshly filled pit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:14:57.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Absconding brother arrested in Nedumkandam double murder case after drone search</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nedumkandam double murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/28/west-bengal-final-phase-assembly-polls-movement-via-patrapole-port-bangladesh-border-routes-restricted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/jcj2726e/PTI03192026000233A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Border Security Force (BSF) personnel conduct a route march in Nadia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:09:51.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal final phase Assembly polls: Movement via Patrapole port, Bangladesh border routes restricted </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, Bangladesh border, West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, Patrapole port</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/28/ap-cm-chandrababu-naidu-lays-foundation-stone-for-google-ai-hub-with-adani-and-airtel-as-partners</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/iig51xlw/Google-AI-hub-News-Thumbnail-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:44:13.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation stone for Google AI hub with Adani and Airtel as partners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra gets Google AI hub, AP CM Naidu inaugurates Google AI hub</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/west-asia-conflict-iran-says-us-is-no-longer-in-a-position-to-dictate-terms-to-other-independent-nations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/pkgul1jl/AP26115565383147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman walks past an anti-U.S. mural painted on the wall of the former U.S. embassy mocking Iran and United States talks, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, April 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:41:34.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia conflict: Iran says US is no longer in a position to 'dictate' terms to other independent nations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-world/2026/Apr/28/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-calls-irans-proposal-unacceptable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/r8lxhdkp/Google-AI-hub-News-Thumbnail-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:41:15.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Iran's proposal unacceptable</news:title>
<news:keywords>US calls Iran proposal unacceptable, US Iran Israel war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/former-haryana-minister-sukhbir-kataria-four-others-booked-on-corruption-charges</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and former minister Sukhbir Kataria.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:40:37.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Haryana minister Sukhbir Kataria, four others booked on corruption charges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Sukhbir Kataria</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/ed-attaches-fresh-assets-worth-rs-3034-crore-belonging-to-anil-ambanis-reliance-group</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/86u58nzx/20260320071F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image from March 20, 2026, Anil Ambani is seen arriving at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi for questioning in connection with the alleged bank fraud case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:26:49.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED attaches fresh assets worth Rs 3,034 crore belonging to Anil Ambani's Reliance Group</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Anil Ambani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/grateful-for-russias-solid-strong-positions-in-support-of-iran-says-araghchi-after-meeting-putin</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi walk to attend the talks at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:03:17.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grateful for Russia's 'solid, strong positions' in support of Iran, says Araghchi after meeting Putin </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/train-collision-kills-14-injures-dozens-near-jakarta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/afv9sekg/AP26118134541372.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A passenger is being rescued after a train collision in Bekasi, Indonesia, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:51:22.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Train collision kills 14, injures dozens near Jakarta</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jakarta, Indonesia train collision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/rajnath-singh-advocates-dialogue-warns-against-era-of-war-at-sco</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/8x3sbggb/ANI_20260428072340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Not an era of war": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocates for peace at SCO meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:50:15.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh advocates dialogue, warns against era of war at SCO</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Rajnath Singh, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/nc-accuses-pdp-of-cross-voting-for-bjp-in-rajya-sabha-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-03/yz5u44ry/sat.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>J&amp;K BJP president Sat Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:41:54.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NC accuses PDP of cross-voting for BJP in Rajya Sabha elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PDP, Rajya Sabha Elections, NC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/us-appears-cold-to-iranian-proposal-to-end-the-war-without-a-nuclear-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/w8ppj28f/AP26114551858365.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic, at the State Department, Friday, April 24, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:38:59.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/chhattisgarh-government-seeks-female-journalists-presence-for-special-assembly-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/6s81kbic/IMG-20260428-WA0027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Assembly</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:30:55.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh government seeks female journalists' presence for Special Assembly session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Nari Shakti, special assembly session</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/there-cannot-be-anarchy-sc-on-regulation-in-religious-institutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mhgdvdyy/C_1_1_CH1035_119297113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:27:28.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'There cannot be anarchy': SC on regulation in religious institutions  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nation, Sabarimala temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/28/cctv-technician-held-for-posting-jananayagan-clips-on-facebook-from-anna-university-strong-room</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-28/uezf3hb9/ANI_20250628020403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:15:30.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTV technician held for posting ‘Jananayagan’ clips on Facebook from Anna University strong room</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Anna University, Jananayagan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/preity-zinta-calls-intrusive-paparazzi-culture-scary-stresses-need-for-boundaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/rxmk393w/ANI_20260427142638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preity Zinta calls out intrusive paparazzi culture</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:12:24.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preity Zinta calls intrusive paparazzi culture 'scary', stresses need for boundaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Preity Zinta, paparazzi culture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/28/verity-teaser-unveils-dark-gothic-thriller-ahead-of-2026-release</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/b7ovyc2t/ANI_20260416094536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Verity' first look: Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway lead Colleen Hoover's dark thriller</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:56:42.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Verity’ teaser unveils dark, gothic thriller ahead of 2026 release</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Verity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/south-coast-railway-zone-to-be-notified-on-june-1-2026-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/9d610c3f-9044-48c6-bb9d-1a807b71cb9e/Ashwini%20Vaishnaw_PTI798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:52:30.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Coast Railway Zone to be notified on June 1, 2026: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, South Coast Railway zone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/pm-modi-calls-north-eastern-states-indias-ashtalakshmi-says-government-committed-to-act-east-act-fast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/kiso1su1/PTI04282026000048B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th year of statehood celebrations, at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:48:58.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi calls northeastern states 'India's Ashtalakshmi'; says government committed to 'Act East, Act fast' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/28/tabu-and-nagarjuna-begin-filming-king100-marking-actors-100th-film</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/la94kllw/202603233717963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nagarjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:36:50.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tabu and Nagarjuna begin filming ‘King100’, marking actor’s 100th film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telugu, Nagarjuna, King100</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/employee-testifies-owners-knew-of-problems-at-dominican-club-where-roof-collapse-killed-236</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/law2dfpf/club-roof-collapse.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Antonio Espaillat, center, the owner of the Jet Set nightclub, whose roof collapse in 2025 resulted in fatalities, arrives at court for trial in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/after-kejriwal-manish-sisodia-follows-suit-refuses-to-appear-before-justice-swarana-kanta-in-excise-case</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP leader Manish Sisodia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:32:01.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia follows suit, refuses to appear before Justice Swarana Kanta in excise case </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/andhra-pradesh-allots-20-acres-to-infosys-for-99-paise-at-vizags-yendada-hill</loc>
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<image:caption>IT services company Infosys</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:30:15.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh allots 20 acres to Infosys for 99 paise at Vizag’s Yendada Hill</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ev55q51r/vijandhrauni10114552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice-president CP Radhakrishnan, Governor S Abdul Nazeer, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu and others during the centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:26:12.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra University sets sights on global reach for its second century</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/google-breaks-ground-on-indian-ai-megahub</loc>
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<image:caption>In his address, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu described the occasion as the beginning of a new technological chapter for Andhra Pradesh, stating that the entry of Google marks a major shift for Visakhapatnam and the State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:23:48.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Google lays foundation for Rs 1.35 lakh crore AI hub in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/diljit-dosanjh-performs-morni-on-the-tonight-show</loc>
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<image:caption>Diljit Dosanjh teaches Jimmy Fallon Bhangra, returns to The Tonight Show in style</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:18:44.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diljit Dosanjh performs ‘Morni’ on The Tonight Show</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/28/the-elephantine-puzzle-of-kallana-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:18:08.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The elephantine puzzle of ‘Kallana’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Heritage, Kallana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/camera-shows-sumatra-orangutan-using-a-canopy-bridge-to-cross-a-road-in-indonesia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qn6rywim/Orangutan.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this undated photo provided by Sumatran Orangutan Society/TaHuKah, a Sumatran orangutan crosses a canopy bridge that stretches over a road in Pakpak Bharat, North Sumatra, Indonesia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:14:38.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/actor-shiyas-kareem-booked-for-alleged-cheating-outraging-modesty-of-woman</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Shiyas Kareem</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:12:22.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Shiyas Kareem booked for alleged cheating, outraging modesty of woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malayalam, cheating, outraging modesty, Actor Shiyas Kareem</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/kannur-dental-student-death-hartal-called-by-dalit-organisations-disrupts-normal-life-in-parts-of-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>The hartal disrupted normal life in parts of Kerala with some shops being closed and protesters blocking roads. View from MG Road, Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:06:56.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannur dental student death: Hartal called by Dalit organisations disrupts normal life in parts of Kerala </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>A poster for KD: The Devil (L) and Prem (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:06:13.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prem: Blood is not just about violence, it is also emotion</news:title>
<news:keywords>KD: The Devil, Prem</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Gowrishankar in stills from Common Man</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T06:05:53.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gowrishankar set to become a Common Man in veteran Om Saiprakash's next </news:title>
<news:keywords>Common Man, Om Saiprakash, Gowrishankar, Shona Ladva, Vinay Chandra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/celestial-wedding-of-meenakshi-sundareswarar-held-in-grandeur-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:caption>Priests performed the wedding rituals between 8.35 am and 8.59 am during the Rishaba Lagna, accompanied by Vedic chants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:59:11.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Celestial wedding of Meenakshi-Sundareswarar held in grandeur in Madurai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/two-cousins-killed-in-central-delhi-road-accident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/td9xf4pg/202604263765849.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:55:44.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two cousins killed in central Delhi road accident</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/farmers-demand-extension-of-water-supply-in-odishas-bargarh-canal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/8k665ovy/Farmer-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:51:13.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers demand extension of water supply in Odisha's Bargarh canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, farmers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/couple-among-five-killed-in-separate-road-crashes-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-31/d0j8zhuk/ANI_20250531111130.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:49:35.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple among five killed in separate road crashes in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/west-bengal-migrants-head-home-to-vote-in-final-phase-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/q9vz39tt/WB-migrants-head.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Migrant Bengali voters working in Jagatsinghpur on way home in a bus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:46:32.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal migrants head home to vote in final phase polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/28/india-lose-0-5-to-china-to-end-campaign-in-uber-cup-finals-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/niqjp0ua/ANI_20260428043521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sindhu led 18–12 in decider but lost 16–21, 21–19, 19–21 to Wang Zhiyi, giving China 1–0 lead in Group A tie on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:44:59.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India lose 0-5 to China to end campaign in Uber Cup Finals </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, PV Sindhu, Uber Cup Finals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/couple-held-with-peacock-meat-hunting-tools-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/ooagoxuu/ANI_20241020191852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:41:55.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple held with peacock meat, hunting tools in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, peacock meat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/jury-in-place-for-elon-musks-legal-battle-with-openai</loc>
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<image:caption>William Frentzen, attorney for Sam Altman, right, and Marc Toberoff, attorney for Elon Musk, center, wait to enter U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:41:50.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jury in place for Elon Musk's legal battle with OpenAI</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/baby-sold-for-rs-190-lakh-rescued-from-odishas-bargarh-after-eight-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/11/original/Police_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:40:32.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baby sold for Rs 1.90 lakh rescued from Odisha's Bargarh after eight months</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/teacher-among-two-dead-as-heat-hits-hard-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/u4ayfycz/ANI_20250614235152.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:37:45.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher among two dead as heat hits hard in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/vedantas-mobile-health-units-reach-over-50k-people-in-odishas-sundargarh-jharsuguda-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/q1blngbl/whatsappimage20260427at1953042704chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedantas mobile health units reach over 50k residents in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:35:55.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta’s mobile health units reach over 50K people in Odisha's Sundargarh, Jharsuguda districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mobile health unit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/sans-enforcement-goli-soda-sale-rampant-in-cuttack-city</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/diz30n7n/Sans-enforcement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man drinks Goli Soda from a roadside cart in Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:34:35.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sans enforcement, Goli Soda sale rampant in Cuttack city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Goli Soda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/hafiz-saeeds-close-aide-and-key-let-figure-sheikh-yousaf-afridi-shot-dead-in-pakistan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/fc0vzpgn/202604273767408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:34:12.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hafiz Saeed’s close aide and key LeT figure Sheikh Yousaf Afridi shot dead in Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hafiz Saeed, shot dead, Sheikh Yousaf Afridi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/sunstroke-tally-touches-eight-as-three-more-die-heat-drives-wildlife-out-of-forest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/5se52d3i/sunstroke.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:33:04.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sunstroke’ tally touches eight as three more die, heat drives wildlife out of forest</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/odia-scientists-discover-new-happy-face-spider-species</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>‘Theridion himalayana’ or happy-face spider (Araneae, Theridiidae) from the Western Himalayas,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:30:56.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odia scientists discover new happy-face spider species</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/odisha-man-reaches-bank-with-sisters-exhumed-body-to-claim-money</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/6pth8kgi/Man-reaches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jeetu Munda carrying his sister’s exhumed body in Mallipashi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:28:11.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man reaches bank with sister’s exhumed body to claim money</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, exhumed body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/ram-temple-built-through-collective-effort-india-already-a-hindu-rashtra-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2014/8/17/23/original/Mohan%20Bhagwat1PTI.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:20:00.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple built through collective effort, India already a Hindu Rashtra: Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ayodhya Ram temple, chief Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/bwssb-to-manage-drinking-water-sewerage-networks-under-one-roof</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/kle6wj8h/BWSSB-to-manage-drinking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beyond drinking water, all Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the city are connected to this centre.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:12:55.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWSSB to manage drinking water, sewerage networks under one roof</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/race-for-delhi-bjp-chiefs-post-intensifies-as-virendra-sachdevas-term-ends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/o3uw9o3r/202604173753295.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:11:27.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Race for Delhi BJP Chief’s post intensifies as Virendra Sachdeva’s term ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Chahal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/mock-blackout-air-raid-drills-in-bengaluru-on-april-28-public-invited</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/r0a2a0sc/Mock-blackout-air.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the exercise aims to enhance public preparedness and awareness in the event of an emergency.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:11:22.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mock blackout, air raid drills in Bengaluru on April 28, public invited </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/ksrsac-to-conduct-two-day-expo-on-remote-sensing-from-april-29</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qz3h25oi/ksrsacgokofficialcover.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:09:08.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRSAC to conduct two-day expo on remote sensing from April 29  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, KSRSAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/indian-origin-man-sentenced-in-singapore-for-molesting-minor-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/d5gl6bk1/202507293466210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:07:01.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin man sentenced in Singapore for molesting minor</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Molestation, Singapore court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/kempegowda-airport-records-38c-imd-forecasts-rain-in-two-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/cf7ci87f/Govt-hospitals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two women brave the heat and step out in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:06:06.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kempegowda airport records 38°C, IMD forecasts rain in two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/crime-hub-under-kasturinagar-flyover-turned-into-safe-place-for-walkers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/0qdgzpzw/Crime-hub-under.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pourakarmikas and other sanitation staff clean slum areas under Bengaluru Central City Corporation as part of a special cleanliness drive for Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 ranking on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/h3ezgmid/Crime-hub.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:04:12.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crime hub under Kasturinagar flyover turned into safe place for walkers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/man-gets-7-years-rigorous-imprisonment-rs-115-crore-fine-for-impersonating-former-cms-secretary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/q23qrfz2/202602253687200.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:03:32.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets 7 years rigorous imprisonment, Rs 1.15 crore fine for impersonating former CM's secretary </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/28/bad-luck-hesitation-behind-collapse-axar-patel-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/y3h344l2/ANI_20260428021141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"It was bad luck": Axar Patel after DC's collapse vs RCB</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:01:55.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bad luck, hesitation behind collapse: Axar Patel </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Axar Patel, Royal Challengers Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/bodies-of-woman-daughter-found-in-anekal-farm-pond</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/aqonn5cy/202604273767302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T05:01:04.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bodies of woman, daughter found in Anekal farm pond  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/28/dg-rpf-reviews-security-at-bengaluru-railway-hubs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/5j1bi99x/DG-RPF-reviews-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DG (RPF) Sonali Mishra inspects a railway station in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:57:33.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DG RPF reviews security at Bengaluru railway hubs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/only-426-of-indias-graduates-employable-mercer-mettl-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/q072mu5y/grads-employable.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gold medalists greet each other during the second convocation of Dr BR Ambedkar Economics University, in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:56:55.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 42.6% of India's graduates employable: Mercer Mettl report </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/telangana-to-open-jail-museum-in-chanchalguda-showcasing-evolution-of-prison-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/3/original/jail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a jail used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:52:51.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to open Jail Museum in Chanchalguda, showcasing evolution of prison system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Jail Museum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/madavoorpara-high-on-heritage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4nfpx7eg/20tmada1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madavoorpara has emerged as a popular getaway destination in recent times</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/v6yyavkz/20tmada5.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madavoorpara has gained wide attention with visitors posting pics and videos on social media</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/xmd2fd5j/20tmada2a.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 9th-century cave shrine at Madavoorpara.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/kttbl4ih/20tmada2b.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 9th-century cave shrine at Madavoorpara.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/gvitdivt/20tmada3.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DTPC plans to spruce up the place with more facilities for the tourists.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/mshuq5c4/20tmada3a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>View from the hill</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/77e2ybak/20tmada4a.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bamboo bridge leading to a vantage point atop Madavoorpara</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/wfzjudmr/20tmada6.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A resting point atop the hill.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/w5tvv15m/20tmada5.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madavoorpara hilltop is also emerging as a favourite evening haunt of local people.</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>2026-04-28T04:52:47.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madavoorpara: high on heritage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, tourism, DTPC, madavoorpara, 9th century cave temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/men-cut-cables-to-more-than-240-cctv-cameras-at-chinnaswamy-stadium-over-unpaid-dues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/8usfw7ky/Tight-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of floodlit in Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:50:34.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Men cut cables to more than 240 CCTV cameras at Chinnaswamy Stadium over unpaid dues </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chinnaswamy Stadium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/no-fuel-shortage-closure-of-bunks-in-andhra-has-spillover-effect-in-state-says-telangana-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/89d1agyi/kukatpally2704chn231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several petrol bunks have temporarily shut down, this has triggered panic buying at many outlets.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/l3aqity6/Oil-firms-told.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:49:17.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No fuel shortage, closure of bunks in Andhra has spillover effect in state, says Telangana government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fuel shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/trump-shooting-scare-renews-staged-conspiracy-theory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jlmv8h8e/Truth-Social-postAFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles shows a phone with a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump displaying an image of the alleged suspect in a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on the ground after being apprehended on April 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:48:43.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump shooting scare renews 'staged' conspiracy theory</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, assassination attempt, Conspiracy Theory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/kcr-must-respond-to-kavithas-allegations-cm-revanth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/f60rotvv/ANI_20260326163726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:47:14.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KCR must respond to Kavitha’s allegations: CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ​  K Kavitha, A  Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/aap-mla-mehraj-malik-released-from-jail-after-jk-hc-quashed-his-psa-detention</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/9ky255py/ANI_20250614163634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MLA Mehraj Malik</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:46:16.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MLA Mehraj Malik released from jail after J&amp;K HC quashed his PSA detention </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, AAP MLA Mehraj Malik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/amid-scorching-summer-and-water-shortage-chamarajanagar-residents-perform-frog-puja-for-rain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/tn0uc3nl/C_32_1_CH1108_7141277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:44:31.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid scorching summer and water shortage, Chamarajanagar residents perform frog puja for rain </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, frog puja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/villagers-rally-for-early-relocation-from-forest-areas-in-telanganas-nagarkurnool</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/1kyln5yv/Villagers-rally-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Amrabad mandal in Nagarkurnool district take part in a rally urging the government to expedite the resettlement process on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:43:39.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Villagers rally for early relocation from forest areas in Telangana's Nagarkurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, relocation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/himalayan-deodar-forest-link-to-lord-shiva</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/wm2ozle6/Himalayan-deodar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seal belonging to 5th CE with text, “Devadaruvane Svami Kotesvarah"</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:43:08.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himalayan deodar forest link to Lord Shiva</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ancient seal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/11-year-old-boy-drowns-in-pool-at-summer-camp-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/7macrmpx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-21-at-9.24.11-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:41:21.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-year-old boy drowns in pool at summer camp in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Drowning</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/dances-with-wolves-actor-nathan-chasing-horse-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexual-assault</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ty1haglk/Nathan-Chasing-HorseAP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nathan Chasing Horse, right, talks to his attorney Craig Mueller during his trial on charges of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, Jan. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:40:24.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, English, sexual assault case, Dances with Wolves, Nathan Chasing Horse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/check-destination-weather-before-heading-out-imd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-09/5lie4rtu/P_41013409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the weather has been varying drastically in different locations this summer, which can impact people’s health.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:40:09.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Check destination weather before heading out: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka weather, Karnataka summer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/telangana-hc-dismisses-writ-appeal-in-bhoodan-land-dispute</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:39:03.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC dismisses writ appeal in Bhoodan land dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Bhoodan land dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/wrong-diagnosis-at-jeypore-dhh-leaves-patient-her-family-in-distress</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:38:51.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Wrong’ diagnosis at Jeypore DHH 
leaves patient, her family in distress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jeypore DHH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/five-killed-12-injured-as-heavy-duty-crane-collapses-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Under the impact, five workers died on the spot, while 12 others were trapped under the debris and sustained injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:38:26.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed, 12 injured as heavy-duty crane collapses in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/no-record-of-babies-born-to-destitutes-in-scb-rdc-orders-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/ejgok1b5/Sans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SCB Medical College and Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:38:08.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No record of babies born to destitutes in SCB, RDC orders probe </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SCB Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/28/odisha-govt-sets-may-30-deadline-to-clear-pending-land-record-corrections-tax-cessation-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/8/21/original/LAND1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:37:42.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt sets May 30 deadline to clear pending land record corrections, tax cessation cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha govt, Land Records</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/28/dinakar-lauds-odishas-growth-story-financial-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/226anx7m/C_40_1_CH1546_3479173.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lanka Dinakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:36:23.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dinakar lauds Odisha’s growth story, financial management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Lanka Dinakar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/keep-corruption-middlemen-out-karnataka-cm-to-kas-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/g0d8orht/CM-to-KAS-offic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah, DCM DK Shivakumar and Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda during the inauguration of the renovated building of Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) Officers’ Association in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:35:43.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keep corruption, middlemen out: Karnataka CM to KAS officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KAS, CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/28/bjd-asks-suspended-mlas-to-resign-from-assembly-seats-contest-polls-again</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/8ddf3674-8702-4d80-8297-6099f3341573/New%20Project%20(6).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition chief whip Pramila Mallick</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:35:32.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD asks suspended MLAs to resign from Assembly seats, contest polls again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Opposition chief whip Pramila Mallick</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/justice-choudhury-panel-submits-2nd-lingaraj-report-with-16-points-of-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/fnj0jr3w/Justice-Choudhury-panel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan and Justice Durga Prasanna Choudhury with the 2nd interim report</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:34:36.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice Choudhury panel submits 2nd Lingaraj report with 16 points of action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Justice Choudhury, Lingaraj report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/rupee-falls-24-paise-to-9439-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/5odbut8s/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indian rupee seems to be standing at a crossroads, not weak enough to fall, not strong enough to rise.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:34:27.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 24 paise to 94.39 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Rupee, US Dollar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/the-smile-or-frown-mystery-of-keralas-monalisa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/w9nb6jj9/MONALISA3-NEW065329-1.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/y0qkcm0i/MONALISA7065942.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:34:22.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The smile-or-frown mystery of Kerala's Monalisa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Madhya Pradesh police, Maha Kumbh Mela, Education Minister  V Sivankutty, Monalisa, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), farman, pratham dubey, real kerala story, monalisa bhosle, Maheshwar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/telangana-bc-commission-objects-to-caste-names-mentioned-in-seeepc-survey-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-28/2w0p2d2m/Commission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BC Commission chairman G Niranjan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:34:19.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana BC Commission objects to caste names mentioned in SEEEPC survey report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BC Commission, SEEEPC Survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/odisha-labourer-faints-and-falls-into-river-heatstroke-suspected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/g3wqhz80/body_l3oHknU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:33:55.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha labourer faints and falls into river, heatstroke suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, faints, Odisha labourer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/cet-for-teacher-recruitment-soon-says-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/gd2vnmk6/CET-for-teach-er.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa felicitates students who secured high marks in the SSLC exam, at his office in Shivamogga on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:33:45.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CET for teacher recruitment soon, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CET exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/harvester-owners-lead-fuel-rush-in-telangana-as-out-of-stock-boards-trigger-panic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-26/idqt7c3f/img_20251026_wa0091_2610chn_88.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:32:42.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harvester owners lead fuel rush in Telangana as ‘out of stock’ boards trigger panic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fuel shortage, harvester machine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/odisha-hc-grants-filipino-mother-visitation-rights-to-daughter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-05/1eknmru5/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:32:10.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC grants Filipino mother visitation rights to daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/verify-disability-certificates-of-govt-staff-only-if-doubts-arise-odisha-directs-all-depts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/dgdwxh4t/Verify-disability.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:31:25.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Verify disability certificates of govt staff only if doubts arise: Odisha directs all depts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, National Human Rights Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/bjp-leaders-approach-police-seeking-to-cancel-book-discussion-on-jailed-activist-umar-khalid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/25/original/Umar_Khalid_PTI_Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:31:21.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leaders approach police seeking to cancel book discussion on jailed activist Umar Khalid </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Umar Khalid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/28/around-25-stray-dogs-in-capital-city-are-now-vaccinated-says-bmc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/590sxx9a/Around-25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stray dog being vaccinated during the special mass dog vaccination drive</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:29:43.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Around 25% stray dogs in capital city are now vaccinated, says BMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/dai-nippon-printing-opens-first-india-rd-centre-at-iit-hyderabad-to-focus-on-ev-charging-and-apis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/hds3dthg/BeFunky-collage-56.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DNP Senior Managing Director Osamu Nakamura and JICA representative Issei Matsuno.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:29:39.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dai Nippon Printing opens first India R&amp;D centre at IIT Hyderabad, to focus on EV charging and APIs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Dai Nippon Printing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/stock-markets-open-lower-amid-surging-oil-prices-foreign-fund-outflows</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/rnbp53gx/ANI_20250925041606.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian stock market opens lower for 5th straight session amid foreign outflows, US visa curbs</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:29:22.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets open lower amid surging oil prices, foreign fund outflows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nifty, BSE Sensex</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/proposal-for-karnataka-hcs-mangaluru-bench-runs-into-opposition-practical-challenges-cited</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/60dovagd/202604153749983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:27:01.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposal for Karnataka HC's Mangaluru bench runs into opposition, practical challenges cited </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/cm-revanth-calls-for-strict-action-against-celebrities-in-drug-cases-launches-spandana-teams-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/w435sq5a/apollo22704chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy during the Inauguration of "The Hospital of Gratitude" of Apollo Hospitals at Financial District on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:24:20.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth calls for strict action against celebrities in drug cases, launches SPANDANA teams in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, drug use, A  Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/no-more-competitiveexaminations-in-bengaluru-college-after-janivara-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/khhb1snq/C_35_1_CH0282_67819655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image from April 23, 2026, students appearing for the CET exam are being screened at a private college in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:23:10.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No more competitive examinations in Bengaluru college after 'janivara' row </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/eci-to-announce-sir-schedule-for-telangana-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-05/k70617sn/P_375225969.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:22:52.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI to announce SIR schedule for Telangana soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ECI, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/cm-revanth-eyes-telangana-as-global-medical-hub-launches-medical-tourism-push-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/q8ixz1at/CM-wants-to-make-TG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A.Revanth Reddy during the Inauguration of "The Hospital of Gratitude" of Apollo Hospitals at Financial District on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:21:38.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth eyes Telangana as global medical hub, launches medical tourism push in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, medical tourism, A  Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/2002-mangaluru-blast-case-key-accused-sentenced-to-10-years-of-rigorous-imprisonment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-26/hkj1x7v9/ANI_20240926142008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:19:27.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2002 Mangaluru blast case: Key accused sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/fuel-panic-grips-hyderabad-as-shortage-rumours-trigger-long-queues-pump-shutdowns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/yl1n05uf/Fuel-fears-spread.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several petrol pumps remained shut in Hyderabad on Monday, triggering panic buying at other outlets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:18:48.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel panic grips Hyderabad as shortage rumours trigger long queues, pump shutdowns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fuel shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/no-need-to-take-new-parties-seriously-says-brs-leader-kt-rama-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/ag84d2bb/No-need-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao speaks during the party’s state executive committee meeting in Hyderabad on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:17:26.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No need to take new parties seriously, says BRS leader KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS chief KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/bjp-conspiring-to-delete-secular-votes-tpcc-chief-mahesh-goud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-23/ar7oaugg/Kharge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:16:39.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP conspiring to delete ‘secular’ votes: TPCC chief Mahesh Goud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/nh-275-to-get-two-more-wildlife-underpasses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/r2mokrv9/NH-275.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:15:01.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NH 275 to get two more wildlife underpasses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru–Bengaluru highway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/28/telangana-braces-for-heat-uneven-rain-as-el-nino-takes-hold</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/7mpfo5zs/TG-braces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The impact is already visible in rising temperatures, with April readings touching 44-45°C in several regions.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/41wjleu5/TG-bra.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/v8jfborf/TG-braces-for-heat-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:14:57.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana braces for heat, uneven rain as El Nino takes hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, El Nino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/karnataka-rolls-out-digital-litigation-management-system-with-sop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/wpc2x07u/Court-order.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:13:07.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka rolls out digital litigation management system with SOP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/man-gets-20-years-rigorous-imprisonment-for-raping-minor-girl</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/ulsw51u9/202601083631971.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>2026-04-28T04:11:42.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor girl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sexual assault against minor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/rival-factions-trade-blows-at-panchamasali-mutt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/tllqg6c9/Rival-factions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trustees of Harihar Panchamasali Mutt held an account-submission programme, during which the tense drama unfolded between the two groups.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:06:48.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rival factions trade blows at Panchamasali mutt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/tdp-supporters-disrupt-hyderabad-based-standup-comedians-show-at-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/72iyl7xa/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-28-at-9.33.00-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stand-up comedian Sarat Uday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T04:03:54.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP supporters disrupt Hyderabad-based standup comedian’s show at Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, TDP, standup comedian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/fed-up-with-fines-vizag-man-sets-sons-bike-on-fire</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/tx3u2m8e/Fed-up-with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred near Vepagunta under Pendurthi police limits on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:46:02.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fed up with fines, Vizag man sets son’s bike on fire  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, Traffic violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/third-day-of-fuel-crisis-sales-25-above-average-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/38pdco5w/vijfuel072704chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel stand guard at petrol bunks as commuters throng to fill fuel in Vijayawada on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:44:50.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third day of fuel crisis, sales 25% above average in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh fuel crises</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/andhra-govt-clears-rs-1k-crore-dues-of-pvt-hospitals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/1/29/original/AP-hospitals-setting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of hospital ward used for representative purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:38:38.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra govt clears Rs 1K crore dues of pvt hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra govt, Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/no-shortage-of-fuel-in-ntr-district-says-collector</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/m73d1u4m/No-shortage-of-fuel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR district collector G Lakshmisha inspects sub-collectorate service station and enquires about the fuel situation in Vijayawada on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:34:59.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No shortage of fuel in NTR district, says Collector</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR district collector Dr G Lakshmisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/28/civic-body-to-buy-7-jet-washer-vehicles-for-cleaning-footpaths-bus-shelters-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/m5vur18x/Civic-body-to-buy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab of a worker cleaning footpath and bus shelters | FILE PIC</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:34:16.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic body to buy 7 jet washer vehicles for cleaning footpaths, bus shelters in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, jet washer vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/ap-chambers-hold-mushroom-cultivation-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/qr62cjqz/202511223583952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:33:56.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Chambers hold mushroom cultivation meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, mushroom cultivation, AP Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/28/kin-suspect-dowry-harassment-as-woman-found-dead-at-house-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/csjkoan8/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:33:10.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin suspect dowry harassment 
as woman found dead at house in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, dowry harassment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/bjp-mahila-morcha-protests-delay-in-womens-bill-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/z2a9divb/BJP-Mahila-Morcha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP women wing took out a torch rally against congress for opposing women’s bill, in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:31:21.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP Mahila Morcha protests delay in Women’s Bill in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, BJP Mahila Morcha, women’s bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/28/cattle-killed-injured-after-consuming-food-mixed-with-explosives-in-tiruvallur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ludjfg90/injured-after-consuming.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An injured cow.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:29:55.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cattle killed, injured after consuming food mixed with explosives in Tiruvallur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, explosives, cow</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/ncsc-issues-notice-to-krishnagiri-officials-over-khap-panchayat-fine-on-inter-caste-marriages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-04/b6psiech/C_1_1_CH1416_106951331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishnagiri Collector C Dinesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:28:05.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCSC issues notice to Krishnagiri officials over khap panchayat fine on inter-caste marriages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, intercaste marriage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/accident-victims-organs-donated-under-jeevandhan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jjqs0hrt/New-Project-2026-04-28T085620.057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pedavalli Nageswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:27:56.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accident victim’s organs donated under Jeevandhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Pedavalli Nageswara Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tns-madurai-all-set-for-thirukalyanam-ceremonial-meal-on-28th-april</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/sippj2ua/Festival1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the celestial wedding of Lord Sundareswarar and Goddess Meenakshi is to be conducted at Meenakshi Amman Temple as a part of the Chithirai Festival on Tuesday (April 28 ) morning, Massive food is being prepared for the wedding feast at the Sethupathi Higher Secondary School at Madurai on Monday./express photo/</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/1tpr550x/Festival3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:27:22.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN's Madurai all set for thirukalyanam, ceremonial meal on 28th April</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thirukalyanam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/ap-delegation-visits-singapore-police-hub-reviews-security-technologies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/tsvybmgn/AP-delegation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation from AP visited Police Operations Command Centre at New Phoenix Park in Singapore</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:25:14.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP delegation visits Singapore Police hub, reviews security technologies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, New Phoenix Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tiruchy-lpg-auto-drivers-see-4050-income-drop-as-fuel-prices-surge-amid-supply-disruption</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/dop53sye/Auto-pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Autos waiting in a long queue at an LPG station in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:24:25.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy LPG auto drivers see 40–50% income drop as fuel prices surge amid supply disruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LPG auto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/efforts-to-reunite-elephant-calf-continue-for-third-day-in-tns-atr</loc>
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<image:caption>A three-month-old elephant calf, separated from its herd at Lingapuram near Sirumugai, was roaming in the surrounding area, and the forest department is making efforts to reunite it with its herd.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Efforts to reunite elephant calf continue for third day in TN's ATR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/andhra-hc-directs-centre-to-examine-representation-of-babu-ahmed-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:22:51.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC directs centre to examine representation of Babu Ahmed case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra HC, Babu Ahmed case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/dharmapuri-villagers-seek-mobile-towers-as-poor-reception-hits-education-emergency-access</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-01/ybe78hhp/ANI_20250421101225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of mobile network tower used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:18:44.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmapuri villagers seek mobile towers as poor reception hits education, emergency access</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/ap-set-for-google-ai-data-centre-inauguration-on-april-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/fc13e91n/vizag212604chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrangements in full swing at Tarluvada village in Visakhapatnam ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony for Google AI Datacentre project scheduled for April 28.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:17:40.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP set for Google AI Data Centre inauguration on April 28</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/four-booked-for-damaging-water-pipeline-amid-village-faction-clash-in-tns-krishnagiri</loc>
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<news:title>Four booked for damaging water pipeline amid village faction clash in TN's Krishnagiri</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tasmac-outlets-shut-delayed-in-coimbatore-as-staff-protest-suspension-threat-over-bottle-buy-back-policy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:15:28.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac outlets shut, delayed in Coimbatore as staff protest suspension threat over bottle buy-back policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Tasmac staff, buy-back empty bottle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/five-escape-unharmed-after-moving-car-catches-fire-on-coonoor-ghat-road</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/q42ixeuv/accident22704cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A family of five members managed to escape unharmed after the car in which they were traveling on the Coonoor-Mettupalayam Ghat road caught fire near the Marapalam junction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:14:43.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five escape unharmed after moving car catches fire on Coonoor ghat road</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/congress-top-brass-may-delay-decision-on-karnataka-leadership-change-in-view-of-rs-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image from April 22, 2026, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar are seen arriving for the Cabinet Sub Committee Meeting at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:14:41.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress top brass may delay decision on Karnataka leadership change in view of RS polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet reshuffle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tiger-cub-rescued-near-muthinada-forest-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/wounhswd/cub12704cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tigress cub found roaming alone near the Muthinada forest boundary in Sholada village was rescued by staff of the Nilgiris forest division on Sunday. The cub is currently under the care of a veterinarian at an undisclosed location.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:12:44.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger cub rescued near Muthinada forest in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiger cub</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/vizag-set-for-growth-with-google-ai-facility-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jpz3sloz/New-Project-2026-04-28T083936.918.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president and former MLC PVN Madhav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:10:30.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag set for growth with Google AI facility: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Google AI, BJP president and former MLC PVN Madhav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/andhra-cm-naidu-sets-rs-46-power-cost-target</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/f4re7x2k/Naidu-sets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu addressing a review meeting on Energy department’s performance on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:08:28.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu sets Rs 4.6 power cost target</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Energy department, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tn-orders-hospitals-to-step-up-heatwave-preparedness-set-up-dedicated-heatstroke-wards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/uaooctok/ANI_20250614235152.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:08:20.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN orders hospitals to step up heatwave preparedness, set up dedicated heatstroke wards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Heatwave, heatstroke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/something-brewing-karnataka-pwd-ministers-delhi-visit-amid-cabinet-revamp-discussions-sets-tongues-wagging</loc>
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<image:caption>PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi and Social Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa meet AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:07:10.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Something brewing? Karnataka PWD minister's Delhi visit amid Cabinet revamp discussions sets tongues wagging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/andhra-deputy-cm-pawan-expresses-concern-seshachalam-forest-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/imukh5c7/Pawan-expresses-concern.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seshachalam forest fire</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:07:09.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra deputy CM Pawan expresses concern Seshachalam forest fire</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/andhra-cm-writes-to-union-agri-minister-to-come-to-rescue-of-ap-maize-farmers</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:06:09.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM writes to Union Agri Minister to come to rescue of AP maize farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Farmers, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/biomedical-waste-dumped-on-road-set-on-fire-in-tns-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/lr8nkzi0/Waste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The biomedical waste dumped on road and set on fire on the outskirts of Tirunelveli city on Sunday. Probe is on to find out where it came from.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:05:29.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biomedical waste dumped on road, set on fire in TN's Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Biomedical waste</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/tdp-slams-comedy-show-disruption</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/cyj7hu55/C_40_1_CH1553_3504054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:05:17.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP slams comedy show disruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP State president Palla Srinivasa Rao, comedian Sarat Uday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/consumer-forum-urges-tn-information-commission-to-curb-rti-delays-ensure-timely-responses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/kwb4b756/New-Project-2026-04-28T083241.982.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:04:02.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consumer forum urges TN Information Commission to curb RTI delays, ensure timely responses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, RTI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/slump-in-onion-prices-leaves-ap-farmers-in-tears</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/f2tpzqup/Export-curbs-may.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Onion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:02:24.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slump in onion prices leaves AP farmers in tears</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, onion prices, Andhra Farmers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/28/au100-a-melting-pot-of-ideas-says-vice-prez-cpr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/i3si2ny6/‘melting-pot-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, Governor S Abdul Nazeer, CM N Chandrababu Naidu and others during the centenary celebrations of AU on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan, Governor S Abdul Nazeer, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu at the centenary celebrations of AU in Visakhapatnam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:01:37.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AU@100: A ‘melting pot of ideas’, says Vice-Prez CPR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University, Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/karnataka-cabinet-reshuffle-good-news-in-second-week-of-may-says-mla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/2d4ogf4f/ANI_20260114065109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA Ashok Pattan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:01:09.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle: 'Good news' in second week of May, says MLA </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/language-row-erupts-in-puducherry-over-cbse-rule-parties-oppose-hindi-push-demand-french-retention</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Puducherry R Siva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T03:00:17.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language row erupts in Puducherry over CBSE rule; parties oppose Hindi push, demand French retention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBSE, French, R Siva</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/28/mushroom-biz-profitable-round-the-year-in-ap-expert</loc>
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<image:caption>Mushroom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:59:31.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mushroom biz profitable round the year in AP: Expert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Mushroom business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/madras-hc-seeks-replies-from-railways-gcc-metro-water-over-saidapet-subway-seepage-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:57:00.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks replies from Railways, GCC, Metro Water over Saidapet subway seepage issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Saidapet subway seepage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/28/karnataka-minister-gundu-rao-pushes-for-cabinet-reshuffle-says-other-congress-netas-should-also-get-a-chance</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:56:55.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister Gundu Rao pushes for Cabinet reshuffle, says other Congress netas should also get a chance </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tns-first-floating-solar-plants-to-come-up-at-seven-places</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-22/eicfbbek/C_1_1_CH1416_104954426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN’s first floating solar plants to come up at seven places</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/28/oppn-only-wants-women-from-their-families-to-flourish-bjp-state-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:51:13.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oppn only wants women from their families to flourish: BJP state chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/madras-hc-order-sparks-confusion-over-liquor-transport-from-puducherry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/14d9g20n/TN-tipplers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel conduct vehicle checks at PEW checkpost in Allpettai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:50:50.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC order sparks confusion over liquor transport from Puducherry</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/kejriwal-wants-to-be-his-own-judge-witness-alleges-cm-rekha-gupta</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:50:02.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal wants to be his own judge, witness, alleges CM Rekha Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/after-protests-hansraj-college-moves-to-review-suspended-students-status</loc>
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<image:caption>Hansraj College</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:48:19.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After protests, Hansraj College moves to review suspended students’ status</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Hansraj College</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/cbse-three-language-rule-sparks-concern-in-puducherry-as-french-to-bid-adieu-in-schools</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:48:05.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE three-language rule sparks concern in Puducherry as French to bid adieu in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, French, three-language rule</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/anti-drug-drive-reaches-public-hubs-campuses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-14/6j0elbro/202508143481266.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:46:37.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-drug drive reaches public hubs, campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Anti-drug drive</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/city-cop-who-shot-dead-food-delivery-worker-held-in-rohtak-with-revolver</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-06/yydapcx6/delhi-police-1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:43:58.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City cop who shot dead food delivery worker held in Rohtak with revolver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/indias-first-banana-field-gene-bank-launched-in-tiruchy-farmers-to-get-up-to-rs-15-lakh-for-conservation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:43:48.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first Banana Field Gene Bank launched in Tiruchy; farmers to get up to Rs 15 lakh for conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, banana field gene bank</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/two-killed-in-bike-crash-near-majlis-park-metro</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-04/j4gsuke8/accident.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:42:33.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed in bike crash near Majlis Park metro</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/mumbai-diary-ajit-pawar-and-family-still-rules-the-roost</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/teazotio/MUMBAI.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:42:29.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Diary | Ajit Pawar, and family, still rules the roost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ajit Pawar, Ashish Shelar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/28/poor-waste-management-corporation-to-slap-notice-on-railways-mayor-threatens-legal-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/dwbne5he/Rail-line.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:42:03.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor waste management: Corporation to slap notice on railways, mayor threatens legal action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, waste management, Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/chennai-lined-up-13mn-sqft-of-office-space-as-demand-for-gccs-went-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/aew28rya/C_1_1_CH0151_11949187.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anshuman Magazine</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:42:02.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai lined up 13mn sqft of office space as demand for GCCs went up </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anshuman Magazine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/delhi-assembly-convenes-security-review-ahead-of-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/p2qwrs15/House-convenes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A series of enhanced security measures are presently under implementation, including the installation of hydraulic road blockers at all entry gates.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:41:40.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Assembly convenes security review ahead of session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi assembly</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/sarojini-nagar-redevelopment-project-rejected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/g3hz1ztr/Sarojini-Nagar-redevelopment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposal for the residential project comprises nine towers, two basements, a ground floor and 10 upper floors.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:40:00.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sarojini Nagar redevelopment project rejected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/28/water-supply-to-be-disrupted-in-several-parts-of-thiruvanthapuram-on-april-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-20/fy0ftb0o/ANI_20250120104618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:39:47.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water supply to be disrupted in several parts of Thiruvanthapuram on April 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Water Supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/jharkhand-hc-raps-state-government-over-poor-coal-mine-safety-standards-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/ikxsq2v4/J’khand-HC-raps.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:38:51.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC raps state government over poor coal mine safety standards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Coal mines, Jharkhand High Court, safety standards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tn-fishermen-capture-sri-lankan-attacker-after-mid-sea-assault-several-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/0z2rq7dc/New-Project-2026-04-28T080426.155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>D Dayanas (27) of Anthoniarpuram in Jaffna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:38:21.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN fishermen capture Sri Lankan attacker after mid-sea assault; several injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN fishermen, mid-sea assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/madras-hc-commutes-death-penalty-of-man-who-raped-daughter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/yr7lc0yd/Temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:36:53.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC commutes death penalty of man who raped daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, death penalt commuted</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/28/kochi-metro-ferried-1375-lakh-more-passengers-in-fy26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/ia32mcte/Kochi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the first quarter, that is April to June, ridership rose from 85.7 lakh in FY25 to 88.4 lakh in FY26</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/2zrtg332/Kochi-Metro-fe.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:36:03.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi Metro ferried 13.75 lakh more passengers in FY26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Metro Rail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/sc-refuses-to-entertain-plea-against-gurugram-demolition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mhgdvdyy/C_1_1_CH1035_119297113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:34:29.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to entertain plea against Gurugram demolition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Supreme Court, Gurugram demolition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/groundwater-depletion-across-india-high-level-expert-committee-formed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/j9jllwq7/Groundwater.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:34:06.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groundwater depletion across India, high-level expert committee formed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, National Green Tribunal, groundwater depletion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/28/angelo-hears-for-the-first-time-mammoottys-voice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/xn92zgu2/Angel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Angelo with his parents and doctors after talking to actor Mammootty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:33:58.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Angelo hears, for the first time, Mammootty’s voice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mammootty, Rajagiri Hospital</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/first-time-in-april-peak-power-demand-crosses-7000-mw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-12/eb4im337/ANI_20250612130841.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This time, BSES discoms met the peak power demand of 3159 MW and 1446 MW in their respective areas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:33:12.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First time in April, peak power demand crosses 7,000 MW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi heat, Delhi Summer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/tn-child-rights-body-flags-misuse-of-children-in-poll-campaigns-writes-to-vijay-seeking-apology</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/nwy0cpbi/P_4446210478.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairperson Pudukottai Vijaya.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:32:28.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN child rights body flags misuse of children in poll campaigns, writes to Vijay seeking apology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Children, poll campaigns</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/alive-and-kicking-jeevani-helped-8116-kerala-college-students-in-2024-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ymfndw32/New-Project-2026-04-28T080027.602.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>They also show a significant spike from the programme’s inception year of 2019-20, when 2,315 students from 66 colleges availed themselves of the service.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/2uzukvqk/Alive-and.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:31:57.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alive and kicking, ‘Jeevani’ helped 8,116 Kerala college students in 2024-25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Jeevani mental health programme, Kerala college student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/delhi-gig-workers-reel-under-extreme-heatwave-with-little-support-available</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-24/fypgj12p/delivery1105357.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>2026-04-28T02:31:35.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: Gig workers reel under extreme heatwave with little support available</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, gig workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/crucial-is-chairs-decision-on-disqualification-petition-of-aap-mps-says-expert</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/amk8x3gx/RAjya-sabha-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:30:00.898Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Understanding Microclimates in Urban Landscapes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/uterus-in-male-patients-scan-bizarre-report-at-thiruvananthapuram-mch</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:29:32.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uterus in male patient’s scan: Bizarre report at Thiruvananthapuram MCH</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/kerala-pocso-court-stays-monalisa-marriage-case-seeks-mp-police-report</loc>
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<image:caption>The order was issued by Pocso Court Judge M P Shibu, halting all subsequent steps in the complaint filed before the court on charges that a minor girl had been married off.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala Pocso court stays Monalisa marriage case, seeks MP police report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/madras-hc-calls-for-taluk-level-rehabilitation-scheme-for-transgender-persons</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:25:18.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC calls for taluk-level rehabilitation scheme for transgender persons</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/nithin-rajs-death-second-accused-appears-before-sit-after-16-days</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:24:55.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithin Raj's death: Second accused appears before SIT after 16 days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/survival-plan-amid-scorching-summer-mandatory-midday-rest-for-workers-cold-water-in-dtc-buses</loc>
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<image:caption>Women braving heat in Delhi as the temperature touches 42 degrees Celsius.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:24:18.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Survival plan amid scorching summer: Mandatory midday rest for workers, cold water in DTC buses</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:24:09.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Why do people live in the past? Move on’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ex-Army Chief Gen M M Naravane, The Curious and the Classified</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/madras-hc-orders-statewide-survey-to-curb-mosquito-breeding-sets-four-week-deadline</loc>
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<image:caption>The officials are seen carrying out fogging activities to prevent mosquito breeding in Sivaganga.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:23:24.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC orders statewide survey to curb mosquito breeding, sets four-week deadline</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/28/the-gulf-wars-toll-on-asias-ai-ambitions</loc>
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<image:caption>By one estimate, Asia contributed nearly two-thirds of global AI trade growth in the first half of 2025</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:21:25.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Gulf war's toll on Asia's AI ambitions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/madras-hc-dismisses-pleas-seeking-probe-into-aiadmk-leaders-d-jayakumar-cve-shanmugams-poll-affidavits</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:21:21.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC dismisses pleas seeking probe into AIADMK leaders D Jayakumar, CVe Shanmugam’s poll affidavits</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/a-decade-after-historic-heart-transplant-mathew-achadan-passes-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Mathew Achadan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:20:49.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A decade after historic heart transplant, Mathew Achadan passes away</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/iocl-to-clear-dues-in-two-days-lpg-tanker-owners-in-tns-namakkal-end-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>The indefinite strike by the Southern Region Bulk LPG Tanker Owners Association in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:16:38.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IOCL to clear dues in two days, LPG tanker owners in TN's Namakkal end strike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/cmda-shelves-rs-100-crore-chennai-shoreline-project-after-crz-denial-ngt-stay-and-fisher-opposition</loc>
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<image:caption>People enter the water at Marina Beach in Chennai as waves lash the shore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:13:03.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMDA shelves Rs 100-crore Chennai shoreline project after CRZ denial, NGT stay and fisher opposition</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/jnu-makes-entry-into-global-law-ranking-without-faculty</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:10:30.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU makes entry into global law ranking without faculty</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/delhi-boils-at-42c-dust-storm-brings-little-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>Thunderstorms and rain are expected, providing some relief from the oppressive heat, with a yellow alert specifically issued for April 29.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People faced uncomfortable heat during the day as Delhi's summer hit 42 degrees Celsius.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:10:28.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi boils at 42°C, dust storm brings little relief</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/moist-heatwave-deadlier-than-dry-summer-study-cites-air-show-fatalities-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Thousands of people gathered to witness the IAF air show held at Marina Beach in Chennai on October 6, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:07:27.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moist heatwave deadlier than dry summer: Study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/sc-suggests-mediation-in-rani-vs-priya-kapur-dispute</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:07:12.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC suggests mediation in Rani vs Priya Kapur dispute</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/teachers-urge-tn-govt-to-hold-transfer-promotion-counselling-by-june-to-avoid-academic-disruption</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/8vys958s/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:04:35.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers urge TN govt to hold transfer, promotion counselling by June to avoid academic disruption</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/2020-riots-major-contradictions-in-testimonies-12-acquitted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/ixmxlu6v/ANI_20250819215624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Court acquits 12 accused of rioting, noting callous manner of investigation in 2020 case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:04:35.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2020 Riots | ‘Major contradictions’ in testimonies, 12 acquitted</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/iit-madras-incubates-100-startups-in-for-second-year-in-a-row-portfolio-valued-at-rs-74100-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:02:04.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Madras incubates 100+ startups in for second year in a row; portfolio valued at Rs 74,100 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/28/anna-university-yet-to-act-on-ghost-faculty-scam-transparency-concerns-grow</loc>
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<image:caption>Anna University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:01:04.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna University yet to act on ghost faculty scam; transparency concerns grow</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/april-29-paid-holiday-for-govt-staff-for-bengal-voting</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Assembly polls on April 23 and 29; results on May 4</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T02:01:01.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>April 29 paid holiday for govt staff for Bengal voting</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/kerala-teachers-effort-simplifies-accountancy-for-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/lld27zjs/eacher’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Easy Accounts’ book being released by Fr John Joseph Vadakkel CST, principal of Little Flower School, Harayya, Uttar Pradesh. The author Santu P A is also seen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T01:55:57.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala teacher’s effort simplifies accountancy for students</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/thrissur-techie-launches-website-to-track-power-outages-across-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Alkesh Das</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Screen grab of currentundo.com</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T01:53:04.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur techie launches website to track power outages across Kerala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/28/agarwal-sabha-marks-75-years-with-platinum-jubilee-inauguration-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, TN Governor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agarwal Sabha marks 75 years with Platinum Jubilee inauguration in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, TN governor, Agarwal Sabha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/as-heatwave-grips-kerala-carbon-neutral-home-in-kozhikode-turns-heads-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qyx844f5/meda2084112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carbon-neutral home ‘Meda’ in Kozhikode</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/28/51-families-in-wayanad-begin-afresh-in-league-built-houses</loc>
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<image:caption>Thangal said the project was driven purely by the need to help people rebuild their lives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T01:15:19.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>51 families in Wayanad begin afresh in League-built houses</news:title>
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<news:title>Post-pandemic inflation lingers, idli-sambar a casualty in Kerala</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T20:41:25.345Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T20:37:15.509Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T20:34:56.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | How to limit screens</news:title>
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<image:caption>The pull of the ‘Mamata magnet’ seems to have weakened among urban and working women</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T20:16:56.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fear factor in politics of hedging</news:title>
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<image:caption>King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:25:57.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>King Charles III arrives in United States on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:24:48.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC directs police action over objectionable social media post on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee</news:title>
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<image:caption>AAP MP Sanjay Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:14:57.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP to move court seeking disqualification of former Rajya Sabha MPs</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, and Vice President JD Vance listen in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:14:23.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio calls Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal unacceptable as Trump reviews offer with security advisors</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:07:09.369Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:07:04.185Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/27/asthma-dont-compromise-live-life-in-full</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:00:00.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asthma: Don’t compromise, live life in full</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/27/mamata-confident-of-coming-to-power-in-west-bengal-for-fourth-term</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and others during a roadshow amid the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:54:55.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata says confident of coming to power in West Bengal for fourth term</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Apr/27/mumbai-tragedy-family-of-four-dies-after-suspected-food-poisoning-linked-to-biryani-watermelon</loc>
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<image:caption>According to preliminary findings, the family had dinner at around 10.30 pm on April 25 and later around 1 am, they consumed watermelon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:51:33.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai tragedy: Family of four dies after suspected food poisoning linked to biryani, watermelon</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-suspect-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-trump</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/d2y6go7j/Bristolhhbbnnnnnn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of law enforcement control shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:46:12.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House shooting, Trump shooting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/27/peak-power-demand-dips-to-23815-gw-after-years-high-256-gw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/nfhix197/202604263765842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s peak power demand soars to record high of 256.11 GW</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:43:26.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peak power demand dips to 238.15 GW after year’s high 256 GW</news:title>
<news:keywords>power demand, peak power demand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/27/ai-driven-efficiencies-compress-deal-values-across-indias-it-services-sector</loc>
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<image:caption>India’s IT sector</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:41:34.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-driven efficiencies compress deal values across India’s IT services sector</news:title>
<news:keywords>IT sector, IT sector growth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/27/fertiliser-subsidy-may-jump-20-amid-west-asia-disruptions-govt-assures-adequate-fuel-lpg-supply</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/49b0fg7o/ANI_20250729082337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fertiliser subsidy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:39:35.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fertiliser subsidy may jump 20% amid West Asia disruptions; govt assures adequate fuel, LPG Supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fertiliser , Fertiliser subsidy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/27/trade-pact-indian-exporters-see-trade-volume-doubling-with-new-zealand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/5bum620w/HG5zcPeaAAAaFtA.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>As India gets zero-duty access for 100% of its exports, Indian textile and apparel exporters aim to export goods worth $100 billion by 2030, while the Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is targeting 200% export growth to $50 million in three years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:25:41.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trade pact: Indian exporters see trade volume doubling with New Zealand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-New Zealand FTA, India exports to New Zealand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/trump-calls-on-abc-to-fire-tv-host-jimmy-kimmel-after-he-joked-melania-was-an-expectant-widow</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump called Monday for ABC to fire US comedian Jimmy Kimmel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:20:49.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump calls on ABC to fire TV host Jimmy Kimmel after he joked Melania was an ‘expectant widow’</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, English, US President Donald Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, TV host Jimmy Kimmel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/white-house-blames-left-wing-cult-of-hatred-for-trump-dinner-shooting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/2xnpd5rc/AP26117629334854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:02:11.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>White House blames 'left-wing cult of hatred' for Trump dinner shooting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House shooting, Trump dinner shooting, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/27/how-ipl-teams-and-players-are-adapting-to-ongoing-heat-wave-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/ddxo4fw4/heattt2222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From left) Big screen at Arun Jaitley Stadium during PBKS vs DC game on Saturday afternoon; Heat wave map from IMD; PBKS Marco Jansen during training</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/6xmgydcc/lead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DC and RCB players covering their eyes during a brief sand storm on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T17:52:48.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hit to heat wave: IPL lands in Hot spot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Heat wave, nutrition, Punjab Kings, IPL 2026, Strength and conditioning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/prosecutors-say-suspect-in-missing-students-killings-asked-chatgpt-about-disposing-of-a-body</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/rywfmijz/AP26114682282897.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the media document detectives and deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office as they investigate inside the Lake Forest subdivision of Tampa, Fla., on Friday, April 24, 2026, where authorities said a man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home, in connection to the search for two missing University of South Florida graduate students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T17:43:23.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prosecutors say suspect in missing students' killings asked ChatGPT about disposing of a body</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ChatGPT, University of South Florida, Students killings, Hisham Abugharbieh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/maharashtra-court-sentences-bjp-minister-nitesh-rane-to-one-month-jail-in-nhai-engineer-assault-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitesh Narayan Rane.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T17:02:37.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra court sentences BJP minister Nitesh Rane to one-month jail in NHAI engineer assault case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Maharashtra, Nitesh Rane, NHAI engineer assault case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/27/over-36-lakh-obc-students-receive-scholarship-aid-in-uttar-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/9d1b69b0-7d52-4b24-88cd-03637fa3115c/ANI_20240623072716.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:51:51.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 36 lakh OBC students receive scholarship aid in Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh government, scholarship scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/27/ipl-2026-josheshwar-show-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/9ac3nhpg/rcb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2nd from right) and Josh Hazlewood (right) shared seven wickets between themselves on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:39:45.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Josheshwar show in Delhi 
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2026 IPL</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/mumbai-solapur-vande-bharat-express-derails-in-pune</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/y37j21hq/ANI_20260312121533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway authorities noted that the crossing is already scheduled for an upgrade as part of ongoing yard remodelling work at Pune station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:29:19.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express derails in Pune</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Vande Bharat Express, Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/israel-defence-minister-warns-hezbollah-chief-playing-with-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-05/r9lgwbm5/C_1_1_CH1380_104506159.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's defense Minister Israel Katz</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:19:46.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel defence minister warns Hezbollah chief 'playing with fire'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/27/mva-partners-push-uddhav-thackeray-for-lone-opposition-mlc-seat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/i3o4exk1/202511282457f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:16:19.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MVA partners push Uddhav Thackeray for lone opposition MLC seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/youth-congress-launches-samvidhan-digital-push-in-jk-targets-influencer-network-amid-bjp-critique</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/o7v411sj/ANI_20260422151115.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi meets Youth Congress workers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T16:00:01.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth Congress launches ‘Samvidhan’ digital push in J&amp;K, targets influencer network amid BJP critique</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian Youth Congress</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/heat-wave-centre-asks-states-to-record-heat-stroke-cases-strengthen-fire-safety-in-health-facilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/a1izn0ns/PTI04272026000049B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People try to beat the heat on a summer day, in Prayagraj, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:58:12.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat wave: Centre asks States to record heat stroke cases, strengthen fire safety in health facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, IMD, Heat wave, Heat stroke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/27/seizures-worth-rs-510-crore-ahead-of-final-phase-of-west-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:49:37.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seizures worth Rs 510 crore ahead of final phase of West Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Election Commission, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/aaps-mask-is-off-congress-alleges-cash-for-rajya-sabha-seats-by-aam-aadmi-party</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/n63d3n9q/Not-aam-aadmi-now-party-of-billionaires’.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:44:47.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'AAP's Mask is off': Congress alleges cash-for-Rajya Sabha seats by Aam Aadmi Party</news:title>
<news:keywords> Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken , Aam Aadmi Party, Raghav Chadha, BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/i-wont-spare-them-abhishek-banerjee-issues-stern-warning-to-bjp-after-attack-on-mp-mitali-bag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/gn8kkr6t/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-27-at-6.42.58-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:44:39.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'I won't spare them': Abhishek Banerjee issues stern warning to BJP after attack on MP Mitali Bag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abhishek Banerjee , TMC vs BJP, Mitali Bag</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/will-return-for-bjps-oath-taking-after-may-4-pm-modi-exudes-confidence-at-bengal-rally</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:42:17.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will return for BJP’s oath-taking after May 4: PM Modi exudes confidence at Bengal rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM Modi, West Bengal Elelctions, BJP vs TMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/27/maharashtra-govt-may-delay-marathi-rule-for-auto-taxi-drivers-after-backlash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/vc8bfoj6/mumbai-autos.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Auto and taxi unions have threatened a statewide agitation from May 4 if the Marathi-speaking mandate is not withdrawn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:35:46.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra govt may delay Marathi rule for auto, taxi drivers after backlash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Maharashtra, Marathi language, auto, taxi drivers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/27/capf-to-remain-in-west-bengal-for-60-days-after-assembly-polls-amit-shah</loc>
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<news:title>CAPF to remain in West Bengal for 60 days after Assembly polls: Amit Shah</news:title>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, right, being welcomed by Ambassador of India to the Kyrgyz Republic Birender Singh Yadav upon arrival at Manas International Airport to attend the SCO Member States Defence Ministers meeting, in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:15:54.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh arrives in Bishkek for SCO defence meet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/intelligence-bureau-grapples-with-ips-officer-shortage-81-seats-remain-unfilled</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T15:11:57.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intelligence Bureau grapples with IPS officer shortage; 81 seats remain unfilled</news:title>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi walk to attend the talks at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T14:54:10.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran FM blames US for failure of talks before meeting with Putin</news:title>
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<image:caption>Flames and smoke billow out after an old warehouse owned by a retired bureaucrat was set ablaze amid violence in Manipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T14:46:28.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North East Students’ Organisation urges authorities to restore peace in violence hit Manipur </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T14:23:04.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All about Mali's jihadist and rebel turmoil </news:title>
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<image:caption>Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T14:20:18.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pro-Khalistan supporters disrupts Diljit Dosanjh concert in Canada</news:title>
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<image:caption>A woman walks past an anti-U.S. graffiti painted on the wall of the Tehran University on Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) street in downtown Tehran, Iran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T14:16:15.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE slams Gulf allies over 'weak' response to Iran's retaliatory attacks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/germany-suspects-russias-involvement-in-signal-phishing-that-targeted-top-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Signal app on a smartphone is seen on a mobile device screen Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Chicago</image:caption>
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<news:title>Germany suspects Russia's involvement  in Signal phishing that targeted top officials</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:48:06.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh ranks first in India for e-KYC verification of workers under MGNREGA</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt arrives at the National Commission for Women (NCW) office after being summoned over alleged obscenity in a song from the film 'KD: The Devil', in New Delhi, Monday, April 27, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sanjay Dutt apologises to NCW over ‘Sarke Chunar’ song row; pledges education support for 50 tribal girls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/next-round-of-india-russia-led-eaeu-trade-negotiations-likely-in-june</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:37:03.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next round of India- Russia-led EAEU trade negotiations likely in June</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/pm-modi-hails-india-new-zealand-fta-as-landmark-deal-says-will-greatly-benefit-farmers-youth-msmes</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:30:48.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA as 'landmark' deal; says will greatly benefit farmers, youth, MSMEs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/27/delhi-heatwave-mcd-issues-sop-for-schools-outdoor-sports-banned</loc>
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<image:caption>Schools have been instructed to avoid outdoor assemblies or conduct them only in shaded or indoor spaces. Holding classes in the open has been prohibited.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:30:17.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi heatwave: MCD issues SOP for schools; outdoor sports banned</news:title>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:27:17.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC tightens motorcycle movement curbs, bars group biking ahead of second phase polling</news:title>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Firhad Hakim</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:21:15.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR exercise may boomerang for BJP, people in support of Mamata: TMC's Firhad Hakim</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/russian-drone-attack-wounds-14-while-ukrainian-drones-kill-two-in-russia-held-area</loc>
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<image:caption>A person walks near residential houses damaged by a Russian strike in Odesa, Ukraine, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:18:55.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill two in Russia-held area</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee with party leaders and workers during a roadshow amid the ongoing West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata, Monday, April 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:12:42.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High-decibel campaigning ends for Bengal phase 2 as BJP and TMC trade charges</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T13:06:12.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haven't sent fresh shipments to Gulf in past two months due to West Asia conflict, says Johnson Lifts Director </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/iran-offers-us-new-deal-to-end-war-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-proposes-to-hold-nuclear-talks-later</loc>
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<image:caption>A cargo ship sails in the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:58:50.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran offers US new deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz; proposes to hold nuclear talks 'later'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/27/mbappe-suffers-hamstring-setback-doubtful-for-el-clasico-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe suffers leg injury, doubtful for 'El Clasico' against Barcelona</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:49:25.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mbappe suffers hamstring setback, doubtful for 'El Clasico' clash</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Murmu arrives in Shimla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:49:15.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu arrives in Shimla for six-day visit to Himachal </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/27/sc-seeks-expedited-tribunal-hearing-on-appeal-over-voter-list-exclusion-in-bengal-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:48:11.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks expedited tribunal hearing on appeal over voter list exclusion in Bengal SIR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/jk-high-court-quashes-psa-detention-of-aap-mla-mehraj-malik</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP MLA Mehraj Malik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:42:37.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K High Court quashes PSA detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/27/gujarat-armed-robbers-loot-rs-50-lakh-from-sbi-branch</loc>
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<image:caption>SBI branch where the incident took place.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:37:10.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat: Armed robbers loot Rs 50 lakh from SBI branch</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/27/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-voyeurism-case-over-bangalore-metro-chicks-instagram-page</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:29:03.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC refuses to quash voyeurism case over ‘Bangalore Metro Chicks’ Instagram page</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/tmc-mp-mitali-bag-attacked-her-car-vandalised-allegedly-by-bjp</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:14:51.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Mitali Bag attacked, her car vandalised allegedly by BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>TMC MP Sagarika Ghose claims attack by BJP, TMC BJP West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/merger-of-seven-aap-mps-with-bjp-a-calculated-attempt-to-manipulate-parliamentary-strength-punjab-lop</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:10:50.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Merger of seven AAP MPs with BJP a calculated attempt to manipulate parliamentary strength: Punjab LoP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/inside-the-aadhaar-redesign-whats-changing-and-why-it-matters</loc>
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<image:caption>The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T12:02:59.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside the Aadhaar redesign: What’s changing and why it matters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/27/calcutta-hc-rejects-plea-seeking-cancellation-of-suvendu-adhikaris-candidature-from-bhabanipur</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is contesting against West Bengal Chief Minister and All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:50:49.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC rejects plea seeking cancellation of Suvendu Adhikari's candidature from Bhabanipur </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/marred-by-controversy-light-on-reforms-nepals-super-pm-balen-shah-completes-one-month-in-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Nepal's "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, finds himself navigating a mix of high expectations, early reforms, and mounting controversies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:43:51.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in office</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, controversies, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Himalayan Nation, Gen Z-driven political wave</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/congress-boycotts-special-session-of-haryana-assembly-as-cm-saini-moves-women-quota-resolution</loc>
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<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini in the Haryana Legislative Assembly</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:42:20.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress boycotts special session of Haryana Assembly, as CM Saini moves women quota resolution </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Haryana assembly, CM Saini</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/27/rewards-of-cricket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/2juqcqy2/Sports-2.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rewards of cricket </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, IPL, cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/27/gujarat-local-body-polls-aap-faces-setback-as-sagar-rabari-resigns-ahead-of-counting</loc>
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<image:caption>As Gujarat awaits the election results, Rabari’s resignation has not only intensified political speculation but also raised larger questions about AAP’s internal cohesion and its prospects in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:19:02.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local body polls: AAP faces setback as Sagar Rabari resigns ahead of counting</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/27/india-crush-australia-5-0-to-storm-into-thomas-cup-quarterfinals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/vhf849s7/ANI_20260427104809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TUC 2026: Indian men blank Australia to seal quarterfinal berth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:04:45.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India crush Australia 5-0 to storm into Thomas Cup quarterfinals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Thomas Cup, quarterfinals, India crush Australia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/27/congress-walks-out-of-mp-assembly-special-session-over-womens-quota-bill-rejection</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, state Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, LoP in the state Assembly Umang Singhar and others during a meeting before the start of the one-day state Assembly session, convened for a resolution on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:54:05.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress walks out of MP Assembly special session over women’s quota bill rejection</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/hezbollah-leader-rejects-lebanon-israel-direct-talks-vows-to-confront-israel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/om1mb0el/ANI_20260427094424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejects direct talks with Israel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:45:43.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hezbollah leader rejects Lebanon-Israel direct talks, vows to confront Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, Lebanon, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/six-year-old-dies-over-43-fall-ill-after-eating-golgappa-in-jharkhands-giridih</loc>
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<image:caption>The matter came into light, after several people were taken to Sadar Hospital for treatment as they complained about uneasiness.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:41:19.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-year-old dies, over 43 fall ill after eating Golgappa in Jharkhand’s Giridih </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, food poisoning, food poisoning death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/mehbooba-mirwaiz-call-declaration-of-shopian-seminary-as-unlawful-by-jk-government-a-flagrant-injustice</loc>
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<image:caption>Former J&amp;K CM Mehbooba Mufti, Hurriyat Conference leader and cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:33:02.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mehbooba, Mirwaiz call declaration of Shopian seminary as 'unlawful' by J&amp;K government a ‘flagrant injustice’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Mehbooba, Shopian seminary, Mirwaiz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/27/china-blocks-meta-from-acquiring-ai-startup-manus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/7zrszeuu/A-meta-logo.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:23:23.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, China, Meta, AI startup Manus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/27/bjp-to-face-tough-fight-against-tmc-in-ballygunge-rashbehari-left-seeks-comeback-in-kolkata-seats</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:18:41.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to face tough fight against TMC in Ballygunge, Rashbehari; Left seeks comeback in Kolkata seats</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/27/music-composer-james-vasanthans-car-vandalised-in-chennai-investigation-underway</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai: Composer James Vasanthan's car vandalised, police launch probe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:16:24.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Music composer James Vasanthan’s car vandalised in Chennai; investigation underway</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/27/nia-takes-over-inter-state-let-module-probe-five-terrorists-arrested-in-jammu</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>National Investigation Agency (NIA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:04:36.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA takes over inter-state LeT module probe; five terrorists arrested in Jammu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, terrorist, National Investigating Agency, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/rajya-sabha-chairman-accepts-merger-of-7-aap-mps-with-bjp-nda-bloc-tally-rises-to-141-mps</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:02:14.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP, NDA bloc tally rises to 141 MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>aap mps, nda, rajya sabha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/hope-of-justice-shattered-kejriwal-says-wont-appear-before-justice-swarna-kanta</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:00:34.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hope of justice shattered: Kejriwal says won't appear before Justice Swarna Kanta</news:title>
<news:keywords>arvind kejriwal, justice swarna kanta</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at the India-New Zealand Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Monday. New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:58:27.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-New Zealand signs Free Trade Agreement; exports, MSMEs get major boost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, india, New Zealand, free trade agreement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/27/at-least-42-people-killed-in-eastern-chad-during-clashes-over-water-resources</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>A Sudanese man pulls a donkey cart filled with water for sale in Port Sudan on April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:58:17.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 42 people killed in eastern Chad during clashes over water resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Clash over water resources, Intercommunal clashes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/27/bjp-tmc-workers-clash-in-west-bengal-cisf-personnel-injured</loc>
<image:image>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:57:28.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP-TMC Workers Clash in West Bengal; CISF personnel injured</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/27/rugby-premier-league-to-launch-womens-teams-in-landmark-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Rugby India announce introduction of women's franchises in season 2 of Rugby Premier League</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:56:30.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rugby Premier League to launch women’s teams in landmark expansion</news:title>
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