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<news:title>TMC's Abhishek Banerjee appears before police for scuffle at his office over billboard removal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/puttur-mla-flags-alleged-corruption-by-kridl-officials-seeks-departmental-probe</loc>
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<news:title>Puttur MLA flags alleged corruption by KRIDL officials, seeks departmental probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/01/gst-collection-rose-by-nearly-15-to-rs-199-lakh-crore-in-august</loc>
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<news:title>GST collection rose by nearly 15% to Rs 1.99 lakh crore in August</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/congress-accuses-modi-govt-of-weakening-mgnrega-snatching-employment-guarantee</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress slams Modi govt over VB-G RAM G Act.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress accuses Modi govt of weakening MGNREGA, ‘snatching’ employment guarantee</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Sep/01/wendell-berry-kentucky-born-author-who-advocated-a-simpler-life-has-died-at-92</loc>
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<image:caption>Kentucky author and poet Wendell Berry reads about himself, Feb. 14, 2011, in Frankfort, Ky.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T07:17:11.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wendell Berry, Kentucky-born author who advocated a simpler life, has died at 92</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/pollution-threatens-river-vasishta-godavari-in-andhra-pradesh-create-problems-for-people</loc>
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<news:title>Pollution threatens river Vasishta Godavari in Andhra Pradesh, create problems for people  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/jaipur/2026/Sep/01/recurring-exam-lapses-eroding-youths-faith-in-system-says-sachin-pilot</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Sachin Pilot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T07:11:19.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Recurring exam lapses eroding youth's faith in system, says Sachin Pilot</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/01/upi-transactions-near-record-level-of-rs-298-lakh-crore-in-august</loc>
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<image:caption>UPI transactions near record level of Rs 29.8 lakh crore in August</image:caption>
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<news:title>UPI transactions near record level of Rs 29.8 lakh crore in August </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Sep/01/assam-government-transfers-over-rs-25-cr-as-interim-relief-to-flood-hit-families-in-three-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Assam government transfers over Rs 25 cr as interim relief to flood-hit families in three districts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Sep/01/normal-life-disrupted-as-heavy-rain-lashes-kolkata-south-bengal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T07:01:22.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Normal life disrupted as heavy rain lashes Kolkata, south Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/will-there-be-any-accountability-rahul-gandhi-slams-centre-up-govt-after-gang-rape-on-moving-bus</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:58:48.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will there be any accountability?': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, UP govt after gang-rape on moving bus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/maharashtra-seeks-early-hearing-in-sc-on-its-2004-lawsuit-on-border-dispute-with-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra seeks early hearing in SC on its 2004 lawsuit on border dispute with Karnataka</image:caption>
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<news:title>Maharashtra seeks early hearing in SC on its 2004 lawsuit on border dispute with Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>supreme court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/delhi-bound-indigo-flight-returns-to-goa-after-engine-snag-passengers-safe</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:55:18.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi-bound IndiGo flight returns to Goa after engine snag; passengers safe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/01/iran-president-says-tehran-would-immediately-reciprocate-if-us-returns-to-june-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:54:55.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran president says Tehran would 'immediately' reciprocate if US returns to June deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US, Tehran, West Asia conflict, June deal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-cm-vijay-releases-water-from-mettur-dam-for-irrigation-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:45:30.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/punjab-farmers-launch-protest-at-chandigarh-mohali-border-press-for-msp-guarantee-debt-waiver</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab farmers launch protest at Chandigarh-Mohali border, press for MSP guarantee, debt waiver</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:38:42.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab farmers launch protest at Chandigarh-Mohali border, press for MSP guarantee, debt waiver</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/01/nepal-flash-flood-death-toll-climbs-to-1003-rescue-operations-enter-seventh-day-with-3916-people-missing</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman walks among the ruins of flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:35:10.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal flash flood death toll climbs to 1003, rescue operations enter seventh day with 3,916 people missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/13-years101-witnesses-31-dead-verdict-on-chhattisgarhs-audacious-jhiram-ghati-massacre-deferred-to-september-5</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:33:09.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 years,101 witnesses, 31 dead: Verdict on Chhattisgarh’s audacious Jhiram Ghati massacre deferred to September 5 </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Chattisgarh Maoists, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Naxal Hidma, Jhiram Ghati massacre, Dimagi Naxali</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/24-hour-strike-demanding-nrc-updation-before-census-paralyses-normal-life-in-manipur-2</loc>
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<image:caption>People protest during a 48-hour general strike demanding an NRC update before the official Census, in Imphal, Manipur, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:28:29.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24-hour strike demanding NRC updation before Census paralyses normal life in Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NRC, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, NRC updation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Sep/01/hearth-the-heart-of-home-2</loc>
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<news:title>Hearth: The heart of home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kitchen, spaces, Hearth</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/it-minister-lokesh-proposes-museum-on-rosaiahs-life-chapter-on-his-political-values-in-curriculum</loc>
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<image:caption>IT Minister Lokesh proposes museum on Rosaiah’s life, chapter on his political values in curriculum</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T06:11:25.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT Minister Lokesh proposes museum on Rosaiah’s life, chapter on his political values in curriculum</news:title>
<news:keywords> IT Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/pick-up-vehicle-hits-stationary-truck-in-haryana-six-pilgrims-killed-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:59:40.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pick-up vehicle hits stationary truck in Haryana, six pilgrims killed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Sep/01/congress-alleges-bjp-influenced-nomination-process-for-rajasthan-civic-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Jully</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:52:57.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges BJP influenced nomination process for Rajasthan civic polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Congress leader Tikaram Jully</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/modi-govt-misleading-people-giving-them-high-voltage-inflation-shock-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:42:04.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi Govt misleading people, giving them high-voltage inflation shock: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, PM Modi, Inflation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/01/south-korea-hire-former-spain-boss-moreno-as-interim-coach</loc>
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<image:caption>Robert Moreno</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:39:21.793Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:37:59.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GOATbye, Messi: From red cards &amp; heartbreak to World Cup glory</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Sep/01/human-follies-worsen-natural-calamities</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman sits inside her house, immersed in floodwater in Kerala's Ernakulam district in 2018</image:caption>
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<news:title>Human follies worsen natural calamities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/01/government-bombing-raid-kills-20-guerrillas-in-colombia-president</loc>
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<image:caption>Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella</image:caption>
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<news:title>Government bombing raid kills 20 guerrillas in Colombia: President</news:title>
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<news:title>ATF price rises 5.46 per cent, commercial LPG cylinder gets Rs 9.50 costlier</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Sep/01/anna-hazare-hospitalised-in-mumbai-after-suffering-from-renal-infection-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Social Activist Anna Hazare</image:caption>
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<news:title>Anna Hazare hospitalised in Mumbai after suffering from renal infection</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/pm-modi-hails-78-growth-amid-global-wars-urges-people-not-to-buy-gold-or-go-abroad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/avxpdnjn/20260823053L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi hails 7.8% growth, calls for swadeshi push to build ‘Viksit Bharat’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:18:10.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hails 7.8% growth amid global wars; urges people not to buy gold or go abroad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/01/oracle-layoffs-microsoft-pips-workforce-restructuring-hits-indias-tech-sector</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:16:48.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oracle layoffs, Microsoft PIPs: Workforce restructuring hits India’s tech sector</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Sep/01/wimbledon-champion-linda-noskova-is-back-in-grand-slam-mode-at-the-us-open-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Linda Noskova</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:16:05.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is back in Grand Slam mode at the US Open</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/01/us-army-secretary-driscoll-submits-resignation-white-house</loc>
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<image:caption>Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T05:10:48.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/01/markets-drift-lower-in-early-trade-amid-higher-oil-prices-fresh-us-iran-tensions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:56:38.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Markets drift lower in early trade amid higher oil prices, fresh US-Iran tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/class-8-girl-dies-10-days-after-alleged-beating-by-teacher-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:56:29.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 8 girl dies 10 days after alleged beating by teacher in UP </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/01/rupee-rises-26-paise-to-9496-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/bgpp32ns/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:54:23.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 26 paise to 94.96 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/ed-raids-in-chhattisgarh-psc-scam-case-ex-cm-baghels-pa-raided</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:29:45.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids in Chhattisgarh PSC 'scam' case; ex CM Baghel's PA raided</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/credai-bhubaneswar-organises-plantation-drive</loc>
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<image:caption>Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous and Banki MLA Devi Ranjan Tripathy were among those who took part in the plantation drive.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:25:21.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CREDAI Bhubaneswar organises plantation drive</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/security-arrangements-at-deomali-reviewed-after-attack-on-students</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:24:18.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security arrangements at Deomali reviewed after attack on students</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/five-year-old-girl-abducted-from-ganjam-hospital-rescued-one-held</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:22:37.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-year-old girl abducted from Ganjam hospital rescued, one held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CCTV footage, Ganjam hospital</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/indore-water-contamination-judicial-probe-points-to-a-chain-of-civic-failures-behind-contaminated-water-deaths</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madhya Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:21:36.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indore water contamination: Judicial probe points to a chain of civic failures behind contaminated-water deaths</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/toddler-woman-die-in-wall-cave-ins-amid-heavy-rains-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-23/21fj9f6w/ANI_20260823042156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the area had witnessed heavy rainfall for the past several days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:21:03.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler, woman die in wall cave-ins amid heavy rains in Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Sep/01/seven-year-old-girl-abducted-from-cuttack-railway-station-rescued-kidnapper-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh briefing mediapersons on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:20:03.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven-year-old girl abducted from Cuttack railway station rescued, kidnapper held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, cuttack railway station, S Dev Datta</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Sep/01/odisha-government-on-high-alert-after-scrub-typhus-outbreak-in-angul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/17/original/Scrub_Typhus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mass-screening drive has been carried out in the suspected cluster, while the department is closely monitoring the situation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:18:56.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government on high alert after Scrub Typhus ‘outbreak’ in Angul </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Angul, Odisha government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Sep/01/ulb-gp-polls-sec-to-conduct-pilot-survey-in-three-bmc-wards-to-remove-voter-list-errors</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:17:49.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ULB, GP polls: SEC to conduct pilot survey in three BMC wards to remove voter list errors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/former-bank-manager-held-for-rs-212-crore-gold-loan-fraud-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/5anby5vh/ANI_20260624063441.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:16:05.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former bank manager held for Rs 2.12 crore gold loan fraud in Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/vijay-not-in-pm-race-rahul-gandhi-only-choice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/h7qqkwnp/Vaiko-Vijay.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) MDMK chief Vaiko and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T04:04:00.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Vijay not in PM race, Rahul Gandhi only choice'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK-Congress Alliance, C Joseph Vijay, MDMK chief Vaiko</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/dyfi-demands-filling-of-214-lakh-vacant-government-posts-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/5uqh22tt/20260608282f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:58:37.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DYFI demands filling of 2.14 Lakh vacant government posts in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, DYFI, government posts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Sep/01/patient-dies-after-a-fall-from-bed-at-thiruvananthapuram-mch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-09/aui1row2/202511093570036.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:57:49.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patient dies after a fall from bed at Thiruvananthapuram MCH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram MCH, Parippally Medical College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/cm-n-chandrababu-naidu-ap-shifting-towards-data-driven-governance</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:56:35.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM N Chandrababu Naidu: AP shifting towards data-driven governance</news:title>
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<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu performs ‘Jala Harati’ to Krishna waters during the inauguration of plase-1 of Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:51:49.795Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:51:36.437Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:51:02.039Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in quick succession on the side-lines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:49:35.423Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:49:31.985Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:46:25.535Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:43:50.925Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Oil prices extended gains as Trump issues latest threat to Iran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:42:28.841Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Sep/01/spicejet-passengers-in-kochi-heading-to-fujairah-dubai-stranded-amid-flight-cancellations-and-delays</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:42:17.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpiceJet passengers in Kochi heading to Fujairah, Dubai stranded amid flight cancellations and delays </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Archbishop Dr Joseph Kalathiparambil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:39:13.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varapuzha Archdiocese begins 150th 
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh government emblem used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:37:23.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GRT Jewellers to buy 74.12% stake in Tribhovandas for Rs 1,034 crore </news:title>
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<image:caption>GIDA could play a larger role in integrating the islands with the proposed Mission Samudra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:36:36.622Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Endowments Department Secretary K Kannababu and Commissioner K Ramachandra Mohan inspect development works at Durga temple in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/coimbatore-primary-school-students-stage-road-roko-demanding-new-building</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore: Students of the Panchayat Union Primary School in Narasipuram, Thondamuthur block, staged a road roko in front of the school</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:22:23.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore primary school students stage road roko demanding new building</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/kerala-police-seek-private-hands-to-boost-digital-presence</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:21:34.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Police seek private hands to boost digital presence </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/following-megamalai-residents-in-valparai-start-opposing-esz-notification</loc>
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<image:caption>Camera trap image of tiger movement in private patta land in Megamalai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:21:09.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Following Megamalai, residents in Valparai start opposing ESZ notification</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/andhra-hc-asked-mines-department-to-submit-details-of-panchadarla-hills-mining</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:20:37.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC asked mines department to submit details of Panchadarla Hills mining</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/01/woman-stabs-two-in-new-yorks-times-square-two-dead-including-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/pekk2q28/AFP20260831C6XZ897v2HighResWomanShotByPoliceAfterStabbingTwoPeopleInNewYor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New York City Police secure the area where an officer-involved shooting left one dead near Times Square, in New York, on August 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:19:44.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman stabs two in New York’s Times Square; two dead, including accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Times Square, New York Times Square, Times Square stabbing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/thoppu-venkatachalam-quits-dmk-says-no-plans-to-join-any-other-party</loc>
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<image:caption>Thoppu Venkatachalam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:17:16.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thoppu Venkatachalam quits DMK, says no plans to join any other party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Thoppu Venkatachalam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/sit-to-probe-allegations-over-proposal-to-bring-messi-and-team-to-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/na4moru7/Messi-FIFA.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lionel Messi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:16:33.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT to probe allegations over proposal to bring Messi and team to Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Messi, SIT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/we-plan-to-transport-school-students-until-man-eater-is-found-forest-dept</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-27/90msuccw/ANI_20250127071714.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:15:19.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We plan to transport school students until 'man-eater' is found: Forest dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gudalur forest division</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/it-minister-lokesh-lays-stone-for-rs-2k-crore-aig-hospitals</loc>
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<image:caption>Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:14:55.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT Minister Lokesh lays stone for Rs 2K crore AIG Hospitals </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/doc-and-nurse-transferred-patients-in-lurch-at-kuzhumikkarai-uphc</loc>
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<image:caption>The urban primary health centre at Kuzhumikkarai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:13:55.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doc and nurse transferred, patients in lurch at Kuzhumikkarai UPHC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy Corporation, Urban Primary Health Centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/chief-secretary-sanjay-jaju-seeks-faster-rollout-of-rail-projects-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/dgjrf0xu/202608073895866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:13:38.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju seeks faster rollout of rail projects in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, rail projects, South Central Railway (SCR), Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/mullaperiyar-dam-safety-evaluation-to-start-on-september-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Mullaperiyar dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:13:08.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mullaperiyar dam safety evaluation to start on September 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mullaperiyar Dam, safety evaluation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/ramnad-fishers-call-off-indefinite-strike-after-assurances-from-tn-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>Ramnad fishers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:12:29.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramnad fishers call off indefinite strike after assurances from TN govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ramnad fishers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/congresss-muvattupuzha-push-faces-opposition-in-udf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/neriwo8o/Cong’s-Muvattupuzha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thodupuzha being the unofficial commercial capital of Idukki, the decision to merge it with Muvattupuzha would weaken the district economicall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:10:49.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress’s Muvattupuzha push faces opposition in UDF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UDF, Muvattupuzha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/names-deleted-from-invite-temple-trustee-moves-madurai-bench-of-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:10:08.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Names deleted from invite, temple trustee moves Madurai Bench of Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/mechanic-held-in-thukkuguda-nurse-rape-and-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/bajh2wuk/child2_DmPuF4O.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:09:55.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mechanic held in Thukkuguda nurse rape and murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, rape and murder, SC/ST act, Rangareddy district, Thukkuguda</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/01/local-bodies-under-dmk-not-working-with-govt-pwd-minister-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/0qpbxb07/ANI_20260812083739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN Minister Aadhav Arjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:08:51.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local bodies under DMK not working with govt: PWD Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/iuml-treads-carefully-on-malappuram-bifurcation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/eq89nlal/C_32_1_CH0343_72418958.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A farmer wades through a lotus-filled pond, collecting fresh petals for temple rituals at Thirunavaya in Malappuram district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:08:38.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUML treads carefully on Malappuram bifurcation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IUML, Malappuram bifurcation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/n-chandrababu-naidu-bats-for-godavari-cauvery-link</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/3btq0x4d/Naidu-bats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu performs ‘Jala Harati’ to Krishna waters during the inauguration of plase-1 of Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project on Monday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:07:28.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>N Chandrababu Naidu bats for Godavari-Cauvery link </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Godavari-Cauvery Link Project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/10-year-old-dies-after-being-made-to-stand-in-sun-by-teacher-kin-protest-outside-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/uy1nei9n/202608313924262.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:06:59.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-year-old dies after being made to stand in sun by teacher, kin protest outside school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government school</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/paliyekkara-toll-rates-to-be-hiked-hc-order-awaited</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ixvrohc3/Paliyekkara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Paliyekkara toll rates are revised every September 1 based on the base toll rate and changes in the country’s Wholesale Price Index.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:05:58.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paliyekkara toll rates to be hiked; HC order awaited</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/escrow-deviation-for-22-stp-project-ratifies-by-telangana-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/vtemgkgm/ANI_20260812150635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister of Telangana A Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:05:38.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escrow deviation for 22 STP project ratifies by Telangana government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, Telangana government, STP, Escrow deviation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/andhra-pradesh-hc-directs-government-to-clear-pending-spinning-mill-incentives-by-end-of-september</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:04:59.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC directs government to clear pending spinning mill incentives by end of September</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC, spinning mill incentives</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/remark-on-women-congress-hits-out-at-kanthapuram-muslim-league-leaders-remain-mum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/tnr2kjm9/Congress-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A P Aboobacker Musliyar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:04:03.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remark on women: Congress hits out at Kanthapuram, Muslim League leaders remain mum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress, Muslim League, Kanthapuram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/01/tn-suitcase-murder-woman-pressed-for-marriage-partner-killed-her-say-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/4qebxqwn/ANI_20250624085757_6xycZXD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:02:42.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN suitcase murder: Woman pressed for marriage, partner killed her, say cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Guduvanchery police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/industries-should-maintain-33-per-cent-green-cover-says-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/s5mmmuky/Industries-s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Forest and Environment Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:02:37.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industries should maintain 33 per cent green cover, says Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Green cover</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/ghmc-steps-up-preparation-for-ganesh-festivities</loc>
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<image:caption>Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi chairs a meeting at the GHMC head office. Commissioner RV Karnan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>GHMC steps up preparation for Ganesh festivities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/maujpur-playschool-sealed-after-sexual-assault-on-toddler</loc>
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<image:caption>A private daycare &amp; playschool in Maujpur sealed on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:01:57.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maujpur playschool sealed after sexual assault on toddler</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/travel-vlogger-who-hails-from-palakkad-makes-remarks-on-social-status-of-afghan-women-sparks-debate</loc>
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<image:caption>Arunima I P in Afghanistan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:01:28.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Travel vlogger who hails from Palakkad makes remarks on social status of Afghan women, sparks debate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/mahajan-imaging-enters-into-tie-up-to-expand-pathology-other-services</loc>
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<image:caption>The venture’s operations will be headed by Kabir Mahajan, who will serve as chief executive officer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:00:21.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahajan Imaging enters into tie-up to expand pathology, other services</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Sep/01/ottnews2026aug31hunkkaar-aneet-paddas-next-project-after-saiyaara-announced</loc>
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<image:caption>Aneet Padda (L) and Fatima Sana Sheikh (R) Hunkkaar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T03:00:20.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hunkkaar, Aneet Padda’s next project after Saiyaara, announced</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/veligonda-project-will-be-made-a-tourism-hub-says-minister-kandula-durgesh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:59:59.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veligonda project will be made a tourism hub, says Minister Kandula Durgesh </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Sep/01/malayalamnews2026aug31ananthan-kaadu-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-arya-murali-gopys-action-drama</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Arya-Murali Gopy's Ananthan Kaadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:59:13.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ananthan Kaadu OTT release: When and where to watch Arya-Murali Gopy's action drama</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/hyderabads-nims-body-seeks-probe-after-doctors-healthcare-security-staff-assaults</loc>
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<image:caption>Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:59:11.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's NIMS body seeks probe after doctors, healthcare, security staff assaults</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Sep/01/malayalamnews2026aug31prakash-varma-starrer-law-order-postponed-again-to-this-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Prakash Varma in Law &amp; Order</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:58:53.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakash Varma-starrer Law &amp; Order postponed again to this date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Sep/01/malayalamnews2026aug31sangeeth-prathap-and-sharaf-u-dheens-its-a-medical-miracle-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Sangeeth Prathap and Sharaf U Dheen's It’s A Medical Miracle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:58:34.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sangeeth Prathap and Sharaf U Dheen's It’s A Medical Miracle gets release date</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Sep/01/malayalamnews2026aug31hashirs-njodi-begins-production</loc>
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<image:caption>Still from Hashir's Njodi pooja function</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:58:12.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hashir's Njodi begins production</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Sep/01/maharashtra-doctor-dies-after-suicide-attempt-over-alleged-harassment-medical-superintendent-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/9blcitra/Artwithaheart-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:57:57.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra doctor dies after suicide attempt over alleged harassment, medical superintendent suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Doctor, suicide, harassment, suspension, medical superintendent</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Sep/01/malayalamnews2026aug31its-a-wrap-for-kunchacko-bobans-hail-mary</loc>
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<image:caption>First look of Kunchacko Boban’s Hail Mary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:57:51.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s a wrap for Kunchacko Boban’s Hail Mary</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/no-master-slave-relation-in-left-front-binoy-viswam-reminds-cpm</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:57:41.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No master-slave relation in Left Front, Binoy Viswam reminds CPM</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/andhra-pradesh-government-assures-action-on-scribes-housing-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>MA&amp;UD Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar on Monday assured that appropriate directions would be issued to the APCRDA Commissioner and the matter would be placed before Cabinet Sub-Committee for necessary action.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:56:48.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government assures action on scribes’ housing scheme</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telangana-hc-grants-bail-to-former-vice-chairman-of-adilabad-civic-body-in-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:56:15.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants bail to former vice-chairman of Adilabad civic body in murder case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Sep/01/people-like-govindan-have-demonstrated-what-amounts-to-complete-betrayal-pinarayi-vijayan</loc>
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<image:caption>Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:55:51.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'People like Govindan have demonstrated what amounts to complete betrayal': Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/let-delhi-of-2047-not-dread-monsoon-but-welcome-rains</loc>
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<image:caption>Commuters make their way through a waterlogged area amid rain in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:55:36.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let Delhi of 2047 not dread Monsoon but welcome rains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Monsoon, monsoon rains, Delhi Master Plan 2047</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-drops-kancheepuram-new-town-development-plan-cites-duplication</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:55:07.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN drops Kancheepuram new town development plan, cites ‘duplication’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Kancheepuram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/residents-of-manyam-village-take-oath-to-shun-chemical-fertilisers</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmers of Gorada village under Gummalaxmipuram mandal take oath against the usage of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in their farms</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:54:07.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents of Manyam village take oath to shun chemical fertilisers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/potency-test-on-suspend-trainee-ips-officer-put-off-for-plea-hearing</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:53:15.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Potency test on suspend trainee IPS officer put off for plea hearing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/delhi-government-schools-to-get-inhouse-medical-facilities</loc>
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<image:caption>The initiative will initially be launched as a pilot project in 100 government schools.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:52:19.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government schools to get inhouse medical facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/court-cant-tell-adult-woman-where-to-stay-or-who-to-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/8aoz7rf5/ANI_20260618161249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:51:14.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Court can’t tell adult woman where to stay or who to meet’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Dehi high court, Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidyalaya ashram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Sep/01/decades-long-wait-ends-as-veligonda-waters-flow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/hahgg3j5/Decades-lon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tribals dance at the inauguration of the Veligonda Project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:50:47.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decades-long wait ends as Veligonda waters flow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Krishna river</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/12-acquitted-of-murder-charge-in-delhi-2020-riots-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/49e281a5-a71a-4d8b-a166-330b1b5ec51c/ANI_20240205070702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:47:35.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 acquitted of murder charge in Delhi 2020 riots case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi 2020 riots</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/01/onion-express-with-840-mt-of-produce-arrives-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ciwp3amn/Onion-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 24-wagon train arrived at the Tondiarpet goods shed on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Onion Express with 840 MT of produce arrives in Chennai</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:46:50.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC to hear state’s appeal against stay on marriages sops</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/01/tn-govt-may-soon-pay-allowance-to-sanitary-staff-instead-of-free-food</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Sanam Shetty expressed solidarity with the ongoing protest by sanitary workers at the Ripon building on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:46:46.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt may soon pay allowance to sanitary staff instead of free food</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Sep/01/underutilised-spaces-around-flyovers-to-get-green-upgrade</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:45:40.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Underutilised spaces around flyovers to get green upgrade</news:title>
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<image:caption>The L-G was briefed on the traffic arrangements being put in place for the upcoming BRICS Summit.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Make traffic movement smooth, ensure road ethics: L-G to cops</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) founder K Kavitha.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Emotional’ TRS's K Kavitha blames former minister Vemula over BRS ‘sidelining KCR and her’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:41:49.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC pulls up police for lapses, grants bail to former MLA Bikram Panda</news:title>
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<image:caption>State BJP president N Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:40:29.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana BJP demands judicial probe into Section 22-A lands issue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/no-extension-of-interim-protection-for-choudwar-jail-superintendent</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image .</image:caption>
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<news:title>No extension of interim protection for Choudwar Jail superintendent</news:title>
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<image:caption>Aspirants leave from an exam centre after appearing in the NEET-PG in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:39:15.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIIMS recruitment re-test cancelled at Jaipur centre</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/01/indian-origin-taxi-driver-stripped-of-us-citizenship-after-rape-conviction</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:38:59.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US revokes citizenship of Indian-origin taxi driver hailing from Punjab convicted of rape and kidnapping</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/harish-to-revanth-its-easy-to-abuse-former-telangana-cm-kcr-but-you-cant-rule-like-him</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS's former minister T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:38:53.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish to Revanth: It’s easy to abuse Former Telangana CM KCR, but you can’t rule like him</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao, BRS President</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/transport-minister-meets-bus-travellers-at-kempegowda-bus-station</loc>
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<image:caption>Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh listens to the grievances of passengers at Kempegowda Bus Station on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:35:29.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport Minister meets bus travellers at Kempegowda bus station</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/chandigarh-diary-harsimrat-steps-back-as-sukhbir-returns</loc>
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<image:caption>Harsimrat Kaur Badal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:34:44.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary | Harsimrat steps back as Sukhbir returns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Harsimrat Kaur Badal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/29-nepal-flood-survivors-reach-coimbatore-no-word-on-former-judge</loc>
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<image:caption>Nepal flood</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:33:47.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>29 Nepal flood survivors reach Coimbatore, no word on former judge</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/01/experts-karnataka-park-bill-will-open-gates-for-green-cover-erosion</loc>
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<image:caption>Joggers enjoy a serene morning at Lalbagh Rock. The proposed Tunnel Road project will run below the rock touching the edges of Lalbagh lake and waterfall | Kevin Nashon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:33:45.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts: Karnataka Park Bill will open gates for green cover erosion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Green cover, Karnataka Park Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/youth-congress-activists-paint-telangana-bjp-office-gate-black</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state chief N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:33:24.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth Congress activists paint Telangana BJP office gate black </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/bihar-jharkhand-govts-sign-mou-on-water-sharing-to-resolve-25-year-old-dispute</loc>
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<image:caption>Shah said the agreement resolved a long-standing water dispute in eastern India and would provide irrigation water to lakhs of farmers across large rural areas of Bihar and Jharkhand, besides ensuring drinking water supplies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:32:16.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar, Jharkhand govts sign MoU on water sharing to resolve 25-year-old dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Sone river, Bihar- Jharkhand MoU</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/krishna-byre-gowda-conducts-early-morning-surprise-inspection-of-waste-management-system</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda checks door-to-door waste collection auto tippers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:31:56.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krishna Byre Gowda conducts early-morning surprise inspection of waste management system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Krishna Byre Gowda, waste management system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/saree-cable-and-courage-help-tamil-pilgrims-escape-nepal-floods-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/xwmz90mb/PUTHU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The couple, K Rathina Kumar and R Poonguzhali, and S Manimekalai were among the 21 of the 57-member group who survived after being stranded in Nepal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:30:37.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saree, cable and courage help Tamil pilgrims escape Nepal floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nepal floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Sep/01/on-available-and-anxious</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/zi5cux1o/pexels-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>On, Available and Anxious</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, social media, Instagram, Social media visibility</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telangana-receives-rs-175-crore-incentive-from-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/zs3hd9bx/TNIEimport20231015originalThummala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:28:51.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana receives Rs 175 crore incentive from Centre</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/critical-minerals-for-defence-clean-energy-and-artificial-intelligence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/ca7agqtm/mnerals091935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Sai was speaking at a roadshow organised by the Union Ministry of Mines in Naya Raipur ahead of the eighth tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:28:42.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Critical minerals for defence, clean energy and Artificial Intelligence</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Artificial Intelligence AI, critical minerals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Sep/01/thanks-for-the-memories-leo-messi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/bc576kkm/messsi11-4093611.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lionel Messi has announced his international retirement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:28:09.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thanks for the memories, Leo Messi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Argentina, Retirement, Leo Messi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/bakery-worker-in-tn-dies-by-suicide-after-losing-rs-15-lakh-in-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>K Raja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:27:21.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bakery worker in TN dies by suicide after losing Rs 15 lakh in scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Raja, FQL scam, K Raja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/sc-stays-fir-against-mohammad-deepak-gym-owner-over-bajrang-dal-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>Kotdwar gym owner Mohammad Deepak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:25:56.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC stays FIR against Mohammad Deepak, gym owner, over Bajrang Dal clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bajrang Dal, Mohammad Deepak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/karnataka-hc-scraps-suryanagar-project-near-bannerghatta</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Karnataka HC scraps Suryanagar project near Bannerghatta</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka HC scraps Suryanagar project near Bannerghatta</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telangana-congress-government-corrects-brs-mistakes-says-mla-vemula-veeresham</loc>
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<image:caption>Government Whip Vemula Veeresham.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:25:02.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Congress government corrects BRS mistakes, says MLA Vemula Veeresham</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/woman-dies-as-bike-falls-into-nullah-in-jajpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/rifjaqpt/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:24:44.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies as bike falls into nullah in Jajpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jajpur, nullah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/eow-to-probe-crypto-fraud-40000-plaints-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/mn9hr2u7/EOW-to-probe-crypto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investors cheated in the FQl cryptocurrency scam continue to lodge complaints in a special camp organised at the district collectorate in Madurai on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:22:35.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EOW to probe crypto fraud, 40,000 plaints filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Economic Offences Wing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/odisha-cm-majhi-to-visit-delhi-on-september-1-to-attend-jal-shakti-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:21:31.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi to visit Delhi on September 1 to attend Jal Shakti summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Majhi, Jal Shakti summit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/interview-india-needs-high-altitude-body-to-guide-himalayan-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/balygnhl/anil-kulkarni-IISc.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Anil V Kulkarni, a scientist at the Divecha Centre for Climate Change at IISc Bangalore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:20:37.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘India needs high altitude body to guide Himalayan growth’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himalayas, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods, Dr Anil V Kulkarni</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/odisha-cops-refuse-to-accept-complaint-over-cargo-ship-sinking</loc>
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<image:caption>The empty lifeboat of MV Ocean Winner found by rescue teams in the Bay of Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:19:56.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha cops refuse to accept complaint over cargo ship sinking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha cops, cargo ship sinking</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/1000-days-of-success-with-peoples-blessings-tpcc-president-b-mahesh-kumar-goud</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:18:57.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,000 days of success with people’s blessings: TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Praja Palana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud, Young India Skills University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/three-karnataka-sub-inspectors-suspended-for-discussing-money-paid-to-get-posting</loc>
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<image:caption>Three sub-inspectors suspended for discussing money paid to get posting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:18:13.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Karnataka sub-inspectors suspended for discussing money paid to get posting</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telangana-to-showcase-unified-water-model-at-delhi-summit-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:15:36.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to showcase unified water model at Delhi Summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Telangana government, Delhi Summit, water model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/nepal-tragedy-kulsum-returns-home-recounts-days-of-uncertainty</loc>
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<image:caption>Kulsum Nigar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kulsum Nigar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:15:34.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal tragedy: Kulsum returns home, recounts days of uncertainty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nepal flash floods, Kulsum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/bangalore-university-guest-lecturers-face-the-brunt-of-pay-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/l2zdqa0w/BU-students-yet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangalore University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:14:59.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangalore University guest lecturers face the brunt of pay delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bangalore University, guest lecturers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-govt-plans-gi-tag-push-for-10-agro-products</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/zx4hq9ow/Govt-plans-GI-tag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ooty garlic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:13:55.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt plans GI tag push for 10 agro products</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GI tags, Agriculture Minister R Vinoth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/no-hc-protection-from-coercive-action-for-telangana-minister-surekhas-former-osd</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:13:10.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No HC protection from coercive action for Telangana minister Surekha’s former OSD </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, OSD, Telangana High court., Minister Konda Surekha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/neelakurinji-tourism-forest-department-warns-of-strict-sops-for-trekkers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/v9q5w62t/eelakurinji.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neelakurinji tourism: Forest department warns of strict SOPs for trekkers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:12:42.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neelakurinji tourism: Forest department warns of strict SOPs for trekkers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, forest department, Neelakurinji tourism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/convicts-made-to-clean-prison-loos-says-pil-madurai-bench-of-the-madras-hc-seeks-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:10:49.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Convicts made to clean prison loos, says PIL; Madurai bench of the Madras HC seeks report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai bench of Madras HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/01/train-runs-over-woman-two-grandkids-in-doddaballapur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/bfbgh334/Train-runs-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:10:42.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Train runs over woman, two grandkids in Doddaballapur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, train accident, Doddaballapura</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/i-work-hard-kcr-plays-truant-he-should-quit-as-lop-telangana-cm-a-revanth-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, former MP V Hanumantha Rao and MIM president Asaduddin Owaisi take a walk on the newly inaugurated Moosarambagh Bridge in Hyderabad on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:09:36.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I work hard, KCR plays truant, he should quit as LoP: Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KCR, BRS, CM A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/india-has-always-believed-humanity-fundamentally-united-says-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat during Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya 2026, in Toronto, Canada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:09:10.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has always believed humanity fundamentally united, says Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS chief  Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/nepal-floods-families-of-13-karnataka-residents-await-word-on-their-loved-ones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/x1q8wa2l/Many-still-unreachable.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal floods: Families of 13 Karnataka residents await word on their loved ones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:08:12.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: Families of 13 Karnataka residents await word on their loved ones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nepal floods, Karnataka residents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/security-of-seafarers-key-pm-modi-to-iran</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:07:27.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security of seafarers key: PM Modi to Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, West Asia conflict, US-Iran war, seafarers security</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/hyderabad-to-host-off-shore-campus-of-us-uk-varsities</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:06:40.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad to host off-shore campus of US, UK varsities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, Telangana government, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, off-shore campus, Northeastern University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/01/drought-risk-looms-as-monsoon-rainfall-dips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/t6f8o3yb/drought100721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IMD has predicted that the withdrawal of the monsoon may be on time, specifically on September 17.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:04:29.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought risk looms as monsoon rainfall dips</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, drought, IMD, drought risk, rainfall deficient</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/will-address-concerns-of-police-says-priyank-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-19/75fjew3m/P_4219060777.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:04:12.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will address concerns of police, says Priyank Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, police, Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telangana-government-seeks-german-investment-in-semiconductor-manufacturing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-04/e1jiotqs/C_23_1_CH0873_33609627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu with foreign delegates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T02:00:34.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government seeks German investment in semiconductor manufacturing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Semiconductor manufacturing, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, German investment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/political-climate-heats-up-in-sundargarh-over-jual</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/6bpebilz/Political-climate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Oram community taking out the rally in Rourkela on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:59:34.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Political climate heats up in Sundargarh over Jual</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh, Jual</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/01/maldivian-boys-rare-skull-defect-treated-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/94j2fkab/ANI_20251212120717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Apollo Hospital used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:59:23.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maldivian boy’s rare skull defect treated in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, rare skull defect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Sep/01/bhubaneswar-gets-first-of-its-kind-crematorium-for-disposal-of-animal-carcasses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/1xdbzda1/Bhubaneswar-gets-f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor Sulochana Das and others after inauguration of the projects on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:57:16.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar gets first-of-its-kind crematorium for disposal of animal carcasses </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, crematorium, animal carcasses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telangana-governmnets-meil-gets-nod-for-mallannasagar-ghanpur-pipeline-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/gsiz7m4z/New-Project-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>3,000-mm-diameter MS pumping mains from Mallannasagar to Ghanpur, each designed to carry 10 tmcft of water.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:56:33.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana governmnet's MEIL gets nod for Mallannasagar-Ghanpur pipeline work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MEIL, Telangana governmnet, Mallannasagar-Ghanpur pipeline, Water Infra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/odisha-hc-registrars-inspection-visit-exposes-poor-upkeep-of-biju-patnaik-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-03/qz9wg21c/biju-patnaik-park-bhubaneswar-tourism-entry-fee-timings-holidays-reviews-header.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biju Patnaik Park in Cuttack</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:56:22.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC Registrar's inspection visit exposes poor upkeep of Biju Patnaik Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC, Biju Patnaik Park</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/karnataka-food-safety-department-cracks-down-on-sweet-makers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/uujyvxea/Food-safety.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inspections uncovered a range of violations, including expired food products, improper labelling and unhygienic manufacturing and storage conditions</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:56:17.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka food safety department cracks down on sweet makers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka food safety department, sweet makers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/karnataka-cabinet-to-meet-in-mangaluru-on-september-18</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/yquqxly1/CM-says-won’t-p.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:53:53.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka cabinet to meet in Mangaluru on September 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet, Mangaluru</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/odisha-to-implement-pesa-after-cabinet-meeting-in-september-panchayati-raj-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/139ejeuq/New-Projhhect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:52:00.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to implement PESA after Cabinet meeting in September: Panchayati Raj Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, PESA, Panchayati Raj Minister</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/telanganas-august-rainfall-deficit-touches-38</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/a5unn3p3/Telangana’s-August.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state received 378.5 mm — nearly 64% more than this August.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/c03h6175/Telang.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>2026-09-01T01:50:25.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s August rainfall deficit touches 38%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, IMD, rainfall deficit, TGDPS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/dmk-seeks-front-row-seats-for-senior-opposition-mlas-in-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/pm0jq7u3/ANI_20260831063434.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA Tharahai Cuthbert shifted to opposition front row in Tamil Nadu Assembly amid TVK rift rumours</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:50:03.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK seeks front-row seats for senior opposition MLAs in Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Minister E V Velu, MLA Tharahai Cuthbert</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/express-impact-no-more-upfront-fee-for-poor-scst-students-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/9/original/breather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poor SC/ST students who have qualified for government medical and engineering colleges can pay the admission and tuition fees after receiving their scholarship amount.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:49:42.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Express Impact | No more upfront fee for poor SC/ST students in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SC/ST students, upfront fee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Sep/01/iisc-sets-up-unit-to-boost-quantum-computing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/v82z65e2/IISc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:49:05.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IISc sets up unit to boost quantum computing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IISc, quantum computing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/gruha-jyothi-scheme-survey-deadline-extended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/20/original/BENGALURU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Karnataka state government has extended the deadline for the door-to-door survey for the Gruha Jyothi scheme.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/t1bhvlzl/Gruha-Jyothi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per earlier schedule the survey that began in July 2026 was to end on August 31. But the state government on Monday passed orders extending the deadline till September 30.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:47:06.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gruha Jyothi scheme survey deadline extended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gruha Jyothi scheme, deadline extended</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/hyderabads-hospital-doctors-told-to-pay-rs-1-cr-to-parents-for-negligence-in-treatment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/2u7qo8dm/P_4816449266.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:46:16.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's Hospital, doctors told to pay Rs 1 cr to parents for negligence in treatment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Speciality Hospital, Dr Aparna Vijay Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/minister-vijay-balaji-challenges-dmk-members-to-wear-old-dhotis-over-quality-of-new-pongal-dhotis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/g5fqcmid/p4-minister-balaji095357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M Vijay Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:44:41.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Vijay Balaji challenges DMK members to wear old dhotis over quality of new Pongal dhotis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay Balaji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/driver-keeps-dk-shivakumar-waiting-outside-soudha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/fxyxluh4/Driver-keeps-CM-waiting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was kept waiting for nearly five minutes outside Vidhana Soudha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:42:37.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Driver keeps DK Shivakumar waiting outside Soudha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Sep/01/odisha-cm-majhi-unveils-rs-883-crore-urban-development-package-on-local-self-government-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/gp4bzndr/swayat_sasan_3108chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:41:27.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi unveils Rs 883 crore urban development package on Local Self-Government Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, urban development package, Local Self-Government Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/nalsar-hyderabad-students-backs-nlsiu-2026-batch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/5mlyixkd/Bar-Council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NALSAR University of Law.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:40:30.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NALSAR Hyderabad students backs NLSIU 2026 batch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CJI, BCI, NLSIU, NALSAR University of Law, Convocation ceremony</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/rayareddi-counters-bjp-criticism-says-wants-to-establish-new-religion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/utyq5fs9/r1-11103361.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi visits Anjaneya temple in Yelaburga on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:39:25.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rayareddi counters BJP criticism, says wants to establish new religion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, Basavaraj Rayareddi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/thoothukudi-firing-tn-govts-opinion-sought-on-dropping-action-against-three-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ejuo5eeq/Thoothukudi-firing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:39:14.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thoothukudi firing: TN govt’s opinion sought on dropping action against three officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/dmk-govt-ran-white-money-scam-using-tasmac-pwd-minister-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/0qpbxb07/ANI_20260812083739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN Minister Aadhav Arjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:37:08.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK govt ran ‘white money scam’ using Tasmac: PWD Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/bjp-plans-175-km-padyatra-in-karnataka-ahead-of-2028-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/fg4oq5dt/day-padayatra-starts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress members led by KPCC chief BK Hariprasad protest against the registration of FIR against LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in Bengaluru on Monday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:36:11.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP plans 175-km padyatra in Karnataka ahead of 2028 Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, padyatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/01/harassed-over-husbands-jail-term-26-year-old-woman-ends-life-in-mulugu-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/ern0obvj/Suicide_xR4AYuc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:35:00.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harassed over husband’s jail term, 26-year-old woman ends life in Mulugu district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mulugu district, toxic pesticide, harassment of woman, alleged suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tasmac-employees-get-second-pay-hike-salary-doubles-in-two-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/9xq7c8o0/Tasmac-employees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay speaking during the Tamil Nadu Assembly session on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/cup9o11s/Screenshot-2026-09-01-032937.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:33:26.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac employees get second pay hike, salary doubles in two months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tasmac outlet</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/kpsc-investigation-bjp-leaders-uncomfortable-as-middleman-kannale-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/0pi6g49h/KPSC-Building.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Service Commission</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:31:46.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPSC investigation: BJP leaders uncomfortable as ‘middleman’ Kannale arrested </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPSC, Basavaraj Kannale</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/300-new-buildings-for-child-care-centres-to-come-up-in-tn-urban-areas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/luspqifl/anganwadis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:30:11.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>300 new buildings for child care centres to come up in TN urban areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, anganwadi centre, Minister K Jagadeeswari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/free-rides-for-pwds-extended-to-lss-and-low-floor-buses-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-16/ppxg0nex/C_1_1_CH1104_109642658.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Free rides for PwDs extended to LSS and low-floor buses in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-general-engineering-counselling-ends-more-than-53000-seats-vacant</loc>
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<image:caption>This resulted in vacancies rising to 53,863 from 42,512 last year, an increase of more than 11,300 seats.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN general engineering counselling ends, more than 53,000 seats vacant</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/kumaraswamy-alleges-kpsc-irregularities-turns-fire-on-rahul-priyank-kharge</loc>
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<image:caption>‘Come to Bengaluru’: Kumaraswamy attacks Rahul Gandhi over KPSC recruitment ‘irregularities’</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kumaraswamy alleges KPSC irregularities, turns fire on Rahul, Priyank Kharge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/sports-city-being-revamped-not-junked</loc>
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<image:caption>Aadhav Arjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:14:36.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Sports city being revamped, not junked'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/dks-subtly-targets-bjp-says-wont-interfere-in-kpsc-investigation</loc>
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<image:caption>Jain monks bless CM DK Shivakumar at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:13:45.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DKS subtly targets BJP, says won’t interfere in KPSC investigation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-to-set-up-semiconductor-park-fintech-and-logistics-hubs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/krn2jfuv/State-to-set-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM C Joseph Vijay addressing the Assembly in Chennai on Monday while announcing a semiconductor and electronics manufacturing park in Maduranthagam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:12:32.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN to set up semiconductor park, fintech and logistics hubs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Sep/01/karnataka-sir-marks-him-dead-voter-fights-to-get-name-restored</loc>
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<image:caption>Donald Joseph Rego</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:10:33.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: SIR marks him dead, voter fights to get name restored</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision, voter declared dead</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/woman-killed-body-cut-into-seven-pieces-dumped-in-water-tanks-in-salem</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:09:28.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman killed, body cut into seven pieces, dumped in water tanks in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, Salem</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-gets-rs-33066-crore-power-push-coal-plant</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:07:46.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN gets Rs 33,066 crore power push, coal plant</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/01/tn-gold-ring-scheme-extended-to-cover-babies-abandoned-in-govt-facilities</loc>
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<image:caption>A newborn baby with a gold ring.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T01:05:59.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN gold ring scheme extended to cover babies abandoned in govt facilities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Sep/01/former-gang-member-found-guilty-of-murdering-tupac-shakur</loc>
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<image:caption>Tupac Shakur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:55:26.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Tupac Shakur, Keffe D</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/01/one-for-the-fur-babies</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One for the fur babies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Interior Design, Design Story</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/mausam-finds-many-moods-in-monsoon</loc>
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<image:caption>Pooja Mallepula</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Artwork by Ejum Riba</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ejum Riba</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Artwork by Vijay Kethavath</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vijay Kethavath</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Artwork by Monika Singh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Monika Singh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Artwork by Sayuri Bhanap</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sayuri Bhanap</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mausam finds many moods in monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, University of Hyderabad, monsoon, Mausam, Maison D’Art</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/kumar-sanu-old-music-set-the-foundation-for-evolving-music</loc>
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<image:caption>Kumar Sanu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumar Sanu: Old music set the foundation for evolving music</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Sep/01/michael-jackson-is-my-biggest-inspiration-says-singer-mary-ann-alexander</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Mary Ann's "Too Much" music video</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Michael Jackson is my biggest inspiration, says singer Mary Ann Alexander </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Sep/01/discovering-jazz-through-the-world-of-anime</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discovering Jazz through the world of Anime</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Sep/01/the-banyan-awards-writers-sunitha-shirly-sasisekar-menon-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Sunitha Shirly receiving the award from former Justice Prabha Sridevan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sasisekar Menon receiving the award from former Justice Prabha Sridevan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-01T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Banyan awards writers Sunitha Shirly, Sasisekar Menon, in Chennai</news:title>
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<image:caption>Doctors recommend seasonal influenza vaccination for high-risk groups and advise against self-medication or delayed consultation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:07:31.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make affordable flu vaccine available to all in National Capital</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/trump-attacks-ai-data-centre-critics-says-theyll-end-up-backwards-and-poor</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:07:27.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump attacks AI data centre critics, says they'll end up 'backwards and poor'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/31/alarm-for-mens-hockey-as-women-up-their-game</loc>
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<image:caption>India men got knocked out of FIH Men's World Cup 2026 after 3-5 defeat against Argentina</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T20:07:23.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alarm for men's hockey as women up their game</news:title>
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<image:caption>Firefighters battle a blaze at the Kodungaiyur dumpyard in Chennai on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Cleaning up after</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T19:55:41.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 2.06 crore Maharashtra voters left out of draft electoral roll after SIR</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T19:47:25.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protesters storm CJP's 'School Thik Karo' meeting in Bhopal, raise slogans against campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/uae-says-it-intercepted-an-iranian-drone-over-territorial-waters-amid-rising-hormuz-hostilities</loc>
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<image:caption>People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Messi leaves an indeliable mark on both Argentinian and world football</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:10:09.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising gold prices could add up to 100 bps to GDP: Jefferies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jeffries gold price analysis </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/prospects-will-be-even-brighter-putin-xi-hold-talks-on-sidelines-of-sco-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:05:06.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Prospects will be even brighter': Putin, Xi hold talks on sidelines of SCO summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, SCO summit, Russia-China ties</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/ongc-plans-1-lakh-crore-investment-to-drill-87-wells-by-2031</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/w3m5fyek/ANI_20260831154326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairman Arun Kumar Singh said deep water was a major area of opportunity for India and ONGC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:01:57.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONGC plans ₹1 lakh crore investment to drill 87 wells by 2031</news:title>
<news:keywords>ONGC investment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/happiest-minds-to-merge-with-itc-infotech-promoters-to-sell-221-stake-for-rs-132972-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/o2t2mvma/ANI_20260812115436.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the proposed merger, Happiest Minds shareholders, other than ITC Infotech, will receive 25 fully paid-up equity shares of ITC Infotech for every 81 shares held in Happiest Minds.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:53:14.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Happiest Minds to merge with ITC Infotech, promoters to sell 22.1% stake for Rs 1,329.72 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>ITC Infotech-Happiest Minds merger </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/manipur-naga-mlas-demand-action-against-kuki-rebels-deputy-cm-threaten-govt-exit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/5inbht1x/20260828132L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel keep a vigil in Manipur's capital, Imphal, amid rising tensions in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:49:50.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur Naga MLAs demand action against Kuki rebels, Deputy CM; threaten govt exit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Meitei, Nemcha Kipgen, Naga MLAs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/milky-mist-profit-grows-eight-fold-in-q1-plans-to-expand-its-farmer-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/kyo4iurr/202608153905645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Milky Mist outlet</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:40:10.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milky Mist profit grows eight-fold in Q1, plans to expand its farmer network </news:title>
<news:keywords>Milky Mist results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/three-kuki-villagers-killed-four-injured-in-alleged-rebel-attack-in-manipurs-kangpokpi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/wqfb5daj/20260819429L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An exchange of fire between armed groups from the two communities was underway, prompting security forces to rush to the area to bring the situation under control.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:25:32.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Kuki villagers killed, four injured in alleged rebel attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Kangpokpi, Gun attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/china-masters-stiff-challenge-for-lakshya-in-opener</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/8nvelf5h/lakshya%202f065715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lakshya Sen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:20:06.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China Masters: Stiff challenge for Lakshya in opener</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Badminton, Kidambi Srikanth, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Lakshya Sen, unnati hooda, China Masters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/india-rejects-hague-courts-indus-waters-treaty-ruling-says-it-has-no-jurisdiction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-31/3dkj8j0d/PTI05052025000090B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Indus Waters Treaty was suspended following the 2025 April Pahalgam terror attack.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T16:20:02.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects Hague Court's Indus Waters Treaty ruling, says it has ‘no jurisdiction’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indus Waters Treaty, India-Pakistan Tensions, Court of Arbitration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/lionel-messi-decides-to-hang-boots-not-wear-argentina-jersey-now-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/5wrd7p58/AP26200822634717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:59:52.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi decides to hang boots, not wear Argentina jersey now on </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Sports, Retirement, Lionel Messi, Argentina football team, World football, Football legend</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/pm-modi-meets-putin-urges-russian-leader-to-move-from-endless-wars-to-ending-war-in-ukraine</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:57:53.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi meets Putin, urges Russian leader to move 'from endless wars' to 'end of war' in Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin, SCO summit, Ukraine war, India-Russia ties, Modi-Putin Talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/nepal-floods-disaster-exposes-blind-spot-in-himalayan-glacier-risk-assessment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ltvn33go/AP26243094947660.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A drone view shows a major section of Pasang Lhamu highway washed away along the swollen Trishuli river by recent flash floods, cutting off Rasuwa district from Nuwakot area, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:43:14.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods disaster exposes blind spot in Himalayan glacier risk assessment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, climate change, Nepal floods, Melting glaciers, Himalayan glaciers, Nepal-Tibet floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/31/chirag-paswan-says-ljprv-mla-will-be-expelled-if-found-guilty-in-delhi-hotel-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Food Processing Industries and LJP (RV) chief Chirag Paswan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:25:06.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chirag Paswan says LJP(RV) MLA will be expelled if found guilty in Delhi hotel row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Chirag Paswan, Bihar MLA Sanjay Singh, Delhi Hotel Harassment Row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/conflict-has-shown-indias-resilience-amid-global-disruptions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-12/8pqyd5hl/Mahendradev.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PM-EAC) S Mahendra Dev</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T15:13:57.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Conflict has shown  India’s resilience amid global disruptions' </news:title>
<news:keywords>S. Mahendra Dev, S. Mahendra Dev interview, West Asia crisis, supply chain disruption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/31/why-andhras-youth-are-rethinking-the-us-dream</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-12/g1l0tyhn/202511123572679.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Growing visa uncertainty under the Trump administration, rising costs, a difficult job market and concerns over long-term immigration prospects have made students and families more cautious.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:48:51.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Andhra’s youth are rethinking the US dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>The US dream of Andhra youth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/green-forge-facility-for-gm-crop-research-inaugurated-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/6hmhultk/images-2026-08-31T201010.655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the facility and described it as a milestone in genetically modified crop research.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:41:04.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Green Forge facility for GM crop research inaugurated in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, Green Forge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/31/gujarat-records-4890-scst-atrocity-cases-in-three-years-conviction-rate-remains-low</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/dp9wz70y/dalit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 2024, the national conviction rates stood at 33.9% for SC cases and 33.2% for ST cases, placing Gujarat substantially below the all-India figures.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:40:44.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat records 4,890 SC/ST atrocity cases in three years; conviction rate remains low</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, SC/ST, conviction rate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/bjp-to-contest-all-117-punjab-seats-on-its-own-satish-poonia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/9ybmib2h/Jaipur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Satish Poonia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:36:10.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to contest all 117 Punjab seats on its own: Satish Poonia</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Satish Poonia, BJP punjab, Punjab assembly election 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/centre-defers-census-operations-in-manipur-amid-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/802jvcms/20260614312f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:31:23.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre defers Census operations in Manipur amid protests </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, India government, Census 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/doha-world-cships-in-november-to-be-first-chance-for-shooters-to-gain-la28-quotas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ixnbpxmb/202601183642582.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The World Championships is set to be held in November this year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:31:18.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doha World C'ships in November to be first chance for shooters to gain LA28 quotas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, ISSF, 2028 LA Olympics, ISSF World Championships 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/judo-national-camp-in-japan-ahead-of-asian-games</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/0nrtv74t/C_1_1_CH1582_122454652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Harsh Singh at Glasgow CWG</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:31:11.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Judo national camp in Japan ahead of Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Sports, Judoka Asmita Dey, Judoka Harsh Singh, Indian judo, Judo Federaiton of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/mha-warns-of-malicious-pornography-apps-that-can-hijack-android-phones-enable-financial-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/11/original/Smartphone_AFP12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes (File Photo | AFP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:22:16.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA warns of malicious ‘pornography’ apps that can hijack Android phones, enable financial fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, pornography apps, Integrated Cybercrime Coordination Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/11-killed-five-injured-in-firecracker-factory-blast-in-uttar-pradeshs-kaushambi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/waeye1wx/PTI08312026000111B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke erupts from charred remains after an explosion in a firecracker factory in the Pipri area, Kaushambi, on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:13:35.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 killed, five injured in firecracker factory blast in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, Firecracker blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/nepal-floods-expose-risks-to-hydropower-in-a-warming-himalayas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ax7h9bof/AP26243402664356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nepal Army soldiers using a drilling machine during a rescue operation at the site of a hydropower project in Upper Trishuli, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:02:23.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, climate change, Nepal floods, Melting glaciers, Himalayan glaciers, Nepal-Tibet floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/sc-commission-orders-police-to-arrest-punjab-congress-chief-over-alleged-anti-dalit-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/dz66tsow/ANI_20260707154053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:01:29.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC Commission orders police to arrest Punjab Congress chief over alleged anti-Dalit remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, anti-Dalit, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, AAP Punjab, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/over-century-old-hindu-temple-demolished-in-pakistan-minority-bodies-allege-land-grab-for-madrassa</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/vaxk8zr5/New-Project-2026-08-31T192848.646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 100 year old hindu temple was demolished reportedly to include its land in a seminary, in Punjab, Pakistan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:59:49.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over century-old Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan, minority bodies allege land grab for madrassa</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/ins-nipun-commissioned-navy-can-now-rescue-a-stricken-submarine-on-either-coast-2</loc>
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<image:caption>INS Nipun, Indian Navy's second indigenously built Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), before its commissioning ceremony, at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:57:03.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Nipun commissioned, Navy can now rescue a stricken submarine on either coast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/india-likely-to-see-below-normal-rainfall-in-september-imd-forecasts-august-hottest-since-1901</loc>
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<image:caption>A rickshaw puller covers himself amid rainfall, in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, Thursday, July 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:52:32.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India likely to see below-normal rainfall in September, IMD forecasts; August hottest since 1901</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IMD, rainfall deficit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/sc-to-hear-delhi-police-plea-to-quash-13-firs-against-neet-protesters-file-fresh-case-against-2873</loc>
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<image:caption>The protests in July had witnessed clashes between protesters and security personnel, with police using lathis and tear gas to disperse the crowd.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:47:42.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear Delhi Police plea to quash 13 FIRs against NEET protesters, file fresh case against 2,873</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/women-wrestlers-selected-for-u23-world-championships-after-trials</loc>
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<image:caption>Selected women wrestlers after the trials at the IG Stadium, New Delhi on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:34:06.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women wrestlers selected for U23 World Championships after trials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), IG Stadium, U23 World Championships</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/parth-jindal-appointed-as-the-chairman-of-jsw-mg-motor-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Parth Jindal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:32:08.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parth Jindal appointed as the Chairman of JSW MG Motor India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Part Jindal chairman JSW MG Motor India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/31/new-shingles-vaccine-may-lower-risk-of-heart-disease-stroke-oxford-study</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:27:28.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New shingles vaccine may lower risk of heart disease, stroke: Oxford study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Oxford university, heart disease, stroke, shingles vaccine</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/massive-ice-rock-fall-not-earthquake-or-glacial-lake-outburst-triggered-nepal-floods-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>Commercial structures stand heavily damaged behind massive deposits of rocks, silt, and thick mud at Trishuli Bazar, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:22:58.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive ice-rock fall, not earthquake or glacial lake outburst, triggered Nepal floods: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/karnataka-farmers-daughter-bags-record-rs-4633-lakh-visa-job-offer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/7jefnet4/Srusti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srushti Manjunath Ullagaddi, a final-year Information Science Engineering student, is from Hattimattur village in Haveri district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:17:47.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka farmer's daughter bags record Rs 46.33 lakh Visa job offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka farmer, Visa job offer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/31/duleep-trophy-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ready-for-take-off-in-red-ball-cricket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/x36je0g5/vaibhav3.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot on Day 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:10:30.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duleep Trophy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ready for take-off in red-ball cricket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Duleep Trophy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/31/duleep-trophy-marathon-tilak-ton-puts-south-in-driving-seat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/jk86jmlq/tilak4.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tilak Varma celebrates his century on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:06:45.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duleep Trophy: Marathon Tilak ton puts South in driving seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Duleep Trophy, Tilak Varma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/punjab-groundwater-crisis-eases-as-over-exploited-blocks-fall-from-115-to-110-in-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/chofiz9e/P_4848705479.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:57:13.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab groundwater crisis eases as over-exploited blocks fall from 115 to 110 in two years </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, groundwater crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/modi-seeks-wider-trade-urges-dialogue-on-west-asia-conflict-in-meeting-with-iran-president</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/sxcb4f97/PTI08312026000204B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:51:20.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi seeks wider trade, urges dialogue on West Asia conflict in meeting with Iran president</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Masoud Pezeshkian, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/tata-partners-lockheed-raytheon-venture-to-explore-javelin-atgm-co-production-in-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:42:13.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata partners Lockheed-Raytheon venture to explore Javelin ATGM co-production in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, tata, missile production, Lockheed-Raytheon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/armaan-malik-returns-to-malayalam-with-mazhavillaye</loc>
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<image:caption>Singer Armaan Malik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:18:44.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Armaan Malik returns to Malayalam with ‘Mazhavillaye’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Entertainment, Dulquer Salmaan, Jakes Bejoy, Armaan Malik, Malayalam music, im game</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/delhi-sir-draft-roll-out-how-to-check-name-file-claim-and-understand-exclusions-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/2hw2yjf4/20260713383f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T12:18:10.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi SIR draft roll out: How to check name, file claim and understand exclusions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, SIR draft rolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/31/tvk-backs-vijay-for-pm-campaign-congress-claims-rahul-gandhi-is-pm-face-will-the-alliance-survive</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:56:58.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK backs 'Vijay for PM' campaign; Congress claims Rahul Gandhi is PM face- Will the alliance survive?</news:title>
<news:keywords>cm vijay, prime minister, rahul gandhi, lok sabha elections 2029</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/amarmani-tripathi-announces-political-comeback-to-contest-2027-uttar-pradesh-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:51:09.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amarmani Tripathi announces political comeback, to contest 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Amarmani Tripathi, Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/31/muslims-belong-in-bharat-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwats-outreach-in-new-york-comes-amid-criticism</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:45:55.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslims belong in Bharat: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's outreach in New York comes amid criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>mohan bhagwat, new york, indian muslims</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/indias-fy27-q1-gdp-growth-beats-estimates-at-78-stays-resilient-despite-iran-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-29/31k620ue/202509293524814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest data also keeps India as the world's fastest-growing major economy, with domestic economic activity holding up despite heightened geopolitical risks, volatile energy markets and concerns over inflation and global demand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:44:27.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's April-June GDP growth beats estimates at 7.8%, stays resilient despite Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, GDP growth, Q1 GDP 2026-2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/haryana-police-to-form-ai-task-force-as-criminals-advance-to-digital-means</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/4qiapi3x/202511243585635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Task Force would also ensure that AI-based systems are developed in accordance with the principles of accuracy, transparency, data security and human oversight.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:37:30.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana police to form AI task force as criminals advance to digital means</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Police, Cyber Crimes, AI artificial intelligence, AI Police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/31/gujarat-court-awards-life-imprisonment-to-all-five-convicts-in-bhayali-gangrape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5ii1gxy3/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T11:21:41.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat court awards life imprisonment to all five convicts in Bhayali gangrape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat court, Gangrape Case, Bhayali gangrape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/pm-modi-iran-president-pezeshkian-meet-amid-west-asia-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/hq7yg5jx/ANI_20260831035602.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran President Pezeshkian and PM Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:59:20.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Iran President Pezeshkian meet amid West Asia tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Prime Minister Modi, SCO summit, West Asia crisis, Iran President Pezeshkian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-reaches-kyrgyzstan-to-attend-sco-summit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-16/qb17ckex/ANI_20250516054648.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:58:35.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, Kyrgyzstan visit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/new-us-missile-appears-to-have-killed-iranian-civilians-far-from-its-blast-site-expert-report-says</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/bh1ffq7l/AP26239688498155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A boy injured in a strike receives treatment at a hospital in Lamerd, southern Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:34:25.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New US missile appears to have killed Iranian civilians far from its blast site, expert report says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran-US conflict, Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/school-starts-soon-in-lebanon-but-thousands-still-shelter-in-them-during-war-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/6cx8q53v/Displaced-in-Lebanon.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Displaced Randa al-Taki, 51, and her daughter Fatima Khashab, 11, arrange their clothes inside a makeshift room that was set on a basketball court inside a public school turned into a shelter for people whose villages in southern Lebanon were destroyed or occupied by Israeli forces, in Tyre, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:33:33.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School starts soon in Lebanon but thousands still shelter in them during war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lebanon, school, Displaced people</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/digital-payments-without-internet-phonepe-launches-upi-service-for-feature-phones</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/w9robatj/ANI_20260831095841.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The platform allows users to perform peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers and peer-to-merchant (P2M) payments.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Digital payments without internet: PhonePe launches UPI service for feature phones</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/two-malayali-women-killed-in-california-friend-held-as-motive-remains-unclear</loc>
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<image:caption>From left: The vctims Anjana Hari and Ann Mary and the accused Anila.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:20:14.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Malayali women killed in California, friend held as motive remains unclear</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kerala, Malayali women killed in USA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/sinabung-volcano-on-indonesias-sumatra-island-erupts-without-reports-of-casualties</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Sinabung releases volcanic materials into the air during an eruption in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:18:18.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupts without reports of casualties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/2026/Aug/31/us-strikes-iranian-rocket-launchers-iran-retaliates-with-attacks-on-jordanian-air-bases</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T10:13:08.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes Iranian rocket launchers, Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordanian air bases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/about-13-people-from-karnataka-remain-untraced-after-nepal-flash-floods-cm-shivakumar-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar said the state government was in constant contact with the Ministry of External Affairs and central government authorities on the matter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:56:45.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>About 13 people from Karnataka remain untraced after Nepal flash floods: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Nepal floods, Karnataka CM Shivakumar, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/toll-in-nepal-floods-mounts-to-903-over-4000-still-missing-pm-says-nation-facing-unimaginable-disaster</loc>
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<image:caption>A drone view of the aftermath of flash flooding along the Trishuli river amidst fresh water surge warning in the Trishuli Bazaar area of Nuwakot district, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:49:22.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods death toll crosses 900 as nearly 5,000 remain missing, rescuers race to find survivors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/j-k-mbbs-bds-interns-launch-indefinite-strike-over-low-stipend-seek-hike-to-rs-30000</loc>
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<image:caption>JK: Govt medical college MBBS interns protest, demand long-pending hike in monthly stipend</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:47:13.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J-K MBBS, BDS interns launch indefinite strike over low stipend, seek hike to Rs 30,000</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/31/gujarat-police-arrest-man-for-stealing-iphones-worth-nearly-rs-11-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused has been identified as a 32-year-old pharmacy graduate who worked at a medical store in Pune for a monthly salary of around Rs 25,000.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:41:47.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat police arrest man for stealing iPhones worth nearly Rs 11 lakh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/youth-laugh-at-rahul-gandhis-depth-of-knowledge-on-hindutva-attend-events-for-musical-concerts-bjym-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during the 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event, in Pune, Aug. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:39:53.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth laugh at Rahul Gandhi’s ‘depth’ of knowledge on Hindutva, attend events for musical concerts: BJYM chief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/rajoana-tribute-hawara-parole-punjabs-old-fault-lines-resurface-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>His latest tribute comes amid renewed efforts by the SGPC and other Sikh organisations for the release of Bandi Singhs, including Rajoana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:34:37.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajoana tribute, Hawara parole: Punjab’s old fault lines resurface ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/marital-status-cant-disqualify-daughters-from-compassionate-jobs-chhattisgarh-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T09:10:10.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marital status can't disqualify daughters from compassionate jobs: Chhattisgarh HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Aug/31/i-dont-intend-to-make-my-readers-heads-spin-geetanjali-shree</loc>
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<image:caption>Once Elephants Lived Here By: Geetanjali Shree; Translated by Daisy Rockwell Publisher: Penguin Pages: 224 Price: Rs 599</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:49:50.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I don’t intend to make my readers’ heads spin: Geetanjali Shree</news:title>
<news:keywords>Geetanjali Shree, Tomb of Sand, Once Elephants Lived Here</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/up-teen-gang-raped-on-bus-while-travelling-to-noida-driver-conductor-held</loc>
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<image:caption>The suspected sleeper bus after a 16-year-old Class 11 student was allegedly gang-raped inside it, in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:28:00.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP teen gang-raped on bus while travelling to Noida; driver, conductor held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, gang rape, Delhi rape case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-petition-by-mk-stalin-for-nullifying-victory-of-tvk-mla-in-kolathur</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:24:08.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on petition by MK Stalin for nullifying victory of TVK MLA in Kolathur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, VS Babu, Kolathur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/india-needs-a-dedicated-national-alcohol-policy-top-icmr-official</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/6ojt4a4s/ANI_20260517104712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest NFHS-6 data showed alcohol consumption has increased among men.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:22:33.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India needs a dedicated national alcohol policy: Top ICMR official</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/nepal-floods-efforts-intensify-to-trace-933-missing-from-hydropower-project-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/wk109gvr/PTI08302026000263B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image received on Aug. 30, 2026, A Nepal army official during a rescue operation for the people trapped inside the tunnel of the Upper Trishuli 3 'A' Hydropower Project in Nuwakot, Nepal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:19:50.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: Efforts intensify to trace 933 missing from hydropower project sites </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, rescue operations, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods, Trishuli 3A, tunnel workers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/31/left-students-repaint-graffiti-on-jadavpur-university-walls-hours-after-it-was-erased-by-authorities</loc>
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<image:caption>The graffiti being erased at Jadavapur University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:14:12.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left students repaint graffiti on Jadavpur University walls hours after it was erased by authorities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/sc-declines-plea-to-stop-cjps-september-5-march-says-all-sides-must-act-within-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and team members Saurav Das and Ratna Singh address the media in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:07:45.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC declines plea to stop CJP’s September 5 march, says all sides must act within law</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/staffer-sexually-assaults-three-year-old-child-in-bawana-private-school-held</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T08:01:56.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staffer sexually assaults three-year-old child in Bawana private school; held</news:title>
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<image:caption>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Personal Assistant (PA) Sumit Roy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:57:39.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Bengal government to provide details of quizzing of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land grabbing probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/31/england-thrashes-pakistan-by-194-runs-at-lords-to-seal-a-cricket-series-win-with-a-test-to-spare</loc>
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<image:caption>England's Ollie Robinson, right, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of Pakistan's Shan Masood on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:44:16.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>England thrashes Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord's to seal a cricket series win with a test to spare</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/headteachers-quick-action-saves-more-than-1600-students-in-nepal-flood-reports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/rpl9xn9p/ANI_20260831072339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minutes before disaster: Nepal principal recalls saving 1,600 students as flash floods washed away his school</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:43:35.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Headteacher’s quick action saves more than 1,600 students in Nepal flood: Reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/book-talk/2026/Aug/31/is-loneliness-necessary-to-find-yourself-avni-doshi-on-the-first-house</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:40:12.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Loneliness Necessary to Find Yourself? Avni Doshi on The First House</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/31/tmc-mp-derek-obrien-skips-appearance-before-police-questions-summons-in-scuffle-episode</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC MP Derek O'Brien</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:34:44.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Derek O'Brien skips appearance before police, questions summons in scuffle episode</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Police, Derek O'Brien, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/delhi-draft-electoral-roll-out-477-lakh-voters-dropped-after-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Booth Level Officers (BLOs) conduct a door-to-door Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a voter enumeration drive in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:26:03.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi draft electoral roll out; 47.7 lakh voters dropped after SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi SIR, draft electoral rolls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/us-hosts-g20-finance-talks-with-growth-iran-pressure-on-agenda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/698cs2zu/Screenshot-2026-08-31-124937.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>US holds the rotating G20 presidency this year.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/asian-shares-us-futures-retreat-and-oil-prices-surge-after-us-strike-on-iranian-rocket-launchers-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:18:38.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares, US futures retreat and oil prices surge after US strike on Iranian rocket launchers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/bbmb-proposes-twin-tunnels-at-pandoh-dam-to-discharge-flood-water</loc>
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<image:caption>Beas River</image:caption>
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<news:title>BBMB proposes twin tunnels at Pandoh Dam to discharge flood water </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/government-notifies-rs-127-lakh-crore-semicon-20-scheme-to-boost-chip-ecosystem</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:12:45.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government notifies Rs 1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 scheme to boost chip ecosystem</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/three-decade-wait-for-road-villagers-in-mps-umaria-plant-paddy-on-muddy-stretch-in-protest</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T07:10:05.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-decade wait for road: Villagers in MP's Umaria plant paddy on muddy stretch in protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/cm-vijay-announces-another-rs-3litre-hike-in-aavin-milk-procurement-price-total-hike-reaches-rs-6</loc>
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<image:caption>The procurement price for cow milk will now rise from Rs. 38 to Rs. 44 a litre, while that for buffalo milk will increase from Rs. 47 to Rs. 53.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Vijay announces another Rs. 3/litre hike in Aavin milk procurement price; total hike reaches Rs. 6</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/delhi-police-sets-up-dedicated-cells-to-probe-bomb-hoaxes-cybercrimes-against-women-children</loc>
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<image:caption>The D4C will also have an Online Crimes against Women and Children (OCWC) Wing tasked with preventing, detecting and coordinating action against technology-enabled offences targeting women and children.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:56:10.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police sets up dedicated cells to probe bomb hoaxes, cybercrimes against women, children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/31/seven-killed-in-head-on-collision-between-truck-and-minibus-in-assams-kamrup</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:48:18.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven killed in head-on collision between truck and minibus in Assam’s Kamrup</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/goa-nightclub-fire-sc-upholds-bombay-hc-order-cancelling-bail-of-three-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:45:25.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goa nightclub fire: SC upholds Bombay HC order cancelling bail of three accused</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/venus-williams-falls-at-first-hurdle-in-us-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ccybmjv5/AP26243220594515.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venus Williams, of the United States, waves as she leaves the court following her first round loss to compatriot Sofia Kenin at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Venus Williams, left, of the United States, congratulates compatriot Sofia Kenin following their first round match at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:43:30.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/31/kannadanews2026aug30teju-belawadi-and-pranav-sridhar-lead-roopa-raos-bhayankara-preethi</loc>
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<image:caption>Teju Belawadi and Pranav Sridhar in Roopa Rao’s Bhayankara Preethi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:41:47.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teju Belawadi and Pranav Sridhar lead Roopa Rao’s Bhayankara Preethi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pranav Sridhar, Teju Belawadi, Roopa Rao, Bhayankara Preethi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/31/kannadanews2026aug30pramod-shetty-set-to-be-seen-in-a-new-light-in-kaustubha</loc>
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<image:caption>Pramod Shetty in Kaustubha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:41:31.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pramod Shetty set to be seen in a new light in Kaustubha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/31/kannadanews2026aug29shivarajkumar-led-bails-teaser-sets-up-an-intense-cop-versus-conflict-drama</loc>
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<image:caption>Shivarajkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:41:16.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivarajkumar led Bail's teaser sets up an intense cop-versus-conflict drama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bail, Pawan Wadeyar, Shivarajkumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/31/kannadanews2026aug31sudeep-nobody-bleeds-more-than-me-when-i-dont-have-a-film-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Sudeep</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:40:58.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudeep: Nobody bleeds more than me when I don’t have a film release</news:title>
<news:keywords>sudeep, bigg boss kannada 13</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/31/hindinews2026aug30kartik-aaryans-captain-india-to-go-on-floors-next-week</loc>
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<image:caption>Kartik Aaryan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:40:44.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kartik Aaryan's Captain India to go on floors next week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/31/hindinews2026aug30sunny-deol-and-rajkumar-santoshi-to-reunite-for-ghatak-ghus-ke-maarega</loc>
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<image:caption>Sunny Deol (left) and Rajkumar Santoshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:40:26.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi to reunite for Ghatak Ghus Ke Maarega</news:title>
<news:keywords>sunny deol, ghatak sequel, rajkumar santoshi, batwara 1947</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/31/tamilnews2026aug29lokesh-kanagaraj-wamiqa-gabbi-led-dc-gets-ott-premiere-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Wamiqa Gabbi (L) and Lokesh Kanagaraj (R) in a still from DC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:40:05.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh Kanagaraj-Wamiqa Gabbi led DC gets OTT premiere date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/31/englishnews2026aug30tom-cruises-days-of-thunder-sequel-adds-anne-hathaway</loc>
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<image:caption>Tom Cruise (L) and Anne Hathaway (R) in a promotional still for the Day of Thunder sequel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:39:48.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Cruise's Days of Thunder sequel adds Anne Hathaway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Days of Thunder, Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Top Gun, robert duvall</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/sc-refuses-to-hear-pil-for-mandatory-disclosure-of-ethanol-content-in-petrol-at-fuel-pumps</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:38:19.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to hear PIL for mandatory disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/seoul-court-sentences-unification-church-leader-hak-ja-han-to-two-years-in-prison</loc>
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<image:caption>Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han, on the wheelchair, arrives for the sentencing hearing on allegations of bribery and political funding, at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:35:04.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to two years in prison</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/us-allies-maritime-drills-are-a-threat-to-north-korea-kcna</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:31:24.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, allies' maritime drills are a 'threat' to North Korea: KCNA</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, United States, Donald Trump, South Korea, Japan, Kim Jong Un</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/31/discussions-still-happening-with-bcci-on-long-pending-series-bcb-chief-tamim-iqbal</loc>
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<image:caption>In a conversation with Youtube channel 'Not Out Norman', BCB chief Tamim Iqbal admitted that the three ODIs and three T20Is will not happen in September as originally planned.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:30:35.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discussions still happening with BCCI on long-pending series: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/nepal-floods-become-fertile-ground-for-fake-videos-viral-misinformation-report</loc>
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<image:caption>A drone view of the aftermath of flash flooding along the Trishuli river amidst fresh water surge warning in the Trishuli Bazaar area of Nuwakot district, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:30:17.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods become fertile ground for fake videos, viral misinformation: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/31/we-need-to-pay-attention-to-what-boys-see-and-learn-as-they-grow-up-at-home-says-actress-revathi</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Revathy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:27:37.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We need to pay attention to what boys see and learn as they grow up at home, says Actress Revathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, women's safety, Music Academy, Actor Revathy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/31/from-mandalorian-grogu-to-ellie-goulding-whats-new-to-stream-and-play-this-week</loc>
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<image:caption>This combination of images shows promotional art for the series "Chad Powers," from left, and the films "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," and "The Runner."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:17:14.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘Mandalorian &amp; Grogu’ to Ellie Goulding: What’s new to stream and play this week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/31/aimim-worker-stabbed-to-death-by-gang-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-28/t4p80b8v/202608283922198.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:06:06.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM worker stabbed to death by gang in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/31/yash-starrer-toxic-earns-rs-250-crore-at-box-office-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' earns Rs 250 crore at the box office</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:03:47.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash-starrer 'Toxic' earns Rs 250 crore at box office </news:title>
<news:keywords>yash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/torchlight-vigil-over-nrc-census-turns-violent-in-manipurs-kakching-police-fire-tear-gas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/43caluuz/20260828132L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police fired several tear gas shells to disperse the crowd, leaving a few protesters with minor injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T06:00:30.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Torchlight vigil over NRC, Census turns violent in Manipur's Kakching; police fire tear gas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NRC, Manipur violence, tear gas shells, Torchlight vigil, Kakching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/great-power-rivalry-threatens-to-overshadow-a-summit-of-some-of-the-worlds-smallest-island-nations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/xutltvuy/AP26242288342437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flags of member states fly outside the summit venue for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:59:48.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Asia-Pacific, Pacific Islands Forum, archipelagos, Palau</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/22-year-old-man-hacked-to-death-in-alleged-honour-killing-in-punjabs-tarn-taran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-17/bedu07hs/Honour-killing’-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eyewitnesses said the accused showed no remorse after the killing.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:59:42.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22-year-old man hacked to death in alleged 'honour killing' in Punjab's Tarn Taran</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, honour killing, Tarn Taran town</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/former-soldier-dies-after-throat-slit-by-banned-chinese-kite-string-in-jammu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/rn4s5sbm/202601053628490.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banned Chinese kite string</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:52:06.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former soldier dies after throat slit by banned Chinese kite string in Jammu</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chinese kite string</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/2026/Aug/31/when-tomatoes-fly-la-tomatina-unleashes-a-red-frenzy-in-spain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/f5rvyh9l/AP26238436487181.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People celebrating "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia, Spain</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tomato toss: Participants hurl tomatoes at one another as the festival erupts into a colourful frenzy.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>A messy celebration: Revellers embrace the chaos as tonnes of tomatoes flood the streets of Buñol.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man throws himself over a pool of tomatoes during the annual "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia,, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/d08pa0nl/AP26238394643844.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tomato rain: Tomatoes fly through the air as participants join the world-famous food fight.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smiles amid the mess: Participants pose for a photograph after being drenched in tomato pulp.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Red from head to toe: A festival-goer stands covered in tomato pulp after the street battle.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:52:04.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Tomatoes Fly: La Tomatina unleashes a red frenzy in Spain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Galleries, Spain, La Tomatina</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/family-received-only-half-justice-says-ankit-balyans-father-after-up-police-encounter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/81xk4f4o/202608313924351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Half justice served’: Ankit Balyan’s father reacts after two accused shooters killed in encounter</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:50:41.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family received only 'half justice', says Ankit Balyan's father after UP Police encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP Police encounter, Ankit Balyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/la-liga-jude-bellingham-leads-real-madrid-to-another-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/suzcgmg5/AP26242571801954.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after Malaga's own goal during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Malaga in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:47:49.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>La Liga: Jude Bellingham leads Real Madrid to another win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Real Madrid, La Liga, Jude Bellingham</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/ice-rock-avalanche-triggered-nepal-floods-say-nepalese-scientists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/voqnctdb/AP26242077353742.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A resident looks at the swollen Trishuli river in Galchhi, Dhading District, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:40:20.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ice-rock avalanche triggered Nepal floods, say Nepalese scientists</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, avalanche, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/demolition-encroachment-cleared-around-jama-masjid-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/s091dncp/illegal040610201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carries out action against illegal constructions Following the Delhi High Courts direction at the Jama Masjid area, in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:37:12.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolition, encroachment cleared around Jama Masjid area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Jama Masjid, Demolition drive, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/kerala-born-ips-officer-shefeen-ahmed-of-odisha-cadre-passes-away-due-to-cancer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/a22zlqww/New-Project-48.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shefeen Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:31:10.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala-born IPS officer Shefeen Ahmed  of Odisha cadre passes away due to cancer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Odisha, IPS officer, Thiruvananthapuram, Shefeen Ahmed, Ochira</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/trump-still-teases-a-third-presidential-run-but-hes-talking-more-and-more-about-life-after-2028</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump walks to board his presidential limousine after arriving on Marine One from the Ellipse near the White House, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Washington, on return from Houston.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:26:44.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump still teases a third presidential run, but he's talking more and more about life after 2028</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US presidential election, Donald Trump, Make America Great Again, 2026 US midterm Elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/maritime-environment-increasingly-contested-threat-landscape-evolving-navy-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/qathuh69/20260711287L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:26:41.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maritime environment increasingly contested, threat landscape evolving: Navy chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Asia conflict, Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Krishna Swaminathan, INS Nipun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/medvedev-advances-without-drama-at-us-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/k9unfazj/AP26242735715007.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, celebrates after he defeated Hugo Gaston, of France, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:24:15.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medvedev advances without drama at US Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Daniil Medvedev, US Open 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/two-killed-in-separate-shooting-incidents-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/z0h0aj8m/gun-.jpeg</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>2026-08-31T05:12:45.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed in separate shooting incidents in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, UP shooting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/retired-bureaucrat-dies-by-suicide-in-ranchi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-25/zao7xw61/P_3929424622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:09:54.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired bureaucrat dies by suicide in Ranchi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, suicide, Ranchi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/all-eyes-on-alcaraz-as-defending-champ-returns-from-injury-at-us-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/huvfwpsz/AP26237779836870.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alcaraz, sidelined since April with a right wrist injury, is trying to bookend his season with Grand Slam titles after his Australian Open triumph in January made him the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:08:07.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All eyes on Alcaraz as defending champ returns from injury at US Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Carlos Alcaraz, US Open 2026, Roman Safiullin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/31/tariffs-taunts-lake-america-how-the-us-canada-border-turned-into-a-trade-war-zone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/g549a0et/25.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/h360doxv/26.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/rq246q1g/27.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/l9d9w2t0/28.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/774obu5t/29.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/sfu65hnw/30.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:03:31.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tariffs, Taunts &amp; 'Lake America': How the US-Canada border turned into a trade war zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, US-Canada, US Trade War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/iran-retaliates-with-ballistic-missiles-at-us-bases-in-jordan-after-larak-island-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/1obnws30/1536x864cmsv28387f716-e9ad-5417-83e3-316038d8d5ef-9890507.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Iranian retaliation followed a US attack on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T05:02:53.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran retaliates with ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan after Larak Island strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Revolutionary Guards, Iran War, US-Iran war, US air bases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/rahul-gandhi-demands-fir-over-haldwani-purification-ritual-ends-up-facing-one-himself</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/1y5e9q82/20260829120L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference on various issues at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:52:56.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi demands FIR over Haldwani purification ritual; ends up facing one himself</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FIR, Haldwani, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, purification ritual, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/one-killed-about-15-people-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/4qs4768r/30xp-missing-mqbg-jumbo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo provided by the National Park Service shows remnants of stone bridge pylons along Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:51:41.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, about 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Flood, Flash Flood, Grand canyon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/congress-hits-out-at-bjp-over-fir-against-rahul-gandhi-vows-legal-fight-against-casteist-mindset</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bvr55dgk/Rahul-Gandhi-LoP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:50:44.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress hits out at BJP over FIR against Rahul Gandhi, vows legal fight against ‘casteist mindset’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Haldwani, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-amid-renewed-tensions-in-west-asia-higher-crude-oil-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/t4hikomc/202605173790938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Titan were among the major laggards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:40:13.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets decline in early trade amid renewed tensions in West Asia, higher crude oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/prestige-group-expect-to-grow-20-in-fy27-aims-gdv-of-rs-60000-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>The Prestige City Indirapuram, Ghaziabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:36:26.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prestige Group expect to grow 20% in FY27, aims launch pipeline of Rs 60,000 crore GDV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Prestige Group, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/congress-ministers-to-quit-if-tvk-rejects-rahul-gandhi-as-pm-candidate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/nwexav1i/Vijay-and-Rahul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with TVK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:35:56.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress ministers to quit if TVK rejects Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ​Rahul Gandhi, TVK, S Rajesh Kumar, TVK-Congress Alliance, 2029 Lok Sabha Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/paks-human-rights-body-flags-disproportionate-force-against-pok-protesters-questions-credibility-of-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/9agi5i0n/202607303884130.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pak's human rights body flags 'disproportionate' force against PoK protesters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:34:37.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pak's human rights body flags 'disproportionate' force against PoK protesters, questions credibility of polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, human rights violation, PoK Polls, HRCP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/31/rupee-falls-13-paise-to-9556-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/bgpp32ns/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:24:27.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/in-one-nepal-district-flood-catastrophe-is-measured-in-bodies-and-burial-trenches</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/z97zi65e/AP26242373495184.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescuers carry bodies of flash flood victims for a mass burial in Chitwan, Nepal, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:23:08.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In one Nepal district, flood catastrophe is measured in bodies and burial trenches</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods, Chitwan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/31/novak-djokovic-loses-in-opening-round-of-us-open-for-first-time-falling-in-5-sets-to-mariano-navone</loc>
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<image:caption>Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, gestures to the crowd after he lost to Mariano Navone, of Argentina, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mariano Navone, of Argentina, celebrates after he defeated Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T04:10:52.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Novak Djokovic, US Open 2026, Mariano Navone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/she-sought-leave-for-treatment-then-died-two-up-cops-suspended-in-basti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/m6vk3q14/202608253918328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:56:51.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>She sought leave for treatment, then died: Two UP cops suspended in Basti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, suspension, Basti, ​Uttar Pradesh, two UP cops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/help-pours-in-for-daily-wagers-son-with-neet-rank-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/cpu3b5at/somyaranjanmiddilewithadonorandhismotherinthevillageonsaturday3008chn11417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Somya Ranjan (middle) with his mother and a donor.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:56:27.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Help pours in for daily-wager’s son with NEET rank in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NEET rank, daily-wager’s son, Somya Ranjan Sahoo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/no-need-to-panic-over-reported-scrub-typhus-cases-in-angul-odisha-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/8z3tfus0/New-Project-26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scrub Typhus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:52:46.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No need to panic over reported scrub typhus cases in Angul: Odisha government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Scrub typhus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/4000-acres-of-sugarcane-face-danger-of-wilting-amid-water-scarcity-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-09/abqei1e8/C_1_1_CH1528_116283724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sugarcane field</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:46:47.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4,000 acres of sugarcane face danger of wilting amid water scarcity in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, sugarcane</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-to-launch-mega-cooperative-membership-drive-tomorrow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-26/sh5byols/P_3786465117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:46:31.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi to launch mega cooperative membership drive tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, cooperative membership</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/ncsc-seeks-report-from-tamil-nadu-government-over-officials-failure-to-respond-to-notices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-17/ab62m6wz/202505173405454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Scheduled Caste Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:45:32.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCSC seeks report from Tamil Nadu government over officials’ failure to respond to notices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NCSC, Notices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/bjd-attacks-government-over-issues-in-kharif-paddy-registration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/3/3/original/DAs_Barman.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanjay Das Burma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:44:28.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD attacks government over issues in kharif paddy registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/31/26500-runners-take-part-in-hyderabad-marathon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/zte9epb0/26500-runners.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Runners participate in the 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon in Hyderabad on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:44:26.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26,500 runners take part in Hyderabad marathon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad marathon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/three-more-arrested-in-fql-scam-in-melur-34000-complaints-received</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/kyvwf0hm/trafficking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:44:09.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three more arrested in FQL scam in Melur; 34,000 complaints received</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai's Melur, FQL scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/31/man-posing-as-trustee-dupes-hyderabad-hospital-of-rs-50l</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The repeated demands raised the manager’s suspicion. He contacted the actual trustee, following which they realised that the WhatsApp account was being used by an impostor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:43:27.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man posing as trustee dupes Hyderabad hospital of Rs 50L</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hospital, trustee, dupes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/farmers-allege-diversion-of-silt-from-korampallam-tank-near-thoothukudi-to-realtors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/ww773tu8/P_4677327514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:42:16.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers allege diversion of silt from Korampallam tank near Thoothukudi to realtors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, Korampallam tank</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/22-new-scrub-typhus-cases-detected-in-angul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/8z3tfus0/New-Project-26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scrub Typhus.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:41:15.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22 new scrub typhus cases detected in Angul </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Scrub typhus, Angul district</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/dry-spell-affects-korai-grass-production-of-mats-halves-in-musiri-region</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/bvlfpsqz/C_1_1_CH0987_114921553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Weavers in Musiri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:40:25.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dry spell affects korai grass, production of mats halves in Musiri region</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Musiri region, mats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/31/rs-20-mn-ransom-sought-in-publishing-house-cyberattack-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/3x6t7ai4/OrientBlackSwan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orient Blackswan logo.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:39:48.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 20 mn ransom sought in publishing house cyberattack in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, publishing house cyberattack, Orient Blackswan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/dharmendra-pradhan-seeks-c-dac-centre-at-gmu-expansion-of-stpi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/2uuoqlgb/Pradhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:39:32.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Dharmendra Pradhan seeks C-DAC centre at GMU &amp; expansion of STPI </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, STPI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/farmers-claim-that-the-compensation-increase-for-irugur-devangonthi-pipeline-project-is-not-enough</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/nprxmtyo/Faced-with-festering.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers affected by this project have been continuously protesting, urging that the compensation amount should be fixed based on market value.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:37:54.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers claim that the compensation increase for Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline project is not enough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, compensation, Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/31/fake-pahalgam-case-traps-duo-in-four-month-digital-arrest-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/pdgvoktk/Fake-Pahalgam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ordeal began on April 9, when the retired employee received a call from a person claiming to represent a private bank.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:37:26.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake Pahalgam case traps duo in four-month digital arrest in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Digital arrest, Pahalgam terror atatck</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/btech-student-dies-in-road-accident-another-hurt-in-gajapati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-29/fmw5sgpg/202608293922962.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BTech student dies in road accident, another hurt in Gajapati</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:37:22.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech student dies in road accident, another hurt in Gajapati </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, accidents, Gajapati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/five-students-attacked-and-robbed-by-miscreants-in-koraput</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-19/qnoza1d2/202511193580845.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Five students attacked and robbed by miscreants in Koraput</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:35:15.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five students attacked and robbed by miscreants in Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, robbed, attacked</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/shutter-damage-in-the-kulapathukulam-tank-leaves-300-acres-stranded-despite-water-availability-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A boy walks in a paddy field</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:34:59.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shutter damage in the Kulapathukulam Tank leaves 300 acres stranded despite water availability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kulapathukulam Tank, Shutter damage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/tn-food-safety-departments-3-month-drive-to-include-eateries-food-units-with-fssai-license</loc>
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<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>2026-08-31T03:33:03.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Food Safety Department's 3-month drive to include eateries, food units with FSSAI license</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN food safety department, FSSAI license</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/man-kills-father-over-money-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-03/tpqdfbh3/ANI_20250703065621.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>2026-08-31T03:31:34.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills father over money in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/fire-stations-at-annur-kinathukadavu-await-permanent-buildings</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:30:42.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire stations at Annur, Kinathukadavu await permanent buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, annur, Kinathukadavu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/coimbatore-handles-over-1000-free-hearse-cases-a-month-staff-seek-additional-vehicles</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-29/uuoqx1oj/P_4937663905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The service is offered free of cost from the government medical college hospitals, district headquarters hospitals and other government hospitals.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:29:33.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore handles over 1,000 free hearse cases a month; staff seek additional vehicles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, free hearse cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/31/cyberabad-municipal-corporation-wants-to-make-fuel-from-tree-waste</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/0p9yaqc8/tree.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CMC sources said the plant’s capacity could be expanded depending on the volume of green waste generated within the corporation’s limits.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:29:15.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyberabad Municipal Corporation wants to make fuel from tree waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, tree waste, renewable industrial fuel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/search-operation-for-mv-ocean-winnercalled-off-22-crew-presumed-dead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-26/54l5iktt/PTI08_22_2024_000088B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Search operation for MV Ocean Winner called off; 22 crew presumed dead</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:28:12.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search operation for MV Ocean Winner
called off; 22 crew presumed dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, search operation, MV Ocean Winner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/poor-milling-led-to-road-to-lot-elevation-issues-at-245-locations-in-tamil-nadu-citizen-led-audit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/070chj79/Poor-milling-led-to-road.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The entrance of an affected property on C R Garden Street, Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:25:30.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor milling led to road-to-lot elevation issues at 245 locations in Tamil Nadu: Citizen-led audit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, road-to-lot elevation, Citizen-led audit, Poor milling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/tribal-woman-wins-pm-praise-for-leading-forest-conservation-in-deogarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/n4iu5fiu/Tribal-woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maithilee Bhue</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:24:58.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal woman wins PM praise for leading forest conservation in Deogarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PM Modi, tribal woman, Deogarh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/tnpdcl-nets-87-per-cent-of-its-payments-via-online-mode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-23/x5b9gxse/202510233550776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The shift towards online payments comes as TNPDCL grapples with nearly 54,000 vacancies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:23:54.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPDCL nets 87 per cent of its payments via online mode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, online mode, TNPDCL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/31/green-blue-infra-heritage-for-a-timeless-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/dxiiwa0q/ANI_20260820150450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Master Plan 2047: Over 40 lakh homes, 200 sq km land pooling to shape development in national capital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:23:43.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Green-blue infra, heritage for a timeless city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Delhi, Urban planning, Delhi Master Plan 2047, MPD 2047</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/national-green-tribunal-forms-panel-to-probe-illegal-mining-in-khurda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/n3t34elc/202608073895779.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal forms panel to probe illegal mining in Khurda</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:23:16.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Green Tribunal forms panel to probe illegal mining in Khurda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Illegal mining, National Green Tribunal NGT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/pms-spotlight-on-odishas-heritage-encouraging-mohan-charan-majhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/0f08fhwk/spotlight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressing the gathering after attending Mann Ki Baat on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:23:06.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM’s spotlight on Odisha’s heritage  encouraging: Mohan Charan Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/education-agriculture-entrepreneurship-key-to-odishas-devpt-say-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/8i9lcowz/agriculture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dignitaries at the Nachiketa Annual Lecture Series 2026 on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:22:33.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education, agriculture, entrepreneurship key to Odisha’s devpt, say experts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Nachiketa Annual Lecture Series 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/heavy-rains-to-lash-northern-western-odisha-dists-for-two-days-imd</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/1aelnfkk/202607263879363.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>2026-08-31T03:21:30.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains to lash northern, western Odisha dists for two days: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/bargarh-mp-accuses-naveen-patnaik-of-misleading-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08/30859d34-5987-4956-b8b8-525388afb161/New%20Project%20(54).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Pradip Purohit</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:21:01.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bargarh MP accuses Naveen Patnaik of misleading people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Pradip Purohit, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/odisha-govt-to-implement-sampoorna-pushti-yojana-in-18-dists-of-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/11/original/WhatsApp_Ima_2018-03-23_at_1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:20:25.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to implement Sampoorna Pushti Yojana in 18 dists of state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Sampoorna Pushti Yojana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/parliament-panel-supports-pay-revision-of-odisha-legislators</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/tzfpij11/Odisha_assembly_winter_session__PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha legislative assembly in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:18:29.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament panel supports pay revision of Odisha legislators</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, parliament panel, Odisha legislators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/odisha-cm-orders-salary-deduction-for-staff-not-paying-alimony-to-wife-children</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/3a6mixk2/20260807220L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:18:01.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM orders salary deduction for staff not paying alimony to wife, children</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, alimony, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/gurugram-city-of-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/t734q9nj/CITY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An e-rickshaw plunged into a waterlogged, pothole-ridden street in Gurugram last year as pedestrians wade through flooded stretch to help the driver.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/dddhaovq/acquisition-and-legal-limbo.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/ewtewexc/high-ranking-official.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/t1qvwjex/grows-beyond.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/wowjhvnr/Screenshot-2026-08-31-030913.png</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:17:47.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram: City of cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Gurugram, Urban planning, water woes, Millenium City</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/odisha-girl-abducted-while-waiting-for-train-with-grandparents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/70fh6ele/202604213758978.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>2026-08-31T03:17:38.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha girl abducted while waiting for train with grandparents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, abducted, cuttack railway station, Odisha girl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/31/odisha-hc-upholds-govts-ban-on-products-laced-with-tobacco</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/m9pn1wr1/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:15:45.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC upholds govt’s ban on products laced with tobacco</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/over-2-crore-metric-tonnes-of-landfill-waste-processed-100-acres-of-land-reclaimed-delhi-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/kwfh6djw/2-cr-tonne-landfill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 2.16 crore metric tonnes of soild waste processed from three landfill sites in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:12:13.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 2 crore metric tonnes of landfill waste processed, 100 acres of land reclaimed: Delhi govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, solid waste, landfill, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/gang-kills-history-sheeter-over-past-enmity-four-held-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-23/hbty3sj8/New-Project-2024-11-23T072314.269.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:10:49.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gang kills history-sheeter over past enmity, four held in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, history-sheeter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/lite-byte-telangana-cabinet-whisper-mill-in-overdrive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/ai07gk8u/seat-sharing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:09:42.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lite byte | Telangana Cabinet whisper mill in overdrive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana cabinet, cabinet reshuffle, Konda Surekha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/30/the-missing-votes-and-the-politics-of-electoral-deletion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/whb0bp6c/30aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Presumably, the massive restoration of 91 percent of the deleted names may have impacted the overall result of the West Bengal Assembly elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:09:26.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The missing votes and the politics of electoral deletion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Sir, voters’ list, Election Commission of India </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/delhi-development-authority-answers-faqs-on-master-plan-2047-seeks-suggestions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/lcotij6i/master-plan095915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Development Authority answers FAQs on master plan 2047.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:09:22.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Development Authority answers FAQs on master plan 2047, seeks suggestions </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, MPD 2047</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/boy-hit-by-ball-while-playing-inside-kancheepuram-collectorate-complex-dies-four-days-later</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:09:04.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boy hit by ball while playing inside Kancheepuram Collectorate complex dies four days later </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Kancheepuram Collectorate, NGO Nagar, head injuries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-rd-maturity-set-for-july-31-2029</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/qg3dzusj/P_4933648706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the launch of Delhi Lakshmi Yojana at Talkatora Stadium.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:07:13.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Lakshmi Yojana RD maturity set for July 31, 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, women beneficiaries, Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, recurring deposit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/to-sir-without-love-karnataka-schools-grapple-with-teacher-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/yf1h3wjo/TO-SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large number of school teachers and anganwadi workers have been deployed as booth level officers (BLOs) for Special Intensive Revision of voters’ list</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/7stlarq6/ANGALUR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The impact of teachers being deployed for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is felt more acutely in the urban wards of Bengaluru than in panchayats.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:07:12.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> To SIR, Without Love: Karnataka schools grapple with teacher shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Anganwadi workers, Government school teachers, Special Intensive Revision, booth-level officers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/body-in-bag-on-train-arrested-couple-brought-to-chennai-for-probe</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:07:11.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body in bag on train: Arrested couple brought  to Chennai for probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Body in bag, Tamil Nadu Express</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/1000-days-in-office-telangana-government-highlights-focus-on-welfare-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ckknf5lg/Revanth%20Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/y6l47b52/Screenshot-2026-08-31-024351.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:06:43.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,000 days in office: Telangana government highlights focus on welfare, growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, 1,000 days in office</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/ugc-net-results-out-97434-qualify-for-phd-over-4200-qualify-for-research-fellowship</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-17/8pducodi/ANI_20241017153240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:06:21.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UGC-NET results out: 97,434 qualify for PhD, over 4,200 qualify for research fellowship</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UGC-NET results, UGC-NET 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/two-sharpshooters-wanted-in-haryanvi-singers-murder-killed-in-up-police-encounter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-01/2cya74dp/1-53-31081-pti08312026000134b1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary with family of the singer on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:04:46.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two sharpshooters wanted in Haryanvi singer's murder killed in UP police encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttar Pradesh, ankit baliyan, Ankit Balyan, Haryanvi singer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/six-juveniles-among-10-arrested-for-bike-racing-on-vadapalani-road-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/37w89c4o/Six-juveniles.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>2026-08-31T03:04:29.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six juveniles among 10 arrested for bike racing on Vadapalani Road in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, juveniles, Vadapalani Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/delhi-to-get-infra-boost-during-pms-birthday-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/tj0b482b/ANI_20260829004006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:04:06.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to get infra boost during PM's birthday celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, PM Narendra Modi​, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/intermittent-rain-brings-brief-respite-from-heat-across-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/o2kbh3gc/drizzle13008chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pedestrians make their way across a zebra crossing with umbrellas during a drizzle at Rasoolpura Junction in Hyderabad on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:03:59.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intermittent rain brings brief respite from heat across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Intermittent rain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/two-behead-painter-in-tiff-over-venue-of-kabbadi-event-in-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-23/v3y4rly4/Murder-Stories.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:03:17.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two behead painter in tiff over venue of kabbadi event in Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tirunelveli, kabbadi event</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/97-per-cent-candidates-take-neet-pg-exam-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-04/0ephklbz/202505043395130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T03:00:34.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>97 per cent candidates take NEET-PG exam in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NEET-PG exam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/larger-vehicle-driver-must-adopt-extra-caution-delhi-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/oknp5k42/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:59:24.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Larger vehicle driver must adopt extra caution: Delhi court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Passenger Safety, professional driver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/three-youngsters-killed-as-bikes-collide-head-on-near-sriperumbudur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/mvuz7qyb/Mayhem.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>2026-08-31T02:59:05.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three youngsters killed as bikes collide head-on near Sriperumbudur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Sriperumbudur, bike accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/another-fire-breaks-out-at-kodungaiyur-dump</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/q9abl9kj/Another-fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire personnel fighting the blaze at the Kodungaiyur dump yard on Sunday. In June, at least two fires were reported at the dump yard in a week’s span</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:57:23.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another fire breaks out at Kodungaiyur dump</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Kodungaiyur dump, methane discharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/over-rs-25-lakh-cash-found-amid-waste-at-beggars-house-in-srirangapatna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/9f2j2zjl/202608103899151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over Rs 2.5 Lakh cash found amid waste at beggar’s house in Srirangapatna</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:56:40.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over Rs 2.5 Lakh cash found amid waste at beggar’s house in Srirangapatna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Srirangapatna, begging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/31/boomers-to-gen-alpha-enjoy-onam-pageantry-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/4sazhnbn/Boomers-to-Gen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Onam pageantry held in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:56:37.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boomers to Gen-Alpha enjoy Onam pageantry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Onam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/31/tight-fights-but-kcl-fails-to-bring-crowd-to-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/t6hhps7l/Tight-fights-but.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greenfield Stadium remained largely vacant during the KCL match between Kochi Blue Tigers and Thrissur Titans held on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:55:34.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tight fights, but KCL fails to bring crowd to stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Cricket League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/31/nepal-buries-dead-as-rescuers-seek-thousands-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/bp0gj1r7/AP26242372085724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relatives comfort woman, whose husband is missing, as she looks at photographs of people killed in flash floods displayed outside a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:55:31.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/man-held-for-illegally-selling-pills-to-youths-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/09r8j92t/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the accused, medical shop owner Komma Ramu was arrested.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:55:13.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for illegally selling pills to youths in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tablets, Aarogya Pharmacy, syringes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/31/priyadarshini-float-draws-attention-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/wvbb1jmz/Priyadarshini.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyadarshini float</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:54:55.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyadarshini float draws attention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Priyadarshini float</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/pinarayi-blames-propaganda-for-taliparamba-loss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-22/0ph4ejxd/ANI_20260822140822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:53:45.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi blames propaganda for Taliparamba loss</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/kerala-govt-extended-full-support-for-boat-race-says-home-minister-ramesh-chennithala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/aqe5v6c5/Govt-extended.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palliyodams set out from Sathra Kadavu in Aranmula, as part of the ceremonial procession held in connection with the Uthrattathi Vallamkali</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:53:14.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt extended full support for boat race, says Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Boat Race</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/madhusudhan-naidu-appointed-new-tdp-in-charge-of-punganur-segment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/c4m79vo5/tirupati33008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP’s newly appointed Punganur in-charge Madhusudhan Naidu with CM Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:52:50.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhusudhan Naidu appointed new  TDP in-charge of Punganur segment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, TDP high command, AP local body polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/p-k-sreemathy-seeks-fathima-thahiliyas-stand-on-samasthas-circular-on-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/kprqw6pm/New-Project-2026-08-31T082119.965.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister and CPM leader P K Sreemathy and IUML MLA Fathima Thahiliya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:52:24.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>P K Sreemathy seeks Fathima Thahiliya’s stand on Samastha’s circular on women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, P K Sreemathy, Fathima Thahiliya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/nepal-floods-families-seek-mea-help-to-trace-eight-missing-indian-origin-us-citizens-some-with-telangana-roots</loc>
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<image:caption>The development comes as efforts to trace 26 Telangana-linked people missing in Nepal have intensified following the flash floods.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:52:12.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: Families seek MEA help to trace eight missing Indian-origin US citizens, some with Telangana roots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ysrcp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-sports-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/64zlghfx/vizag93008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Botcha Satyanarayana addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:50:17.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP seeks CBI probe into sports quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Botcha Satyanarayana, Sports quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/visvesvaraya-technological-university-recovers-over-rs-700-crore-after-14-year-tax-battle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/3/original/Visvesvaraya-Technological-University.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visvesvaraya Technological University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:49:57.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visvesvaraya Technological University  recovers over Rs 700 crore after 14-year tax battle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Visvesvaraya Technological University, tax battle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/four-drug-users-held-for-attacking-on-duty-officer-with-syringe-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/09uf6p8r/New-Project-2026-08-31T081829.526.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>2026-08-31T02:49:46.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four drug users held for attacking on-duty officer with syringe in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, arrested, Drug users</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/neet-pg-2026-held-smoothly-at-77-centres-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/trlm8tps/NEET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students appearing for NEET-PG 2026 in Vijayawada on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:48:15.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET PG 2026 held smoothly at 77 centres across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NEET PG, Dr YSR University of Health Sciences</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/behera-bids-farewell-to-kmrl-says-kochi-and-kochiites-will-always-remain-in-my-heart</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/jvlr42pp/C_32_1_CH1108_69909412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Loknath Behera</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:47:44.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Behera bids farewell to KMRL, says Kochi and Kochiites will always remain in my heart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Loknath Behera, KMRL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/ranchi-diary-vigilance-stepped-up-against-swine-flu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/5z3jaf2d/swine-flu094448.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Irfan Ansari reviewed the situation on Saturday and directed civil surgeons, medical college superintendents and principals, and district surveillance officers to maintain strict surveillance and ensure early detection, testing, treatment and timely referral of suspected and severe cases.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:47:22.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Diary | Vigilance stepped up against swine flu </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, swine flu, Jharkhand health department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ap-govts-centre-of-excellence-to-empower-tribal-students-to-secure-seats-in-iits-nits-and-aiims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/j54lk3zs/empower.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institution Society, M Gauthami, visits CoE at Marikavalasa in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:47:09.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt's Centre of Excellence to empower tribal students to secure seats in IITs, NITs and AIIMS </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, coaching, Gummadi Sandhya Rani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/aidso-delay-in-giving-shoes-socks-to-karnataka-government-school-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/e5k740a4/New-Project-2026-08-31T081319.341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) State Secretary Ajay Kamath</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:45:57.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIDSO: Delay in giving shoes, socks to Karnataka government school students
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AIDSO, Ajay Kamath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/13-from-ap-missing-in-nepal-floods-says-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/untzp4oo/PTI08302026000284B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Floodwater and debris inundate a residential area after flash floods, at Belkotgadhi in Nuwakot, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:44:31.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 from AP missing in Nepal floods, says report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indian Embassy, Nepal floods, AP Bhavan, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/31/bihar-congress-rebels-plan-capital-protest-for-party-revamp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/o41mofhx/newindianexpress_2024-06_1207e3b8-4540-48df-947e-3ff13c83b467_newindianexpress_2024_03_8dbaf650_6ab5_4ff5_bdc2_8d435f5eadc7_ANI_20240308171806.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:42:48.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar congress rebels plan Capital protest for party revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Delhi protest, Bihar Congress, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/stay-rooted-help-ap-grow-minister-srinivas-tells-telugu-diaspora-in-malaysia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/wyvexy02/vijminister13008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Srinivas addressing a meeting in Malaysia on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:41:26.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stay rooted, help AP grow, Minister Srinivas tells Telugu diaspora in Malaysia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Swarna Andhra 2047, Kondapalli Srinivas, Non-Resident Telugus, telugu diaspora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/drone-based-med-transport-serves-tribal-hamlets-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/hbwvkg71/vijhealth13008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unmanned aerial vehicles have transported more than 2,200 diagnostic test samples.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:38:45.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone-based med transport serves tribal hamlets in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Drone medical logistics, drone operators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/nurse-murdered-in-telanganas-thukkuguda-family-alleges-rape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/01codv8z/ANI_20260817193930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police, however, have not confirmed sexual assault and said they were awaiting the postmortem and medical reports.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:38:35.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nurse murdered in Telangana's Thukkuguda, family alleges rape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nurse murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/31/bihar-plans-brain-mapping-in-schools-to-help-students-make-career-choices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ajktan0v/bihar-students093553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed framework will integrate brain mapping techniques with psychometric testing.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:38:21.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar plans brain mapping in schools to help students make career choices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar government, Brain mapping test</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ap-jac-warns-of-agitation-in-state-if-demands-not-met-by-september-5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/f7c85nqu/vijjac13008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP JAC Chairman Vidya Sagar addressing the media in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:36:33.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP JAC warns of agitation in state if 
demands not met by September 5 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Government employees, AP JAC, A Vidyasagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/mysuru-dasara-srikanta-heaviest-among-nine-dasara-elephants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/wgyo9jxk/Dasara-elephants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srikanta being weighed in Mysuru on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:36:03.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mysuru Dasara: Srikanta heaviest among nine Dasara elephants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, elephants, Mysuru Dasara festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/cure-will-turn-into-a-curse-for-people-of-hyderabad-predicts-bjp-president-ramchander-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/43sssgss/predicts-Ramchander.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao/</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:35:08.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CURE will turn into a curse for people of Hyderabad, predicts BJP president Ramchander Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/congress-leaders-with-top-brass-backing-in-running-for-womens-panel-chair</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/r7c149yd/deepthi-mary082607.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Deepthi Mary Varghese</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:34:51.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leaders with top brass backing in running for women’s panel chair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Deepthi Mary Varghese, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ysrcp-chief-jagan-questions-ap-cm-naidus-claim-on-veligonda-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/l3gytyfs/jaganEPS.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:34:23.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP chief Jagan questions AP CM Naidu's claim on Veligonda project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Veligonda irrigation project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/insider-track-ethanol-sends-bpcl-scrambling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-16/ld2nefx9/20250715102F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:34:07.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | Ethanol sends BPCL scrambling</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ethanol, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Oil Minister Hardeep Puri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/mescoms-rs-45k-jobs-find-few-takers-in-dakshina-kannada-udupi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/e9e4ef24-e8b0-4018-92a1-28a0040b613e/ANI_20240528112719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mescom’s Rs 45k jobs find few takers in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:33:52.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mescom’s Rs 45k jobs find few takers in  Dakshina Kannada, Udupi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Mescom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/vande-mataram-full-version-rendered-during-onam-fete</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/aqp4r71e/163632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:32:59.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram: Full version rendered during Onam fete </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vande Mataram, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/rs-13161-crore-development-works-to-be-taken-up-in-telanganas-madhira-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/qknpr43y/khammam33008chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka interacts with women farm labourers on the outskirts of Rayannapet village in Bonakal mandal on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:32:53.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 131.61 crore development works to be taken up in Telangana's Madhira constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, development works, Madhira constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/youth-joining-campaign-to-make-india-drug-free-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-14/tqswfz2s/pm-modi-thailand.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:31:48.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth joining campaign to make India drug free: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Drug free</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/rs-2k-cr-railway-station-works-in-progress-in-telangana-minister-kishan-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ytywhccd/gkishanreddy63008chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inspects the ongoing development works at the Vikarabad Railway Station on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:29:29.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2K cr railway station works in progress in Telangana: Minister Kishan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G  Kishan Reddy, Amrit Bharat Station scheme, Vikarabad Railway Station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/dgca-issues-draft-rules-for-external-agencies-to-train-pilots-airline-crew</loc>
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<image:caption>The training organisation must establish a quality assurance system acceptable to the DGCA.</image:caption>
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<news:title>DGCA issues draft rules for external agencies to train pilots, airline crew</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/man-hired-by-eb-to-fix-transformer-electrocuted-in-salem</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:28:00.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man hired by EB to fix transformer electrocuted in Salem</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/vp-calls-for-periodic-dredging-of-rivers-to-cut-flood-risk</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Governor Rajendra Arlerkar, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Minister P C Vishnunath at the valedictory ceremony of the Onam pageantry in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:27:08.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VP calls for periodic dredging of rivers to cut flood risk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VP Radhakrishnan, Aranmula Uthrattathi boat race</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/neet-replacement-karnataka-can-conduct-state-level-medical-entrance-exam-says-sharanprakash-patil</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Medical Education Dr Sharanprakash Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:27:04.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET replacement: Karnataka can conduct state-level medical entrance exam, says Sharanprakash Patil</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/rs-8022-crore-works-reshape-rural-rayalaseema-boost-roads-farms-and-water-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>Rayalaseema is witnessing a major rural development push.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:27:01.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 8,022 crore works reshape rural Rayalaseema, boost roads, farms and water supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, water conservation, development works</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/telangana-government-trying-to-sell-rs-500-crore-oilfed-land-for-rs-87-cr-brs-leader-harish-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS leader T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:26:13.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government trying to sell Rs 500 crore Oilfed land for Rs 87 cr: BRS leader Harish Rao</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/after-boy-ends-his-life-in-tamil-nadus-mushtakurichi-students-and-teachers-to-receive-counselling</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:25:58.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After boy ends his life in Tamil Nadu's Mushtakurichi, students and teachers to receive counselling</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/justice-bhuyan-calls-for-hiring-top-jurists-as-supreme-court-judges</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:24:26.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice Bhuyan calls for hiring top jurists as Supreme Court judges</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/machilipatnam-poised-to-be-gateway-to-amaravati-ap-minister-mla</loc>
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<image:caption>Excise minister Kollu Ravindra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:24:23.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Machilipatnam poised to be gateway to Amaravati: AP minister, MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Real Estate, Kollu Ravindra, Kagitha Krishna Prasad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/pm-modi-hails-bengaluru-vendor-ningamma-in-mann-ki-baat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/vqd7pf8m/ANI_20260830081357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi hails Bengaluru vendor Ningamma in Mann Ki Baat</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM Modi hails Bengaluru vendor Ningamma in Mann Ki Baat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PM Modi, Mann ki baat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/veligonda-reflects-andhra-cm-naidus-vision-ministers</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu to dedicate Phase-I of Veligonda Irrigation Project to nation today.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:21:40.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veligonda reflects Andhra CM Naidu's vision: Ministers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/off-the-cuff-chatgpt-rates-dmdks-premalatha-as-tamil-nadus-best-performing-mla-lk-sudeesh</loc>
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<image:caption>ILLUSTRATION: Mandar Pardikar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:21:40.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff | ChatGPT rates DMDK's Premalatha as Tamil Nadu's best-performing MLA: LK Sudeesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai airport, Vanathi Srinivasan, ChatGPT</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/31/pedestrians-have-right-to-cross-roads-alive-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/vlt5vbpp/delhi-zebra-crossing120838.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The judge said that driving past a hospital gate at midnight at a speed where a driver cannot avoid pedestrians is an act of “indifference to consequences”.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:20:31.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pedestrians have right to cross roads alive: Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi, pedestrians death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/31/woman-booked-for-ruining-pookkalam-at-palarivattom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/29/original/Police-Express.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:20:13.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman booked for ruining ‘pookkalam’ at Palarivattom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, case registered, Palarivattom police, pookkalam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ap-police-crack-adilakshmi-murder-case-arrest-couple</loc>
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<image:caption>AP Police crack Adilakshmi murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:19:22.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Police crack Adilakshmi murder case; arrest couple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, poisoned, strangled to death, Adilakshmi murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/karnataka-cm-reviews-efforts-to-trace-stranded-kannadigas-in-nepal-floods</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/p5b0avy3/nepal12908chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar speaks to Kannadigas stranded in Nepal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:19:10.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM reviews efforts to trace stranded Kannadigas in Nepal floods</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/external-evaluation-in-telangana-government-schools-from-classes-19</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/nln7gqwc/students_Exams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teachers cannot evaluate answer scripts of students from their own schools.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:17:03.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>External evaluation in Telangana government schools from Classes 1–9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, external evaluation system, Summative Assessment-I, Summative Assessment-II</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/despite-cwma-order-inflow-to-mettur-below-9000-cusecs-for-four-days</loc>
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<image:caption>The latest CWMA direction modified a prior direction as per which Karnataka was to release 12,000 cusecs a day for 15 days from August 12.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:16:58.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite CWMA order, inflow to Mettur below 9000 cusecs for four days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur, CWMA order, 9000 cusecs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ap-minister-veeranjaneya-swamy-orders-strict-menu-compliance-and-proper-hygiene-in-sc-hostels</loc>
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<image:caption>Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy during a surprise visit to the SC Girls Hostel in Markapuram on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:14:57.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Minister Veeranjaneya Swamy orders strict menu compliance and proper hygiene in SC hostels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, SC welfare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/31/buddha-temple-detour-proved-life-saving-for-malayali-tourists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/j1zv935m/Buddha-temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 16-member group from Kottayam which had a narrow escape from the flash flood in Nepal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:14:28.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buddha temple detour proved life-saving for Malayali tourists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Buddha temple, Swayambhunath temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/31/642-candidates-appear-for-upsc-mains-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/md3so7lk/642-candidates-appear-for-UPSC-mains-in-Chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candidates coming out of an examination centre in Egmore after appearing for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination on Sunday | Ashwin prasath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:13:00.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>642 candidates appear for UPSC Mains in Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ve-probe-into-rs-25-crore-land-grab-in-aps-guntur</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP leader and former minister Jogi Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:12:24.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>V&amp;E probe into Rs 25-crore land grab in AP's Guntur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation Department, Vigilance and Enforcement department, Jogi Ramesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/telangana-bumpy-entry-awaits-visitors-to-warangal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/kpc831fc/Bumpy-entry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists navigate large pools of water on an unmetalled road in Warangal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:12:07.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Bumpy entry awaits visitors to Warangal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/219-tamil-nadu-travellers-will-return-from-nepal-on-august-31-minister-rajmohan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/i0lmq64z/P_4825074390.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School Education Minister A Rajmohan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:12:07.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>219 Tamil Nadu travellers will return from Nepal on August 31: Minister Rajmohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minister Rajmohan, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/scst-act-invoked-against-headmistress-in-connection-with-suicide-of-16-year-old-girl-in-usilampatti</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:10:04.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC/ST Act invoked against headmistress  in connection with suicide of 16-year-old girl in Usilampatti</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/31/traffic-restrictions-in-aluva-angamaly-for-vice-presidents-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:09:39.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traffic restrictions in Aluva, Angamaly for vice-president’s visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/cm-revanth-reddy-senior-leaders-head-to-delhi-for-high-level-talks-on-minister-surekhas-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ifz8p8od/ANI_20251112052822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Endowments Minister Konda Surekha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:09:39.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy, senior leaders head to Delhi for high-level talks on Minister Surekha’s future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Konda Surekha, A  Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/ap-minister-lokesh-to-lay-stone-for-rs-2000-cr-aig-health-campus-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/g0nabkl8/C_40_1_CH1546_36355026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD Minister Nara Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:08:03.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Minister Lokesh to lay stone for Rs 2,000 cr AIG health campus today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Coastal Andhra, healthcare facility</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/after-governor-accepts-nagendras-resignation-cm-heads-to-delhi-to-fill-two-cabinet-berths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/0b86217h/DK-Shivakumar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>DK Shivakumar left for Delhi to meet the high command and discuss the next course of action, particularly the filling of the two vacant cabinet berths.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:07:41.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Governor accepts Nagendra’s resignation, CM heads to Delhi to fill two cabinet berths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, B Nagendra, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/nine-day-old-baby-sold-for-rs-1-lakh-in-ambur-three-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/6b9ddm1s/ine-day-ol.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avama R (left), the baby’s mother, sold the newborn to Samrin Taj (centre) &amp; Syed Akbar Basha (right)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:05:25.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine-day-old baby sold for Rs 1 lakh in Ambur, three held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ambur, Juvenile Justice Act, Tirupattur District Child Protection Unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/three-key-ports-on-track-for-2026-launch-ap-minister-janardhan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/r3mdpa5z/Govt-opts-for-PPP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Roads &amp; Buildings, Infrastructure and Investments BC Janardhan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/0oa6mrvq/launch.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:05:24.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three key ports on track for 2026 launch: AP minister Janardhan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, BC Janardhan Reddy, greenfield ports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/31/hyderabad-cricket-facility-to-surpass-ahmedabads-narendra-modi-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-02/pj8q60go/stadium092102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Narendra Modi stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:04:19.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad cricket facility to surpass Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Cricket, Narendra Modi Stadium, Bharat Future City</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/annamalai-university-accounts-for-68-per-cent-of-the-total-rs-767-crore-block-grant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/ddm65zmf/Annamalai-university.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annamalai University</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:02:49.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai University accounts for 68 per cent of the total Rs 767-crore block grant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Annamalai University, Rs 767-crore block grant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/land-monetisation-rinl-to-e-auction-459-plots-in-visakhapatnam-through-nlmc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/11/original/A_file_photo_of_the_Visakhapatnam_Steel_Plant__EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T02:02:46.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land monetisation: RINL to e-auction 459 plots in Visakhapatnam through NLMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, land monetisation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/little-debate-in-tamil-nadu-assembly-on-tamil-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/wfo1zj9a/Little-debate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Legislators flag bundling of several discussions into one day’s agenda</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:59:48.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Little debate in Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tamil development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Assembly, Tamil development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/31/andhra-cm-to-dedicate-phase-i-of-veligonda-irrigation-project-to-nation-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/zdg4ieo5/veligonda23008chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Velugonda project Authorities conducted a trial run of water release from the Kollam Vagu to the Pula Subbaih Velugonda project through tunnels on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:58:26.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM to dedicate Phase-I of Veligonda Irrigation Project to nation today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Krishna river, Veligonda irrigation project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/three-years-of-gruha-lakshmi-scheme-its-a-scam-says-r-ashoka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/rfcir801/20260312265f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka on Sunday slammed the Congress government over alleged irregularities in the Gruha Lakshmi scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:58:16.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three years of Gruha Lakshmi scheme: It’s a scam, says R Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gruha Lakshmi scheme, Karnataka LoP R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/implement-legal-rights-of-dalits-says-vck-chief-thol-thirumavalavan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/lauardgd/Implement-legal-rights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:55:50.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Implement legal rights of Dalits, says VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan, Dalits rights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/four-of-a-family-killed-after-auto-hits-lorry-in-tiruvallur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/9os5snx5/Four-of-a-family.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangled remains of the autorickshaw in Panpakkam, Tiruvallur district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:54:15.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four of a family killed after auto hits lorry in Tiruvallur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruvallur, temple festival, Panpakkam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/quran-was-not-given-only-to-muslims-says-minister-basavaraj-rayareddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-09/ppzjwper/P_410137516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Basavaraj Rayareddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:52:55.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quran was not given only to Muslims, says Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Quran, Basavaraj Rayareddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/at-642-lakh-mt-paddy-procurement-in-tamil-nadu-hits-record-high-in-2025-26-season</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/pgtc5pbq/At-64.2-lakh-MT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, procurement will commence on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:50:21.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 64.2 lakh MT, paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu hits record high in 2025-26 season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Paddy procurement, 2025-26 season</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/flavours-of-all</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/974miofy/1000223013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cuisines on display</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/o7k0l369/1000222939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chefs Anuraag Narsinghan and Asif Hidayetov</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/xk1gz6nf/1000223105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visiting chefs Asif Hidayetov and Latif Meybullayev from CDP, JW Marriott Absheron Baku in Azerbaijan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flavours of All</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Georgia, Food, Azerbaijan, food review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/31/farmers-want-mettur-dam-opening-deferred-fear-15-day-dry-spell</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/6iuew1qh/Mettur-Dam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mettur Dam</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:48:25.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers want Mettur dam opening deferred, fear 15-day dry spell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam, Nagapattinam, DRY SPELL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/ias-officer-gyanendra-kumar-gangwar-arrested-in-kpsc-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/lihgj50z/202608303924038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPSC recruitment scam: IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar sent to judicial custody</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:45:50.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar arrested in KPSC scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPSC scam, Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/31/rehabilitation-promises-fail-to-find-right-zone-for-kochis-street-vendors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/mct85u2q/Rehabilitation-promises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Unauthorised roadside vendors occupy parts of Broadway, causing inconvenience to pedestrians and affecting smooth traffic movement</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/8y0ak7xs/Screenshot-2026-08-31-021519.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:44:39.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rehabilitation promises fail to find right zone for Kochi’s street vendors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi street vendors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/31/bengaluru-traffic-police-restrict-goods-vehicles-autos-on-six-major-flyovers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/oh2dq0su/ANI_20251204155135.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Traffic Police restrict goods vehicles, autos on six major flyovers</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:41:07.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru traffic police restrict goods vehicles, autos on six major flyovers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru Traffic Police, flyovers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/as-a-storytelling-vertical-micro-drama-set-for-gripping-future</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/ezn27gdo/New-Project-2026-08-31T070158.204.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Many platforms in the state have ventured into micro drama, anticipating a boom.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/f9k8d405/Screenshot-2026-08-31-021633.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:39:28.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As a storytelling ‘vertical’, micro drama set for gripping future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Storytelling, vertical storytelling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/31/what-gives-art-its-value</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/pm6ryk3w/images-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/iwajs5nk/Untitled-design-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Art curator and collector Uma Nair; and Gayatri Singh, founder and director of Art Incept, Gurugram</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/862einhb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-30-at-13.46.10-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist Murari Jha</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/z928i68z/Untitled-design-12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sarah Malik, curator, Gallery XXL; and art collector Prachi Popat</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:37:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What gives art its value?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition, feature</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/woman-dies-boyfriend-critical-after-jump-from-7th-floor-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/lvdbu98b/BeFunky-collage-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Janani and Manickavelu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:33:55.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies, Boyfriend critical after jump from 7th floor in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, sucide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/century-old-namaz-platform-a-piece-of-kasthuriparas-past-and-its-present</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/pohd4toy/namaz1073754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Namaz platform at Kasthuripara on the banks of Koottilangadi river</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-31T01:29:58.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Century-old namaz platform a piece of Kasthuripara’s past and its present</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Koottilangadi river, Kasthuripara, Namaz platform</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/31/40-snake-rescues-a-day-sarpa-shifts-focus-to-conservation</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of a glacier burst at the Sumna area of Niti Valley in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, Apr. 24, 2021.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Telangana Endowments Minister Konda Surekha</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Reports of the fizzy drink Fanta being sold in Delhi contains thrice as much sugar as it does in London attracted caustic comments online</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mosquito strain in Hardegsen, Südniedersachsen</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Winged instrusion</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jessica Pegula gestures after beating Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pegula shakes off nerves, Ruse in US Open first-round win</news:title>
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<image:caption>Demoness Putana, the Devourer of Infants: the first asura sent by Kansa to kill Krishna. In this illustration, Krishna kneels triumphantly on Putana's enormous chest as she dies, her breast and tongue lolling, while the village women look on in wonder</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bruno Fernandes scores against Ipswich on Sunday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aspirants leave from an examination centre after appearing in the NEET-PG 2026 examination, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NEET-PG retest on September 5 after power failure in Jaipur centres; NBEMS orders probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CRPF seeks dedicated Delhi-Imphal air service amid increased Northeast deployment</news:title>
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<image:caption>Diya Chitale (R) and Manush Shah are currently ranked World No 8 as a mixed doubles pair</image:caption>
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<news:title>Paddler Diya hopes to ride on progress across doubles categories in Asian Games</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shafali Verma in action</image:caption>
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<news:title>Women's T20 Asia Cup: Shafali, Deepti set up India's big win over Thailand</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on Aug. 30, 2026, humanitarian relief supplies from India are unloaded after a fourth Indian flight carrying medical and tunnel rescue teams arrives in Kathmandu, Nepal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cutting debt-to-GDP ratio will be govt’s core focus in coming fiscal: FM Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:title>India on track to cut debt to 50% of GDP by 2030: Sitharaman</news:title>
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<image:caption>Health insurance</image:caption>
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<news:title>How much medical insurance does a 60 year old couple need?</news:title>
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<image:caption>A woman carries a child in the aftermath of flash floods at Trishuli market, in Nuwakot district, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T16:56:46.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Mother was swept away’: Nepal flood survivors cling to hope amid search for missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/30/fih-world-cup-germany-edge-spain-to-defend-crown</loc>
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<image:caption>Germany players celebrate after the match on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:title>FIH World Cup: Germany edge Spain to defend crown</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sebi had asked Amfi to simplify and harmonise the standards governing claims and transmission of mutual fund units after the death of a unitholder.</image:caption>
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<news:title>How Sebi is making MF redemption after investor’s death easier</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/30/duleep-trophy-south-zone-pacer-kaverappa-steals-glory-on-day-1-of-semifinals</loc>
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<image:caption>Vidwath Kaverappa (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates on Sunday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during the joint press meet after the exchange of MoUs, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India, Uzbekistan elevate ties, target long-term uranium pact and USD 5 billion trade</news:title>
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<news:title>Selection trials for U23 World Championships begin on Monday</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel project in Uttarkashi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand tunnel projects face safety scrutiny after accidents, unstable rock formations</news:title>
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<image:caption>The unprecedented rise in the river also damaged a major portion of the nearly 300-metre-long bridge connecting Ramghat in Nayagaon with Hanuman Dhara on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T15:24:51.534Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Action from an India versus Sri Lanka T20I match last year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:45:23.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women's T20 Champions Trophy moves out of SL; India potential hosts?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mahesh Gawali during a press conference on Sunday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the gathering during the Universal Oneness Celebrations, in New York, USA, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:36:09.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four children killed by speeding milk van in Dindigul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Accident, Dindigul</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/turkish-saudi-pakistani-ministers-to-hold-first-defence-pact-meeting-monday</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:31:56.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkish, Saudi, Pakistani ministers to hold first defence pact meeting Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/kalka-shimla-track-washes-away-after-heavy-rain-10-trains-cancelled</loc>
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<image:caption>A bridge between Gumman and Taksal railway stations washed away due to heavy rainfall Saturday (29 August 2026) night, leaving the track hanging in the air.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:27:33.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalka-Shimla track washes away after heavy rain; 10 trains cancelled</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Above normal rainfall, UNESCO heritage site, Kalka-Shimla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/30/dutch-federation-calls-for-global-summit-to-discuss-fifas-future-withdraws-support-for-infantino</loc>
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<image:caption>President of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino speaks at the Global Citizen Awards ceremony, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:21:08.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dutch federation calls for global summit to discuss FIFA's future, withdraws support for Infantino</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Gianni Infantino, FIFA, Dutch football federation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/four-armed-men-killed-in-police-ats-gunfight-in-meghalayas-east-garo-hills</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:15:02.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four armed men killed in police-ATS gunfight in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, encounter, Meghalaya Police-ATS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/manipur-cm-khemchand-singh-urges-groups-to-avoid-bandh-over-nrc-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/b8j4chk1/ANI_20260407123430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:08:43.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur CM Khemchand Singh urges groups to avoid bandh over NRC demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Khemchand Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/30/shuttler-tanvi-patri-captures-maiden-senior-international-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/9jklj5oo/ANI_20240825074507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tanvi Patri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:07:38.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shuttler Tanvi Patri captures maiden senior international title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, BAI, Polytron Pontianak International Challenge, Tanvi Patri, Sonna Ginpaul</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/punjab-govt-employees-up-ante-over-strike-notices-set-september-8-mass-leave-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/rsksxj13/PTI08272026000244B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government employees stage a statewide strike against the AAP government over their demands, including the release of pending dearness allowance, affecting functioning in various government departments and OPD services in hospitals, in Amritsar, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:03:46.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab govt employees up ante over strike notices, set September 8 mass leave deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab govt employees strike, Punjab Sanjha Mulazam Manch Committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/nasa-launches-roman-telescope-on-cosmic-mapping-mission</loc>
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<image:caption>This image provided by NASA shows a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the space observatory Roman Telescope launching at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T14:02:25.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic-mapping mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NASA, Roman telescope, cosmic mapping</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/30/bengaluru-al-hind-isis-terror-conspiracy-case-nia-court-sentences-accused-to-seven-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:58:59.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Al-Hind ISIS terror conspiracy case: NIA court sentences accused to seven years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, NIA court, Al-Hind ISIS terrror</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/jharkhand-plans-open-semi-open-jails-to-help-rehabilitate-inmates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/0mtcoazo/Jail-release.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:47:34.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand plans open, semi-open jails to help rehabilitate inmates</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, Jails</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/neet-pg-disruption-in-jaipur-exposes-exam-centre-lapses-alleges-cjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/gsztgj6x/PTI08302026000042A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students wait outside an examination centre before appearing in the NEET-PG 2026 examination, in Ranchi, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:37:58.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-PG disruption in Jaipur exposes exam centre lapses, alleges CJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajasthan, NEET-PG</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/six-years-late-army-moves-to-overhaul-arjun-tanks-starts-with-two</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/l0r2d0iz/HQ6IRfsaAAAxKn7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Arjun has not undergone an overhaul so far.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:32:23.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six years late, Army moves to overhaul Arjun tanks, starts with two</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, Arjun Mk-1</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/bjp-hails-uzbekistans-highest-state-honour-for-pm-modi-as-recognition-of-indias-global-stature</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses after being conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' by Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent, Uzbekistan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:23:48.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP hails Uzbekistan's highest state honour for PM Modi as recognition of India's global stature</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/sugar-prices-stay-above-rs-60kg-in-most-markets-despite-centres-measures-to-curb-rise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/2ujrkp0a/PTI08252026000013B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vendors arrange sugarcane stalks for sale at the Machkhowa wholesale market on the banks of the Brahmaputra river, in Guwahati, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:17:41.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sugar prices stay above Rs 60/kg in most markets despite Centre's measures to curb rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sugar prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/at-least-eight-die-more-missing-as-ferry-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus</loc>
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<image:caption>In this frame grab from video, rescued passengers wearing life jackets are evacuated by boat after a passenger vessel capsized off the coast of Girne, in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:16:37.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least eight die, more missing, as ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Cyprus, ferry capsizes, northern Cyprus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/30/wb-government-urges-centre-to-safeguard-states-interests-in-renewal-of-ganga-water-pact-with-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/0utxeh2n/ANI_20260728161805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:14:33.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WB government urges Centre to safeguard state's interests in renewal of Ganga water pact with Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Ganga water pact</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-calls-for-muslim-unity-against-us-israel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/ats9y93d/KAMEINI022403.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T13:07:00.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for Muslim unity against US, Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, Israel, Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/congress-accuses-bjp-rss-of-plot-to-cut-tribal-seats-through-delimitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-22/pj7cudea/newindianexpress2025-03-18sfsils4518march2025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:51:26.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses BJP-RSS of plot to cut tribal seats through delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delimitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/30/one-nation-one-time-centre-notifies-rules-to-make-ist-as-common-time-reference</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/2wlkz0d0/202608303923480.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The common time reference is expected to support accurate time-stamping of banking and digital payment transactions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:49:08.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>"One Nation, One Time": Centre notifies rules to make IST as common time reference</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Digital India, Indian Standard Time, IST</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/30/fadnavis-reaches-out-to-fasting-jarange-as-maratha-quota-stir-intensifies-mumbai-march-deadline-nears</loc>
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<image:caption>Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil speaks to media during his protest demanding Kunbi caste certificates for eligible Marathas and calls for the cancellation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's event, in Parbhani on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:20:41.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fadnavis reaches out to fasting Jarange as Maratha quota stir intensifies, Mumbai march deadline nears</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Manoj Jarange, Maratha quota agitations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/icelandic-voters-reject-a-proposal-to-restart-negotiations-to-join-the-european-union</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/3fv0m2o0/AP26242055888492.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of the Yes campaign celebrate after Reykjavik results put their side into a narrow nationwide lead during an election-night gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:17:36.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, European Union, Iceland</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/30/india-has-met-fiscal-deficit-target-for-2025-26-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-in-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/gqvmcyj8/ANI_20260830074252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FM Sitharaman emphasised the fiscal management was accomplished without reducing funding allocated for social welfare projects or public capital expenditure on infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:16:54.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has met fiscal deficit target for 2025-26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in US</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US, Fiscal deficit, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/whether-it-was-rahul-gandhis-speech-or-bhagwat-jis-kapil-sibal-on-rss-chiefs-us-diversity-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/sarchkin/BeFunky-collage-63.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:15:25.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Whether it was Rahul Gandhi's speech or Bhagwat ji's: Kapil Sibal on RSS chief's US diversity remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, RSS chief  Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/nepal-floods-families-pick-up-pieces-try-to-rebuild-lives-amid-debris-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/01cad125/20260829166f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Galchhi, about 50 km northwest of Kathmandu, residents are clearing mud and debris from their damaged homes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T12:03:17.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal floods: Families pick up pieces, try to rebuild lives amid debris</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/30/indias-fy27-growth-seen-at-7-72-as-capex-domestic-demand-offset-global-headwinds-ey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-30/kw2xjvcn/ANI_20260830085229.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The outlook comes against the backdrop of an improvement in industrial activity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T11:51:48.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's FY27 growth seen at 7-7.2% as capex, domestic demand offset global headwinds: EY</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/30/parliamentary-panel-suggests-establishing-dedicated-nclt-benches-for-insolvency-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>The report on 'Review of Functioning of Tribunal System in the Country' was tabled in Parliament earlier this month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T10:54:15.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliamentary panel suggests establishing dedicated NCLT benches for insolvency cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/punjab-himachal-men-working-at-trishuli-project-went-missing-after-nepal-floods</loc>
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<image:caption>An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality, along the confluence of the Trishuli and Tadi rivers in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T10:42:43.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab, Himachal men working at Trishuli project went missing after Nepal floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Nepal floods, Tarn Taran</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/neet-pg-2026-concludes-successfully-over-266-lakh-candidates-take-test-across-339-cities</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T10:08:46.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-PG 2026 concludes successfully; over 2.66 lakh candidates take test across 339 cities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/pm-modi-receives-uzbekistans-highest-honour-dedicates-it-to-centuries-old-india-uzbekistan-friendship</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T10:03:28.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi receives Uzbekistan's highest honour, dedicates it to 'centuries-old' India-Uzbekistan friendship</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/congress-to-launch-cheeni-satyagraha-against-sugar-price-rise-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chief Deepak Baij</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:53:45.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to launch 'Cheeni Satyagraha' against sugar price rise in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India government, Congress Chhattisgarh, sugar price hike, Cheeni Satyagraha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/priyanka-gandhi-demands-fir-scst-act-action-against-those-behind-purification-of-kharges-rally-venue</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:53:09.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Gandhi demands FIR, SC/ST Act action against those behind 'purification' of Kharge's rally venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Priyanka Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Haldwani purification row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/30/more-keralites-stranded-in-nepal-begin-return-to-india-45-of-52-traced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-30/wm2ouyu2/AP24272408399611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal reached 768 while recovery and rescue work stepped up.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:37:03.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More Keralites stranded in Nepal begin return to India; 45 of 52 traced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nepal flashfloods</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/30/bjp-to-launch-month-long-seva-sankalp-abhiyan-in-chhattisgarh-from-september-17</loc>
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<image:caption>Students will be encouraged to share their views on the Modi government's governance and present their vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:20:49.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP to launch month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Chhattisgarh from September 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Chhattisgarh, Seva Sankalp Abhiyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/30/tata-ev-gained-market-share-bookings-tripled-in-six-months-cco-vivek-srivatsa</loc>
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<image:caption>Under the revised GST structure, electric vehicles continue to attract 5 per cent GST, while on small cars it was reduced from 28 per cent to 18 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T09:15:29.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata EV gained market share, bookings tripled in six months: CCO Vivek Srivatsa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Motors, electric vehicle, Vivek Srivatsa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Aug/30/munoz-saves-iraola-in-liverpool-draw-big-spending-spurs-lose-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa scores their side's second goal during the British Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, in London, Saturday Aug. 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T08:32:18.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, English Premier League, Newcastle United</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/nepal-to-bury-unidentified-flood-victims-preserve-dna-records-for-future-identification</loc>
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<image:caption>Armed Police Force personnel carry a body bag to be brought on a helicopter at a helipad in army camp in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T08:22:51.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal to bury unidentified flood victims, preserve DNA records for future identification</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods, DNA records</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/30/saving-a-shared-past-mumbai-library-restores-rare-persian-urdu-translations-of-hindu-scriptures-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T07:59:45.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saving a shared past: Mumbai library restores rare Persian, Urdu translations of Hindu scriptures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Karimi Library, Hindu scriptures, Indian scriptures</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/30/age-is-just-a-number-how-a-43-year-old-indian-mother-scaled-europes-highest-peak</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T07:47:08.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Age is just a number': How a 43-year-old Indian mother scaled Europe's highest peak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Russia, Mount Elbrus, ​Uttar Pradesh, Tricolour atop, Shivani Mehrotra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/30/iran-supreme-leader-calls-for-unity-among-muslim-countries</loc>
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<image:caption>Mojtaba Khamenei</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T07:43:13.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran supreme leader calls for unity among Muslim countries</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mojtaba Khamenei, Muslim countries</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/30/about-100-pilgrims-from-tamil-nadu-still-untraceable-says-minister-rajmohan</loc>
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<image:caption>A drone view of the aftermath of flash flooding along the Trishuli river amidst fresh water surge warning in the Trishuli Bazaar area of Nuwakot district, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-30T07:33:49.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>About 100 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu still untraceable, says minister Rajmohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nepal floods, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
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