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<news:title>LIVE | 2026 Assembly Elections: Minor incidents of violence reported across Assam; polling underway in Kerala, Puducherry </news:title>
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<image:caption>TCS registers 12% profit growth in Oct-Dec quarter, revenue up 5.6%</image:caption>
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<news:title>TCS Q4 profit rises 12% as deal wins, AI revenue strengthen growth momentum</news:title>
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<news:title>PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines on Aadhaar issuance; flags misuse by infiltrators posing as citizens</news:title>
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<image:caption>"Time has come to vote against those humiliating your mothers, sisters": BJP National President Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:56:05.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vote out those insulting women: Nitin Nabin targets Mamata govt on safety</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/09/tamilinterviews2026apr09rs-durai-senthilkumar-cinema-is-a-gamble</loc>
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<image:caption>Legend Saravanan in a still from Leader (L) and director RS Durai Senthilkumar (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:55:46.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RS Durai Senthilkumar: 'Cinema is a gamble'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr08chris-sullivan-among-others-round-out-ally-clark</loc>
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<image:caption>Chris Sullivan joins Ally Clark</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:55:09.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chris Sullivan, among others round out Ally Clark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ally Clark</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr08noah-hawley-directs-a-reimagination-of-terrified</loc>
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<image:caption>Noah Hawley</image:caption>
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<news:title>Noah Hawley directs a reimagination of Terrified</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr08one-piece-season-3-titled-the-battle-of-alabasta</loc>
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<image:caption>One Piece Season 3 titled The Battle of Alabasta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:54:04.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Piece Season 3 titled The Battle of Alabasta</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr08no-change-in-akhil-akkinenis-lenin-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Akhil Akkineni's new poster from Lenin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:53:31.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No change in Akhil Akkineni’s Lenin release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Akhil Akkineni, Lenin, Bhagyashree Borse, Murali Kishor Abburu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Akhil Akkineni’s birthday</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr08sai-marthand-to-direct-adivi-seshs-next</loc>
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<image:caption>Adivi Sesh and Sai Marthand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:52:57.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Marthand to direct Adivi Sesh's next</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/six-month-old-killed-after-temple-wall-collapses-in-lucknow-probe-underway</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:52:30.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-month-old killed after temple wall collapses in Lucknow; probe underway</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr08allu-arjun-atlees-aa22xa6-titled-raaka</loc>
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<image:caption>L - Allu Arjun and Atlee; R - The first look of the actor from Raaka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:52:29.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allu Arjun-Atlee's AA22xA6 titled Raaka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr07chris-messina-esai-morales-and-michael-pena-join-tumor-cast</loc>
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<image:caption>Tumor stars Chris Messina (L), Esai Morales (M), and Michael Pena</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:51:51.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chris Messina, Esai Morales, and Michael Pena join Tumor cast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chris Messina, Tumor, Esai Morales, Michael Pena, Sam Rockwell</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/teluguinterviews2026apr08adivi-sesh-after-g2-i-want-to-work-with-someone-elses-vision</loc>
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<image:caption>Adivi Sesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:51:20.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adivi Sesh: After G2, I want to work with someone else's vision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Adivi Sesh, Dacoit, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap, Supriya Yarlagadda</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/telugunews2026apr06krithi-shetty-confirmed-as-one-of-the-female-leads-in-anil-ravipudis-next</loc>
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<image:caption>Krithi Shetty and Anil Ravipudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:50:44.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krithi Shetty confirmed as one of the female leads in Anil Ravipudi’s next</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/09/englishnews2026apr06severance-fame-adam-scotts-hokum-gets-may-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Adam Scott in a still from Hokum</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:50:17.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severance fame Adam Scott's Hokum gets May release</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/09/teluguinterviews2026apr07mrunal-thakur-i-always-want-to-surprise-myself</loc>
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<image:caption>Mrunal Thakur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:49:31.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mrunal Thakur: I always want to surprise myself</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dacoit, Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Shaniel Deo</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/manipur-cm-promises-stern-action-in-bomb-attack-that-killed-two-children-amid-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said the state government is in constant contact with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure an effective response and restore normalcy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:44:08.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur CM promises stern action in bomb attack that killed two children amid protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Protest, Y Khemchand Singh, stern action</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/ipl-2026-shubman-gill-fined-rs-12-lakh-for-slow-over-rate-in-gts-win-over-dc</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season with a one-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring contest on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:43:55.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Shubman Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate in GT’s win over DC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/ahmedabad/2026/Apr/09/96-villagers-fall-ill-after-consuming-snack-at-religious-event-in-ahmedabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:30:50.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>96 villagers fall ill after consuming snack at religious event in Ahmedabad </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/cpim-flags-mass-disenfranchisement-in-bengal-seeks-ec-intervention-over-electoral-roll-deletions</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM general secretary MA Baby flagged concerns over the alleged lack of transparency in the exercise, claiming that electoral lists were released in formats that hindered public scrutiny.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:24:23.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) flags 'mass disenfranchisement' in Bengal; seeks EC intervention over electoral roll deletions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/mercedes-maintains-lead-in-luxury-car-market-top-end-luxury-vehicle-sales-grew-by-25-in-q1cy26</loc>
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<image:caption>Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Core’ segment also contributed to the sales performance in FY 25-26 and in Q1 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:18:43.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mercedes maintains lead in luxury car market, top-end luxury vehicle sales grew by 25% in Q1CY26 </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/ceasefire-in-iran-war-teeters-in-the-face-of-disagreements-over-lebanon-and-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Government supporters gather to mark the 40th day since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:14:27.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceasefire in Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/09/box-office-hit-india-women-pugilists-toppers-in-asian-cships</loc>
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<image:caption>Priya (60 kg) celebrates her gold medal win with BFI president Ajay Singh and the coaches at Asian Boxing Championship</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Arundhati (70 kg) celebrates her gold medal win with BFI president Ajay Singh and secretary Pramod Kumar</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/sc-warns-states-on-rising-child-trafficking-cases-seeks-coordinated-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:54:55.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC warns states on rising child trafficking cases; seeks coordinated action</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/sabarimala-judgement-proceeds-on-assumption-that-men-are-superior-centre-tells-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/1vl42up2/on-passive-euthanasia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:32:01.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala judgement proceeds on assumption that men are superior: Centre tells SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kerala, Sabarimala Case, Sabarimala women's entry, Sabarimala judgement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/cognitive-gym-needed-in-ai-era-to-preserve-creativity-iit-kanpur-director-manindra-agarwal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-14/l858t7dz/C_23_1_CH0065_29115858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof Manindra Agarwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:30:14.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Cognitive gym' needed in AI-era to preserve creativity: IIT-Kanpur director Manindra Agarwal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, IIT-Kanpur, Cognitive Gyms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/09/modi-pledges-six-guarantees-if-bjp-wins-asks-voters-to-end-nirmam-tmc-rule-for-viksit-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally in Haldia, West Bengal, on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:24:16.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi pledges six guarantees if BJP wins, asks voters to end 'nirmam' TMC rule for 'Viksit Bengal'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadanews2026apr09jayaram-karthik-explores-the-mind-of-a-psychopath-in-kaada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/lstjz0r1/Kaada.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Kaada (L) and the cast and crew of the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:12:17.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayaram Karthik explores the mind of a psychopath in Kaada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kaada,  Vishrut Nayak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadanews2026apr09adarsh-gunduraj-calendar-centres-on-an-experience-common-to-all-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/133h16jn/Calendar.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:11:59.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adarsh Gunduraj: Calendar centres on an experience common to all women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Adarsh Gunduraj, Calendar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadanews2026apr09ravi-srivatsa-vengeancedoesnt-stop-with-one-person</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qi7bpwks/Gangs_of_UK.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster for Gangs of UK</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:11:44.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravi Srivatsa: Vengeance doesn’t stop with one person</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ravi Srivatsa, Gangs of UK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/09/kannadainterviews2026apr09rajesh-dhruva-i-even-cut-off-friendships-to-immerse-myself-as-peter</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:11:25.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajesh Dhruva: I even cut off friendships to immerse myself as Peter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajesh Dhruva, Janvi Rayala, Ravishka Shetty, Peter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/09/even-if-i-forget-people-wont-forget-him-falling-at-sasikalas-feet-udhayanidhi-takes-dig-at-eps</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin (L) and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:09:19.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Even if I forget, people won't forget him 'falling' at Sasikala's feet: Udhayanidhi takes dig at EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/09/clash-between-bjp-congress-dmk-supporters-at-puducherry-polling-booth-police-resort-to-lathicharge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/teyp9ip3/Clash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to reports, an argument broke out between supporters of Congress candidate TPR Selvam and BJP leader and Home Minister A Namassivayam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:00:53.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clash between BJP, Congress-DMK supporters at Puducherry polling booth; police resort to lathicharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry Elections, Others, Tamil Nadu, Elections, BJP, Clash, congress-dmk alliance, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/09/union-cabinet-clears-rs-13037-crore-jaipur-metro-phase-2-to-ease-traffic-congestion</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:42:47.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Cabinet clears Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 to ease traffic congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Jaipur, Nation, Jaipur Metro Phase-2</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/uk-pushes-for-ceasefire-extension-to-lebanon-as-starmer-tours-gulf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/w8dfz1cx/AP26092413198322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper speaks during a virtual summit at the Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office in London, on Thursday April 2, 2026, with around 35 countries to discuss ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:39:17.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK pushes for ceasefire extension to Lebanon as Starmer tours Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel attack on Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/09/you-cannot-fault-david-millers-intent-gavaskar-defends-dc-batter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2q20p4cv/Miller.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Capitals' David Miller plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:29:36.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>You cannot fault David Miller's intent: Gavaskar defends DC batter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, David Miller, IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/09/himanta-urges-assam-voters-to-shape-future-as-gogoi-says-polls-will-bring-powerful-fearless-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/kerevxju/Assam-Elections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress candidate in Jorhat and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi (L); BJP candidate in Jalukbari and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:16:17.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himanta urges Assam voters to shape future as Gogoi says polls will bring ‘powerful, fearless’ state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Elections, Assam, Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/09/psg-beats-liverpool-2-0-in-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-salah-stays-on-bench</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o9kvefyd/AP26098702511170-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG's Desire Doue, left, celebrates with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between PSG and Liverpool on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:08:41.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg; Salah stays on bench</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Champions League quarterfinal, PSG vs Liverpool</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/nato-burden-sharing-back-in-focus-as-trump-renews-criticism-after-rutte-meeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pqk0aiea/AP26098505622103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, is joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, for a photo opportunity at the State Department, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:00:32.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO burden-sharing back in focus as Trump renews criticism after Rutte meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, NATO chief Mark Rutte</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/india-us-review-west-asia-crisis-defence-and-tech-ties-during-foreign-secretarys-washington-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/krmos5s1/HFcSpe2aYAA8sVN.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets with US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition &amp; Sustainment Michael P Duffey at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:52:26.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, US review West Asia crisis, defence and tech ties during Foreign Secretary’s Washington visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, India-US talks, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/09/atletico-punish-10-man-barcelona-take-control-of-champions-league-tie</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/mhk9zgin/AFP20260408A77H2VMv1HighResFblEurC1BarcelonaAtleticoMadrid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez (R) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:51:00.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona, take control of Champions League tie</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Julian Alvarez, Champions League quarter-final, Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/woman-arrested-after-allegedly-abducting-newborn-from-hospital-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7kaatc9a/kidnap.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused was identified as T. Jyothi, being taken by the police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:44:28.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman arrested after allegedly abducting newborn from hospital in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, newborn kidnapped</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/nalgonda-government-school-turns-institution-of-excellence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o1vt4nb8/Nalgonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parents queue up for admissions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:42:29.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalgonda government school turns institution of excellence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda government school</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/teen-drug-peddler-held-with-narcotics-worth-rs-11-lakh-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/tkqpanm8/ANI_20250617075528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said Sai Nikhil, a Hyderabad native, had dropped out of intermediate studies and developed a drug habit during college.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:39:57.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen drug peddler held with narcotics worth Rs 11 lakh in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Teen drug peddler</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/ngt-refuses-stay-on-future-city-project-in-telangana-seeks-state-response</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s29gutza/Future-City.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Future City project</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:38:26.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT refuses stay on Future City project in Telangana, seeks state response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Future City project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/hyderabad-office-leasing-hits-record-586-million-square-feet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rys6knp2/Hyd-sees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Overall office leasing grew 48% year-on-year from 4 million sq ft in Q1 2025, making Hyderabad the second-largest market for office space absorption among eight major cities in the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:36:13.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad office leasing hits record 5.86 million square feet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad office leasing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/09/cm-revanth-pinarayi-war-of-words-peaks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/xft0z82r/Revanth-Reddy-L-and-Pinarayi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy campaigns for Congress in Mavelikara; (right) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan speaks at a press conference on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:32:42.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth, Pinarayi war of words peaks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Telangana, CM  Pinarayi Vijayan, CM A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/pm-modi-urges-mps-to-back-women-reservation-act-calls-for-cross-party-unity-to-empower-nari-shakti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-09/opdeco7o/Modi-rolls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said women constitute nearly half of India's population, their contributions to the nation are vast and invaluable.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:30:39.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges MPs to back Women Reservation Act, calls for cross-party unity to empower ‘nari shakti’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narendra Modi, Women in Politics, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Women Reservation Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/assembly-bypolls-voting-underway-in-nagalands-koridang-tripuras-dharmanagar</loc>
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<image:caption>Voting is underway in Koridang amid heavy security on April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:29:27.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assembly bypolls: Voting underway in Nagaland’s Koridang, Tripura’s Dharmanagar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/vande-mataram-row-rocks-madhya-pradeshs-imc-congress-distances-from-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vxzyc6x2/ANI_20260409052702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indore Municipal Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:22:11.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram row rocks Madhya Pradesh's IMC; Congress distances from issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Nation, Vande Mataram, IMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/alarming-antibiotic-resistance-found-in-bacteria-causing-eye-infections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ttmszwnj/bacteria.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Researchers said eye infections occur when bacteria enter through minor injuries, foreign particles, environmental exposure or contact.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:22:03.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alarming antibiotic resistance found in bacteria causing eye infections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, antibiotic resistance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/black-marketeering-pushes-small-eateries-to-the-edge-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/j4xn87gi/Black-marketeering.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers load and unload commercial LPG cylinders at a godown in Cherlapally industrial area on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/kvo0qnbx/Black-marketeerin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long queue of auto-rickshaws at an LPG refilling centre | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/a8vusv1o/Black-marketeeringaa.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0poeempy/the-edge.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:20:10.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Black marketeering pushes small eateries to the edge in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, black marketing, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/interview-enough-supplies-to-meet-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vuv9dxvt/M-Stephen-Raveendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M Stephen Raveendra Civil Supplies Commissioner</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:18:42.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW: ‘Enough supplies to meet demand’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Stephen Raveendra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/lpg-shortage-erodes-earnings-of-auto-drivers-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/peo1jhty/LP-G-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A serpentine queue of auto-rickshaws seen at an LPG refilling station at Errum Manzil in Hyderabad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/p0bx8u7o/auto-drivers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sameer Shaik affixes a notice in his autorickshaw requesting passengers to pay more while he waits outside an LPG refilling centre in Errum Manzil in Hyderabad on Tuesday | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:16:53.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG shortage erodes earnings of auto drivers in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, autorickshaw drivers, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/karregutta-forest-region-in-telangana-opens-up-as-maoist-influence-ends</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/suv110rr/Karregutta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reiterating the improved security situation, the DGP said there was no active Maoist presence in the Karreguttalu region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:12:40.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karregutta forest region in Telangana opens up as Maoist influence ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Maoist influence, Karregutta forest region</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/09/polling-begins-in-keralam-assam-and-puducherry-for-assembly-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/m5v8aal8/Election1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:09:42.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polling begins in Keralam, Assam, and Puducherry for Assembly elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keralam Assam Puducherry polls, Assembly elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/polling-for-by-election-in-karnatakas-bagalkot-assembly-starts-peacefully</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7ydaliqr/by-election-in-Baglakot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An elderly woman has come to the polling booth to cast her vote in Bagalkot on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:05:59.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>
Polling for by-election in Karnataka's Bagalkot assembly starts peacefully</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, by-election, Baglakot assembly constituency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/congress-slams-indias-cop33-bid-pullback-calls-it-modi-govts-true-commitment-to-paris-accord</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-28/9nccsazp/Modi-and-Ramesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Congress General Secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:57:25.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams India's COP33 bid pullback, calls it Modi govt's 'true commitment' to Paris Accord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Paris Accord, UN climate summit, COP33</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/trumps-iran-war-widens-rift-with-european-nationalists-once-viewed-as-maga-allies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/a469aa1u/AP26097587462485.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance wave to the audience at the end of a pre-election rally in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:54:38.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's Iran war widens rift with European nationalists once viewed as MAGA allies</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, MAGA, West Asia Confict, Global right</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/09/oil-prices-rise-stock-markets-tumble-in-early-trade-amid-fresh-tensions-in-west-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2qz2myfc/20241023019L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the National Stock Exchange headquarters in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:39:48.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices rise, stock markets tumble in early trade amid fresh tensions in West Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, NSE, BSE, Global oil prices, Indian stock market, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/iran-chart-shows-sea-mine-risk-in-strait-of-hormuz-amid-fragile-us-iran-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yoraxylf/AP26098722663466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting American aircraft being caught by Iranian armed forces in a fishing net beneath the words in Farsi, "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground," in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:29:49.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran chart shows sea mine risk in Strait of Hormuz amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/israeli-strikes-threaten-iran-truce-as-vance-claims-us-made-no-promise-on-lebanon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/n41bucsg/AP26098422047405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke rises following several Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:26:31.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes threaten Iran truce as Vance claims US made 'no promise' on Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel attacks on Lebanon, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/abusive-post-on-former-actor-hyderabad-cops-arrest-guntur-man</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jb5y8ag4/Abusive-post.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police warned that posting abusive, defamatory or offensive content could invite legal action under relevant provisions of law.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:22:35.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abusive post on former actor: Hyderabad cops arrest Guntur man</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Abusive post</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/seven-hyderabad-lakes-to-be-revived-at-rs-145-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/3gzym74a/Kudi-Kunta-sparkles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Locals take part in the inauguration of the rejuvenated Kudi Kunta in the Masjid Banda area of Kondapur in Hyderabad on Monday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/swuuk3dt/lakesaa.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:20:19.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven Hyderabad lakes to be revived at Rs 145 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad lakes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/el-niño-may-hit-kharif-yield-in-andhras-anantapur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/9ja4mng0/ANI_20260314131414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rising temperatures and weakened rainfall could trigger prolonged dry spells, severely affecting crop sowing, growth, and yields.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:17:24.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño may hit Kharif yield in Andhra's Anantapur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kharif Season, El Niño</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/flight-instructor-booked-for-raping-trainee-pilot-in-begumpet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the accused continued to threaten her with harm and defamation, which prevented her from approaching authorities immediately.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:17:09.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flight instructor booked for ‘raping’ trainee pilot in Begumpet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, rape, Flight instructor, trainee pilot</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/scenic-sileru-turns-risky-as-officials-warn-tourists-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pkeriqxd/godavari20804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharalamma picnic spot at sileru river in Polavaram district..a deadly water falls and stream.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:15:38.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scenic Sileru turns risky as officials warn tourists in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sileru River</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/drunk-man-mows-down-two-engineering-students-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/6/original/Traffic_strat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased were identified as Kancherla Shiva (20) and Nakirekanti Sandeep Kumar (20), both natives of Nalgonda district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:15:32.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk man mows down two engineering students in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, 150 BAC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-to-bring-law-with-fines-jail-for-abusive-language-online-says-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-26/abqiuasw/Social-media-OTT-apps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:15:21.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to bring law with fines, jail for abusive language online, says minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/pil-seeks-orissa-hcs-intervention-to-address-police-workload</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/eqxwymbi/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:13:28.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL seeks Orissa HC’s intervention to address police workload</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/minister-danasari-anasuya-calls-for-efficient-use-of-rural-water-resources</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/qxbdh7r8/New-Project-2025-06-18T110152.291.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panchayat Raj &amp; Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:09:16.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Danasari Anasuya calls for efficient use of rural water resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Danasari Anasuya, rural water resources</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/central-university-of-odisha-students-stage-protest-over-demands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/2f1grvho/CUO-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students staging protest in front of the university gate on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:08:43.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central University of Odisha students stage protest over demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/two-held-for-attacking-police-during-asset-seizure-at-ganjam-crusher-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/f94157b4-35c7-49db-8312-8d9ac87e389c/ANI_20240510120715.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:07:45.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held for attacking police during asset seizure at Ganjam crusher unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/brs-leader-harish-raises-concern-over-unscientific-operation-of-klis-devadula-motors</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:07:33.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader Harish raises concern over ‘unscientific’ operation of KLIS, Devadula motors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/cm-revanth-reddy-asks-corporates-to-prioritise-csr-spending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/zszmgfr5/CM-asks-corporates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during a meeting with the representatives of companies in Hyderabad on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:06:34.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy asks corporates to prioritise CSR spending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CSR spending</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/acb-traps-gudur-meo-school-assistant-taking-rs-15000-bribe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ysic2aaf/ACB-traps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ZPHS headmaster J Ravi Kumar and school assistant G Chandramouli.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:05:41.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB traps Gudur MEO, school assistant taking Rs 15,000 bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, bribe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/5-health-centre-staff-held-for-embezzling-rs-2-crore-govt-funds-in-odishas-ganjam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-22/ery4wyys/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:05:28.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 health centre staff held for embezzling Rs 2 crore govt funds in Odisha's Ganjam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/anganwadi-teacher-tied-to-tree-abused-in-telanganas-rasool-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yqy9hcmo/whatsapp-image-2026-04-08-at-93523-pm093658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite her pleas for mercy, three men, Outi Bandeppa, Kotagiri Ramulu and Bhutale Vaijyanath, allegedly tied her to a tree.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:04:57.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anganwadi teacher tied to tree, abused in Telangana's Rasool village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, anganwadi teacher, tied to tree</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/death-toll-in-firecracker-blast-in-nayagarh-rises-to-4-as-15-year-old-boy-succumbs-to-burns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-04/67fxktov/ANI_20250104085052_CjgEql3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:03:33.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in firecracker blast in Nayagarh rises to 4 as 15-year-old boy succumbs to burns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/separate-mishaps-claim-lives-of-three-pilgrims-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/6mw14uxo/202604033733684.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A head-on collision on the outskirts of Suryapet early Tuesday morning claimed the lives of two devotees and left several others injured.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:02:27.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Separate mishaps claim lives of three pilgrims in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, mishaps</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/trump-says-us-military-to-stay-deployed-near-iran-until-real-agreement-reached</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pxb1l34b/AP26096746519575.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:00:13.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/vaccine-goof-up-chc-superintendent-anm-get-show-cause-notice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/8/original/COVID-Vaccine-AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:58:43.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaccine goof-up: CHC superintendent, ANM get show-cause notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/when-clothes-maketh-character-pia-benegal-on-costume-design-and-working-with-father-shyam-benegal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/my5fcjfh/da28c0ea-430b-41c3-8325-2bceae25f0fb.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pia Benegal</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/73d0ygtc/10sld9.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Slight differences in colour &amp; embroidery show the disparity between maturity and status between Karisma Kapoor &amp; Rekha’s characters in Zubeidaa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:57:39.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Clothes Maketh Character: Pia Benegal on costume design and working with father Shyam Benegal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bollywood, fashion, Shyam Benegal, Hindi film</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/ii-pu-exam-1-results-to-be-out-at-3pm-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/21/original/NO_EXAMS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students can log in to karresults.nic.in and enter their login details to check their results.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:57:14.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>II PU Exam-1 results to be out at 3pm today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, II PU Exam-1 results</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/rayagada-tense-after-tribal-police-clash-over-sijimali-bauxite-mine-road-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/htfcffhu/Uneasy-calm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers armed with traditional weapons stand guard at Sijimali on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:56:47.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rayagada tense after tribal-police clash over Sijimali bauxite mine road project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/comprehensive-plan-to-address-bannerghatta-traffic-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/p7si6uzw/Comprehens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru South City Commissioner K N Ramesh and officials inspect a junction on Bannerghatta Main Road on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:54:55.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Comprehensive plan to address Bannerghatta traffic in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bannerghatta Main Road, traffic bottlenecks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/aaib-report-blames-low-engine-oil-pressure-for-rourkela-aircraft-crash-landing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7o1pb8wd/img-20260110-wa0009094928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aircraft had suffered major damage on impact; one passenger later died while five others were injured</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1xc5nqgc/AAIB-report-blames.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:53:58.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAIB report blames low engine oil pressure for Rourkela aircraft crash landing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/facilities-in-colleges-primitive-minister-dr-mc-sudhakar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/rlf2bdql/Facilities-in-colleges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister MC Sudhakar launches the logo for the Career 2 Campus Summit on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:53:51.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Facilities in colleges primitive: Minister Dr MC Sudhakar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/towing-resumes-in-bengaluru-staff-to-wear-body-cameras</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/c8us84bt/towing-vechicle104527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At present, two towing vehicles are operational. Once more vehicles are procured, towing will be implemented across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:52:36.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Towing resumes in Bengaluru, staff to wear body cameras</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, abandoned vehicles, Towing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/bswml-to-roll-out-e3900-cr-plan-to-tackle-garbage-woes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/60kvddej/garbage-collection120638.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official said that the total value of the 33-package tenders is around Rs 3,900 crore, where garbage contractors have to look after garbage collection and transportation for seven years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:50:48.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSWML to roll out E3,900-cr plan to tackle garbage woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BSWML</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/miscreants-kidnap-4-month-old-baby-from-couple-at-nirakarpur-railway-station-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/iy312yb2/Miscreants-kidnap-4-month.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Child was taken around 12.30 am as parents waited for train; police launch probe but no CCTV footage available</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:49:30.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miscreants kidnap 4-month-old baby from couple at Nirakarpur railway station in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/tata-lockheed-keen-to-invest-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/d0qy5iil/C_23_1_CH1236_35142411.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructure Ltd (TLMAL) MD Tim Riffle paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:47:53.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Lockheed keen to invest in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/three-from-bengaluru-drown-in-tank-in-vijayapura-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-20/j7lnjday/8ec13fe9d09738be0e067686465442f2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and emergency personnel, along with Adarsh Nagar police, rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:47:21.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three from Bengaluru drown in tank in Vijayapura district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, drown, Vijayapura district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/delhi-hc-permits-restoration-of-x-account-blocked-over-posts-defaming-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-11/4lh78cmi/ANI_20250924105907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Delhi High Court premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:46:54.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC allows restoration of parody X account blocked over posts on PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Delhi High Court, X accounts, X accounts blocked, social media crackdown, NimoYadav</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-govt-silent-on-neradi-barrage-opposition-alleges-state-interest-compromised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/24/original/tmc12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Move comes amid ongoing legal battle and concerns over diversion of Vansadhara river water</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:46:40.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt silent on Neradi barrage; Opposition alleges ‘state interest’ compromised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-hc-orders-status-quo-on-outdoor-advertising-policy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/mevuk79x/HC-acquits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:46:00.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders status quo on outdoor advertising policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/minor-held-for-stealing-gold-from-grannys-house-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/237e2f0f-ec8a-437d-b48a-4e619a9398f9/ANI_20240517113911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police then obtained a body warrant and produced the juvenile before the Juvenile Justice Board on April 2, and took him into custody for three days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:45:48.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor held for stealing gold from granny’s house in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, gold, Minor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/09/2nd-accused-in-bidadi-double-murder-case-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/10/original/Priest-arrest12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On credible information, a police team arrested him in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon. The accused was brought to Bidadi on a transit warrant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:44:13.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2nd accused in Bidadi double murder case held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bidadi double murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/bjd-rift-widens-as-sasmit-patra-resigns-as-parliamentary-leader</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/20/original/Sasmit_Patra_New.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Member Sasmit Patra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:44:10.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD rift widens as Sasmit Patra resigns as parliamentary leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-hc-orders-centre-to-consider-cbi-probe-over-fcra-violations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/xn3ptj1w/ANI_20250706043427.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:44:02.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders Centre to consider CBI probe over FCRA violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, FCRA violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/midwifery-programme-aims-to-reduce-c-sections-telangana-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/402yn7et/newindianexpress2024-0610f14d57-5e84-45bf-8db6-2521a5c86b55P3617556192.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:43:10.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Midwifery programme aims to reduce C-sections: Telangana government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, midwifery care</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/work-on-indigenous-cryogenic-engines-fast-paced-isro</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/v66uls5m/ISRO-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISRO is said to be in talks with Russian space agencies on procuring state of the art cryogenic engines.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/s2b713bv/Wor.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:41:19.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work on indigenous cryogenic engines fast-paced: ISRO </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/banjara-lake-choked-by-sewage-encroachments-hydraa-chief-ranganath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/jn03j32r/HYDRAA-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HYDRAA chief A V Ranganath.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:41:16.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banjara lake choked by sewage, encroachments: HYDRAA chief Ranganath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A V Ranganath, Banjara lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-cm-launches-36-industrial-projects-worth-rs-40811-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/7rzj3t1b/CM-Majhi-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi chairing the roundtable with investors and industry leaders. Also present are Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi | Express</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4474hdon/CM_Majhi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:41:01.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM  launches 36 industrial projects worth Rs 40,811 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-hc-defers-kaleshwaram-case-verdict-to-april-22</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana 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>2026-04-09T04:40:37.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC defers Kaleshwaram case verdict to April 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/central-team-probes-scb-hospital-icu-fire-that-killed-12-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/ui3ukn61/scbfire11603chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the panel will submit a report to the Centre after examining causes and response to the ICU fire incident</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:39:51.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central team probes SCB hospital ICU fire that killed 12 in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/defence-civil-aviation-to-jointly-develop-adilabad-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/49oo31w9/Kishan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Coal &amp; Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, along with Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu and Adilabad MP G Nagesh, greet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:39:26.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defence, Civil Aviation to jointly develop Adilabad airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/315-launches-in-2025-record-year-for-global-space-activity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/26/original/CHAN-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:38:57.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>315 launches in 2025, record year for global space activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/harish-is-spreading-malicious-lies-about-my-family-minister-ponguleti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gdbphd08/Ponguleti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy during a press conference at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:37:49.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish is spreading malicious lies about my family: Minister Ponguleti </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/09/crorepati-chief-engineer-in-vigilance-net-spent-rs-13-lakh-on-air-travel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3tckr26t/New-Project-36.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The three-storey building belonging to Mohanty in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:37:02.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Crorepati’ chief engineer in Vigilance net spent Rs 13 lakh on air travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/congress-leader-pawan-khera-files-plea-for-anticipatory-bail-in-telangana-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/n7ffjzox/Pawan-Khera.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:35:02.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leader Pawan Khera files plea for anticipatory bail in Telangana HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Congress leader Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-holds-first-pension-adalat-for-police-retirees-16-cases-resolved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/quqvw95s/New-Project-35.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:34:10.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha holds first Pension Adalat for police retirees, 16 cases resolved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/no-bribes-boards-to-adorn-government-offices-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/0igjsmyx/New-Project-2025-12-02T084051.041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:33:32.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No Bribes’ boards to adorn government offices in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, No Bribes boards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/09/telangana-issues-guidelines-for-census-2027</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4c52my03/guidelines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:32:37.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana issues guidelines for census-2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Census, K Ramakrishna Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/09/107-cylinders-seized-from-illegal-lpg-storage-unit-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2nud25ug/img67740804chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG cylinder seized from wood godown at Samnatarapur Chhak area in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:28:43.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>107 cylinders  seized from illegal LPG storage unit in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/odisha-expands-5-kg-lpg-sale-at-petrol-pumps-to-ease-supply-confusion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qwz5inm9/Raids-intensified.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People from Salia Sahi slum waiting in queue to get LPG cylinders in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:25:47.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha expands 5-kg LPG sale at petrol pumps to ease supply confusion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/09/sick-and-depressed-retired-accountant-strangles-wife-to-death-in-bhubaneswar-surrenders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/uo7m02g2/New-Project-34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Debaraj Sarangi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:23:03.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sick and depressed’, retired accountant strangles wife to death in Bhubaneswar, surrenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/woman-makes-a-song-and-dance-for-site-title-deed-in-karnatakas-sira-town</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/56vkms8b/tumkuru104719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara listens to the grievances of an elderly woman in Tumakuru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:21:04.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman makes a song and dance for site title deed in Karnataka's Sira town</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, site title deed, Sira town</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/09/adani-group-bets-big-on-odisha-with-rs-33000-crore-investment-in-3-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/l53dffyz/Adani-Group-bets-big.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi in an interaction with Karan Adani on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:18:58.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Group bets big on Odisha with Rs 33,000 crore investment in 3 projects </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Adani Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/dggi-arrests-man-for-availing-rs-1979-crore-itc-fraudulently-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-14/odduq5g2/ANI_20250514111932.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:17:21.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGGI arrests man for availing Rs 19.79 crore ITC fraudulently in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, DGGI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/shankar-vilas-rob-in-guntur-will-becompleted-by-may-2027-rb-minister-bc-janardhan-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-07/olt2fiwl/P_4465244740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R&amp;B minister BC Janardhan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:15:04.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shankar Vilas ROB in Guntur will be
completed by May 2027: R&amp;B Minister BC Janardhan Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, BC Janardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/bjp-steps-up-attack-on-kharge-congress-slams-assam-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6vpt1mid/ANI_20260408080740.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:14:29.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP steps up attack on Kharge, Congress slams Assam CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, provocative remarks, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, poisonous snakes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-government-imposes-61-day-fishing-ban-from-april-15-to-conserve-marine-resources</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/awq40fen/40-143-1-8vsp020804chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen sort their catch and roll in nets after returning from a day's voyage at the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:13:04.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government imposes 61-day fishing ban from April 15 to conserve marine resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishing ban</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/cm-siddaramaiah-accuses-ec-of-bias-defends-guarantee-schemes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ihvpiep1/C_53_1_CH1525_42329427.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:10:07.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah accuses EC of bias, defends guarantee schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Guarantee schemes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/kodagu-district-bjp-unit-suspects-trekkers-maoist-link-files-complaint</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/aqphk1d7/1.-Sharanya-with-villagers-on-Tadiyandamol.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharanya was found inside the forest zone in the Tadiandamol range, with members of the local Adiya tribal community assisting authorities in the rescue.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:04:51.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodagu district BJP unit suspects trekker’s Maoist link, files complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, Sharanya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/tn-mechanised-boat-seized-seven-fishers-held-in-andhras-nellore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/m3x5lltk/tirupati100804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nellore Special Task Force patrolling boat Police seized a Tamilnadu fishing boat on the sea, later the boat along with TN fishermen brought to Juvvaladinne fishing harbour in Nellore District for further investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:04:37.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN mechanised boat seized, seven fishers held in Andhra's Nellore </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/iranian-sisters-studying-at-au-seek-government-help</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/foch9349/40-143-1-8vsp150804chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian women who approached the district collector's office in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:02:31.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian sisters studying at AU seek government help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Iranian sisters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-will-offer-innovative-story-driven-experience-minister-kandula-durgesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/cejtposk/vijminister20804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh announced that Amaravati will be developed into an International Creative Economy Hub, marking a transformative step in the stateâ?Ts global outreach.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T04:00:48.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Andhra will offer innovative, story-driven experience’: Minister Kandula Durgesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Kandula Durgesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/reservation-for-women-in-karnataka-assembly-polls-soon-minister-chaluvarayaswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/8/original/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Agriculture Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:59:43.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reservation for women in Karnataka Assembly polls soon: Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, reservation for women, Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/anti-brahminism-is-an-outdated-ideology-tvk-treasurer-p-venkataramanan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/j9ynrall/‘Anti-Brahmin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Venkataramanan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:59:13.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Anti-Brahminism is an outdated ideology’: TVK treasurer P Venkataramanan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, P Venkataramanan, Anti-Brahminism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/karnataka-government-rules-out-auto-lpg-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pq28x2ep/rick103400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The food, civil supplies and consumer affairs department on Wednesday issued a statement, saying that some reports about auto drivers queuing up at fuel stations due to a shortage are “false and misleading.”</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:52:11.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government rules out auto LPG shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, auto LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/off-the-cuff-vijays-tvk-vs-dmk-line-blurs-as-supporters-heckle-ntk-rallies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/k7lncasf/New-Project-33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay conducts a roadshow at Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:50:33.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Vijay’s ‘TVK vs DMK’ line blurs as supporters heckle NTK rallies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/change-rooms-part-of-rs-25-cr-koraiyar-falls-infra-makeover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9fedfxw8/P_4714276615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tiruchy’s Koraiyar Falls made safer with ₹2.5 crore tourist facilities</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:40:59.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Change rooms part of Rs 2.5-cr Koraiyar Falls infra makeover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/ttdc-begins-electric-boat-operations-on-pykara-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/c62wwdiy/nilgirs110804cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:38:22.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTDC begins electric boat operations on Pykara Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/gundalpatti-residents-seek-underpass-in-nh-44-bridge-threaten-poll-boycott</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-20/7eb4s3yd/13.5-cr-sanctioned.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:36:22.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gundalpatti residents seek underpass in NH 44 bridge, threaten poll boycott</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/tvk-campaign-chaos-cadres-fail-to-recognise-own-candidate-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/u8l29zxd/New-Project-32.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK candidates flag weak grassroots network, coordination gaps in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:32:56.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK campaign chaos: Cadres fail to recognise own candidate in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/kerala-girl-missing-in-karnatakas-chikkamagaluru-hills</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/dddhamps/missing091919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinanda from Palakkad, had travelled to Chikkamagaluru with her family as part of a tourist group.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/zasedxny/Keral.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/n00dqlu3/Kerala-girl.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:25:16.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala girl missing in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Missing, Kerala girl, Chikkamagaluru hills</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/andhra-to-boost-sports-infrastructure-across-state</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/q4m5ta8i/sports.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sports Minister M Ramprasad Reddy, SAAP Chairman A Ravi Naidu and MP Kesineni Sivanath at foundation laying works of IGMC Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:23:20.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra to boost sports infrastructure across state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, sports infrastructure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/absence-of-high-profile-campaigning-vexes-congress-candidates-in-kovai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/7w1pbird/1-1-singanallur10304cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinidhi, Singanallur candidate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:22:57.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Absence of high-profile campaigning vexes Congress candidates in Kovai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/groundwater-use-dips-in-karnataka-minister-boseraju</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/hdeaa1ua/NSBoserajuVBvb42.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Minister for Science and Technology NS Boseraju</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/k5scxi99/Groundwate.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:22:18.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groundwater use dips in Karnataka:  Minister Boseraju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Groundwater</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/tdp-activists-can-reach-top-positions-with-sincerity-hard-work-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fajqrrlg/vijlokesh20804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh during meeting with 'My TDP App' top 10 performers at the central party office in Mangalagiri on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:21:06.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP activists can reach top positions with sincerity, hard work: Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, TDP activists</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/plastic-dumping-in-ukkadam-threatens-birdlife-worsens-pollution-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/dq6m6s2n/1_1_plastic1_0704cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plastic waste has been dumped at Ukkadam Wholesale Fish Market in Coimbatore</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:20:26.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plastic dumping in Ukkadam threatens birdlife, worsens pollution in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/1l-objects-in-space-by-2030-istrac-chief-ak-anil-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/b8q2ag4h/India-has-129-space-debris.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 50,000 debris objects above 10 cm in size have been identified</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:20:05.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1L objects in space by 2030: Istrac chief AK Anil Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, space objects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/dy-cm-pawan-urges-students-to-contribute-to-society-at-au-fete</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/19p9xd30/PK-urges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM K Pawan Kalyan hands over a certificate to a student at the AU centenary mega cultural festival held in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:17:51.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Pawan urges students to contribute to society at AU fete</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Andhra University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/safety-match-units-in-tn-to-stop-work-from-april-12-to-25-cite-rising-cost</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/g7qa29do/Safety-match-factory.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:17:27.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safety match units in TN to stop work  from April 12 to 25, cite rising cost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/cm-naidu-to-hand-over-land-title-books-to-vemuru-ryots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/tqae9dmg/v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:16:43.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to hand over land title books to Vemuru ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Vemuru ryots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/printers-miss-poll-boom-as-campaigns-go-digital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/mvjikms8/Printers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With stricter norms and rise of digital campaigns, demand for posters and pamphlets has dropped sharply, leaving many printing units and workers without orders</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:16:38.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Printers miss poll boom as campaigns go digital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/lpg-as-wedding-gift-boomerangs-on-groom-in-uttara-kannada-taluk-admin-serves-notice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/fzekdb5i/LPG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A LPG cylinder being gifted at a wedding in Uttara Kannada.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:15:26.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG as wedding gift boomerangs on groom in Uttara Kannada, taluk admin serves notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG cylinder, Uttara Kannada, Wedding Gift</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/tamil-nadu-reviews-centres-highway-decongestion-policy-weighs-funding-models</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/vemhivg9/C_1_1_CH1405_115280226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:14:32.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu reviews Centre’s highway decongestion policy, weighs funding models</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/focus-on-quality-power-with-zerotariff-hike-minister-gottipati-ravi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3ic6x632/Focus-on-quality.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurates Vidyut Nilayam at Gunadala in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:13:13.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on quality power with zero
tariff hike: Minister Gottipati Ravi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/09/minister-manohar-reviews-gas-supply-orders-crackdown-on-delivery-delays</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/d49a2f96-0dfd-4224-ab97-e60e25b2d71d/P_3496437580.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister N Manohar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:12:10.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Manohar reviews gas supply, orders crackdown on delivery delays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, gas supply, N Manohar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/ptr-alleges-centre-using-metro-projects-as-leverage-flags-bias-against-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-22/3v574lcc/C_1_1_CH1344_109027253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palanivel Thiagarajan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:10:56.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PTR alleges Centre using metro projects as leverage, flags bias against Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/emerge-as-entrepreneurs-not-job-seekers-minister-savitha-tells-youth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/dv2b1oq1/C_40_1_CH1456_3299129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for BC Welfare, Economically Weaker Sections, Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:09:23.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emerge as entrepreneurs, not job seekers, Minister Savitha tells youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister S Savitha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/sterilization-of-wild-animals-to-check-numbers-its-an-idea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/usmpoyi8/Sterilization.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest department officials said the immuno-contraception programme was being discussed with the minister for only elephants and leopards, which are outside forest areas.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s7141tc2/Thorough_analysis.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:08:13.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sterilization of wild animals to check numbers? It’s an idea  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sterilization</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-government-withdraws-rtc-land-given-to-lulu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/k9lemhfp/HC-rebukes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:07:48.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government withdraws RTC land given to Lulu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSRTC land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-totally-free-from-left-wing-extremism-now-dgp-harish-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gg5ipna3/vijdgp1103101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP Harish Kumar Gupta.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:06:41.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra totally free from Left-Wing Extremism now: DGP Harish Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Maoist, DGP Harish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/10-years-on-kin-of-tn-workers-who-died-in-ap-firing-await-justice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/1vigk62n/New-Project-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims, daily-wage labourers, were shot dead in 2015; questions over the police version persist</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:06:02.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 years on, kin of TN workers who died in AP firing await justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/cm-naidu-pushes-resurvey-drive-sets-deadline-for-112-crore-passbooks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:04:53.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu pushes resurvey drive, sets deadline for 1.12 crore passbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/clean-fuel-usage-reduces-operational-costs-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ytlfihvb/vijcm30804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during review meeting on roads, buildings and transport department at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:03:19.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clean fuel usage reduces operational costs: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/will-bjp-succeed-in-congress-bastion-of-davanagere-south-constituency-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/i7bm5nw7/Samarth-Shamanur-Mallikarjun-and-Srinivas-T-Daskariyappa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress’s Samarth Shamanur Mallikarjun (L) and BJP’s Srinivas T Daskariyappa.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8et7c5io/Davanagere-South-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:00:47.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will BJP succeed in Congress bastion of Davanagere South constituency in Karnataka?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, Congress, Davanagere South constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/andhra-pradesh-hc-directs-government-to-form-vigilance-committee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pmucwf49/HC-orders-post-as-per-qualifications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:59:50.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC directs government to form Vigilance Committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Vigilance Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/09/mavigun-costs-just-10-of-amaravati-ysrcp-leader-jagan-mohan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/vpijqeh5/C_40_1_CH0095_33762735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:58:18.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘MAVIGUN costs just 10% 
of Amaravati’: YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Mavigun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/savukku-shankar-held-in-ap-for-violating-bail-condition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-18/kbbeltxi/New-Project-2025-01-18T074636.029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traced to a lodge in Andhra, Shankar was brought to Chennai after allegedly skipping court-mandated surrender following medical bail</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:55:18.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Savukku Shankar held in AP for violating bail condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/aiadmk-cosies-up-to-ajith-rajini-fans-amid-threat-from-vijays-tvk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/sffbfone/DMK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party sources say outreach to fan bases aims to prevent votes drifting to TVK, even as TVK workers cite campaign gaps</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:53:21.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK cosies up to Ajith, Rajini 
fans amid threat from Vijay’s TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/will-nota-buck-the-trend-this-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-14/1dolzadr/NOTA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/oxy3oege/Will_NOTA_buck.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:48:56.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will NOTA buck the trend this election?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, NOTA, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/lone-transgender-candidate-wants-to-make-villivakkam-model-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/dobx63z2/Lone-transgender.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTK leader Seeman with party candidate S Roshini</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:48:49.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lone transgender candidate wants to make Villivakkam model constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, S Roshini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/when-kannada-cadence-swayed-polls-in-kerala-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/96r9g5qq/When-Kannada.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>2026-04-09T02:44:50.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Kannada cadence swayed polls in Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, kannada, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/bagalkot-assembly-constituency-in-karnataka-sees-a-battle-between-veteran-novice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/drunt6k2/Battle-for-Christian-votes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BJP has fielded seasoned politician Veeranna Charantimath, while the Congress has nominated newcomer Umesh Meti.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6th58bq2/Bagalkot.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:43:26.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bagalkot Assembly constituency in Karnataka sees a battle between veteran &amp; novice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bagalkot Assembly constituency, Umesh Meti, Veeranna Charantimath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/will-dharmapuri-vote-for-change</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1xbrx9fq/will-d’puri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid agrarian stress and job crisis, candidates from NDA, DMK alliance and others seek to sway a socially diverse electorate</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8er2fkfo/Screenshot-2026-04-09-021912.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9kpokl9m/Screenshot-2026-04-09-021931.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/64fn9a6k/Screenshot-2026-04-09-021947.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:42:57.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will Dharmapuri vote for change ?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/ldf-raises-fresh-charges-against-bjp-in-thrissur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/19/original/16zLDF.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>2026-04-09T02:40:01.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF raises fresh charges against BJP in Thrissur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, distributing kits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/stalin-used-police-department-as-a-toy-not-to-prevent-crime-vijay</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8cdqulg9/CM-used-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay held road shows in Thalaiyoothu, Thachanallur, Vannarpettai and Murugankurichi on Wednesday | Express</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:39:56.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin used police department as a toy, not to prevent crime: Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-gears-up-for-polls-as-271-crore-electors-head-to-30495-booths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/klhuyex6/32-33-1-8tpink40804chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials prepare a pink polling booth for women voters at Government GHSS Manacadu in Thiruvananthapuram on the eve of the Assembly elections.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:37:00.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala gears up for polls as 2.71 crore electors head to 30,495 booths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/09/a-photo-finish-on-the-cards-in-karnatakas-davanagere-south-bagalkot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/iizqfbd3/bagalkot104628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Staff deployed for bypoll duty leave for polling booths in Bagalkot bDavanagere South on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/yxqz75k8/Davanagere-South.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Davanagere South on Wednesday, the eve of voting. The results of the two bypolls will be announced on May 4.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:32:06.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A photo finish on the cards in Karnataka's Davanagere South, Bagalkot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bypolls, Bagalkot Assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/09/a-city-in-transition-a-table-in-bloom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/61mlije2/chicken-keema-roulade.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chicken Keema Roulade</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gyl1omn6/Surbhi-Bhandari.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Surabhi Bhandari</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gmw53bfh/Aamras-karba.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aamras karba</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A City in Transition, A Table in Bloom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Food, Gurugram, Culture, food review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/pm-will-do-what-is-necessary-to-stalin-with-a-smile-eps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2xp3x31v/New-Project-29.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edapaddi K palanisamy campaigns for Velachery constituency candidate MK Ashok at Velachery during the election campaign on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:29:53.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM will do what is necessary to Stalin with a smile: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/rising-poll-spending-fuels-indias-festival-of-democracy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4cuq2b9r/The-crore-values.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All major fronts made their active presence at the Karamana Junction in the Nemom constituency for the final showdown of their election campaigns. LDF candidate V Sivankutty and UDF candidate KS Sabarinathan were also present here.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gqmibnp4/The_c_r_ore_valu.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:28:27.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising poll spending fuels India’s ‘festival of democracy’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, poll spending, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/keen-contest-on-cards-as-pondy-goes-to-polls-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/bwrz46s5/img4920010804chn9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Preparations are underway at a polling station set up at VOC Higher Secondary School on Mission Street ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections. Officials were seen installing signage, decorating the premises, and completing voter awareness displays as part of the arrangements on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:25:41.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keen contest on cards as Pondy goes to polls today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Elections, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/star-campaigners-big-political-names-in-keralas-poll-arena</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ghxbwbgb/thrissur82903chn32083141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited twice as part of the assembly election campaign</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/13krdz6y/STAR.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:24:43.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Star campaigners: Big political names in Kerala’s poll arena</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, star campaigners, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/bjp-eyes-bengal-breakthrough</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8bgnmk0q/1-53-08041-pti04082026000101b1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>: Security officials conduct a route march as part of a voter awareness initiative ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uw3q6aev/Screenshot-2026-04-09-022048.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:24:30.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP eyes Bengal Breakthrough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, BJP, TMC, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/kamal-haasans-mnm-offers-full-refund-of-candidate-fees-after-opting-out-of-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/3/9/original/kamal_haasan_polparty_eps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:23:00.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamal Haasan's MNM offers full refund of candidate fees after opting out of Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/assam-polls-from-promises-to-personal-attacks-in-big-poll-face-off</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/axiyaqww/1-53-08041-pti04082026000169b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling officials after collecting election materials from a distribution centre, leave for their respective booths on the eve of voting in the Assam Assembly elections, in Guwahati, Wednesday, April 8, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:22:25.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam polls: From promises to personal attacks in big poll face-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam Elections, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/delhi-woman-found-dead-in-bed-box-in-pg-facility-boyfriend-two-more-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/91kqx8rw/Woman-found.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A crime team and a forensic team were called to the spot to collect evidence.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:20:21.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi woman found dead in bed box in PG facility; boyfriend, two more held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, bed box, PG facility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/come-clean-on-delimitation-stalin-tells-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jblertk8/img5309010804chn9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilnadu Chief minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin,during the election campaign at Municipality ground in Villupuram on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:19:34.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Come clean on delimitation, Stalin tells centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/eco-tourism-in-bastar-under-government-lens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/pali6tck/bastar084207.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Environmentalists flag threat to Green Cave from illegal constructions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:19:23.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Eco-tourism’ in Bastar under government lens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bastar, Chhattisgarh government, eco-tourism, Green Cave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-assembly-polls-key-fights-political-flashpoints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/i0mep0un/Vote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:18:38.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala assembly polls: Key fights, political flashpoints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/im-not-afraid-of-death-stalin-hits-back-at-eps-over-covid-19-comment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/v9adynpx/‘I’m-not-afraid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM MK Stalin at a campaign rally in Tiruvannamalai on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:17:40.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I’m not afraid of death’, Stalin hits back at EPS over Covid-19 comment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, CM MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/more-than-rs-500-crore-loss-in-one-month-makhana-worst-hit-bihar-traders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/qyup73yy/C_32_1_CH1550_72757658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commodities such as makhana, rice and vegetables are currently unable to be exported. A major portion of Bihar’s import and export trade relies on West Asian nations and the shipping routes that traverse the region.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:15:57.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than Rs 500 crore loss in one month, makhana worst hit: Bihar traders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, West Asia conflict, Makhana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/gps-must-for-all-water-tankers-in-delhi-national-green-tribunal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/7awl1oiu/plant084952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On May 28 last year, the tribunal had made it mandatory for all tankers operating in Delhi to be fitted with GPS tracking systems.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/otb6gyoh/Screenshot-2026-04-09-034324.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:15:42.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GPS must for all water tankers in Delhi: National Green Tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, GPS, Water tankers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/tn-ramps-up-lpg-access-for-migrant-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/5tgagfd0/C_32_1_CH0343_72898125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:14:20.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN ramps up LPG access for migrant workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/high-stakes-kerala-election-to-shape-states-political-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rg63k7kc/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sushamavathi, an elderly voter, enquiring with a police officer about the voting procedures, at Ramanthuruth in Kochi on Wednesday. This booth has only 19 voters and a temporary shed has been erected for voting.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uiu4kq9c/Kera.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:13:08.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High-stakes Kerala election to shape state’s political future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/bhopal-diary-first-woman-ifs-officer-to-head-state-wildlife-wing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/gn2i3uhd/sameeta092530.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 1992 batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer identified as Dr Samita Rajora has become the first woman to head the wildlife wing of the forest department in the tiger-cheetah state of Madhya Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:12:07.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary: First woman IFS officer to head state wildlife wing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, woman IFS officer, Madhya Pradesh wildlife wing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/trans-person-electrocuted-near-beach-railway-station-while-crossing-median-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/opht85rb/202603193713678.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:10:55.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trans person electrocuted near Beach railway station while crossing median in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/sc-seals-up-residential-plots-used-for-schools-hospitals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:10:53.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seals UP residential plots used for schools, hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, residential plots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/yoginis-return-home-from-travels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/tf0e4wjv/DSC1783.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ujqh2xcy/DSC0498.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beena S Unnikrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yoginis return home from travels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Beena S Unnikrishnan, artist Beena S Unnikrishnan, Muktakeshi , 64 yoginis, Tantric traditions, Hindu Tantric traditions , Adi Shakti , Ma Tripura Sundari, Matangi, Ekaa: The One - The 64 Yogini Trail’, Y-64: Whispers of the Unseen,  Jain Joseph, Lalit Kala Akademi, chennai news, chennai events, events this week in chennai, art exhibition in chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/09/kerala-records-946-lakh-new-vehicles-registrations-jump-166</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/9d54oyhr/New-Project-2026-04-09T073653.673.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/eraldxue/aa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:09:23.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala records 9.46 lakh new vehicles, registrations jump 16.6%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, vehicle  registrations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/cm-shri-schools-to-start-admission-for-class-vi-to-ix</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-28/myi0nw8u/school092158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:08:09.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shri schools to start admission for Class VI to IX  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CM Shri Schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/udhayanidhi-stalin-accuses-bjp-aiadmk-of-trying-to-stall-womens-aid-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/aa45iw1l/NDA-tried-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhaya campaigning at GKM Colony in Kolathur on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:07:10.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses BJP, AIADMK of trying to stall women’s aid scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/mohsina-kidwai-a-quiet-anchor-of-congress-when-it-mattered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/dhzbl0at/kiwdwai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohsina Kidwai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:06:48.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohsina Kidwai: A quiet anchor of Congress, when it mattered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, mohsina kidwai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/easy-access-will-be-ensured-for-pwds-in-all-polling-stations-eci-tells-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2uo5m4h1/New-Project-28.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petitioner submitted photographs flagging deficiencies, while court posted the matter for further hearing in three weeks</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:03:46.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Easy access will be ensured for PwDs in all polling stations, ECI tells Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/manesar-contractual-workers-strike-work-for-better-pay-work-condition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/n23zm8ly/protest105536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 7,000 contract workers gathered outside factory gates, raising slogans for better wages and improved workplace conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:03:12.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manesar contractual workers strike work for better pay, work condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Workers strike, IMT Manesar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/bjp-dissolved-standing-committee-3-months-in-advance-to-push-tenders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/54saa94t/Praveen-Kumar-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MCD co-incharge Praveen Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:03:00.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BJP dissolved standing committee 3 months in advance to push tenders’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/kerala-may-bid-farewell-to-140-seat-map-as-delimitation-looms-after-2026</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:01:50.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala may bid farewell to 140-seat map as delimitation looms after 2026</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/gorakhpurs-ai-based-flood-warning-centre-draws-pm-modi-niti-aayog-praise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/6y8xf3wd/gorakhpur110243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UFMC was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on July 23, 2025. It functions as an advanced urban flood early warning and decision support system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:01:38.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gorakhpur’s AI-based flood warning centre draws PM Modi, NITI Aayog praise</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/si-suspended-three-police-personnel-booked-for-opening-fire-on-farmer-in-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:caption>Villagers and relatives of a farmer injured in a police firing stage a protest at Alangulam in Tenkasi district on Tuesday, demanding action against the personnel involved. MP Robert Bruce also participated in the protest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:01:01.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SI suspended, three police personnel booked for opening fire on farmer in Tirunelveli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/09/final-hours-see-frenzy-as-parties-eye-crucial-swing-voters-in-kerala-polls</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:58:53.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final hours see frenzy as parties eye crucial swing voters in Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, swing voters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/trumps-epic-fury-hands-blow-to-long-haul-truckers-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ms038vz7/Trump’s-‘epic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trucker Inderjeet Singh, who has been making trips between Punjab &amp; Chennai since 1993</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5zua0pk1/epic-fury’-hands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>trucker Sanjoy Roy with an LPG cylinder | shiba prasad sahu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:55:50.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s ‘epic fury’ hands blow to long-haul truckers in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/delhi-khan-chacha-account-used-as-mule-one-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4q46e30h/arrest-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:55:49.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: Khan Chacha account used as mule; one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Mule account, Khan Chacha account</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/court-can-decide-if-a-religious-practice-is-superstition-says-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:54:21.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court can decide if a religious practice is superstition, says SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Sabarimala Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/madras-high-court-directs-joint-asi-revenue-survey-of-thiruparankundram-hill-by-may</loc>
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<image:caption>Thiruparankundram hill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:54:17.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court directs joint ASI-revenue survey of Thiruparankundram hill by May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thiruparankundram Hill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-stand-on-plea-against-transgender-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7x8a7e8y/C_32_1_CH1108_73144424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community holds a placard during a protest against the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rfwx2dg8/Screenshot-2026-04-09-014116.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:52:30.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea against transgender law </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, Delhi HC, transgender law</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/09/madras-hc-bench-stays-multiple-orders-of-single-judge-in-deepathoon-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:52:16.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC bench stays multiple orders of single judge in Deepathoon issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thiruparankundram Hill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/cm-rekha-gupta-directs-mcd-to-boost-waste-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/jiovco3l/P_4621577856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:51:04.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta directs MCD to boost waste management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, waste management, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/09/india-wont-hold-cop33-due-to-busy-calendar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/8uom3o69/ANI_20260408172141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India withdraws its proposal to host COP33 in 2028</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:50:01.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India won’t hold COP33 due to ‘busy calendar’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, climate summit, Conference of Parties</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/capital-cool-wednesday-coldest-april-day-in-11-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/j9y14dbl/sunset04121112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of sunset on a rainy day near India Gate on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:48:50.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital cool: Wednesday coldest April day in 11 years </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Coldest April</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/09/seize-historic-occasion-to-empower-nari-shakti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hcpbslqb/Seize-historic-occasion.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:44:24.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seize historic occasion to empower nari shakti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Narendra Modi, Nari Shakti, Women’s empowerment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/agustawestland-delhi-hc-rejects-middlemans-plea-for-release</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/gf0ftelm/Univ-can’t-curb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:42:15.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AgustaWestland: Delhi HC rejects middleman’s plea for release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AgustaWestland</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/cm-rekha-gupta-l-g-visit-vasudev-yamuna-bazar-ghats-take-stock-of-rejuvenation-work</loc>
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<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu and CM Rekha Gupta at the Vasudev Ghat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:39:31.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta, L-G visit Vasudev, Yamuna Bazar ghats; take stock of rejuvenation work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta, Yamuna Bazar ghats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/special-camps-to-help-migrant-workers-procure-lpg-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/4mw1rwiw/lpg-pti1064736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The camps will be conducted in coordination with the OMCs to facilitate convenient access to 5 kg FTL cylinders for the eligible migrant workers upon the payment and submission of Aadhaar cards as identity proof.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:37:58.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special camps to help migrant workers procure LPG in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LPG, migrant workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/09/municipal-corporation-of-delhi-to-revamp-parking-at-130-sites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/chozlojr/surface-parking122248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apart from the infra upgrade, the MCD has issued fresh directives to streamline parking operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:35:09.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Municipal Corporation of Delhi to revamp parking at 130 sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, parking lots</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/09/afghanistan-pakistan-agree-to-explore-a-solution-after-weeks-of-fighting-and-hundreds-of-deaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/s7dwmhmx/Afghanistan-Pakistan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:17:57.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to explore a solution after weeks of fighting and hundreds of deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/09/when-over-enthusiasm-to-exercise-franchise-backfired</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/de6i4ki1/phone.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When over enthusiasm to exercise franchise backfired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime, Kerala state assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/09/every-vote-counts-keralas-history-of-nail-biting-electoral-margins</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ypo0npku/VOTERS-QUEUE2062247.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/q01mmo2b/19Z-ELECTION-108030732.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every Vote Counts: Kerala’s History of Nail-Biting Electoral Margins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Assembly elections 2026, history of election, vote matters, Nail-Biting Electoral Margins</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/the-cost-of-being-unavailable-for-women-influencers-online</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4dimnjf6/socialmediainfluencer1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The cost of Being “unavailable” for women influencers online</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/09/knitting-real-and-surreal</loc>
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<image:caption>Author Sucheta Dasgupta</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chitra Viraraghavan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/req2ennc/image0.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krishna Shastri Devulapalli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ladies' Night': Knitting real and surreal </news:title>
<news:keywords>sucheta dasgupta, ladies' night, book , author , Running Head Books</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/kshitijs-play-mirrors-generational-love-and-trauma-patterns</loc>
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<image:caption>Kshitij</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from the play Farewell: An Entropy of Separation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from the play Farewell: An Entropy of Separation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Biren Vaidya</image:caption>
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<news:title>Where Heritage Meets High Jewellery: The House of Rose’s Timeless Sparkle</news:title>
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<news:title>Building drones that handle the unexpected</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rukmini Varma</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Yashoda and Krishna painting by Raja Ravi Varma that fetched a staggering Rs 167.2 crore</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raja Ravi Varma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raja Ravi Varma’s signed paintings are rare to surface at auctions today, says great-great-granddaughter Rukmini Varma</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/09/arvind-venugopal-i-was-an-accidental-singer</loc>
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<image:caption>Arvind Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arvind Venugopal: I was an accidental singer</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shamdat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Framing Life Through Light and Lens: Shamdat on Craft, Cinema, and Staying Real</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/neelira-a-portrayal-of-dignity</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neelira: A portrayal of dignity </news:title>
<news:keywords>neelira , representation , tamil movie , jaffna </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/cairn-its-a-climb</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cairn: It's a climb </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/an-ancient-jain-temple-in-thiruparuttikunram</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:28:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An ancient Jain temple in Thiruparuttikunram</news:title>
<news:keywords>temple talk , jain temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/08/sports-federations-mess-reflects-poorly-on-government</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:43:20.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sports federations' mess reflects poorly on government</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/08/ability-to-absorb-price-pressure-depends-on-wars-length-breadth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/28/original/RBI_PTI123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Citing volatile energy prices and supply bottlenecks, the central bank moderated its estimate for real GDP growth in 2026-27 to 6.9 percent</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:24:33.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ability to absorb price pressure depends on war's length, breadth</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/08/assam-kerala-puducherry-to-vote-today-to-elect-new-assemblies</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote tomorrow to elect new assemblies, arrangements in place for smooth polling.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:55:46.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote today to elect new assemblies</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/08/quick-take-cleaning-our-conscience</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9x0p4k9g/AFP-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Between 2019 and 2023, 377 Indians died cleaning sewers and septic tanks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:49:40.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Cleaning our conscience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/us-says-iran-closing-hormuz-would-be-completely-unacceptable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/6xlv7vjh/AP26098004177676.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The White House is seen in Washington, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:37:28.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says Iran closing Hormuz would be 'completely unacceptable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iran-says-us-ceasefire-unreasonable-after-repeated-violations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/glqpuca3/AP26098038942082.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian pro-government demonstrators burn the U.S. and Israeli flags during a gathering after announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel, at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:16:29.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says US ceasefire 'unreasonable' after 'repeated violations'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/08/ipl-2026-kkr-mystery-spinner-daksh-ready-for-big-delivery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/68mnlbjp/KKR-firoz1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daksh Kamra in action</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rr4eoxdj/Daksh-and-coach.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coach Sandeep Kharub (fifth from left) with his trainees</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:57:36.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: KKR mystery spinner Daksh ready for big delivery
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Kolkata Knight riders, Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, Indian premier league 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-to-discuss-leaving-nato-in-meeting-with-alliance-chief-rutte-white-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/u8fikazp/AP26098398443193.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:44:26.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with alliance chief Rutte: White House</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Trump vs NATO, NATO chief Mark Rutte, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/08/candidates-vaishali-sacrifices-both-rooks-beats-deshmukh-in-round-9</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/26/original/Ready_to_script1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Vaishali</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:34:07.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates: Vaishali sacrifices both rooks, beats Deshmukh in Round 9</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Candidates Chess</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/08/a-flatterer-who-never-forgets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0lge2nle/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shockingly, making the chatbot factual—preventing it from hallucinating, forcing it to cite only true information—does not solve the problem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Machines that deceive to flatter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, artificial inteligence, AI chatbots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/08/why-india-must-heed-gulf-nations-plans-for-post-war-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ubexrwbc/8april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The idea of ‘localisation’ in jobs—employing more citizens—is not new in the Gulf regionBut hitherto, it was mostly a slogan</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why India must heed Gulf nations' plans for post-war future </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Gulf countries, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/patients-turning-to-online-self-diagnosis-increase-health-risks-delay-medical-care-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9gz8e6wv/ANI_20240131174808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When health decisions are based on unverified inputs, critical symptoms are often overlooked or underestimated, allowing conditions to progress silently.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:27:02.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patients turning to online self-diagnosis increase health risks, delay medical care: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Health, self-diagnose, Health risks, digital-first healthcare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/08/ipl-2026-buttler-sundar-step-up-to-assist-gill-as-titans-prevail-despite-rahuls-effort</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4dbvpjvy/ipl1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jos Buttler set the tone with quickfire fifty up front for Titans</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:25:31.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Buttler &amp; Sundar step up to assist Gill as Titans prevail despite Rahul's effort</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, ​  KL Rahul ​, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/fssai-tightens-food-safety-net-conducts-nearly-4-lakh-inspections-across-food-establishments-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/3qz5e8ap/ANI20260408163545.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:15:49.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI tightens food safety net; conducts nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, FSSAI, Food safety, inspections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/netanyahu-says-us-iran-ceasefire-done-in-full-coordination-with-israel-truce-not-end-of-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4p2uzxwv/Netanyahu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:05:32.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire done in 'full coordination' with Israel, truce 'not end of campaign'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-hints-at-long-term-repo-rate-pause</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pfjvnci8/202604023731362.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI policy rate status quo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:04:01.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI hints at long-term repo rate pause</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI, RBI repo rate, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/tata-sons-listing-rbi-to-unveil-new-nbfc-framework</loc>
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<image:caption>Bombay House, headquarters of the Tata Group in Mumbai, Maharashtra - PTI Photo</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:43:32.065Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>People set fire to tyres as they block a road in protest after two children were killed and their mother was injured in a bomb attack, in Bishnupur district, Manipur, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/08/ayush-stuns-world-no-7-in-opening-round-lakshya-falls-early</loc>
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<news:title>Ayush stuns World No 7 in opening round, Lakshya falls early</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:30:06.015Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/accused-wanted-in-bjp-councillor-murder-arrested-in-uttarakhand-after-six-years-under-operation-prahar</loc>
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<image:caption>Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visits Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Bengaluru facilities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had accused US soldiers of using people in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as "human shields".</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran FM raises Israeli 'ceasefire violations' in call with Pakistani mediators</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/08/mohsina-kidwai-veteran-congress-leader-former-union-minister-dies-at-94</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Union Cabinet approves various infra projects, hike in fertiliser subsidy</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:56:33.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cash-for-Vote’ storm in Palakkad: Sobha Surendran caught on camera?</news:title>
<news:keywords>sobha surendran, palakkad, bjp</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/india-adds-553-gw-non-fossil-capacity-in-a-year-becomes-third-largest-in-renewable-energy-pralhad-joshi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-24/0f03ecsl/ANI_20250224163301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:49:01.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India adds 55.3 GW non-fossil capacity in a year, becomes third-largest in renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/uttarakhand-prepares-for-digital-census-live-in-couples-to-be-recognised-as-families</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/buf20div/IMG-20260408-WA0176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iva Ashish Srivastava, Director of Census Operations in Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:46:38.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand prepares for digital census; live-in couples to be recognised as families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttarakhand UCC, Census 2026, Live-in couples, enumeration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Apr/08/punch-got-punchier-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/mbcrgil6/Image-8-Charging.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/e95y0znk/Image-1-Full-Dashboard.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1qlxjlfp/Front-3-4th-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:41:09.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punch got punchier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, Auto, Punch.ev</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/hcs-order-on-ponda-bypoll-shocking-waiting-for-eci-response-goa-cm-sawant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0oq44t2b/ANI_20260313073700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Goa CM Pramod Sawant</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:35:55.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC's order on Ponda bypoll shocking, waiting for ECI response: Goa CM Sawant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pramod Sawant, Election Commission of India (ECI), Ponda bypoll</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/auto/2026/Apr/08/two-beasts-with-new-roar-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/prg2o6zj/Harrier1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ru9az1yc/Safari.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/sezwu31u/Ebella.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/1vhwx91w/Cyberster-Irises-Cyan.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:34:54.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two beasts with new roar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, safari, Tata Harrier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/08/assam-polls-opposition-front-to-take-on-ndas-might</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/xw82p3dg/PTI04072026000066A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, centre, addresses a press conference ahead of the Assam Legislative Assembly Election, in Guwahati, Assam, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:34:40.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam polls: Opposition front to take on NDA's might</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Elections, Elections, Nation, Congress, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP-led NDA, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/08/no-shorage-of-domestic-lpg-cylinders-in-bihar-minister-leshi-singh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6ig117nq/lpg_2092103.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As far as commercial gas cylinders are concerned, it was initially stopped as the government’s priority was to cater to the requirements of domestic cylinders, Singh said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:34:36.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No shorage of domestic LPG cylinders in Bihar: Minister Leshi Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, LPG cylinders, Leshi Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/pawan-khera-says-assam-cm-using-police-to-intimidate-him-instead-of-replying-to-charges-on-wife</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-10/yogklb42/Pawan-Khera.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera addresses a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:29:33.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan Khera says Assam CM using police 'to intimidate' him instead of replying to charges on wife</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pawan Khera, Assam CM Himanta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/centre-tells-sc-adultery-same-sex-rulings-based-on-constitutional-morality-not-good-law</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/14/original/sabarimala12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala temple</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:22:36.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tells SC adultery, same-sex rulings based on ‘constitutional morality’ not good law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court of India, adultery, Sabarimala hearing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/08/historys-reckoning-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/in3shuhy/IMGL8144.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/c1xyghu5/IMGL8182.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/lh1ownns/IMGL8174.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/phuvukj9/IMGL8269.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:14:20.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History’s Reckoning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, play, P K Rosy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/us-stocks-jump-on-war-ceasefire-deal-as-oil-shares-fall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ypfqvzfp/AP26097518930052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robert Greason works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:12:41.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US stocks jump on war ceasefire deal as oil shares fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Business, ceasefire, US stocks, Iran War, oil shares</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-does-not-expect-iran-war-to-dent-remittances-governor-sanjay-malhotra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/ue38wvnm/pti.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:11:24.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI does not expect Iran war to dent remittances: Governor Sanjay Malhotra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/08/standout-campaigns-to-get-voters-to-the-booth-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0ereptug/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.34.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/v0qt6nqc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-15.59.37.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cg76xssz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.39.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/thj1bzx4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.40.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bffbvqg7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-16.50.35-1.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:08:48.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Standout campaigns to get voters to the booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SVEEP, Kerala state assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/udupi-untreated-sewage-released-into-sea-upa-lokayukta-files-17-suo-motu-complaints</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/6s3tivdb/0049340522035054157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa inspects the Sewage Treatment Plant in Nittoor, Udupi on February 27.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:03:03.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udupi untreated sewage released into sea; Upa Lokayukta files 17 suo motu complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Upa Lokayukta, untreated sewage, Udupi sewage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/palakkad-bjp-candidate-shobha-surendran-faces-vote-for-cash-allegations-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/njo8yswa/Sobha-goes-on-a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDA candidate Sobha Surendran interacts with devotees at the Sree Anjaneya Swamy temple near the Palakkad Fort on Thursday morning</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:02:40.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palakkad BJP candidate Shobha Surendran faces vote-for-cash allegations ahead of assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Shobha Surendran, vote-for-cash allegations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/cm-stalin-slams-eci-for-shifting-tn-cs-says-move-shows-saffronisation-of-poll-body</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/d33t2cnf/ANI_20260407215316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:02:15.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Stalin slams ECI for shifting TN CS, says move shows saffronisation of poll body</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Chief Secretary transfer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/chhattisgarh-hc-demands-accountability-over-surging-wildlife-deaths-due-to-electrocution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/6n8h13hf/chhattisgarhhighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T14:00:49.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh HC demands accountability over surging wildlife deaths due to electrocution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh High Court, live wire, electrocution deaths, wildlife fatalities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/pakistan-army-pushes-for-uav-corps-sets-up-pocket-of-excellence-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/t8m33o7k/U4HQPYF6ZZPVVJO6L42SWYV7IY.jpg.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan’s move also comes against the backdrop of a changing internal threat profile.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:56:28.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Army pushes for UAV Corps, sets up ‘pocket of excellence’ unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan Army, UAV Corps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/allahabad-hc-acquits-man-on-death-row-for-murder-of-nia-officer-wife-says-case-full-of-doubts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ub1geg04/ANI_20260325104409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:52:37.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC acquits man on death row for murder of NIA officer, wife; says case 'full of doubts' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Allahabad High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/08/ipl-2026-dc-opt-to-bowl-as-gill-returns-for-gt-in-delhi-clash</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5ju9a2yk/Screenshot-2026-04-08-191033.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Axar said it was a fresh wicket and believed batting second would be an advantage, adding that DC had chased well in recent games.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:43:51.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: DC opt to bowl as Gill returns for GT in Delhi clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL 2026, DC vs GT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/08/art-of-war-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/2b1nr7sh/KERALAM2065917.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/preubmvv/BJP065838.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bcwd6iiv/UDF065855.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:41:20.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Art’ of War</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Election campaigns, Kerala state assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/this-is-not-an-election-between-parties-it-s-to-safeguard-tamil-nadu-s-self-respect-dmk-mp-kanimozhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/x14zrqtg/ANI_20260330065753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"DMK is going to be voted back to governance": Kanimozhi confident of party returning to power in Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:20:03.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not just a party contest, but a fight to protect Tamil Nadu’s self-respect: DMK’s Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections , Kanimozhi, DMK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tamil-nadu-will-not-accept-any-decision-on-delimitation-without-the-states-consent-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/zj83cnc6/PTI04082026000151A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:19:57.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu will not accept any decision on delimitation without the State's consent: CM Stalin </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Delimitation, CM Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/kerala-youth-not-keen-on-voting-in-upcoming-assembly-polls-cite-distance-disillusionment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/26/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:15:38.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala youth not keen on voting in upcoming Assembly polls; cite distance, disillusionment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/forex-trading-curbs-not-forever-interventions-to-tame-extreme-volatility-rbi-guv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/3crylzmh/ANI_20260408055225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI Governor says forex intervention only to curb volatility not targeting specific level of Rupee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:14:36.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex trading curbs not forever, interventions to tame extreme volatility: RBI Guv</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, Forex trading curbs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/haryana-to-offer-up-to-rs-70000-aid-for-upsc-hpsc-prelims-qualifiers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-17/s91mg33t/ANI_20250826160543.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:12:17.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana to offer up to Rs 70,000 aid for UPSC, HPSC prelims qualifiers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/schoolgirl-allegedly-gang-raped-by-seven-people-threatened-to-leak-video-in-ups-bareilly</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:07:15.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schoolgirl allegedly gang-raped by seven people, threatened to leak video in UP's Bareilly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, leaked video, gang rape, threaten</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/hdfc-bank-gets-rbi-clean-chit-again-guv-says-no-governance-or-mgmt-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:03:44.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HDFC Bank gets RBI clean-chit again, Guv says no governance or mgmt issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, HDFC Bank, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, RBI clean-chit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/gurugram-tops-march-2026-pollution-rankings-ghaziabad-most-polluted-india-in-fy-202526-says-report</loc>
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<image:caption>A metro train runs on a railway track amid low visibility due to a thick layer of smog, following Diwali celebrations in Gurugram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T13:01:10.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurugram tops March 2026 pollution rankings, Ghaziabad most polluted India in FY 2025–26 says report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Air Quality Index</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/cobra-jawan-killed-after-tree-collapses-on-camp-during-storm-in-saranda-forest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/97js49e7/202504163379244.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Extreme weather continues to pose a major obstacle to the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Saranda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:49:28.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CoBRA jawan killed after tree collapses on camp during storm in Saranda forest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iranian-president-confirms-participation-in-peace-talks-in-islamabad-pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:44:16.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian President confirms participation in peace talks in Islamabad: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/08/middle-east-tensions-hit-gujarat-industry-as-1212-units-shut-over-28000-run-below-capacity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/3/21/original/petrol_Crude.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>As tensions between Israel, the United States and Iran escalated during the conflict, the flames of war not only engulfed the Gulf but also scorched Gujarat’s once-thriving factories.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:38:26.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Middle East tensions hit Gujarat industry as 1,212 units shut, over 28,000 run below capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Others, Middle East crisis, Gujarat industry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/08/ips-officer-manoj-ninama-files-vrs-sparks-speculation-over-political-debut-as-gujarat-gears-for-local-body-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran IPS officer Manoj Ninama.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:27:49.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer Manoj Ninama files VRS; sparks speculation over political debut as Gujarat gears for local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, voluntary resignations, IPS officer Manoj Ninama</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/08/assam-assembly-polls-udalguri-congress-candidate-suren-daimari-quits-party-ahead-of-polling</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches BJP wall painting campaign ahead of 2026 Assembly polls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:25:58.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Assembly Polls: Udalguri Congress candidate Suren Daimari quits party ahead of polling</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-says-countries-that-supply-weapons-to-iran-will-face-50-per-cent-us-tariffs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-09/gsw6x09c/Trump-Tariff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:23:49.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says countries that supply weapons to Iran will face 50 per cent US tariffs</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US tariffs, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/bjp-chief-nabin-accuses-tmc-of-altering-bengals-demography-vows-reversal-if-voted-to-power</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:22:44.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nabin accuses TMC of altering Bengal’s demography; vows reversal if voted to power</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, infiltrators, BJP chief Nitin Nabin, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/08/climate-stress-implying-adverse-effects-on-indias-economy-aggravating-health-issues-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-07/2ucos2vq/New-Project-2024-12-07T092828.310.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:21:38.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate stress implying adverse effects on India's economy, aggravating health issues: Report </news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, World, Climate stress, India's economy, ClimateRISE Alliance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/17-year-old-boy-rapes-minor-girl-in-lucknow-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/0bnee52f/202604063736433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:15:22.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old boy rapes minor girl in Lucknow, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, minor girl raped, minor boy arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/travel-costs-disinterest-or-politics-why-keralas-youngsters-stay-away-from-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:11:22.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala polls: As campaigns go silent, fence-sitters emerge as kingmakers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, fence-sitters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-response-on-pleas-challenging-transgender-rights-amendment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/cgcpgw2a/ANI_20260327062629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T12:08:02.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on pleas challenging transgender rights amendment </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/iran-guards-say-have-no-trust-in-us-finger-on-trigger</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gdsckm8y/AFP20260408A7427CQv1HighResYemenIranIsraelUsWarHouthi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, brandishes his weapon as he rallies in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, in Sanaa on April 8, 2026, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East war.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:57:35.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran Guards say have 'no trust' in US, 'finger on trigger'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/eci-orders-transfer-of-tn-chief-secretary-muruganandam-adgp-davidson</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Secretary N Muruganandam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:55:41.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI orders transfer of TN Chief Secretary Muruganandam, ADGP Davidson </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-says-us-will-dig-up-uranium-buried-in-iran-iran-does-not-confirm</loc>
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<image:caption>A government supporter chants slogans during a gathering after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States and Israel in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:44:38.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will 'dig up' uranium buried in Iran; Iran does not confirm</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/hours-after-us-iran-ceasefire-announcement-uae-oil-refinery-in-iran-report-attacks</loc>
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<image:caption>An Iranian cluster munition missile explodes in the sky over northern Israel, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:35:41.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hours after US-Iran ceasefire announcement, attacks reported on Iran's oil refinery, Gulf countries</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/uk-healthcare-assistant-awarded-damages-after-being-called-auntie-at-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:17:47.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK healthcare assistant awarded damages after being called 'auntie' at work</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NHS, UK healthcare assistant, Auntie</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/dhurandhar-the-revenge-breaks-bollywood-records</loc>
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<image:caption>Still from 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T11:04:41.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' breaks Bollywood records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Bollywood, Jio Studios, Dhurandhar: The Revenge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/dmk-led-bloc-a-cash-box-alliance-says-vijay-in-tirunelveli</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:50:17.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK-led bloc a cash-box alliance, says Vijay in Tirunelveli</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/vigilance-raids-six-properties-of-central-irrigation-circles-senior-engineer-over-da-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Vigilance officials also found gold ornaments from Mohanty’s possession and their weight and valuation are being calculated.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:45.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance raids six properties of central irrigation circle’s senior engineer over DA allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, disproportionate assets case, Vigilance raid</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/indian-origin-drug-lord-bhinder-wanted-by-fbi-flees-india-after-impounded-passport-was-revoked-release</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-10/mt4dxyxe/ANI_20250310111228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inspector Prabhjit Singh, who was in charge of the CIA, gave clearance to revoke Bhinder’s passport suspension as the matter was marked to him.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T10:49:44.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin drug lord Bhinder, wanted by FBI, flees India after impounded passport was revoked, release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian-origin drug lord, Shawn Bhinder, Shehnaz Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/kollam-accident-young-sportswomen-hurt-in-car-incident-involving-udf-activists</loc>
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<image:caption>The driver, identified as Devanand, has been taken into custody.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kollam Accident: Young sportswomen hurt in car incident involving UDF activists</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wearing her trademark simple attire and greeting people with folded hands and a smile, Banerjee acknowledged party workers lined along both sides of the road as she walked</image:caption>
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<news:title>'My life began from here': Mamata marches from home to file Bhabanipur nomination amid massive show of support</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/womens-share-in-indias-credit-system-rises-to-26-portfolio-hits-rs-76-lakh-crore</loc>
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<news:title>Women’s share in India’s credit system rises to 26%, portfolio hits Rs 76 lakh crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/08/ed-raids-seven-locations-in-bengal-linked-to-merlin-group-in-money-laundering-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>ED raids seven locations in Bengal linked to Merlin Group in money laundering probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>Journalist Rana Ayyub.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi HC calls tweets by Rana Ayyub 'highly derogatory, communal'; seeks response from Centre, X</news:title>
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<image:caption>Karan Adani greets Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi in presence of Industries Minister Sampad Charan Swain on Tuesday at Khurda.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karan Adani announces Rs 33,000 crore investment push in Odisha across data, power, cement sectors</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/ec-removes-bengal-observer-for-failing-to-state-number-of-polling-stations-in-his-constituency</loc>
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<news:title>EC removes Bengal observer for failing to state number of polling stations in his constituency</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/08/inside-a-huge-compound-on-thailand-cambodia-border-where-10000-workers-scammed-people-globally</loc>
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<image:caption>Thai soldiers inspect a work station at the scam compound in O'Smach, Cambodia, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/feel-like-starting-practising-law-again-mamata-banerjee-slams-bjp-ec-over-voter-deletions-vows-to-move-court</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the saffron party of trying to manipulate the electoral rolls and offering money to woo voters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:56:48.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feel like practising law again: Mamata Banerjee slams BJP, EC over voter deletions; vows to move court </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/rajinikanth-advises-youngsters-not-to-risk-their-lives-following-vijays-vehicle-during-campaign-trail</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Rajinikanth</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rajinikanth advises youngsters not to risk their lives following Vijay's vehicle during campaign trail</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/lt-governor-sacks-two-more-jk-government-employees-under-article-311-over-alleged-militant-links-2</loc>
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<image:caption>J&amp;K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lt Governor sacks two more J&amp;K government employees under Article 311 over alleged militant links</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/08/mysterious-illness-claims-lives-of-fivechildren-in-rajasthans-salumber</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mysterious illness claims lives of five
children in Rajasthan’s Salumber</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-says-us-will-help-with-traffic-buildup-in-hormuz-strait</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:50:23.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/ncerts-class-9-english-textbook-pushes-multilingual-learning-under-nep-2020</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/g0trr1gd/1000807995.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students are asked to list words such as grandmother, grandfather, mother, father, sister and brother in any five Indian languages by interacting with classmates or teachers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:49:04.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT’s Class 9 English textbook pushes multilingual learning under NEP 2020</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/kyiv-calls-for-ukraine-ceasefire-after-iran-truce</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:40:24.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kyiv calls for Ukraine ceasefire after Iran truce</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/08/digital-badge-campaign-in-kerala-taps-college-network-to-inspire-first-time-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>As part of the initiative, young people are encouraged to display a 'My Vote Power' badge on their social media profiles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:38:24.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digital Badge campaign in Kerala taps college network to inspire first-time voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/india-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-expects-unimpeded-freedom-of-navigation-through-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:37:20.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, expects 'unimpeded freedom of navigation' through Hormuz </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/have-highest-respect-for-gujaratis-kharge-expressses-regret-over-illiterate-remark</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Have 'highest respect' for Gujaratis: Kharge expressses regret over 'illiterate' remark</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/kashmiri-shia-muslims-celebrate-us-iran-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:caption>Many were seen carrying large portraits of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US and Israeli attack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:30:15.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kashmiri Shia Muslims celebrate US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/boats-sit-idle-at-mumbais-historic-dock-as-the-iran-war-drives-up-fuel-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>Fishing boats remain anchored at Sassoon Dock beside a cooperative diesel pump that is shut due to rising bulk fuel prices in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:25:04.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boats sit idle at Mumbai’s historic dock as the Iran war drives up fuel costs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/ketamine-queen-to-be-sentenced-for-selling-matthew-perry-the-drugs-that-killed-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Matthew Perry poses for a portrait in New York on Feb. 17, 2015.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:18:51.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/08/congress-releases-second-list-for-bengal-polls-replaces-7-candidates</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal: Congress replaces 7 candidates for second phase of Assembly polls</image:caption>
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<news:title>Congress releases second list for Bengal polls, replaces 7 candidates</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/grammy-winning-singer-songwriter-ray-stevens-recovering-after-neck-injury</loc>
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<image:caption>Ray Stevens</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:15:01.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray Stevens recovering after neck injury</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Apr/08/icl-fincorps-new-ncd-issue-opens-on-april-10-2026-offering-effective-yield-up-to-1225</loc>
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<image:caption>ICL Fincorp offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including Gold Loans, Hire Purchase Loans, and Business Loans. The ICL Group has also diversified into various sectors such as travel, fashion and diagnostics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T09:11:47.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICL Fincorp’s new NCD Issue opens on April 10, 2026, offering effective yield up to 12.25%</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/up-cm-adityanath-orders-immediate-relief-for-crop-losses-highlights-surge-in-agriculture-growth-rate</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked the officials to maintain active coordination with insurance companies to ensure the quick settlement of crop insurance claims.</image:caption>
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<news:title>UP CM Adityanath orders immediate relief for crop losses; highlights surge in agriculture growth rate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/eps-calls-stalin-led-government-a-failure-model-labels-dmk-as-evil-in-velacherry-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK leader Edappadi Palanisamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:37:44.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US–Iran ceasefire: Key takeaways and what’s next</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/what-has-the-us-achieved-asks-cm-omar-abdullah-after-ceasefire-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-18/n9e4gcuf/202602060636F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:33:37.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'What has the US achieved?' asks CM Omar Abdullah after ceasefire deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Asia conflict, Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/india-issues-fresh-advisory-urges-nationals-to-leave-iran-expeditiously-despite-ceasefire-announcement</loc>
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<image:caption>Pro-government demonstrators chant slogans as they hold Iranian flags and a poster of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a gathering after announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the United States and Israel, at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:33:32.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues fresh advisory, urges nationals to leave Iran 'expeditiously' despite ceasefire announcement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/08/liverpool-aims-to-stop-slide-against-psg-in-champions-league-quarterfinals-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uza4ibur/AP26097441188090.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, center, and manager Arne Slot, second left, attend a training session in Liverpool, England, Tuesday April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:30:17.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liverpool aims to stop slide against PSG in Champions League quarterfinals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/how-big-of-a-tent-do-democrats-want-hasan-piker-is-testing-the-limits-in-michigans-senate-primary</loc>
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<image:caption>Hasan Piker speaks at a campaign rally for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hasan Piker, left, listens as Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, speaks in a green room before a campaign rally, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:28:18.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan's Senate primary</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/08/us-israel-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire-with-iran-amid-escalation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:13:46.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Israel agree to 2-week ceasefire with Iran amid escalation</news:title>
<news:keywords>US Iran agree to ceasefire , US Israel war on Iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-rs-80000-crore-pachpadra-refinery-on-april-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/qzzuyas5/HEvb6rsaIAAufKx.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:12:28.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 80,000 crore Pachpadra refinery on April 21</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/indian-railways-boosts-telecom-digital-infra-in-202526-for-safety-efficiency-and-passenger-experience</loc>
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<image:caption>Further improving communication capabilities, Tunnel Communication Systems have been introduced across several railway zones, including the strategically significant Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T06:03:19.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Railways boosts telecom, digital infra in 2025–26 for safety, efficiency and passenger experience</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/up-man-accused-of-cattle-smuggling-arrested-after-police-encounter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/5yup9mph/ANI_20260121092334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of UP police used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:57:01.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP: Man accused of cattle smuggling arrested after police encounter </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-holds-rates-signals-caution-as-global-risks-cloud-outlook</loc>
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<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:56:49.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI holds rates, signals caution as global risks cloud outlook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI, RBI repo rate, Monetary Policy Committee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/up-to-92-bps-transmission-in-lending-rates-97-bps-in-deposits-as-easing-cycle-gains-traction-rbi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/22/original/RBI_PTI123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Since February 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 125 basis point from 6.5% to 5.25%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:33:45.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Up to 92 bps transmission in lending rates, 97 bps in deposits as easing cycle gains traction: RBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Lending rates, RBI Reserve Bank of India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/manipur-violence-tense-calm-prevails-in-bishnupur-after-deadly-bomb-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Charred remains of fuel tankers lie on a road after they were set ablaze by people in protest when two children were killed and their mother was injured in a bomb attack, in Bishnupur district, Manipur, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:29:11.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tense calm prevails in Bishnupur; Manipur government warns against spreading rumours on social media </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-pegs-fy27-growth-at-69-inflation-at-46-amid-global-uncertainties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/2rxvaonh/202511293591081.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The central bank expects real GDP growth to ease from an estimated 7.6% in 2025-26 to 6.9% in the current fiscal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:25:33.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI pegs FY27 growth at 6.9%, inflation at 4.6% amid global uncertainties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Inflation, GDP, Reserve Bank of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/mithila-palkar-credits-kalyani-priyadarshan-for-landing-role-in-akshay-kumars-bhooth-bangla</loc>
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<image:caption>In Bhooth Bangla, Mithila plays Akshay Kumar’s sister. The recently released trailer has been well received, with viewers praising its fun and nostalgic tone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:21:33.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mithila Palkar credits Kalyani Priyadarshan for landing role in Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Mithila Palkar, 'Bhooth Bangla' movie</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/08/havertz-strikes-late-as-arsenal-steal-champions-league-advantage-against-sporting</loc>
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<image:caption>Arsenal's coach Mikel Arteta celebrates with Kai Havertz at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:17:29.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Champions League, Kai Havertz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/us-iran-ceasefire-what-we-know-and-whats-next</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ufa56qp7/AP26098076950379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demonstrators chant slogans as they hold Iranian flags and a poster of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a gathering after the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:09:50.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran ceasefire: What we know and what's next?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/08/deepika-padukone-responds-to-trolls-over-silence-on-ranveer-singhs-dhurandhar-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:05:15.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepika Padukone responds to trolls over silence on Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar: The Revenge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/vishwaguru-stands-exposed-congress-mounts-sharp-attack-on-modi-over-pakistans-role-in-us-iran-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/90igtpoi/New-Project-26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jairam Ramesh targets PM’s silence on Israel, questions Pakistan policy as US-Iran truce with Strait of Hormuz reopening draws global focus</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T05:02:06.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vishwaguru stands exposed’: Congress mounts sharp attack on Modi over Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Strait of Hormuz, Iran-US ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/rbi-governor-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-525-stance-remains-neutral</loc>
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<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:58:21.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI Governor keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, stance remains 'neutral'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Repo rate, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/08/99th-and-100th-oscars-dates-announced-abc-to-broadcast-final-shows-before-youtube-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ipbmelyr/ANI_20260408032459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oscars dates locked: Academy reveals schedule for 99th, 100th ceremonies</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:54:21.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>99th and 100th Oscars dates announced: ABC to broadcast final shows before YouTube move</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Oscars, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/trump-claims-iran-deal-total-and-complete-victory-for-us-says-enriched-uranium-taken-care-of</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/9ncrqc47/AP26096746327549.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:53:59.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump claims Iran deal 'total and complete victory' for US, says enriched Uranium 'taken care of'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/two-girls-seriously-injured-one-critical-after-an-overspeeding-car-hit-them-in-kollam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-08/nhzwqcaq/accident_2_WrHa63z.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinnu Lakshmi is in a critical condition and is currently on ventilator support.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:45:27.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two girls seriously injured, one critical, after an overspeeding car hit them in Kollam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, accidental death, Kollam accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/how-trump-went-from-threatening-irans-annihilation-to-agreeing-to-a-two-week-ceasefire-with-tehran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/q44byx0l/AP26096650319287.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump pretends to aim a sniper gun while speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:45:15.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/two-thirds-of-young-adults-at-ncd-risk-nearly-half-of-workers-prediabetic-or-diabetics-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-13/2wf4m0cy/202512133605856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:40:36.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-thirds of young adults at NCD risk; nearly half of workers prediabetic or diabetics: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Diabetics, Non-communicable diseases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/priyanka-gandhi-slams-himanta-sarmas-remarks-on-kharge-seeks-pms-clarification</loc>
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<news:title>Priyanka Gandhi slams Himanta Sarma’s remarks on Kharge, seeks PM’s clarification</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/08/chief-justice-harish-tandon-calls-for-safe-dignified-workplace-for-all</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Justice Harish Tandon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:35:49.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Justice Harish Tandon calls for safe, dignified workplace for all</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/08/quality-withdrawal-in-colonoscopy-can-improve-colorectal-cancer-detection-study</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:33:54.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Quality withdrawal in colonoscopy can improve colorectal cancer detection’: Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Colorectal cancer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/market-cheers-two-week-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-sensex-and-nifty-sprint-up-to-4</loc>
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<image:caption>Markets cheer Iran-US ceasefire; Sensex and Nifty surged in early trading session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:33:01.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Market cheers two-week ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz reopening; Sensex and Nifty sprint up to 4% </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Benchmark Sensex, West Asia conflict, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/08/left-parallel-road-in-bhubaneswar-to-open-for-public-by-april-30-works-minister-prithiviraj-harichandan</loc>
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<image:caption>Works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:31:56.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left Parallel Road in Bhubaneswar to open for public by April 30: Works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Left Parallel Road</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/08/lpg-adulteration-rises-amid-poor-enforcement-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of LPG cylinders used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:29:21.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG adulteration rises amid poor enforcement in Cuttack </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, LPG adulteration</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/as-us-iran-agree-to-two-week-ceasefire-rupee-surges-50-paise-to-9256-against-usd-in-early-trade</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:28:26.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, rupee surges 50 paise to 92.56 against USD in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/08/couple-among-three-held-for-serial-chain-snatching-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:caption>Police along with two accused Rakesh Rout and Golekh Chandra Sathua.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:27:13.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple among three held for serial chain snatching in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, serial chain snatching</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/second-phase-ratna-bhandar-inventory-to-start-from-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Shree Jagannath temple at Puri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:24:57.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second phase Ratna Bhandar inventory to start from today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri Shree Jagannath Temple, Ratna Bhandar inventory</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/clash-during-pala-leaves-20-hurt-in-odishas-jajpur-village</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:23:29.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clash during ‘pala’ leaves 20 hurt in Odisha's Jajpur village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, violent clash</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/police-launch-crackdown-on-cattle-smugglers-in-three-odisha-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>During the operation, carried out simultaneously in the three districts since late last night, 12 persons were detained and 32 cattle rescued.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:22:04.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police launch crackdown on cattle smugglers in three Odisha districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cattle smugglers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/truck-drivers-fight-at-odishas-garjanbahal-coal-mine-two-policemen-hurt</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:18:36.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck drivers fight at Odisha's Garjanbahal coal mine, two policemen hurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Garjanbahal coal mines</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/443-nominations-cleared-in-16-chennai-seats-perambur-tops-with-49-candidates-in-fray</loc>
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<image:caption>Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:04:28.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>443 nominations cleared in 16 Chennai seats; Perambur tops with 49 candidates in fray</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Chennai, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/ngt-sends-notice-to-odisha-government-ospcb-over-illegal-sand-mining-in-budhabalanga-river</loc>
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<image:caption>National Green Tribunal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:02:35.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT sends notice to Odisha government, OSPCB over illegal sand mining in Budhabalanga river</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Green Tribunal, Sand mining, Budhabalanga river</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/one-in-five-in-india-under-30-is-prediabetic-apollo-report</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T04:02:11.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One in five in India under 30 is prediabetic: Apollo report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, prediabetic</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/chennai-faces-worsening-lpg-crisis-as-wait-for-refill-stretches-to-50-days</loc>
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<image:caption>A LPG delivery person putting a lock to the empty cyclinders kept on the roadside at patravakkam in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/wv96mb46/Screenshot-2026-04-08-015657.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:59:07.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai faces worsening LPG crisis as wait for refill stretches to 50 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/woman-ends-life-man-dies-in-bid-to-save-her-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/kri3dhd5/death-candle.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reperesentative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:57:51.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman ends life, man dies in bid to save her in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, suicide</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/this-gram-panchayat-in-karnataka-deposits-rs-5000-for-each-girl-child-under-kumari-samriddhi-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Certificates being distributed to the parents of the newborn girl in Hooli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:56:53.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This gram panchayat in Karnataka deposits Rs 5,000 for each girl child under ‘Kumari Samriddhi’ scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/madras-hc-adjourns-anticipatory-bail-plea-of-cops-in-ajithkumar-custodial-death-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:55:52.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC adjourns anticipatory bail plea of cops in Ajithkumar custodial death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Ajithkumar custodial death case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/koraga-tribals-in-karanataka-earn-steady-income-by-exporting-wild-honey-to-gulf</loc>
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<image:caption>Women package the wild honey procured by Koraga tribals</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:54:52.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koraga tribals in Karanataka earn steady income by exporting wild honey to Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/madras-hc-orders-probe-in-villagers-ostracism-plaint</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:54:10.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC orders probe in villager’s ostracism plaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/bjp-congress-playing-politics-over-love-jihad-claim-in-hubballi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rzu9qe0t/New-Project-25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:53:49.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP, Congress playing politics over ‘love jihad’ claim in Hubballi  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/kodaikanal-runs-dry-water-woes-hit-tourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-23/ip6dauqe/ANI_20251123205548.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:53:07.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodaikanal runs dry, water woes hit tourism</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/15-year-old-girl-drowns-in-well-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-13/gxul9ext/drown-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:52:00.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15-year-old girl drowns in well in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, drowns</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/union-min-oram-meets-cm-majhi-reviews-key-development-projects-ahead-of-president-visit-to-rourkela</loc>
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<image:caption>Union minister Jual Oram in discussion with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on development initiatives in Rourkela, ahead of Prez Droupadi Murmu’s visit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:51:37.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Min Oram meets CM Majhi, reviews key development projects ahead of President visit to Rourkela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Jual Oram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/north-korea-fires-missiles-toward-sea-after-ridiculing-souths-hopes-for-better-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/8ti2kjtr/AP26083024604711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kim Jong Un delivers a speech during a session of the Supreme People’s Assembly at parliament in Pyongyang, North Korea Monday, March 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:50:45.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, North Korea Missiles, North Korea- South Korea conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/off-the-cuff-when-rain-stalled-the-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK (Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam) party General secretary Bussy Anand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:50:42.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: When rain stalled the rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/karnataka-bjp-seeks-probe-into-missing-trekker-case-questions-circumstances-of-survival-and-rescue</loc>
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<image:caption>Sharanya was found inside the forest zone in the Tadiandamol range, with members of the local Adiya tribal community assisting authorities in the rescue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:48:23.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: BJP seeks probe into missing trekker case, questions circumstances of survival and rescue</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/brutality-on-jeyaraj-beniks-began-after-cops-button-came-off-whistleblower-revathi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/t6i6lof4/Brutality-on-Jeyaraj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sathankulam traders paid homage to the victims at the association office on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:48:13.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Brutality on Jeyaraj, Beniks began after cop’s button came off’: Whistleblower Revathi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sathankulam custodial death, R Revathi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/budget-2026-27-lays-the-path-for-viksit-odisha-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/w57f0t03/budget095816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressing the workshop on budget.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:47:23.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Budget 2026-27 lays the path for Viksit Odisha: CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/israel-says-us-iran-ceasefire-does-not-include-lebanon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-13/ssopn98o/AP25286400878467.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Jerusalem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:46:07.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/kalaburagi-teacher-murdered-over-rs-14-lakh-loan-dispute-body-burnt-accused-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Jyoti Kapale</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:45:06.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalaburagi teacher murdered over Rs 14 lakh loan dispute, body burnt; accused held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/cm-majhi-urges-mining-leaseholders-to-ramp-up-output</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/6aojiv8s/cm085037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Naveen Jindal greets Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi before a meeting with steel makers at Lok Seva Bhawan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:44:23.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi urges mining leaseholders to ramp up output</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, mining leaseholders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/kalpakkam-reactor-milestone-a-leg-up-to-indias-energy-security</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/uwm0jhk0/Kalpakka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ajit Kumar Mohanty, secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, was among those who celebrated Monday’s feat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:41:04.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalpakkam reactor milestone a leg-up to India’s energy security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, nuclear energy, Kalpakkam reactor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/karnataka-moves-to-frame-sops-for-zoos-after-veterinarians-death-stresses-training-and-safety-protocols</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-18/2eiboe4p/Kaanum.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:40:30.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka moves to frame SOPs for zoos after veterinarian’s death, stresses training and safety protocols</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/si-shoots-farmer-in-both-legs-in-toddy-probe-fracas-in-tns-tenkasi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/ihtrktvu/SI-shoots-farmer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police inspecting the spot where the firing incident took place at Maruthamuthur in Tenkasi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:38:18.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SI shoots farmer in both legs in toddy probe fracas in TN's Tenkasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Toddy, farmer shot</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/shortage-of-cooking-gas-residents-stage-road-block-in-odishas-jagatsinghpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/kzwmt0fp/img20260407135518100940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People protesting with empty LPG cylinders in Jagatsinghpur town.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:37:21.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shortage of cooking gas: Residents stage road block in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cooking gas supply, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/karnataka-orders-mandatory-audit-of-adolescent-pregnancies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/tbom2k5v/New-Project-23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational puproses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:37:00.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka orders mandatory audit of adolescent pregnancies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/unfit-vehicles-ferry-children-in-atr-rto-norm-violations-alleged-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ijvnpv2k/DEBRIGARH_JUNGLE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:36:02.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unfit vehicles ferry children in ATR, RTO norm violations alleged in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, vehicles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/dri-busts-international-gold-smuggling-syndicate-at-bengaluru-airport-seizes-33-kg-gold-worth-rs-5-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/1oienafa/DRI-busts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the smuggled gold was concealed in paste form inside capsule-shaped packets</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/oomf7p9u/DRI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the smuggled gold was concealed in paste form inside capsule-shaped packets | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:34:50.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRI busts international gold smuggling syndicate at Bengaluru airport, seizes 3.3 kg gold worth Rs 5 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/27-year-old-shot-dead-by-miscreants-in-odishas-jajpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hnunsqfc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-28-at-3.43.30-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sources said Samal was returning home after closing his shop at Shitaleswar market when two motorcycle-borne miscreants opened fire on him near Kalimegha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:34:22.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>27-year-old shot dead by miscreants in Odisha's Jajpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, shot dead</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tangedco-merges-6k-domestic-power-connections-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/26/original/Tangedco_may.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:32:28.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tangedco merges 6K domestic power connections in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TANGEDCO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/08/acb-arrests-endowments-asst-commissioner-shanti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ojhjkmi1/ACB-arrests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ACB Vijayawada books official under Prevention of Corruption Act for alleged disproportionate assets, launches probe into wealth beyond known income sources</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:32:18.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB arrests Endowments Asst Commissioner Shanti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, ACB case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/man-stabbed-in-hubballi-road-rage-after-objecting-to-wrong-side-riding-three-including-two-minors-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/jot86wly/minors-among.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police barricade at Unkal bridge to prevent entry of vehicles from the wrong side</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:31:36.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man stabbed in Hubballi road rage after objecting to wrong-side riding, three including two minors arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/red-cross-special-health-initiative-reaches-8-remote-tribal-villages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0jj5542g/tribal-villages.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of healthcare professionals including a doctor, a nurse and a pharmacist conducts a medical camp at Komarada mandal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:31:23.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red Cross special health initiative reaches 8 remote tribal villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indian Red Cross Society, health initiative</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/odisha-man-kills-wife-after-quarrel-hangs-himself</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the exact circumstances surrounding the couple’s death are yet to be ascertained.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:31:08.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man kills wife after quarrel, hangs himself</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, argument, hanged</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/ap-fishermen-unite-against-intrusions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/9/27/original/Cyclone_Burevi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:30:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Fishermen unite against intrusions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Fishermen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/contest-is-the-buzzword</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses with party leaders during an election campaign ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, in Patharkandi.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/dpgrayyj/Screenshot-2026-04-08-020004.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:29:31.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Contest’ is the buzzword</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam Elections, Assam, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/lemon-prices-peak-at-rs-135-per-kg-in-gudur-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5fi8mpro/Lemon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:29:16.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lemon prices peak at Rs 135 per kg in Gudur market </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Lemon prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/sp-takes-u-turn-admits-loc-request-in-ap-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pmucwf49/HC-orders-post-as-per-qualifications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:28:48.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP takes U-turn, admits LOC request in AP court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/panchamasali-seer-files-extortion-complaint-over-rs-3-crore-demand-woman-levels-counter-charges-of-harassment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/5mghdrvf/B’luru-woman-blackmailing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Basavajaya Mrutunjaya Swamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:28:43.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panchamasali seer files extortion complaint over Rs 3 crore demand, woman levels counter charges of harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/ap-hc-slams-uk-court-remarks-as-reflection-of-a-colonial-mindset</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:27:49.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC slams UK court remarks as reflection of a ‘colonial mindset’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/sec-appointment-in-a-week-ag-tells-andhra-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/cexhfvhj/Bail.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:27:13.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEC appointment in a week, AG tells Andhra HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/day-after-didi-jibe-congress-hits-back-at-baseless-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/7foxp0j5/C_53_1_CH1537_43531329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:26:54.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after Didi jibe, Congress hits back at ‘baseless allegations’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/rushikonda-palace-likely-to-be-convention-centre-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-02/b9k7kczf/C_40_1_CH1132_2809335.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rushikonda Palace</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:26:23.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rushikonda Palace likely to be convention centre soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rushikonda Palace</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tvk-leader-sengottaiyans-nomination-accepted-after-prolonged-scrutiny</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/16/original/Sengottaiyan-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Coordinator of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam KA Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:25:54.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK leader Sengottaiyan's nomination accepted after prolonged scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, KA Sengottaiyan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/dks-plays-down-leadership-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/3rbamcg9/1-35-07041-pti04072026000251b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, front left, during an election campaign in support of Congress candidate from the Davanagere South constituency, Samarth Shamanur, front right, ahead of Davangere bypolls.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:25:04.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DKS plays down leadership issue </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tns-kolli-hills-residents-intensify-protest-over-pattas-threaten-poll-boycott</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:24:54.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN's Kolli Hills residents intensify protest over pattas, threaten poll boycott</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Pattas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/cm-naidu-flags-off-newly-procured-fire-tenders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/e7xp1379/tenders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new additions include 25 advanced fire tenders (Rs 18 crore), 40 quick response vehicles equipped with high-pressure pumps (Rs 10 crore), 50 inflatable rubber boats (Rs 2.49 crore), and 30 BA set compressors (Rs 2.08 crore).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:24:14.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu flags off newly procured fire tenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/08/road-project-workers-stumble-upon-stone-age-tools-in-deogarhs-reamal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/36fufuom/Road-project-workers-stumble.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stone age tools found in Reamal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:23:34.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road project workers stumble upon 
stone age tools in Deogarh’s Reamal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, stone age tools, Reamal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/karnataka-bjp-seeks-action-against-kharge-for-his-poisonous-snake-remark-in-assam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-08/465gb5bg/kharge101451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:22:29.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka BJP seeks action against Kharge for his ‘poisonous snake’ remark in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/two-arrested-for-sex-determination-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/sozuw23c/Arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:22:28.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for sex determination in TN </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sex determination</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/pawan-for-collective-action-on-water-conservation-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ns3iawlk/Pawan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:21:54.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan for collective action on water conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/asha-suspends-agitation-after-ap-govts-assurance-to-clear-dues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/7/11/original/500-bed_Covid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:21:03.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASHA suspends agitation after AP govt’s assurance to clear dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Speciality Hospitals Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/delimitation-will-hit-south-states-representation-economy-says-dk-suresh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/16/original/dk_suresh_pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka MP DK Suresh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:20:15.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delimitation will hit south states’ representation, economy, says DK Suresh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/let-module-busted-two-pakistan-terrorists-nabbed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/x47vizol/202603263721683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:19:43.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LeT module busted, two Pakistan terrorists nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, LeT module</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/three-master-plan-roads-with-rs-105-crore-will-be-laid-to-decongest-vijayawada-minister-p-narayana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/735hrsy6/Three-master-plan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He laid foundation stones and inaugurated road projects in Vijayawada, Penamaluru, and Gannavaram constituencies.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:19:34.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three master plan roads with Rs 105 crore will be laid to decongest Vijayawada: Minister P Narayana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister P Narayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/excesses-of-police-jagan-backs-student</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/l24srnpq/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:18:44.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Excesses’ of police: Jagan backs student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/narrow-service-road-at-saibaba-colony-flyover-draws-criticism-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/pdgpywvf/C_1_1_CH1450_118916034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>vehicles ply on the small way left for vehicles near the Saibaba Colony flyover ramp.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:18:44.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Narrow service road at Saibaba Colony flyover draws criticism in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, service road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/centres-nod-to-nfdb-regional-office-in-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-10/rznc3oim/New-Project-2025-12-10T083949.989.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:17:50.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre’s nod to NFDB regional office in Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, National Fisheries Development Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/house-security-cannot-afford-slightest-lapse-delhi-speaker-vijender-gupta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ywbpb9hx/whatsapp-image-2026-04-07-at-73425-pm115125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gupta said that any delay in communication weakens response capability and directed that real-time information sharing between all agencies be treated as essential to operational readiness.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:16:58.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House security cannot afford slightest lapse: Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Assembly speaker Vijender Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/csoc-set-up-to-boost-digital-security-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/hv52jkyk/202603093701734.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:16:40.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSOC set up to boost digital security in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chairman Mannava Mohana Krishna, APCSOC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/leopard-remains-elusive-at-coimbatores-onnipalayam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/1/original/leopard.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of leopard used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:15:55.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard remains elusive at Coimbatore's Onnipalayam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, leopard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/for-a-cause-former-cm-turns-poha-seller-to-support-roadside-vendors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rb76jb9f/Ny.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former chief minister Uma Bharti</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:15:37.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For a cause: Former CM turns poha seller to support roadside vendors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uma Bharti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/adc-showcases-eco-tourism-projects-in-amaravati-to-world-bank-team</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0ofwp5oi/ADC-showcases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADC Chairperson D Lakshmi Parthasarathi explaining the ongoing projects in Amaravati to the World Bank technical team</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:15:04.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADC showcases eco-tourism projects in Amaravati to World Bank team</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati Development Corporation, Chairperson and Managing Director D Lakshmi Parthasarathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/104-mmus-equipped-with-drugs-and-surgical-items</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/j0msjkp1/MMUs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 104 MMUs operating across the State visits villages and distributes medicines to patients</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:14:10.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>104 MMUs equipped with drugs and surgical items</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mobile Medical Units</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/athlete-injured-after-police-hit-him-with-reflector-stick-during-vehicle-check-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/giq0s2dg/police10704cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Ashwin, a state - level Kabadi player was injured by a police attack in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:13:51.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Athlete injured after police 'hit' him with reflector stick during vehicle check in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Athlete injured</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/former-india-captain-azharuddin-joins-congress-campaign-in-davanagere-south-backs-samarth-shamanur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/hh53te4r/Azharuddi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM DK Shivakumar held a road show on behalf of Congress candidate Samarth from Davangere South assembly constituency at Doddapet, Vitthal Mandir Main Road, Old Betur Road, Medina Circle, Azad Nagar and other places on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:13:41.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former India captain Azharuddin joins Congress campaign in Davanagere South, backs Samarth Shamanur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/man-held-for-killing-father-uncle-after-drunken-brawl-in-delhis-uttam-nagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/huapteb9/man-kill-father074530.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ishwar (C) was nabbed from C-1 Block, Mohan Garden, Main Najafgarh Road on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:13:20.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for killing father, uncle after drunken brawl in Delhi's Uttam Nagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Uttam Nagar, drunken altercation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/priority-to-education-housing-and-public-safety-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hvlyvv0x/Priority.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu launches Aware 2.0 mobile application at the RTGS at the State Secretariat in Velagapudi on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:12:54.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priority to education, housing and public safety: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/patna-diary-bihar-bjp-chief-invokes-vajpayees-statement</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Patna Diary: Bihar BJP chief invokes Vajpayee’s statement</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/focus-on-tracking-job-opportunities-in-state-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/zfh88k56/New-Project-2026-04-08T084047.193.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh addressing the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting at his residence in Undavalli on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:11:20.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on tracking job opportunities in State: Lokesh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tiruchys-infant-mortality-rate-lowest-in-four-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/hydcvnrv/C321CH03436486681-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:11:01.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy’s infant mortality rate lowest in four years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/fake-derogatory-posts-target-congress-leaders-in-davanagere-complaints-filed-as-poll-campaign-heats-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-21/22fcqw6y/Fake-reward.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:10:39.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake, derogatory posts target Congress leaders in Davanagere, complaints filed as poll campaign heats up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/delhi-court-grants-bail-to-sukesh-chandrasekhar-in-poll-symbol-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cx175upi/sukesh01_2012chn_53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sukesh Chandrashekhar leaves from Patiala House Court in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:09:52.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court grants bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in poll symbol case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/trumps-deadline-and-tehrans-defiance-a-region-on-the-brink</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/akhsmh70/iran-war081240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With strategic infrastructure already under attack and energy markets reacting, the focus is shifting from signals to consequences.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:09:21.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump’s deadline and Tehran’s defiance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/railway-gates-closed-for-long-periods-activists-seek-robs-in-tns-trichy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/t1a3pz6a/painkulam_rly_gate_2_1003chn_132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:08:54.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railway gates closed for long periods, activists seek RoBs in TN's Trichy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, railway gates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/develop-transmission-network-for-power-supply-to-other-states-in-near-future-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:08:08.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Develop transmission network for power supply to other States in near future: Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Power supply, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/bjp-trying-to-stall-karnataka-guarantee-schemes-via-ec-alleges-dk-shivakumar-during-bypoll-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:07:41.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP trying to stall Karnataka guarantee schemes via EC, alleges DK Shivakumar during bypoll campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/rain-lashes-delhi-orange-alert-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/eaktj4lw/weather05045809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rain lashes parts of the National Capital. IMD has issued a yellow alert in the city, in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:07:30.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain lashes Delhi, orange alert issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, orange alert</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/08/union-ministers-invited-to-sainik-training-classes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/pxwth8d2/Union-Ministers-invited.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr P Venkata Lakshmaiah, Chairman of State Veterinary Council, CL Venkata Rao, former chairman of Swachh Andhra met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:06:50.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Ministers invited  to Sainik training classes </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/west-asia-war-cuts-fabric-output-by-half-in-tiruppur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ujv8euz5/tiruppur20704cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A powerloom unit operating in Palladam in Tiruppur District.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:06:48.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia war cuts fabric output by half in Tiruppur </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/lpg-allocation-doubled-for-migrant-workers-and-students-from-180-to-360-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/16/original/LPGcylinders_eps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of LPG cylinders used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:04:24.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG allocation doubled for migrant workers and students from 180 to 360 in Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/bjp-seeks-votes-in-name-of-religion-and-caste-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/k8g1dg2j/New-Project-22.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addresses Panchamsali community leaders in Bagalkot on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:04:22.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP seeks votes in name of religion and caste: Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/cctvs-in-all-police-stations-will-be-installed-in-two-weeks-centre-tells-sc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:03:43.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTVs in all police stations will be installed in two weeks, Centre tells SC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CCTV</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/weak-foundation-led-to-nh-32-bridge-collapse-near-tns-chidambaram-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/ccvj6izr/Foundation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bridge on the Villupuram–Nagapattinam stretch of NH-32 near Chidambaram caved-in owing to a faulty foundation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:02:59.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak foundation led to NH-32 bridge collapse near TN's Chidambaram: Probe</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/08/water-woes-in-water-hub-aruvikkara-faces-crisis-amid-tight-electoral-battle</loc>
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<image:caption>Aruvikkara Assembly Constituency</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/xcempx1y/Water.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/0rnnqrtk/Water-woes-wild-animal.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:02:03.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water woes in water hub: Aruvikkara faces crisis amid tight electoral battle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/engineering-student-found-dead-near-hostel-in-bengaluru-father-alleges-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/21/original/death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:01:33.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineering student found dead near hostel in Bengaluru, father alleges murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/women-to-help-india-take-the-next-big-leap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0agd9qpp/Newt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T03:00:08.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women to help India take the next big leap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women in Politics, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/08/tax-guide-for-non-profit-organisations-launched-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ehni04jg/Tax-guide-for-non.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The handbook was unveiled at an event held at E Hotel on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:58:54.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tax guide for non-profit organisations launched in TN</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/08/amid-triangular-contest-c-p-john-banks-on-clean-image-and-grassroots-outreach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/1qsqoq9g/calm-campaigner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor campaigning for Thiruvananthapuram UDF candidate C P John at Mettukkada junction</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:57:55.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid triangular contest, C P John banks on clean image and grassroots outreach</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/08/3000-police-personnel-deployed-for-kerala-poll-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/ft92hxrk/P_4587286130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:54:26.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3,000 police personnel deployed for Kerala poll day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/up-launches-rs-403-crore-ambedkar-statue-scheme-across-all-constituencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/v39qhm1c/ANI_20260321090924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:52:21.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP launches Rs 403 crore Ambedkar statue scheme across all constituencies</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/cm-rekha-gupta-hails-centres-move-on-colonies-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/21ylxrg4/CM-hails-Centre’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta addresses a press conference on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:52:15.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta hails Centre’s move on colonies in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/five-cows-killed-three-injured-as-fire-from-plywood-shop-spreads-to-cowshed-in-bengalurus-dj-halli</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/cj2cusrc/New-Project-21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Locals and fire personnel rescue cows from the fire at Shamanna Road cr on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:51:19.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five cows killed, three injured as fire from plywood shop spreads to cowshed in Bengaluru’s DJ Halli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/candidates-strike-chord-with-catchy-hyperlocal-campaign-tunes-to-woo-voters-in-tamil-nadu-poll-battle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/g5l889n7/New-age-poll-beats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Pudukkottai-based composer putting together a campaign song.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:49:20.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates strike chord with catchy, hyperlocal campaign tunes to woo voters in Tamil Nadu poll battle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Songs, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/oommen-chandy-and-puthuppally-a-bond-that-defined-five-decades-of-electoral-dominance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/0yvrnd1k/New-Project-2026-04-08T081634.691.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oommen Chandy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:49:01.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oommen Chandy and Puthuppally: A bond that defined five decades of electoral dominance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Oommen Chandy, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/man-breaches-delhi-assembly-gate-to-gain-authorities-attention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/nd1nnd8g/Man-breaches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel deployed in front of Vidhan Sabha gate No. 2.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:47:52.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man breaches Delhi Assembly gate to gain authorities’ attention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi assembly, Security breach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/property-ownership-norms-in-unauthorised-colonies-eased</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/25/original/Residents_divided_ov____er.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the updated framework, the requirement of an approved layout plan has been removed.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:47:27.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property ownership norms in unauthorised colonies eased</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi unauthorised colonies, PM-UDAY</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/nominations-of-all-key-poll-players-pass-ec-officials-scrutiny-over-2400-rejected-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/q1d52h32/poll-players-pass.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:46:36.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nominations of all key poll players pass EC officials’ scrutiny; over 2,400 rejected in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, nominations, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/over-2500-girls-vaccinated-against-hpv-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/e4ty1u9d/girls-vaccinated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A girl gets her HPV vaccine shot on Tuesday in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:46:36.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 2,500 girls vaccinated against HPV in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/11-arrested-for-black-marketing-ipl-tickets-in-bengaluru-seizes-28-tickets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/5wrhwlo6/C351CH027961429329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The main entrance of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:45:32.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 arrested for black marketing IPL tickets in Bengaluru, seizes 28 tickets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/keralas-poonjars-political-legacy-meets-new-equations-as-minority-vote-emerges-decisive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-16/h4ghbqzo/C_32_1_CH0343_63539222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meenachil river</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/dnzblqgz/Poonjar-keeps-cards.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/wjh7crhv/Poon.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:44:15.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's Poonjar’s political legacy meets new equations as minority vote emerges decisive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Meenachil river, A J John</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/ex-minister-senthil-balajis-presence-reshapes-coimbatore-south-dynamics</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/i35hn2eh/will-ex-min’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore land mark Gandhipuram Town busstand in Gandhipuram in Coimbatore South constituency.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/wg2vc0qk/Screenshot-2026-04-08-015820.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/bnbekgfd/Screenshot-2026-04-08-015845.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/rbys2y84/Screenshot-2026-04-08-015911.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:44:01.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-minister Senthil Balaji’s presence reshapes Coimbatore South dynamics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Senthil balaji, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/08/malayalamnews2026apr07suhasini-maniratnam-to-lead-new-malayalam-film-anchaam-pramaanam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/ip7fys6q/SuhasiniManiratnamAnchaamPramaanam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suhasini Maniratnam (L), Pooja ceremony of Anchaam Pramaanam (R)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/eeh4xhuo/SuhasiniManiratnamAnchaamPramaanam_1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:43:57.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suhasini Maniratnam to lead new Malayalam film Anchaam Pramaanam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Suhasini Maniratnam, Suhasini, Maniratnam, Anchaam Pramaanam, Ancham Pramanam, Shinie Antony, Kani Kusruti, Renji Panicker, Shebin Benson, Nimisha Elizabeth Dean, Nimisha Dean, Sooraj S Kurup, Madhuram Jeevamrutha Bindu, Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/lokayukta-cops-net-8-officials-with-rs30cr-da</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/vzt6v7o2/New-Project-20.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currency notes, gold and silver items unearthed during the raids</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:41:03.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokayukta cops net 8 officials with Rs30cr DA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/rs-39-crore-assets-of-al-falah-chief-frozen-in-money-laundering-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-18/v0wm8pj2/ANI_20251118163347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest action is part of a money laundering case linked to the alleged cheating of students of his educational institutions by misrepresenting their accreditation and recognition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:40:36.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 39 crore assets of Al-Falah chief frozen in money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Money laundering case, ED Enforcement Directorate, Al Falah Group</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/delhi-court-sends-suv-driver-to-8-day-cop-custody-questions-mental-illness-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/joggo7ce/0c214f980bbf979b89f34eb2f4521a59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The prosecution told the court that the charge of attempt to murder has been invoked in the case as Singh tried to “run over the security personnel on duty twice” when they tried to stop him.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:40:17.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court sends SUV driver to 8-day cop custody, questions mental illness claim  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi assembly, Mental illness, SUV driver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/human-wildlife-conflict-dominates-high-range-poll-narrative-as-fear-grips-wayanad-and-idukki</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/c0r2q9sm/Wild-lows.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The five-year-old tiger was released in the Periyar Tiger Reserve on April 2.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:38:09.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Human-wildlife conflict dominates high range poll narrative as fear grips Wayanad and Idukki</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Periyar Tiger Reserve, human-wildlife conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/08/two-kids-among-four-killed-in-sudden-manipur-flare-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/2comsli4/2-kids-among.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People block a road after two kids were killed in Bishnupur district of Manipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:37:16.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two kids among four killed in sudden Manipur flare-up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur violence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/225-acres-of-forest-land-in-delhi-made-encroachment-free-since-2019-20-data</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/5o4uuaic/225-acres-of-fo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The figures come amid ongoing monitoring of forest conservation and efforts to remove encroachments 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>2026-04-08T02:36:27.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>225 acres of forest land in Delhi made encroachment free since 2019-20: Data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, forest land, encroachment free</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/recital-of-vedas-aided-chandrayaan-3-success-says-bengaluru-mp-c-n-manjunath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/aicljqk5/Recital-of-Vedas-ensured.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and MP Dr C N Manjunath with DLitt awardees Bhikkhu Ananda Thero, Pushpa Dixit, Vyasanakere Prabhanjanacharya, Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji and Sukant Kumar Senapati during the convocation of Karnataka Samskrit University at in Bengaluru on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:35:13.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Recital of Vedas aided Chandrayaan-3 success, says Bengaluru MP C N Manjunath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/farmer-found-hanging-at-cpi-poll-office-in-vaikom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/i7opdjm3/New-Project-2026-04-08T080105.291.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Chellappan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:32:12.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer found hanging at CPI poll office in Vaikom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, K Chellappan, CPI poll office</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/08/crude-prices-plunge-over-13-per-cent-after-us-announces-ceasefire-in-west-asia-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/u4502hmt/da251045e9b6141c191c19d03b8b018a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US WTI crude declined by 14.60%, or $16.49, to $96.46 per barrel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:30:02.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crude prices plunge over 13 per cent after US announces ceasefire in West Asia conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Crude oil, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US- Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/kerala-hc-tells-ceo-to-fast-track-approval-for-court-works</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/3p8cpbux/C_53_1_CH1537_43410340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:29:30.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC tells CEO to fast-track approval for court works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/two-vellore-businessmen-attacked-by-ex-ministers-supporters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/aepjlxc6/P_4711360915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two persons from Vellore who came to raise objection to AIADMK Jolarpettai candidate KC Veeramani nomination were allegedly attacked by party cadres in Natrampalli on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:28:51.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Vellore businessmen attacked by ex-minister’s supporters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, KC Veeramani, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/23-year-old-woman-dies-in-bike-lorry-collision-in-aluva</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/jalm1zfr/New-Project-2026-04-08T075747.102.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nandana Hariprasad,</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:28:25.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23-year-old woman dies in bike-lorry collision in Aluva</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Accident, Aluva</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/65-per-cent-far-must-for-affordable-housing-space-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/bbckply0/delhimetroairportexpressline-copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It will allow TOD development to commensurate with the construction of the new metro corridors.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/uurtuoeo/Screenshot-2026-04-08-014655.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:28:06.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>65 per cent FAR must for affordable housing space in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, floor area ratio</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/08/ainrc-promises-free-bus-ride-for-women-full-statehood-for-puducherry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/pa65lpdk/AINRC-promises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Picture of NR congress manifesto release.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:24:37.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AINRC promises free bus ride for women, full statehood for Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry Elections, Elections, AINRC, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/kc-udf-will-form-govt-within-a-week-of-results</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6j1sf1n4/UDF-will-form-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K C Venugopal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:22:37.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KC: UDF will form govt within a week of results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, K C Venugopal, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/tvk-faces-setback-in-tns-salem-as-candidate-goes-missing-during-scrutiny-after-nomination-rejected</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/xcqtlux2/New-Project-2026-04-08T074808.426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK candidate M Arunkumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:22:08.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK faces setback in TN's Salem as candidate goes missing during scrutiny after nomination rejected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/08/150-nimhans-staff-drafted-for-census-2027-training-institute-flags-impact-on-essential-healthcare-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-02/hvzvxfvr/Patients-go-missing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (Nihmans)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:21:08.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>150 Nimhans staff drafted for Census 2027 training, institute flags impact on essential healthcare services</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/loyalty-vs-defection-ottapalam-to-reshape-sasis-political-future</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:20:11.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Loyalty vs defection: Ottapalam to reshape Sasi’s political future</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>NDA candidate Shone George greeting voters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:18:40.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seeking to place ‘Pala file’ on Modi’s table, Shone George bets on grassroots outreach</news:title>
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<image:caption>An employee of the Horticulture Department waters plants at Cubbon Park -</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:18:20.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treated sewage water keeps Bengaluru parks green amid rising heat, reduces dependence on potable supply</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/kuzhalnadan-claims-2018-kerala-floods-man-made-releases-ministers-audio</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala floods</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:16:06.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuzhalnadan claims 2018 Kerala floods man-made, releases minister’s ‘audio’</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:15:42.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC asks ECI to respond on SC reservation for Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist candidates</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:15:23.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka records 114 low-intensity earthquakes in five years, north districts see higher activity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/delhi-high-court-says-fssai-cannot-regulate-animal-feed</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:13:34.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court says FSSAI cannot regulate animal feed</news:title>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigning for party candidates in Attur, Salem on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:13:10.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK created B-team in AIADMK to split party: Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/scorching-summer-heat-to-evaporate-up-to-7-tmcft-water-across-lakesdams-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/4l22liio/krsnew1101500.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some districts, especially in North Karnataka, are experiencing temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, which will only go up in the coming days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:11:10.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorching summer heat to evaporate up to 7 tmcft water across lakes,dams in Karnataka</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/08/child-rights-panel-vacancies-not-filled-despite-delhi-hc-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/o86h4axm/Child-rights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:09:50.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child rights panel vacancies not filled despite Delhi HC deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DCPCR, long-pending vacancies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/fake-posts-ai-videos-cloud-election-campaign-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/frp657lz/Fake-posts-and.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:08:51.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake posts, AI videos cloud election campaign in TN </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/08/bengaluru-business-corridor-phase-1-cost-jumps-rs-3500-crore-amid-design-overhaul-further-increase-likely</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/al7de9j4/prr103548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BBC phase-1 cost climbs by ₹3,500 crore amid design changes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:08:37.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Business Corridor phase-1 cost jumps Rs 3,500 crore amid design overhaul; further increase likely</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/scams-stalled-schemes-marked-eps-rule-cm-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/b89yhpw9/Scams-stalled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin with VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan and DMDK general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth during a campaign event in Cuddalore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:05:49.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scams, stalled schemes marked EPS rule: CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/us-iran-agree-to-2-week-ceasefire-as-trump-seizes-diplomatic-offramp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gflxkt3p/AFP20260407A7283UJv2HighResUsIsraelIranWarProtest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Trump said Iran has proposed a "workable" 10-point peace plan that could help end the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:03:31.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran agree for two-week ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz to reopen</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, 2-week ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/08/tamil-nadu-sees-34-rise-in-first-time-voters-compared-to-2024-lok-sabha-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T02:01:15.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu sees 34% rise in first-time voters compared to 2024 Lok Sabha polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/08/american-journalist-shelly-kittleson-has-been-released-week-after-kidnapping-in-iraq-says-rubio</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>American journalist Shelly Kittleson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:59:46.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after kidnapping in Iraq, says Rubio</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/08/luis-diaz-harry-kane-give-bayern-champions-league-edge-at-real-madrid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/r7ky5ues/AFP20260407A6ZT8EZv2HighResTopshotFblEurC1RealMadridBayernMunich.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Luis Diaz during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern Munich on April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:59:24.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Luis Diaz, Harry Kane give Bayern Champions League edge at Real Madrid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Champions League, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Luis Diaz, Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/we-are-sure-of-century-lop-v-d-satheesan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/rdq7dnvo/We.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:54:54.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We are sure of century’: LoP V D Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, LoP V D Satheesan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/udf-stuck-at-40-50-seats-kerala-bjp-chief-rajeev-chandrasekhar</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:51:45.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘UDF stuck at 40-50 seats’: Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/08/kerala-assembly-polls-electrifying-end-to-high-decibel-campaign-in-ernakulam</loc>
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<image:caption>UDF and LDF workers meet at Thoppumpady for a final show of strength</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/x006a823/Elect.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF workers participating in the grand finale of open election campaigning at Thoppumpady on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:46:09.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala assembly polls: Electrifying end to high-decibel campaign in Ernakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/08/kerala-assembly-elections-high-stakes-triangular-fight-unfolding-in-kunnathunad</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: P V Sreenijin, V P Sajeendran and Babu Divakaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:42:40.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly elections: High-stakes triangular fight unfolding in Kunnathunad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/ldf-udf-confident-of-majority-nda-hopes-to-secure-double-digits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/tv03nk7m/ldf-udf10112328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Going by internal reports, the UDF camp expects close to 80 seats — around 35-40 more than its current tally.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:30:46.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF, UDF confident of majority; NDA hopes to secure double digits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/08/chinmaya-missions-tamizh-geetha-chanting-competition-gets-its-winners</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinmaya Mission’s Tamizh Geetha Chanting Competition gets its winners</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/08/revanths-po-mone-punchline-gets-pinarayis-dash-mone-slap</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:41:51.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Top-heavy Gujarat Titans face litmus test
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/07/govt-open-to-modifying-proposed-curbs-on-content-creators</loc>
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<news:title>Govt open to modifying proposed curbs on content creators </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/07/epic-come-from-behind-win-for-divya-shares-lead-with-vaishali-three-others</loc>
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<image:caption>Divya Deshmukh in action on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:36:43.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Epic come-from-behind win for Divya, shares lead with Vaishali &amp; three others </news:title>
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<image:caption>Abdulla Aboobacker in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:35:17.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Triple jumper Aboobacker wants to carry momentum ahead of crucial meets</news:title>
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<image:caption>Adani tells US judge to dismiss SEC fraud suit against him as case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:33:10.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani seeks dismissal of SEC case, cites extraterritorial overreach, lack of jurisdiction</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/07/bill-gates-to-testify-in-front-of-us-house-panel-on-jeffrey-epstein</loc>
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<image:caption>Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates to testify in front of US House panel on Jeffrey Epstein</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:30:14.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bill Gates to testify in front of US House panel on Jeffrey Epstein</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/07/what-a-politicians-rise-and-fall-reveals-about-ambitious-aap</loc>
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<image:caption>Dapper and eloquent, Raghav Chadha spoke the language of a quintessential upper-middle-class urbanite without the cynicism of someone tired of the existing system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What a politician's rise and fall reveals about ambitious AAP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/07/effective-pill-for-online-ills</loc>
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<image:caption>Banning technology is not the solution, but the status quo also needs to change.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Effective pill for online ills</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/07/sebi-relief-in-ipo-validity-public-float-compliance-timelines</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI grants one-time relief on IPO timelines amid geopolitical uncertainty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:27:14.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi relief in IPO validity, public float compliance timelines</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/07/chennaiyin-go-down-to-inter-kashi-at-home-in-isl</loc>
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<image:caption>Action from the match between Chennaiyin FC &amp; Inter Kashi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chennaiyin go down to Inter Kashi at home in ISL</news:title>
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<image:caption>A man places stones on graves during a second mass funeral for victims of an earlier airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Afghanistan says peace talks held in China to end fighting with Pakistan have been constructive</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T18:01:11.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deliberate attacks on civilian targets 'a war crime': UN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/over-10000-flights-impacted-for-indian-carriers-due-to-the-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<news:title>Over 10,000 flights impacted for Indian carriers due to the West Asia crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/07/white-house-denies-considering-nukes-against-iran-says-only-president-knows-next-us-move</loc>
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<news:title>White House denies considering nukes against Iran, says 'only President knows' next US move</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/07/2040-polling-stations-in-kerala-flagged-critical-additional-police-force-to-be-deployed-to-ensure-safety</loc>
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<news:title>2,040 polling stations in Kerala flagged 'critical'; additional police force to be deployed to ensure safety</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/07/centres-new-condition-for-states-to-avail-capex-fund-easy-access-of-land-for-telecom-infra</loc>
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<news:title>Centre’s new condition for states to avail capex fund: Easy access of land for telecom infra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/forest-fire-near-corbett-tiger-reserve-in-uttarakhand-sparks-alarm-probe-ordered</loc>
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<image:caption>Fire erupts in the Ramnagar Forest Division near the Tilmat temple in the Tedha region.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Forest fire near Corbett Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand sparks alarm; probe ordered</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/07/kerala-set-for-a-pinarayi-centric-battle</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressing a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:46:17.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala set for a Pinarayi centric battle</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/07/impact-of-unusual-rain-on-ac-demand-will-be-known-in-2-weeks-blue-star-md</loc>
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<image:caption>Blue Star MD B Thiagarajan explaining the features of the new line of inverter ACs during a press meet in the city on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:38:01.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Impact of unusual rain on AC demand will be known in 2 weeks: Blue Star MD</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/07/russia-china-veto-watered-down-un-resolution-aimed-at-reopening-strait-of-hormuz-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:36:58.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia, China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/07/found-incriminating-material-assam-police-after-search-at-pawan-kheras-residence</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel stand guard outside Congress leader Pawan Khera's residence, at Nizamuddin area, in New Delhi, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:22:37.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Found 'incriminating' material: Assam Police after search at Pawan Khera’s residence</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for the assembly elections in West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:08:24.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress releases Bengal poll manifesto, promises free education for women, govt jobs to youths</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T16:07:58.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh hits out at Khawaja Asif over 'Kolkata threat'; says Pakistan should not forget memories of 1971</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/07/us-strikes-irans-kharg-island-again-ahead-of-trumps-ultimatum-israel-hits-bridges-train-station</loc>
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<image:caption>Bystanders watch from a distance as rescue teams and first responders work at the site of a strike that, according to a security official at the scene, destroyed half of the Khorasaniha Synagogue and nearby residential buildings in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:38:44.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes Iran's Kharg Island again ahead of Trump's ultimatum; Israel hits bridges, train station</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/07/campaigning-ends-for-assembly-polls-in-assam-keralam-puducherry-leaders-make-last-ditch-efforts-to-woo-voters</loc>
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<news:title>Campaigning ends in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry as leaders make last-ditch pitch to voters</news:title>
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<image:caption>An excavator removes rubble at the site of a strike that, according to a security official at the scene, destroyed half of the Khorasaniha Synagogue and nearby residential buildings in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:26:51.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India advises nationals in Iran to stay indoors for next 48 hours</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/karnaprayag-rail-project-tunnel-caves-in-workers-safe-after-late-night-incident</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:24:07.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnaprayag rail project tunnel caves in; workers safe after late-night incident</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/07/self-styled-godman-ashok-kharat-sexually-exploited-women-with-divine-power-death-threats-sit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/k7jeagab/Godman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kharat was arrested in March after a married woman accused him of raping her repeatedly over three years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:11:53.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat sexually exploited women with 'divine power', 'death threats': SIT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Special Investigation Team, sexual exploitation, Ashok Kharat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/army-trains-jk-cops-to-enhance-counter-militancy-capabilities-drone-warfare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/4/5/original/kashmir5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a Indian army soldier used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T15:06:10.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army trains J&amp;K cops to enhance counter-militancy capabilities, drone warfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian Army, drone warfare, counter-militancy capabilities, J&amp;K cops</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/07/akhileshs-lyari-raj-or-dhurandhar-cm-film-inspired-hoardings-spotted-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/tdj4a66b/Screenshot-2026-04-07-202225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The poster has a picture of Akhilesh Yadav on one side and of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the other.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:53:26.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Akhilesh’s Lyari Raj or Dhurandhar CM?': Film-inspired hoardings spotted in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, ​Uttar Pradesh, Dhurandhar 2</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/patriarchy-still-permeates-the-everyday-sc-upholds-mans-conviction-in-dowry-death-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/d82532la/ANI_20260402103347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court says crimes against women remain alarmingly high.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:44:31.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Patriarchy still permeates the everyday': SC upholds man's conviction in dowry death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Dowry death, violence against women</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/07/bjp-workers-from-other-states-entering-assam-in-hordes-to-cast-votes-gaurav-gogoi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6s9yg1ci/ANI_20260318152155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:39:04.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaurav Gogoi alleges BJP workers from other States entering Assam in large numbers to vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam election, Gaurav Gogoi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/07/the-rise-of-the-speakeasy-bar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/r4fd52yh/Speakeasy-Bar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At POD, a bartender getting ready for the night</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/gx6p4apf/The-Rise-of-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inside PCO Bar’s speakeasy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/sfp1x3oe/Bar.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:35:01.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Rise of the  Speakeasy Bar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/major-relief-for-ladakh-residents-as-lg-clears-renewal-of-expired-lease-deeds-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/13/original/WhatsApp_Image_2023-09-03_at_10.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Union Territory Vinai Kumar Saxena.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:27:09.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major relief for Ladakh residents as LG clears renewal of expired lease deeds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ladakh, expired lease deeds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/07/bihar-dgp-says-state-to-get-nine-more-forensic-science-laboratories-in-one-to-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/m2lfinlu/ANI-20251102115732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:12:36.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar DGP says state to get nine more forensic science laboratories in one to two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, DNA tests, forensic science laboratories</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/07/wireless-festival-canceled-after-uk-bars-rapper-ye-over-antisemitic-remarks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/hm1ni7br/AP26096755616856.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kanye West appears at the 67th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:12:30.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, antisemitic remarks, rapper Ye</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/07/louvre-abu-dhabis-art-here-2026-opens-entry-for-indian-artists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/z6ela5kp/New-Project-7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Museum of Art &amp; Photography's (MAP) founding director Kamini Sawhney</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T14:01:12.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Louvre Abu Dhabi's 'Art Here' 2026 opens entry for Indian artists </news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Louvre Abu Dhabi, INDIAN ARTISTS, Art Here</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/07/atmosphere-firmly-in-favour-of-congress-udf-current-value-of-bjp-zero-sachin-pilot-ahead-of-keralam-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/94l32jih/ANI_20260407130347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sachin Pilot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:47:02.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“Pro-Congress mood strong, BJP ‘at zero": Sachin Pilot ahead of Keralam polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sachin Pilot on Kerala assembly election, BJP in Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/panic-booking-leads-to-lpg-backlog-in-uttarakhand-officials-assure-adequate-stock-amid-global-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/2ilocr1o/20260314386LawIduWE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:34:26.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panic booking leads to LPG backlog in Uttarakhand; Officials assure adequate stock amid global tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, panic buying, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/07/colin-kaepernick-to-publish-memoir-the-perilous-fight-in-september</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/j4nd0mim/New-Project-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'The Perilous Fight'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:29:20.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 'The Perilous Fight' in September</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Colin Kaepernick, The Perilous Fight</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/07/border-man-turns-to-bharatanatyam-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/5qupoel3/1000149796.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:19:38.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Border man turns to Bharatanatyam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Army officer, Bharatanatyam, Passion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/07/425-per-cent-indians-deprioritise-health-46-per-cent-fail-to-stay-consistent-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/af8f03d8-7e25-4094-b804-c67f811fc700/202402033114511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a stethescope used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:17:52.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>42.5 per cent Indians deprioritise health, 46 per cent fail to stay consistent: Survey </news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Lifestyle diseases, World Health Day, Habuild</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/07/connecting-urban-buyers-to-mango-trees-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/yodzlosm/20250324180002JPG060109.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:14:22.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Connecting urban buyers to mango trees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, startup, Mango season</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/07/nearly-91-lakh-names-deleted-from-electoral-rolls-in-poll-bound-bengal-tmcs-minority-vote-banks-impacted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/5t976b65/202511293590686.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:14:03.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 91 lakh names deleted from electoral rolls in poll-bound Bengal; TMC's minority vote banks impacted</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/07/manipur-government-decides-to-hand-over-probe-into-bomb-attack-that-killed-two-kids-to-nia-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/y7309ta7/PTI04072026000065B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charred remains of fuel tankers lie on a road after they were set ablaze by people in protest when two children were killed and their mother was injured in a bomb attack, in Bishnupur district, Manipur, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T13:05:33.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur government decides to hand over probe into bomb attack that killed two kids to NIA: CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, Bomb attack probe</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/07/at-valiyathura-in-thiruvananthapuram-assembly-segment-fisherfolk-weigh-udf-assurances-against-ldf-schemes</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the broken pier and the beach in Valiyathura.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/i3480vwa/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-07-at-13.51.32.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Valiyathura fish market.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:59:06.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram Assembly segment, fisherfolk weigh UDF assurances against LDF schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala, LDF, UDF, Valiyathura, Kerala Assembly elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/07/air-india-revises-fuel-surcharge-by-up-to-rs-26000-for-international-flights</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:58:42.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India revises fuel surcharge by up to Rs 26,000 for international flights </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nation, Air India, fuel surcharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/07/violent-clash-erupts-between-locals-police-over-road-construction-for-sijimali-bauxite-mines-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/21/original/mining.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-07T12:44:28.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violent clash erupts between locals, police over road construction for Sijimali bauxite mines in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Protest, Sijimali bauxite, Vedanta aluminium plant</news:keywords>
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